Martial Arts-Aikido II (Advanced)

PURPOSE:

Martial Arts are designed to promote physical fitness through the acquisition of the fundamental skill and knowledge so that the art may be continued as a “lifetime” activity. The course also meets the degree requirements for the Associate and Bachelor Degrees.


COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course allows for continued practice and training in the physical and psychological aspects of street defense situations through vigorous flexibility, muscular endurance and technical instruction. Technical instruction will involve martial arts skills, combination and technique training in addition psychological strategies such as cognitive behavior and modification, vision-motor behavior rehearsal and stress inoculation training will be taught. (3601085128) (1:0-3)

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of PHED 2140, Aikido II (Advanced) a student should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate Broadened knowledge of the art, philosophy, fitness, and self-defense aspects of Aikido Martial Arts

  1. Demonstrate higher level of mastery of the exercises to develop flexibility and endurance.

  1. Demonstrate higher level of mastery of the positive effects of self-discipline and self-respect that comes from the structured training of Aikido.

  1. Demonstrate higher level of mastery of the techniques for self-defense situations.

  1. Demonstrate higher level of mastery of the skills necessary for testing to higher belt ranks.

  1. Demonstrate mastery of basic and effective drills that will develop basic knowledge of Aikido.

  1. Understand/discuss the role of physical activity within a wellness framework.

  1. Understand/discuss the principles of proper nutrition and its relationship to lifespan wellness.

Note: The Physical Education Division does not guarantee that each student will acquire each of the Student Learning Outcomes.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

  1. Provide the students an opportunity to practice higher level skills involved in self-defense.
  2. Provide the students exercises to develop flexibility and endurance.
  3. Provide the students drills that will develop the knowledge of Aikido Techniques.
  4. Provide the students drills to enhance skills in order to test for higher rank.
  5. Provide the students with an opportunity to practice self-respect and self-discipline.
  6. Provide lecture and/or demonstrations on drills, skills, testing, strategy, and equipment involved in Aikido.

SUGGESTED WEB SITES:

1 http://www.aikido101.net
2 http://martialarts.about.com/
3 www.fitday.com
4 www.aaa-aikido.com

GRADING SYSTEM:

Attendance and participation in class activities…… …….40%
Skills Evaluations…………………………………………30%
Written Exams and Term Paper ………………………...30%

OUTCOMES INVENTORY:

At the end of the semester, the instructor will turn in a sampling of student work to be reviewed by the division/department chairperson. The display will include sample of exams, assignments and a copy of attendance sheet for each class. Reports from the Office of Research, Planning and Evaluation will be used to evaluate and make changes when and where applicable.

TOPICS:

The following topics will be covered in a 16 week period.

  1. Etiquette and Philosophy of Aikido
  2. Drills
  3. Flexibility
  4. Endurance
  5. Strikes
  6. Rolls
  7. Basics
  8. Techniques
  9. Self-defense
  10. Testing
  11. Rank (Belt) Promotion
  12. Written
  13. Skills

MATERIALS:

  1. Textbook: Principles of Aikido by Mitsuge Saotome 1989Shambala Publication ISBN 0877734097 (student bookstore)
  2. Martial Arts Uniform
  3. Wooden Bokken, Jo and Tanto






First Day Handout Fall 2007
Physical Education PHED 2140-301
Aikido II CRN 25109

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: 6:00 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays

Course Prerequisite: Aikido I (Beginning Aikido)
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:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts related to Aikido philosophy.
  2. Explain the defensive skills in appropriate terms and theoretical understandings.
  3. 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.
    1. Demonstrate a minimum of twelve Aikido defensive techniques by performing attacker and defender roles with effective precision.
    1. Develop overall self-confidence based on mind and body synthesis.
    2. Understand the principles of proper nutrition and its relationship to lifespan wellness.
    3. Demonstrate Aikido Weapons Katas with effective precision.
    4. 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 pagers 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 each other out of mutual respect.
  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. Do not use another person’s weapons without their permission.
  16. Never threaten another person (even joking) with weapons.




PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE…….40%

  1. Participation involves active, energetic investment in all classroom activity. If you are unwilling to participate fully or properly, you will be asked to meet with the instructor to discuss the situation. Should the non-compliance persist you will be asked to leave the class and counted absent for the day.

  1. Page 24 of the San Jacinto College catalog states that after a student misses 8.33% (4 hours) of the 48 contact hours he/she may be dropped by the instructor. Based on this guideline the PHED department will be using the following attendance/participation requirements:

• Absences 1 & 2 (3 hrs) No points off of attendance grade
• Absences 3,4&5 (4.5 hrs) 7.5 points per absence subtracted from the
participation portion of the grade
• Absence 6 Dropped from class by instructor

** WHEN A STUDENT MISSES THE 6TH CLASS, THE INSTRUCTOR WILL DROP THE STUDENT FROM THE COURSE, DUE TO EXCESSIVE ABSENCES.

  1. 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 the 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.

*There will be no make-ups given for class time missed.

  1. LAST DAY TO DROP this class is April 17, 2007


SPRING BREAK. No classes during the week of March 12-18



GRADING PLAN
15% Mid Term Skill Test ( 3 Techniques )
15% Mid Term Written Essay (Describe how to perform the 23 steps of Jo Kata I)
15% Final Written Exam
15% Skill Test ( 4 Techniques )
40% Attendance and Participation in Class Activities
100% Total
Extra Credit for the Participation portion of grade
20 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%) March 8, 2007 7:00 PM
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.

MID TERM ESSAY (15%) Write an essay describing the 23 steps needed to perform Jo Kata I
Due to turn in March 8, 2007.
A Video or CD of the student successfully performing Jo Kata I will be accepted in lieu of a Mid Term Essay.

FINAL SKILL TEST (15%) May 3, 2007 7:00PM
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%) Tuesday, May 8, 2007 (7:00 PM) 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.
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