University Recreation to Offer Thai Boxing Class

The department of University Recreation will offer an Introduction to Thai Boxing class during the spring 2013 semester at the HPER Building. This class meets once a week from 6 -7 p.m. on Wednesdays from Feb. 6 until April 3 and pre-registration is required. Thai Boxing combines the cardio element of kickboxing with the art of Muay Thai to form a versatile martial art.

Different types of stances, punches and kicks will be taught individually, and then formed into sequences for a complete workout that is combines technical skill, agility, and stress relief. The cost of the eight-week course is $40, which includes a set of hand wraps.

This high-energy class will be led by Omar Kasim, a University of Arkansas student who has a teaching certification in the art of Muay Thai and has trained under the personal instruction of the founder of the Thai Boxing Association.

This class is open to University of Arkansas students and UREC members only. Non-members may enroll with the accompaniment of a member and purchase of a guest pass. Participants must register in person at the University Recreation main office in HPER 225. The UREC main main office is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Thai boxing is just one of many non-credit instructional programs that University Recreation is offering this semester, with others including Ballroom Dance, Swing Dance, Ballet and Latin Club Dance classes, swim lessons and American Red Cross certification classes including CPR and Lifeguarding. Visit urec.uark.edu for more information.

For questions regarding this or any other non-credit instructional programs, contact Katie Helms at khelms@uark.edu or 575-4684.