Sign Up for the UNO Martial Arts Academy
Classes are available through H&K for Taekwondo, Hapkido, Judo and self-defense.
- published: 2019/06/10
- contact: Neal Hakenson - Campus Recreation
- phone:Â 402.351.3260
- email:Â neal.hakenson@mutualofomaha.com
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- Martial Arts Academy
- H&K
- Taekwondo
- Hapkido
- Judo
- Self-defense
Sign up for UNO's Martial Arts Academy. Classes are available through H&K for Taekwondo, Hapkido, Judo and self-defense. Summer classes take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. inside 124 H&K.
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Taekwondo, the way of hand and foot, focuses on kicking. Students will learn kicking and blocking techniques.
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Hapkido, the way of coordinated power, focuses on self-defense. Students will learn basic join locks, throws and holds.
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Judo, the gentle way, focuses on using your opponent's balance and momentum against them.
Class Format
- Floor drills - Perfecting kicking and blocking techniques.
- Forms - Developing precision, coordination, and control.
- Free sparring - Practicing competitive skills application.
Cost
*First session is free
UNO Students/Campus Rec Members
Two sessions/week - $40/month
One session/week - $20/month
Non-members
Two sessions/week - $60/month
One session/week - $30/month
Instructors
- Neal Hankenson - 3rd Dan Taekwondo, Kukkiwon Certified, UNO H&K Adjunct Faculty
- Kent Templien - 3rd Dan Hapkido, 2nd Dan Judo, Taekwondo, UNO H&K Adjunct Faculty
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