Athletics Department IAP Classes
Leader: TBD
Schedule: TBD
Signup by: 14-Dec-2000
Please view the Athletics Department url for complete listing of Physical Education classes offered during IAP 2001. The PE lottery opens on Thursday, December 7 and lottery closes on Thursday, December 14.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed.html
Contact: Hiram Ettienne, W32-125, x3-4291, hirame@mit.edu
Sponsor: Athletics Department
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Danzan Ryu Jujitsu
MIT Danzan Ryu Jujitsu Club , Orin Kornblit (Instructor), Raymond Naseef (Instructor)
Mon, Wed, Jan 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, 09-10:30pm, Wrestling Rm, Dupont
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none
Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, a synthesis of several older styles of Jujitsu, is an effective system of self-defense that incorporates physical and mental training within a philosophy of ethical and moral development. In our IAP classes, you will learn the basic techniques include Yawara (basic holds and escapes), Nage No Kata (basic throwing arts), and Shime No Kata (grappling arts).
Web: http://web.mit.edu/jujitsu
Contact: Peilei Fan, 9-543, x8-7706, peilei@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Danzan Ryu Jujitsu Club
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Figure Skating Lessons
MIT Figure Skating Club
Sat Jan 13, 20, 27, 09:30-10:00am, Johnson Rink
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: wear figure skates; able to skate forwards and backward
Learn to jump, spin and perform other fun moves. Small group instruction. Students and non-students welcome. See also Ice Dancing Lessons.
Web: http://mit.edu/skatingclub/www/
Contact: Barb Cutler, bmcutler@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Figure Skating Club
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Ice Dancing Lessons
MIT Figure Skating Club
Sat Jan 13, 20, 27, 10:15-10:45am, Johnson Rink
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: must wear figure skates; able to skate forwards/backwards
Learn basic ice dance steps and dance patterns. Singles and couples, students and non-students welcome. See also Figure Skating Lessons.
Web: http://mit.edu/skatingclub/www/
Contact: Barb Cutler, bmcutler@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Figure Skating Club
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Introduction to Practical Wing Chun Kung Fu
Stanley Jue Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy, Jeff Tsay
Wed Jan 24, 31, 08-09:00pm, 66-144, Wear Comfortable Clothes
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: none
This seminar introduces fundamental concepts behind Wing Chun, including basic attack and defense, chi sao, and applications for typical street scenarios. No previous experience is assumed or required.
Wing Chun is a southern Chinese kung fu martial art founded on principles that emphasize simple and efficient hand techniques to neutralize any threatening situation. Chi sao or "sticky hands" is a training exercise unique to wing chun which allows its practitioners to develop a high degree of situational sensitivity, enabling them to instinctively counter opponents with greater size and/or strength, grappling techniques, and even weaponry. Because it emphasizes simple and efficient technique over strength and power, Wing Chun is a practical self-defense tool equally suited to both men and women alike.
Contact: Jeff Tsay, 781/9811249, daelen@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: Albert C Chow, 10-082, 617 258-8494, alchow@mit.edu
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Introduction to Tae Kwon Do
David Zanger , head instructor, MIT Tae Kwon Do Club
Mon Jan 8, Wed Jan 10, Fri Jan 12, 07-09:00pm, 2nd floor DuPont Gym
Sun Jan 14, 05-07:00pm, 2nd floor DuPont Gym
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 15, 17, 19, 07-09:00pm, 2nd floor DuPont Gym
Sun Jan 21, 05-07:00pm, 2nd floor DuPont Gym
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 22, 24, 26, 07-09:00pm, 2nd floor DuPont Gym
Sun Jan 28, 05-07:00pm, 2nd floor DuPont Gym
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 29, 31, 2, 07-09:00pm, 2nd floor DuPont Gym
Sun Feb 4, 05-07:00pm, 2nd floor DuPont Gym
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: none
We welcome you to try the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do. You'll learn to execute powerful hand strikes, blocks, and kicks. Practicing brings many benefits - self discipline, physical conditioning, reduced stress, self-knowledge, and respect. No prior training is required, and IAP is geared toward integrating new members into the club. Simply show up 10-15 minutes before class starts wearing loose and comfortable exercise clothing.
