Article: Texas State martial arts club offers workout, flexible schedule

Cesar G. Rodriguez
University Wire
03-27-2008
(The University Star) (UWIRE) SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Eight students dressed in street clothing faced one another and paid attention to the self-defense instructions Melinda Medrano, Texas State martial arts club president, gave them.

The students suited up to practice striking, throwing and execution techniques for the second part of the session.

Students who join the Texas State martial arts club learn self-defense techniques and get a physical workout.

Medrano, psychology senior, said students who participate in sports feel physical pain. For example, some football players attend one practice session and quit afterwards because of the physical ...

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