OUR COURSES
SANDA
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Mondays 5:00 - 7:00 PM*
AMS Nest Performance Theatre
Sanda is a Chinese self-defense system and combat sport. In literal translation, it means “free hands”. A traditional Sanda fighter is proficient in free-fighting skills such as: Ti (kicking), Da (striking), Shuai (take-downs) and Na (grappling).
WUSHU
Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM*
AMS Nest Performance Theatre
Wushu literally translates into “martial arts”. Wushu is a discipline that has its earliest and most recognized roots from Shaolin. It consists of tens of thousands of different styles with well known styles such as Shaolin Quan, Taiji Quan, and Xingyi Quan. Wushu has become a popular international sport that everyone can learn and use to attain its inherent benefits such as improving one’s health, balance, flexibility, coordination, speed, reaction time, and power.
LION DANCE
Fridays 6:00 - 8:30 PM*
Life 26
Lion dance is a form of traditional Chinese dance in which two performers mimic a lion’s movements inside a lion costume. It is performed to the rhythm of the drum, cymbal and gong. Lion Dance is performed mainly during festivals in the Chinese New Year to spread good luck, prosperity, longevity and fortune.
MEMBERSHIP AND FEES*
UBC STUDENT
MEMBERSHIP: $10
ONE COURSE*: $65
TWO COURSES*: $80
THREE COURSES*: $95
*PER TERM
NON-UBC STUDENT
MEMBERSHIP: $15
ONE COURSE*: $65
TWO COURSES*: $80
THREE COURSES*: $95
*PER TERM
DROP-IN CLASSES
MEMBERS: $10
NON-MEMBERS: $15
*Times may vary. Consult our Instagram for the most recent updates.
*Membership is for the entire 2026-2027 academic year (both winter and summer terms)
*Drop-in class fees are for each individual class
*Class term pass is for one class per term (e.g. Lion dance class Sept-Dec), and is only available to members
*Summer term classes are for returning winter-semester members only, and may or may not be offered depending on instructor availability