Karate for Health & Self-Defense
Karate for Health & Self-defense is an initiative of the ALANA Health Outreach and Health Reach International Education programs of the Health Education Department at University Health Services in conjunction with the Malcolm X Center.
Requirements for Joining: Willingness and an open mind. No previous experience necessary.
Starting Date: April 7, 2007 @ 3:00 p.m.
Days & Time: Saturdays (until the end of the semester), 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.; Sundays, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Shotokan Karate
Karate is an effective Japanese art of self-defense that primarily uses the arms and legs to block, punch, strike (knee/elbow and open hand), kick and stamp. However, other techniques such as grappling, throwing, and joint manipulations may be used.
Karate was introduced to Japan by Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of modern day karate. The name Shotokan was his pen name and his school for training was called House of Shotokan. Eventually his system of karate became known as Shotokan. Shotokan is the most popular style of karate worldwide and was spread by the Japan Karate Association.
Instructor: John Nunez is 5th degree blackbelt from the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) headquartered in Philadelphia. He is the chief instructor of the Belize Shotokan Karate Association in Belize, Central America. John has over 30 years experience in karate and teaches class at the UMass Shotokan Karate Club. He is currently a doctoral student in Social Justice Education program here at UMass. He is also a graduate assistant with the ALANA Outreach and Education program of the Health Education Department at University Health Services.
To register, or for more information, contact John Nunez at 577-5168.