Note: All classes are held in the Exercise Room on the 2nd floor of DuPont Athletic Center (W32).
Web: http://web.mit.edu/tkd
Contact: David Zanger, tkd@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Tae Kwon Do Club
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Judo
Anne Dunning
Tue, Thu, Jan 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 1, 07:15-09:00pm, DuPont: Wrestling Rm
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: None.
Come learn the Japanese martial art of grappling. In this energetic art, you learn to use your opponent's momentum to your advantage with throws, sweeps, and pinning, as well as other techniques. Judo was the first martial art to enter Olympic competition. For men and women.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/judo
Contact: Anne Dunning, 35-217, 253-1820, judo@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Judo Club
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Kokikai Aikido for Beginners
Jay Rifkin
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31, 2, 07-08:30pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm.
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: Wear sweatpants.
Kokikai, a style of Aikido, is a modern Japanese martial art that teaches coordination of mind and body through the practice of effective self-defense techniques. Beginners are always welcome.
Web: http://mit.edu/kokikai/www
Contact: Jay Rifkin, E39-227, kokikai-officers@mit.edu
Sponsor: Kokikai Aikido Club
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Korean Karate: The Art of Tae Kwon Do
Poh C. Lim Alumnus, Javier Femenia
Tue Jan 9, Thu Jan 11, 07-09:00pm, DuPont Dance Studio
Sun Jan 14, 06-08:00pm, DuPont T-Club lounge
Tue Jan 16, Thu Jan 18, 07-09:00pm, DuPont Dance Studio
Sun Jan 21, 06-08:00pm, DuPont T-club lounge
Tue, Thu, Jan 23, 25, 07-09:00pm, DuPont Dance Studio
Sun Jan 28, 06-08:00pm, DuPont T-club lounge
Tue, Thu, Jan 30, 1, 07:30-09:30pm, DuPont Court #1
Sun Feb 4, 06-08:00pm, DuPont T-club lounge
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: none
The MIT Korean Karate Club practices Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do. We emphasize strong kicks, punches and blocks, with speed and control. Tae Kwon Do is a great way to work out, improve flexibility, build confidence, and relieve stress. It can also be a potent self-defense. No experience is necessary; everyone is welcome.
Web: http://mitkkc.mit.edu
Contact: Javier Femenia, 258-0349, jav@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Korean Karate Club
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Learn to Play Ultimate Frisbee
Tessa Warren , Stacy McGeever
Wed Jan 17, 07:30-10:30pm, Johnson Athletic Cen
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: none
Come and learn more about the most addictive sport ever: Ultimate. It's like soccer with a frisbee, and the MIT Women's Ultimate team is looking for more recruits to join up for the spring season. During the session you'll learn the basics of the game, including how to throw, catch, and strategize. Food and drink will be provided.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/afs/athena.mit.edu/activity/w/womens-ult/www
Contact: Tessa Warren, NE20-437d, 253-5774, tessa@mit.edu
Sponsor: Womens Ultimate Frisbie Club
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MIT Kendo Demonstration
Michael Masaki , Jenn Yoon, Steven Wang, Oskar Bruening
Mon, Wed, Jan 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, 07-09:00pm, DuPont Court 2
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: None
Kendo is the art of Japanese Fencing. Please stop by at our practice. Further information can be accessed at our website.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/kendo/www
Contact: Michael Masaki, 13-3070, x3-4620, mmasaki@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Kendo Club
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MIT Outing Club Winter School
Dave Andersen , Robin Evans, Paulina Varchavska, Michael Freedman
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none
Introduction to self-propelled wilderness winter travel. Two nights per week of lecture, plus trips every weekend for people who have been to the classes (rental gear available). Topics progress from daytrips to winter camping and mountaineering; will cover food, clothing, and travel by snowshoes, crampons and skis. Talks will include info on winter natural history, weather, map & compass skills, self-arrest, safety, and cold weather injuries. All levels of experience welcome. NOTE: WEDNESDAY LECTURES ARE CUMULATIVE AND MANDATORY FOR PARTICIPATION IN WINTER TRIPS!
