UVic Kendō club member heading for the National Kendō Team March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 Brianna Bock The sound of a shinai (bamboo sword) hitting protective headgear is sharp and loud, and it sounds brutal. Yet none of the students flinch — even the children, some as
Two UVic students take on Fencing Canada Cup February 21, 2019March 18, 2019 Emily Fagan UVic fencing community en-garde for growth Equal parts technique, raw power, and energy, competitive fencing is a scarce art at UVic. But for the first time in recent years, two UVic...
Six sports, two competitors, one legendary contest January 2, 2019December 18, 2018 Larissa Piva The Legends Cup: UBC vs. UVic Since UVic’s early days as Victoria College, a deep rivalry has existed between the Vikes and UBC's Thunderbirds. Before UVic became an independent institution in...
Perfect practice makes perfect September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 Brianna Bock The refined art of Shorin-ji Ryu Karate I find that the best way to describe Karate is to compare it to yoga — just with more punches and kicks. Both require a great...
