Aikido Classes are held in the South Campus Gym at San Jacinto College on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 till 8:30 PM. and from 8:30 till 10:00 PM.
The way to Join the Ikushinkan Dojo is by registering with the college through the Continuing Education Department or for Academic Credit, through the regular college registration process in the Fall and Spring.
The classes can be taken either for college credit or just for fun; either way the classes are co-educational and multilevel and fun.
Instruction is offered by Sensei Charles (Dojo-Cho) Contact San Jacinto College South Campus @ 281-484-1900 for a complete listing of times and dates for enrollment.
First Day Handouts for Fall 2009
Beginning Class First Day Handout Fall 2009
Physical Education PHED 1140-3V1
Aikido CRN 11334
Instructor: Charles Woodby-Sensei
Office: Dance Studio
Phone: (281) 484-1900 Ext 3267
e-mail: charles.woodby@sjcd.edu
Questions about inclement weather (281) 998-8600 (option 0)
Conference Hours: 6:30 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays
Course Prerequisite: None
Text: “Principles of Aikido” by Mitsuge Saotome. 1989, Shambala Publications.
ISBN 0877734097
Purpose: Aikido I is designed to introduce the students to the fundamentals of Aikido dynamics.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of this course and its activities, the student should:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts related to Aikido
philosophy.
2. Explain the defensive skills in appropriate terms and theoretical understandings.
- Understand the role of physical activity within a wellness framework while developing and
improving physical conditioning in terms of perceptual motor coordination, muscular strength,
flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance through Aikido dynamics.
- Demonstrate a minimum of seven fundamental Aikido defensive techniques by
performing attacker and defender roles with effective precision.
5. Develop overall self-confidence based on mind and body synthesis.
6. Understand the principles of proper nutrition and its relationship to lifespan wellness.
Student Activities
- Participate in class (activity and discussion) consistently
- Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues during activity practice
- Take notes during lecture and video viewing
- Ask questions and apply information to improve skills/strategic play
- Complete all assigned work (skill practice and written assignments)
- Demonstrate fundamental skills involved in self-defense
- Develop flexibility and endurance
- Develop the basic knowledge of Aikido Techniques
- Enhance skills in order to test for higher rank
- Practice respect, empathy and self-discipline
- Practice and observe all Dojo Rules and Etiquette
General Rules and Etiquette
Students should follow standard Aikido Dojo rules and etiquette at all times while in class.
General Rules
1. Remove all jewelry before practice. Wearing jewelry during practice can be dangerous.
2. Do not chew gum or candy while practicing, and do not eat in the practice area.
- Keep your toe and fingernails trimmed properly
4. Practice good body hygiene.
5. Wear appropriate clothing such as a martial arts uniform (Gi) with white belt, or other loose comfortable workout clothing. No Tank Tops or Jeans. Women should wear a sports bra underneath their Gi. Always come to class with a clean Gi or clothing.
6. Respect the dojo, instructors, equipment and your fellow students; they make your training possible.
- Treat others as you wish to be treated
8. Practice only what is being taught.
9. Do not leave the mat without the instructor’s permission.
10. Turn off all cell phones, pagers and electronic devices before class starts.
11. Do not waste time. Take your turn quickly so that others may practice.
- Help set up and take down the mats
Etiquette
1. Etiquette is not simply tradition; it is part of your training.
2. Bow when entering or leaving the dojo.
3. Remove you shoes before getting on the mat.
4. Address the instructor as “Sensei” this is Japanese for “teacher”.
5. Line up, and sit on the mat facing the front (Shomen) of the class before the class starts.
6. If you are late for class, sit to the side of the mat, and wait for permission to join the class on the mat.
7. Before the training begins, instructor and students bow to front and then to each other.
8. Bow to your instructor when called upon to assist in demonstrating a technique, bow again and be seated when done.
9. Bow when the instructor has finished demonstrating and has directed the class to practice.
10. Your fellow students, like you, are striving to learn. Please cooperate and learn from each other.
11. When your instructor claps, sit down again in neat lines, facing the front.
12. Should the instructor advise you on a technique during practice, thank him and bow.
13. Do not talk while your instructor is lecturing or demonstrating.
14. Bow to your partner when changing partners during class. At the end of class, bow to everyone with whom you practiced.
