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Self Defense

A page within Rec Sports

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.

Spring 2025 Course Offering

Dates/Times: Thursdays, 6:30pm-8pm, Classes begin February 13
Location: REC Multipurpose Room
Cost: $12

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Refund Policy

Recreational Eagle Center (REC) Hours  

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday:  6am-11pm
Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: 11am-10pm

Facility Schedule

View the facility schedule to see what is going on at the REC.

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608.785.5225
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Outdoor Connection (OC) Hours

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday:  10am-6pm
Sunday:  11am-6pm

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608.785.8860
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Fitness Center Hours

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday:  6am-10pm
Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 11am-9pm

Live Facility Counts

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608.785.5210
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Climbing Gym Hours

Regular Hours

Open Climbing
Monday - Friday:  5pm-8pm
Saturday:  3pm-6pm
Sunday:  5pm-8pm

Bouldering Only
Mon/Wed/Fri:  4pm-5pm, 8pm-9pm
Tue/Thu:  11am-1pm, 4pm-5pm, 8pm-9pm

Adjusted Hours -Winter Break

December 18 - January 26:  CLOSED

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608.785.5225
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EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday:  3pm-11pm
Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-10pm

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608.785.8921
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Mitchell Hall Pool Hours

Regular Hours

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 Pool Hours
The pool will be closed for Winter Break/Session.  Regular semester hours will begin on Monday, January 27.

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608.785.8698
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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 
Sunday:  6pm-10pm

Adjusted Open Rec Hours
Open Rec hours will begin on February 2.

Second Floor Track Hours
Managed by the Athletic Department
Monday-Friday:  11am-1pm

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608.785.5225
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