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| K a r a t e Fitness 410 Syllabus Fall 2007 El Dorado Center Folsom Lake College |
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| Instructor: F. Gaviola Voice mail: (916) 568-3100, Box No. 1407 e-mail: gaviolf@flc.losrios.edu |
Class No. 15990 Room No. EDC FC 01 Mon/Wed 7:00PM-8:15 PM |
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| IMPORTANT DATES Aug 27 Class begins (Wed) Sept 12 Veteran's day (No class) Nov 12 Last day to drop class Nov 23-25 Thanksgiving recess Dec 20 End of semester |
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION This karate course introduces the student to beginning skills of stances, movements, blocking, punching and kicking. Eastern concepts of mind-body focus, power, fluidity of movement and self defense techniques are emphasized in the study of Kata (forms). The course includes weapon kata. Meditation underscores relaxation, stress management and the maintenance of health and vigor. This course shall include all aspects of karate-specific physical conditioning as well as instruction in the history traditions, philosophy, etiquette and language of the martial arts. Taoist, Confucian andBuddhist concepts shall be surveyed for their psycho-physical applications in the martial arts. MAIN GOAL The main goal is for the student to learn the basic techniques and choreographic movements of kata and attain proficiency sufficient to continue individual practice after course completion. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES The student will learn the fundamentals of karate to enable him/her to apply its psycho-physical principles toward self defense, self-betterment and good health. COURSE FORMAT Student shall learn karate by repetitive practice of instructor’s progressive demonstrations. Lectures will be given at applicable stages of the course format. REQUIREMENTS Performance examination and essay topic shall be based on class instruction and lectures. EVALUATION METHOD The final examination consists of solo performance of Kata; 50% of the final grade. Written Examinations;25%. Essay;25%. After three (3) absences your final grade shall be lowered by one full grade per absence. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL Kobudo DVD RS #234 (Traditional Japanese Okinawan Kobudo Bo Kama Sai) Syllabus and white karate gi ( uniform ) |
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