15. While practicing with other beginning students, do not resist the technique so much that your partner cannot practice what is being taught. As students become more proficient, resistance, speed and force can be increased for more realistic training.
Grading Plan
40% Attendance and Participation in Class Activities
15% Mid Term Skill Test ( 3 Techniques)
15% Mid Term Written Essay (What is Aikido and how does it relate to everyday life?)
10% Quizes
15% Final Written Exam
15% Skill Test ( 3 Techniques )
100% Total
A. PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE……..40%
Page 27 of the San Jacinto catalog states that “whenever a student’s absences reach 8.33% of the contact hours of the course for unexcused reasons or reasons unknown to the instructor, the instructor may request that the sudent drop the course and prohibit the student from participating in class activities.”
“An instructor also has the authority to request that the student drop the course and prohibit a student from participating in class, when the instructor believes the student has accumulated so many absences (including excused absences) that the student cannot reasonably expect to pass the course.”
Based on this guideline the PHED department will be utilizing the following Attendance/Participation requirements:
• Absences 1 & 2 (3 HRS. of CLASS) ……………………….. No points will be deducted from attendance grade
• Absences 3 & 4 ………………………………………………… 7.5 points per absence deducted from the participation grade
• Absence 5 ………………………………………………… 7.5 points deducted from the participation grade. After the 5th absence the student must schedule a conference with the instructor.
• Absence 6 …………………………………………………After the sixth absence the student will not be allowed back in class. The student will have one week from the date of the sixth absence to notify the instructor in writing of his/her intent to drop the course with a “W”.
If the student chooses not to utilize a “W”, or does not inform the instructor in writing, the student will be given a grade of “FX” (Failure, unsatisfactory achievement, excessive absences.)
A five minute grace period from the scheduled class starting time will be allowed. After 5 minutes the student is absent and will not be allowed in class. You must attend the entire class to be counted present. This is for your own safety and in the interest of self-discipline, which is a prerequisite for successful involvement in a fitness program.
The final date for students to withdraw from the class is Nov 12, 2009.
- MID TERM SKILLS TEST (15%)
Katatetori Kotegaeshi, Katate Kosatori Kokyunage, Kata Tori Ikkyo (Tenkan and Irimi). Students will be required to satisfactorily demonstrate competence in each of these four techniques. No make-up tests will be allowed for any reason.
- MID TERM ESSAY (10%)
Paper must by typed, minimum of one page double spaced with a #12 font. Subject “What is Aikido and how does its philosophy relate to every day life?” No late Mid Term Papers will be accepted.
- FINAL SKILLS TEST (15%)
Shomenuchi Kokyunage, Shomenuchi Iriminage, and Katatetori Shihonage
Students will be required to satisfactorily demonstrate competence in each of these techniques. No make-up tests will be allowed for any reason.
- WRITTEN FINAL EXAM (15%)
No one will be admitted after the test starts, no make up exams are allowed for any reason.
- EXTRA CREDIT
4 Points extra credit added to participation portion of grade for wearing a martial arts Gi while
attending class. (Student must have uniform by the start of the third week of class to get the extra credit) Student must wear the Gi every night in order to receive the extra credit
8 Points extra credit added to participation portion of grade for attending any Aikido
Association of America seminar during the current semester.
- QUIZZES
There are 5 quizzes/assignments throughout the semester, each one is worth 1% of your total grade. Quizzes are from the reading assignments.
Reading Assignments (from Text)
- Introduction, Practicing Basic Technique: Training Mental Attitude and Vision
Chapters 1,2
- The Meaning of Study
Chapter 15
- Aikido as Explained by the Founder and Doshu, Mirror of the Spirit: The Aikido Dojo
Chapters 16, 17
- Musubi, Ukemi
Chapters 3,4
- The Sword and the Spirit of Ikkyo, Techniques from Shomenuchi
Chapter 5,6
- The Hakama and Its Meaning, Beginning the Journey toward Awakened Consciousness Aikido: Finding
its Future in Its Past
Chapters 19,20,21
Reading Assignments (from Handouts)
“The principles of Proper Nutrition”
Special Homework Assignment
Do a search on your computer for information about nutrition and daily recommendations for food consumption based on health and fitness goals. Print out the results of your search and bring to class for discussion.