Session topics are subject to change.
Web: http://www.mit.edu/activities/mitoc/
Contact: MIT Outing Club, W20-461, x3-2988, mitoc-request@mit.edu
Sponsor: Outing Club
Introduction and Essentials of Winter Day Trips
Dave Andersen , Robin Evans, Paulina Varchavska, Michael Freedman
Topics include food and water, clothing and basic day trip gear, snowshoes and mountain weather.
Mon Jan 8, 06:30-09:30pm, 35-225
Snow Gadgets
Dave Andersen , Robin Evans, Paulina Varchavska, Michael Freedman
Topics include map and compass skills, crampons and ice axes, cross-country skiing, backcountry ski mountaineering, and avalanches.
Wed Jan 10, 06:30-09:30pm, 35-225
Multi-Day Trips
Dave Andersen , Robin Evans, Paulina Varchavska, Michael Freedman
Topics include camping food, stoves, headlamps, tents, safety and evacuation, and backpack fitting and loading.
Mon Jan 15, 06:30-09:30pm, 35-225
Technical and Above Treeline
Dave Andersen , Robin Evans, Paulina Varchavska, Michael Freedman
Topics include above treeline travel, ice axes, self-arrest, snow climbing and ice climbing.
Wed Jan 17, 06:30-09:30pm, 35-225
Cold Weather Injuries
Dave Andersen , Robin Evans, Paulina Varchavska, Michael Freedman
Murray Hamlet will speak about cold weather injuries, their consequences and how to prevent them. He is the Cold Weather expert for the U.S. Army Natick Research Labs in Natick and has been all over the earth studying the effects of cold weather.
Mon Jan 22, 06:30-09:30pm, 35-225
Advanced Winter Travel
Dave Andersen , Robin Evans, Paulina Varchavska, Michael Freedman
Topics include building snow shelters/bivouacs, car trouble, and glacier travel.
Wed Jan 24, 06:30-09:30pm, 35-225
Topics to Be Determined
Dave Andersen , Robin Evans, Paulina Varchavska, Michael Freedman
Topics for this session haven't been determined yet. Might include topics not covered in previous evenings or more time spent on popular topics.
Mon Jan 29, 06:30-09:30pm, 35-225
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Renaissance Dancing
Bess Libby
Wed Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, 07:30-09:30pm, 31-161
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
European dancing from the 1400s to 1600s will be taught and practiced to recorded Renaissance music. Come join us for everything from Renaissance courtly pavons, to English country dancing!
Contact: jgoorley, NW13-252, x3-5720, jgoorley@mit.edu
Sponsor: Society for Creative Anachronism
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Shotokan Karate
Johnson Chung , Alex Ihler
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31, 2, 07-09:00pm, TBA
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Shotokan Karate is a traditional Japanese martial art, which the MIT Karate Club has practiced here for over 20 years. We are affiliated with Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), a nonprofit national organization. Beginning classes are offered during IAP and at the beginning of each academic term. We invite you to practice with us and experience karate and our group.
Web: http://www.mit.edu/~karate
Contact: Alex Ihler, 35-425, x3-4874, ihler@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Karate Club
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Shotokan Karate (Shotokan Karate Club activity)
Sensei Dave D'Amore Lucent Technologies, Sensei Kazumi Tabata
Tue, Thu, Jan 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 1, 06:30-08:30pm, T-Club lounge
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Shotokan Karate is a classic Japanese martial arts style. Its fundamental aim is to achieve mental and physical balance.The basic techniques consist of punches, kicks and blocks. The emphasis is on Katas training.
At MIT Karate is taught by Master Kazumi Tabata and by Sensei Dave D'Amore, a 4th degree black belt. The IAP class is designed as an introductory class.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/shotokan
Contact: Blake Gottlieb, blake_g@mit.edu
Sponsor: Shotokan Karate Club
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