California State University, Long Beach

The word aikido means "a way of life in harmony with nature." Aikido is self-defense against kicks, grabs, punches and weapons. The art emphasizes balance, grace, and harmony. Aikido is different from most martial arts in that it uses the energy of the attacker to defend one's self from harm. All ability levels and members of the community are welcome.

Team dues: $25

A competitive collegiate ski and snowboard team. Each season the team competes in 6 (six) regional events at Mammoth Mountain as well as one national event. The team is a member of the National Collegiate Association.

Team dues: $400/season

CSULB has the longest continuous operating collegiate archery program in the United States. We have been competing at the state, regional, and national level for over 40 years. Seventeen archers from our program have been named as All American Collegiate Archers, which is the highest honor for collegiate archers in the nation.

Club/Team dues: $40 and $65 for club members that want to join the team (compete). 

The purpose of the bowling team is to provide an atmosphere for bowlers and future bowlers to join a team to improve upon their skills as well as provide a place for them to socialize and compete. The team travels and competes against other colleges and universities. Tournaments are held in California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Team dues: $30

Break Dance, a street dance style that evolved as part of the hip hop movement. A great way to meet new people and learn or improve skills.

Team dues: $30

Ryneil Castro , ryneil@hotmail.com

A Brazilian Martial Art that incorporates music and has a fluid acrobatic play where technique and strategy or the key points.

Team dues: $30/month

The crew season begins in September and runs through May. The team races against many NCAA schools, traveling to San Diego, Sacramento, Washington and Philadelphia. We are a member of the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association and participants must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to compete.

Rowing is open to all CSULB registered students. No experience is necessary, however all participants must be full time students with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Team Dues: $400/semester; $800/year

The crew season begins in September and runs through May. The team races against many NCAA schools, traveling to San Diego, Sacramento, Washington and Philadelphia. We are a member of the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association and participants must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to compete.

Rowing is open to all CSULB registered students. No experience is necessary, however all participants must be full time students with a minimum 2.0 GPA

Team Dues: $500/semester; apprx. $800/year

Ben Blankenhorn, President, lvchockey18@msn.com

Clay perry, Vice President, cperry2@csulb.edu

The 49er Ice Hockey Team is a full-contact team and are Division II members of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) since 2001. The team currently trains at Glacial Gardens in the City of Lakewood.

Team dues: $850/semester; $1700/year

Jiu Jitsu is one of the most ancient forms of martial arts. It was created centuries ago in China and Japan. Jiu Jitsu is known as the "gentle art" because it makes it possible to subdue an opponent without throwing a single punch.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu focuses on bringing the fight to the ground utilizing holds, arm locks, chokes, leg locks and strikes, to defeat an opponent.

Our club is affiliated with Southbay Jiu Jitsu and has highly qualified instructors on hand to teach. Bob Bass, the first American Black Belt under the world-famous Machado Brothers, founded Southbay Jiu Jitsu. Bob shocked the Jiu Jitsu World in 1995 by beating the world champion at that time. Bob is known throughout the US and Brazil as one of the most technical and well-respected Jiu Jitsu practitioners the US has ever produced. Bob will be making frequent appearances at club meetings to instruct our members.

Team Dues: $80/semester

Kevin Mahle, President, kmahle@gmail.com

Manuel Mejia, Vice President, dubblem900@hotmail.com

The purpose of the CSULB Kung Fu Club is to provide a learning environment so students can experience a traditional Chinese Martial Art. Students will learn basic Kung Fu skills such as stances, punches, kicks, and various foot work. Students will also learn certain pre-arranged forms in several styles such as Praying Mantis Chuan, Pa Kua Zhang, and Tai Chi Chuan with its' respective applications.

Wu Tan Chinese Martial Arts Association was originally founded in Taiwan by Grandmaster Liu Yun Chiao. Grandmaster Liu had mastered five complete Kung Fu systems as well as being proficient in many other styles. the Wu Tan Chinese Martial Arts Association is presently promoting traditional Northern Kung Fu systems around the globe with a focus in the United States, Japan and Venezuela.

The major systems that are being taught are: Praying Mantis Chuan, Tai Chi Chuan, Chang Chuan, Pa Chi Chuan, and Pa Kua Zhang.

Team dues: $40/semester

CSULB Outdoor Adventure Club provides the student body the means to enjoy and appreciate the ourdoors via trips and outings guided by other students who have prior expereince or students who are active in the wilderness studies program at CSULB.

Team dues: free

Justin Barney, President, csulbrollerhockey@hotmail.com

Long Beach State Roller Hockey competes in the Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League which is just one of the five national regions in the NCRHA. Long Beach competes competitively against most UC and CSU system schools. The team takes pride in hard work and representing Long Beach State on and off the rink with teamwork and integrity. We look forward to making it to nationals next year and winning the coveted Division II championship.

Team members condition together once a week, usually on Thursday evenings, and practice on Saturday afternoons. Our team is scheduled in 5 tournaments throughout the season which are all on Saturdays.

Team Dues: $200/semester

The CSULB Rugby is a club sport. The club competes in the University Division of the Southern California Rugby Union.
What to Wear: You should wear clothes suitable for active running. For games it is recommended that you wear a pair of rugby or soccer cleats. Game uniforms are provided on game day to all players. For further information on the club and also on the Rugby class (KPE 166) contact Dr. Emyr Williams (emyrw@csulb.edu).

