CPA offers fitness alternatives
Max Hrenda
Issue date: 10/2/08 Section: Sports
Gideon said.
Although he admits that satori-ryu can be easy on the body, Gideon encourages his students
to run and lift weights to stay in shape. Heavier bokken
can also be used to build muscle. Satori-ryu classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 p.m.
Another recent addition
to the combative
sports class list is fitness boxing, taught by Garrett O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan, a sophomore criminal
justice major at Northeast State, has boxed for over five years, and has an open-minded approach to his teaching methods.
"People want to box for dif said. "Whether it's for aerobics, self-defense or competition, you have to pay separate attention to different people. Everyone's different, and everyone learns at a different rate." As far as fitness
is concerned, O'Sullivan believes that the art of boxing can offer more than other exercises
are able.
"Boxing pushes you to another level. It works totally different realms of the body than other sports or exercises," O'Sullivan said.
O'Sullivan is awaiting administrative
approval to begin sparring
sessions. Walker explained that concerns about protection have delayed the process.
"Our equipment's just not quite there," Walker said. "We want to make sure that there's a controlled environment for sparring." During this waiting period, O'Sullivan will continue
to teach and has begun training for the 2012 Olympics. His class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Students are not the only ones who take an active interest in teaching combative fitness classes.
Dr. Brian Rowe, professor of physiology in the college of medicine, has been teaching
judo in Johnson City since 1981.
With over 40 years experience
in the art of judo, Rowe is able to offer his students a wealth of insight into its practice.
"With judo, there's a completely
different dimension of exercise," Rowe said. "A five-minute fight can be exhausting."
According to Rowe, judo allows for great cardiovascular exercise, and can also enhance strength, tone, speed and agility.
Although he admits that satori-ryu can be easy on the body, Gideon encourages his students
to run and lift weights to stay in shape. Heavier bokken
can also be used to build muscle. Satori-ryu classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 p.m.
Another recent addition
to the combative
sports class list is fitness boxing, taught by Garrett O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan, a sophomore criminal
justice major at Northeast State, has boxed for over five years, and has an open-minded approach to his teaching methods.
"People want to box for dif said. "Whether it's for aerobics, self-defense or competition, you have to pay separate attention to different people. Everyone's different, and everyone learns at a different rate." As far as fitness
is concerned, O'Sullivan believes that the art of boxing can offer more than other exercises
are able.
"Boxing pushes you to another level. It works totally different realms of the body than other sports or exercises," O'Sullivan said.
O'Sullivan is awaiting administrative
approval to begin sparring
sessions. Walker explained that concerns about protection have delayed the process.
"Our equipment's just not quite there," Walker said. "We want to make sure that there's a controlled environment for sparring." During this waiting period, O'Sullivan will continue
to teach and has begun training for the 2012 Olympics. His class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Students are not the only ones who take an active interest in teaching combative fitness classes.
Dr. Brian Rowe, professor of physiology in the college of medicine, has been teaching
judo in Johnson City since 1981.
With over 40 years experience
in the art of judo, Rowe is able to offer his students a wealth of insight into its practice.
"With judo, there's a completely
different dimension of exercise," Rowe said. "A five-minute fight can be exhausting."
According to Rowe, judo allows for great cardiovascular exercise, and can also enhance strength, tone, speed and agility.
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