Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer Getting tackled might not seem like a family-type thing, but for Women’s Rugby at FIU, it’s what keeps them close. Established in 2009, the club was formed to provide an instant and active bond among women on campus. Their top priority is to create a sense of family among each […]
Peter Holland Jr. // Staff Writer Aikido is no ordinary martial art. The practice is not used as a platform of violence; instead it teaches students self-defense and energy releasing techniques. Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art, defined as a way of unifying life energy. It involves entering and turning movements that redirect the […]
Jasmine Casimir // Asst. Sports Director Club sports give you a reason to get out of your dorm and widen your social circle. They also allow you to stay in shape while relieving some of the stress that academic life can bring. Juan Vasquez, the vice president of the rock climbing club, said he has created an environment within his club for that exact […]
Roberto Raimundez // Contributing Writer Leading the charge in the competitive collegiate rock-climbing scene of Miami and the Tri-County South Florida area is the University’s Rock Climbing team. The Collegiate Climbing Series is under the USA Climbing organization that hosts competitions at the youth, collegiate and professional levels. Held throughout the academic year, CCS starts […]
Kristen King // Staff Writer To the naked eye, a person may see mixed martial arts as an individual sport. Sure, it’s a one on one fight between men or women, but no one ever talks about the other people they see before the fight starts. Just before these fighters engage in battle, they are […]
Kristen King // Staff Writer Brazilian jiu jitsu was established in the early 20th century and has provided a softer side to the sport of mixed martial arts. Focusing primarily on ground fighting and grappling, BJJ has remained a constant staple in the world of fighting with its use of unconventional technique and skill. Five […]
Kristen King // Staff Writer Entering college can seem like a scary experience because students have the idea that the sole focus should be on classes and grades. We all want to graduate and find good jobs in the future. But that doesn’t have to be all that we think about. Nowadays, a lot of […]
Peter Holland // Assistant Sports Director For some college students, balancing school and a part-time job can be tough. For student-athletes who participate in club sports or intramural sports, looking for work with their hectic schedules is especially difficult. However, with proper time management and organization, juggling class assignments, work and practice on the field […]
Kristen King // Contributing Writer Budokon, a fairly new workout craze, combines two essential exercise regimens into one: yoga and mixed martial arts. Its purpose is to work out the body and mind, but also to evoke the “way of the warrior spirit” from each one of its students. Here at FIU, Budokon began as […]
Rhys Williams/staff writer Normally, people would expect a team that is competing for a national title to be treated well by their respective school. Teams may expect some more funding and maybe even some recognition from their school. However, the women’s rugby team here hasn’t received any of this and are even looked over for […]