Team dues: $100

www.csulb.edu/org/sports/running/

CSULB Salsa is for all who have an interest in salsa dancing. Beginners will get lessons and help from intermediate and advanced dancers. Intermediate and advanced dancers will also benefit from lessons and practice with each other. The fun never stops at CSULB Salsa. Let's dance!

$25/month; $75/semester

Karate may be defined as a weaponless means of self-defense consists of dynamic offensive and defensive techniques using all parts of the body to their maximum advantage.

Karate as Athletic Training: The values of Karate to modern man are numerous. In our everyday lives we often forget the value of exercise to both our physical and mental health. The practice of karate tones the body, develops coordination, quickens reflexes, and builds stamina.

Karate as Self-Defense: Karate is one of the most dynamic of all the martial arts. The trained karateka is able to coordinate his mind and body perfectly, thereby allowing him to unleash tremendous physical power at will. Therefore, it is not the possession of great physical strength that makes a strong karateka; rather it is the ability to coordinate mind and body. Upon developing this ability, even the smallest person finds that he has within himself the power to deliver a devastation blow to any would-be attacker.

Karate to Develop Clarity of Mind: The serious practice of karate develops composure, a clearer thought process, deeper insight into one's mental capabilities, and more self-confidence. In this karate is not an end, but a means to an end. It is an activity in which advancing age is not a hindrance. Rather it encourages proficiency and the keen coordination of mind and body.

Team Dues: $50/semester; $100/year

The Men’s Club Soccer Team competes with teams from other large universities in California and Arizona in the California College Soccer League under the organization of the National Intercollegiate Recreational Sports Association. The team’s regular season starts in early Fall and culminates in November with regional and national tournaments. Tryouts begin in late august and early September but the team is always looking for skilled, competitive, high quality soccer players. The team trains and plays in local Long Beach area leagues during the spring and attends invitational tournaments.

Team dues: $150/semester; $300/year

Tryouts are on September 15, 2007. Games are in September and November. Indoor arena soccer is played during Spring. Club experience is preferred. The Women's Club Soccer Team is a member of the NIRSA: Collegiate Club Soccer League competing against teams such as Loyola Marymount, USC, UCLA, UCI, Cal State San Marcos, UCSB and UCSD. Dues and fundraising is required.

Team dues: $56

The Surf Team, directed by students, is open to all currently registered students. The goal of the organization is to promote the sport of surfing on campus and to win all possible NSSA titles. There are currently 70 members and supporters. The club also sponsors a recreation club for those students wishing to learn how to surf and eventually how to compete for the team.

Team dues: $50

The Triathlon Team is made up of students, alumni and the community. Everyone is welcome. The team is looking for those who love the sport and those who are interested in getting started in the sport of triathlons. Members currently range from those getting ready for their first Spring triathlon to those who have been in the sport for years.

Members of the team train together and support each other in and outside of the sport and school.

Team dues: $75/semeste; $140/year

Swimming:
Wednesdays: 6 am @ McGaugh off Bolsa/ Seal Beach Blvd in Seal Beach

Run Workouts:
Tuesdays: 12 Sunday @ PCH & Warner

Bike Workouts:
Saturday: 8:00 am @ 2nd and Manna in Long Beach

Daniel Smeltzer, dsmeltze@csulb.edu

Group: csulbultimate@gmail.com

Ultimate frisbee is a game in which two teams use a plastic disc to score goals. Using a combination of skill and strategy, players pass the frisbee to each other across the field to get to the end zone. Meanwhile, the opposing team will be running around trying to swat or intercept the frisbee so that they can gain possession of the frisbee and try to score goals.

One great thing about Ultimate is that it is a non-contact sport, unlike football or hockey.

Everyone needs to get out and have fresh air and good exercise every now and then. Nothing beats the feeling of having a good workout, and being with a group who enjoys the same activities as you do.

You'll have fun. You'll get exercise. You'll meet people.

Team dues: free

Monday & Wednesday 8-10 AM. Fridays 2-5PM at the fields.

The Men's Club Volleyball Team is a competitive club team that competes against other colleges and universities. They are a member of the SCCVL (Southern California Collegiate Volleyball League). A regional and national tournament are scheduled for the top teams in each division.

Team dues: $200/year

CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A NEW COACH. PLEASE CONTACT ERIN TILLMAN WITH ALL INFORMATION.

The Women's Club Volleyball Team is a competitive club team that competes against other colleges and universities. They are a member of the SCCVL (Southern California Collegiate Volleyball League). A regional and national tournament are scheduled for the top teams in each division.

Team Dues: $250/year

www.csulb.edu/org/sports/waterski

The Long Beach State Wakeboard and Waterski team/club was originally created over two decades ago by a group that had a shared interest in waterskiing. Though this interest has changed now to wakeboarding and wakeskating, the spirit and love for boating still thrives. Currently we compete in Wakeboarding and Waterskiing nation wide and we hope that in the near future we can be on TOP. We welcome all abilities and there is no need to compete. We also welcome those who want to compete in waterski.

Team Dues: $85/semester; $170/year