PEH 118: Beginning Karate

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Class Program

Exercise Science

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091806

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective

Description

A comprehensive introductory course on traditional Okinawan karate. Designed with diversified subject matter including physical fitness, self-defense and traditional karate emphasizing the mental awareness, history and philosophy of karate-do. May be repeated for credit.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to utilize basic traditional karate skills in self-defense situations.

Demonstrate knowledge of the history, philosophy and benefits of training in karate.

Demonstrate body strengths and how to use them against body weaknesses.

Gain increased awareness of self and surroundings for self-defense.

Recognize and analyze appropriate application of traditional karate skills.

Identify and formulate appropriate training concepts and principles to developing an individual program.

Core Topics

History of karate and explanation of Japanese terms.
Standing and moving basics. Introduce kata Kei Shin.
Moving basics against a partner: Elbow techniques, basic attacks. Awareness drill.
Catching and blocking attacks.
Philosophy of Karate.
Physical and mental balance: Blocks, kicks.
Define “Gambatte” and lecture on this concept.
Grab escapes, choke escapes and sweeps.
Application of moves from the kata vs. a partner (Bunkai)
Goal setting: Long and short term.
Elbow techniques #1 & #2. Finish Kei Shin.
Developing physical control and self-control.
Learning styles- Kinesthetic, Auditory and Visual.
Defining success