Senge caster March 1, 1984 PAGE 19 Just not kicks and punches A friend of mine last semester told me she had enrolled her 9 year old daughter into a self defense Judo class. ‘‘I can’t keep her in doors all by JAYNE MUSKENS the time and | think it’s important for Be to be able to defend herself,’’ she said. Housewives in Chicago are learning how to use hand guns. In fact, many people > today are seriously thinking ot ways in which they too can defend themselves. If you’ve considered a gun, but the government won’t let you have them and nor do you like the idea of having a weapon in your home, the Douglas College Judo Club offers students, at a reasonable rate, an opportunity to learn self defense. “You don’t even have to be in great physical shape to join the club’’ said Mary Parker, instructor of the D.C. Judo Club. All you really need is three hours a week to devote yourself to a club which offers physical and mental conditioning. Parker, who has a 2nd degree black belt, also stressed that ‘club mem- bers are not expected to fight and can join just to learn more about the physical and mental discipline requir- ed in Judo.’’ Each session involves a warm up which includes stretching exercises and some cardiovascular work. From there on instructors Mary and Frank Parker teach beginner club members how to perform break falls which is the most difficult and the most important skill in Judo to master. After members are able to perform this fall they then start to learn different Judo techniques. When asked about the differences between Judo and Karate, Mary Parker said ‘‘Karate is just kicks and punches. In Judo you really learn how to discipline yourself.’’ The Judo Club meets every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the combatants room 1313. ‘ > teams from all bver B.C. will be battling for a trip to he nationals in Saskatchewan when he nation wide Totem College Athlet- by JAYNE MUSKENS c Association host their B.C. provin- cial championship games on March 8 nd 9 at Douglas College. Hot contenders for first place on the Women’s courts will likely be between Vancouver Community College and he nationally ranked Douglas College Royals.. Vancouver Community Col- lege is of yet undefeated. But Royals coach Richard Norman is optimistic hat the Royals can take the cham- ionship. On the men’s. court Steve auchamp, coach of the Douglas Royals considers this years games as Douglas to host provincial basketball games “the best playoffs in a long time,’’ and added, ‘‘all four teams are capable of winning.” Major competition on the men’s court rests between Cariboo College from Kamloops and North Van- couver’s Capilano College, who are now tied for first place in league standings. Douglas is the only team t have defeated Capilano. ‘‘Capilano is to be favoured and our major competi- tion, but I’m confident that the Royals will play well,’’ said Beauchamp. Douglas College will also be hosting a team breakfast on the 9th for all teams attending the games. Also, that evening there will be a championship victory party for fans and players at the Royal Towers Hotel. Tickets for this event can be purchased at Douglas College in Room 1606 be- Using weights, once only thought acceptable for muscle-bound men, has emerged as a popular form of exercise for people of all ages. Douglas by CYNTHIA KILT College’s weight room located in Room 1323 provides the equipment and expertise for anyone to pursue a weight-training program. It offers a wide range of equipment including a Universal Gym, free weights,, exercise mats and an exer- cise bicycle for those students who want to become physically fit. Under the knowlegeable supervi- ek (s4.00 OFF Every Single Item Over CT a reo ani8 oF | Ludpare & Accessories esse" r 614 Columbia St Learning self-defense with the D.C. Judo club Weighty Matter oo* Spring, Fashion Handbags Schodl aps HIGH QUALITY AT LOW PRICES bag 'n baggage sion of Rob Vale, weight room supervisor, students will create their own individualized exercise programs and learn how to use the weights correctly. Rob Vale recommends that students come to the Weight Room expecting to have fun exercising. He also advises that a weight-training pro- gram be supplemented by a form of aerobic exercise, such as the exercise class and other activities offered to students by the Athletic Department. The Weight Room is open every weekday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Weekend access forms will no longer be available to students. | oosie® 2-50 lorr) Every Single Item *Pires On Over $20 arc ; 1985 Sport} tween 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. phone §24-9929