Example of Grading System
Attendance/Participation (40%) Student missed 2 unexcused nights 25 points
Mid Term Skills Test (15%) Student received 85 x 15%= 12.75 points
Mid Term (10%) Student received 95 x 15%= 9.5 Points
Quizzes (5%) Student received 100 x 5% = 5.00 Points
Final Skills Test (15%) Student received 90 x 15%= 13.5 points
Final (15%) Student received 100 x 15%= 15 points
- 75 Total Grade (B)
Extra points for having/wearing a Gi in class every night 4 extra points
Extra points for attending a AAA Seminar during Fall Semester, 2009 8 extra points
The college provides academic enhancement services for students who have learning or physical disabilities. Please contact the Center for Student Development located in the Student Center, Room 4218 or call 281-922-3453.
Campus Closing Information Number: 281-991-2696
ADVANCED CLASS FIRST DAY HANDOUT
First Day Handout Fall 2009
Physical Education PHED 2140-3V1
Aikido II - CRN 24007
Instructor: Charles Woodby-Sensei
Office: Dance Studio
Phone: (281) 482-6233
e-mail: charles.woodby@sjcd.edu
Questions about inclement weather (281) 998-8600 (option 0)
Conference Hours: 6:30 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays
Course Prerequisite: Aikido I (Beginning Aikido) or Instructor’s Approval
Text: “Principles of Aikido” by Mitsuge Saotome. 1989, Shambala Publications.
ISBN 0877734097
Materials Required:
Martial Arts Uniform
Bokken, Jo and Tanto
Purpose
Aikido II is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of Aikido Dynamics and Weapons Techniques
Learning Outcomes
As a result of this course and its activities, the student should:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts related to Aikido
philosophy.
2. Explain the defensive skills in appropriate terms and theoretical understandings.
- Understand the role of physical activity within a wellness framework while developing and
improving physical conditioning in terms of perceptual motor coordination, muscular strength,
flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance through Aikido dynamics.
- Demonstrate a minimum of twelve Aikido defensive techniques by
performing attacker and defender roles with effective precision.
5. Develop overall self-confidence based on mind and body synthesis.
6. Understand the principles of proper nutrition and its relationship to lifespan wellness.
7. Demonstrate Aikido Weapons Katas with effective precision.
8. Demonstrate Defenses against attacks with weapons.
General Rules and Etiquette
Students should follow standard Aikido Dojo rules and etiquette at all times while in class.
General Rules
1. Remove all jewelry before practice. Wearing jewelry during practice can be dangerous.
2. Do not chew gum or candy while practicing, and do not eat in the practice area.
3. Keep your toe and fingernails trimmed properly.
4. Wear appropriate clothing such as a martial arts uniform (Gi) with white belt, or other loose comfortable clothing. Women should wear a sports bra underneath their Gi. Always come to class with a clean Gi or clothing .
5. Respect the dojo, instructors, equipment and your fellow students; they make your training possible.
6. Treat others as you wish to be treated.
7. Practice only what is being taught.
8. Do not leave the mat without the instructor’s permission.
9. Turn off all cell phones and electronic devices before class starts.
10. Do not use someone’s equipment without their permission.
11. Do not practice with weapons in class without the instructor’s permission.
Etiquette
1. Etiquette is not simply tradition; it is part of your training.
2. Bow when entering or leaving the dojo.
3. Remove you shoes before getting on the mat.
4. Address the instructor as “Sensei” this is Japanese for “teacher”.
5. Line up, and sit on the mat facing the front (Shomen) of the class before the class starts.
6. If you are late for class, sit to the side of the mat, and wait for permission to join the class on the mat.
7. Before the training begins, instructor and students bow to the front of the class and then to each other.
8. Bow to your instructor when called upon to assist in demonstrating a technique, bow again and be seated when done.
9. Bow when the instructor has finished demonstrating and has directed the class to practice.
10. Your fellow students, like you, are striving to learn. Please cooperate and learn from each other.
11. When your instructor claps, quickly sit down again in neat lines, facing the front.
12. Should the instructor advise you on a technique during practice, thank him and bow.
13. Do not talk while your instructor is lecturing or demonstrating or while another student is testing.
14. Bow to your partner when changing partners during class. At the end of class, bow to everyone with whom you practiced.
