Self Defense
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Self Defense
In this course, students will learn the ability to defend against a multitude of attacks. Whether it be chokes, grabs, or knife attacks, students will develop the strength and confidence to survive an attack. This is a four week course that meets once a week for an hour and a half.
Taught by a UWL police officer, this course is held in a non-competitive environment where students work with each other to better their abilities and confidence. Based on simple principles and instinctive movements, the course is designed to teach real self defense in the shortest possible time. It is recommended that each participant attend all four sessions.
Fall 2025 Course Offering
Dates: Class starts Tuesday, September 16
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Location: REC Multipurpose Room
Cost: $12
Recreational Eagle Center (REC) Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Thursday: 6am-11pm
Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-11pm
Adjusted Hours
August 25: 8am-8pm
August 26: 8am-8pm
August 27: 8am-10pm
August 28: 8am-12pm, 5pm-10pm
August 29: 5pm-10pm
August 30: 8am-10pm
August 31: 8am-11pm
September 1: 8am-11pm
Facility Schedule
View the facility schedule to see what is going on at the REC.
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Outdoor Connection (OC) Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Adjusted Hours
August 25-29: By appointment only
August 30: 10am-6pm
August 31: 11am-6pm
September 1: 12pm-6pm
Contact Us
608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu
Fitness Center Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Thursday: 6am-11pm
Friday: 6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-11pm
Adjusted Hours
August 25: 8am-8pm
August 26: 12pm-8pm
August 27: 12pm-10pm
August 28: 8am-12pm, 5pm-10pm
August 29: 5pm-10pm
August 30: 8am-10pm
August 31: 8am-11pm
September 1: 8am-11pm
Contact Us
608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Climbing Gym Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Friday: 4pm-9pm
Saturday: 3pm-6pm
Sunday: 5pm-8pm
Bouldering Only
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11:30am-1pm
Adjusted Hours
August 18-27: CLOSED
August 28: 5pm-9pm
August 29: 5pm-9pm
August 30: 3pm-6pm
August 31: 5pm-8pm
September 1: 4pm-9pm
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday-Thursday: 3pm-11pm
Friday: 3-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-11pm
Adjusted Hours
August 18-26: CLOSED
August 27: 6pm-10pm
August 28: 5pm-10pm
August 29: 5pm-10pm
August 30: 12pm-10pm
August 31: 12pm-11pm
September 1: 3pm-11pm
Contact Us
608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu
Mitchell Hall Pool Hours
Regular Hours (Academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, September 2)
Monday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Tuesday: 8pm-10:30pm
Wednesday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Thursday: 8pm-10:30pm
Friday: 12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-3pm
Sunday: 1pm-4pm
Adjusted Hours
August 18-September 1: CLOSED
Contact Us
608.785.8698
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Hetzel Fieldhouse Hours
Access to the Hetzel Fieldhouse during open rec hours is restricted to those who have a current REC membership (student, faculty/staff, alumni).
Regular Open Rec Hours (Academic year hours for Hetzel Fieldhouse will begin on Sunday, September 7)
Sunday: 6pm-10pm
Monday: 6pm-10pm
Adjusted Open Rec Hours
August 18-September 6: CLOSED
Second Floor Track Hours
Managed by the Athletic Department
Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu