Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art rooted in the Budo techniques of the Samurai. It promotes mental and physical fitness and teaches techniques that integrate body alignment with leverage and throwing principles to redirect attacks and destabilise the opponent.
Equipment
Comfortable training clothing
Kimonos can be purchased later from the school at favourable prices.
Registration
Further information, registration and payment are available directly via the Aikido Club at aikido-sg.ch.
Remarks
All training sessions take place at the Aikido School St.Gallen (Guisanstrasse 71).
Dynamic, energetic and engaging – Capoeira brings together many elements. Combining acrobatics, self-defence techniques and rhythmic movement, this course offers a varied training experience. It develops endurance, strength, coordination, agility and spontaneity.
Equipment
Comfortable training clothing
Costs
Prices are set by the Capoeira School (student discount available).
Registration
Registration and payment are handled directly by the Capoeira School.
Remarks
Training takes place at the Notker School Building (Lindenstrasse 175, 9000 St.Gallen).
Krav Maga is a modern and highly effective self-defence system. It is based on clear principles and relies on a small number of techniques that are easy to learn. The system enables efficient and practical defence in everyday situations.
Equipment
Comfortable training clothing and clean indoor shoes
Remarks
All training sessions take place at the Krav Maga SG School in St.Gallen.
Further information, prices and registration are available directly via the Krav Maga School at: kravmaga-sg.ch
This offer is a partner programme in cooperation with the Shaofan Center in St. Gallen.
For course information, prices, and registration, please contact the Shaofan Center directly.
The D licence entitles holders to operate sailing yachts with more than 15 m² of sail area (12 m² on Lake Constance) on inland waters in Switzerland and Europe. Training for the D licence typically requires around 25 hours (with two participants per boat), although the number of hours may vary depending on prior experience and individual skill. Lessons can be taken intensively (in dedicated training weeks or additional sessions) or spread over several weeks. The course is offered from April to September.
Requirements
Ability to swim; parallel or prior completion of the D-theory exam
Equipment
Trainers (no black soles), optional sailing boots, warm clothing, rain protection, optional foul-weather gear
Costs
Daytime
Group of 2: CHF 55 per hour (15% student discount: CHF 46.50)
Evenings and weekends
Group of 2: CHF 64 per hour (15% student discount: CHF 54)
Groups of 3 are possible by arrangement with the sailing school.
An additional CHF 200 is charged by the shipping authority for the exam and the licence.
Registration
Registration is handled directly by Segelschule Delfinos
(+41 71 845 40 20 / info(at)delfinos.ch)
Remarks
Depending on wind conditions, lessons may be rescheduled. With 1–2 sessions of 2–3 hours per week, the course lasts around two months. Group registrations are possible.
An information event on the D licence / Lake Constance boating licence takes place at HSG each March.
Surfing
Surfing with the ASVZ
The Academic Surf Club is planning to offer the Academic Surf Camp in France in September.
Paddling
Paddling in cooperation with the Academic Surf Club
The best fitness and endurance training for shoulder, back, and gluteal muscles on Lake Zurich. For beginners and advanced surfers, for trained surfers.
Windsurfing
Windsurfing with the ASVZ
Maneuvers, freestyle, and speed for advanced surfers, as well as courses for beginners. Training by the ASVZ, individual programs
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing with ASVZ
Individual course and training program. Courses are aimed at beginners and advanced surfers.
Standup paddleboarding
SUP with ASVZ
ASVZ SUP courses for beginners and guided training sessions are excellent training for balance, upper body, abs, and back.