15. Do not use another person’s weapons without their permission.
16. Never threaten another person (even joking) with weapons.
PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE…….40%
Page 27 of the San Jacinto catalog states that “whenever a student’s absences reach 8.33% of the contact hours of the course for unexcused reasons or reasons unknown to the instructor, the instructor may request that the sudent drop the course and prohibit the student from participating in class activities.”
“An instructor also has the authority to request that the student drop the course and prohibit a student from participating in class, when the instructor believes the student has accumulated so many absences (including excused absences) that the student cannot reasonably expect to pass the course.”
Based on this guideline the PHED department will be utilizing the following Attendance/Participation requirements:
• Absences 1 & 2 (3 HRS. of CLASS) ……………………….. No points will be deducted from attendance grade
• Absences 3 & 4 ………………………………………………… 7.5 points per absence deducted from the participation grade
• Absence 5 ………………………………………………… 7.5 points deducted from the participation grade. After the 5th absence the student must schedule a conference with the instructor.
• Absence 6 …………………………………………………After the sixth absence the student will not be allowed back in class. The student will have one week from the date of the sixth absence to notify the instructor in writing of his/her intent to drop the course with a “W”.
If the student chooses not to utilize a “W”, or does not inform the instructor in writing, the student will be given a grade of “FX” (Failure, unsatisfactory achievement, excessive absences.)
A five minute grace period from the scheduled class starting time will be allowed. After 5 minutes the student is absent and will not be allowed in class. You must attend the entire class to be counted present. This is for your own safety and in the interest of self-discipline, which is a prerequisite for successful involvement in a fitness program.
The final date for students to withdraw from the class is Nov 12, 2009.
GRADING PLAN
15% Mid Term Skill Test ( 4 Techniques )
10% Mid Term Written Essay (Describe how to perform the 23 steps of Jo Kata I)
5% Quizzes
15% Final Written Exam
15% Skill Test ( 5 Techniques )
40% Attendance and Participation in Class Activities
100% Total
Extra Credit for the Participation portion of grade
12 Points extra credit added to participation portion of grade for attending any Aikido
Association of America seminar during the current semester.
Reading Assignments (from Text)
Techniques from Shomenuchi
Chapter 6
Techniques from Yokomenuchi
Chapter 7
Techniques from Katadori
Chapter 8
Techniques from Munetsuki
Chapter 9
Techniques from Ryotemochi
Chapter 11
Techniques from Katadori and Ushirowaza
Chapter 12
Advanced Techniques
Chapter 13
Reading Assignments (from Handouts)
“Kumitachi, Kumijo Katas”
MID TERM SKILLS TEST (15%)
Students are to demonstrate Ki exercises, as well as the techniques they have learned up to this point; Katatetori Kaitenage, Ushiro Tekubitori Kokyunage, Ryotetori Tenchinage and Ryotetori Kokyunage , Ukes (Partners) will be observed and graded in Ukemi abilities while performing as partner to Nage. Do not plan on being absent on this night, as a large part of your grade is for demonstrating your techniques as well as being a partner for others that are demonstrating their techniques.
QUIZZES (5%) A total of 5 % of your grade comes from quizzes that are given throughout the semester.
MID TERM ESSAY (10%) Write an essay/outline describing the 22 steps needed to perform Jo Kata I
FINAL SKILL TEST (15%)
Students are to demonstrate Ki exercises, as well as the techniques they have learned up to this
point by effectively performing Jiyu Waza (Defending oneself against any grasping attack).
Ukes (Partners) will be observed and graded in Ukemi abilities while performing as partner to Nage. Do not plan on being absent on this night, as a large part of your grade is for demonstrating your techniques as well as being a partner for others that are demonstrating their technique.
WRITTEN FINAL EXAM (15%) No one will be admitted after the test starts, no make up exams are allowed for any reason.
The college provides academic enhancement services for students who have learning or physical disabilities. Please contact the Center for Student Development located in the Student Center, Room 4218 or call 281-922-3453. Campus Closing Information Number: 281-991-2696