Description:

The student will receive instruction in the basic fundamentals of karate, including stances, blocks, kicks, strikes and self-defense techniques. 2 hrs./wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $20 to $30.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Discuss the art of Karate
2. Discuss the basic movements for self defense
3. Demonstrate the “Dachi” (stances).
4. Demonstrate the “Uke” (blocks).
5. Demonstrate the “Uchi” (strikes).
6. Demonstrate the “Geri” (kicks).

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Karate as Art
   A. Discuss and explore the art of karate

II. Self-defense
   A. Discuss the nature and proper use of self-defense

III. Dachi
   A. Demonstrate “musubi” (closed stance).
   B. Demonstrate “fudo” (open stance).
   C. Demonstrate “nami” (normal stance).
   D. Demonstrate “zen kutsu” (forward power stance).
   E. Demonstrate “shiko” (straddle leg stance).
   F. Demonstrate “kiba” (arched stance).
   G. Demonstrate “neko” (cat stance).

IV. Uke
   A. Demonstrate “jodan ude”, high forearm block.
   B. Demonstrate “chudan ude”, middle forearm block.
   C. Demonstrate “gedan ude”, low forearm block.
   D. Demonstrate “jodan shuto”, high knife hand block.
   E. Demonstrate “chudan shuto”, middle knife hand block.
   F. Demonstrate “tomoe shuto”, circle knife hand block.
   G. Demonstrate “gedan hiza”, low knee block.

V. Uchi
   A. Demonstrate “seiken”, two knuckle strike.
   B. Demonstrate “tetui”,  hammer fist strike.
   C. Demonstrate “uraken”, back knuckle strike.
   D. Demonstrate “hiji”, elbow strike.
   E. Demonstrate “shotai”, heel of palm strike.
   F. Demonstrate “shuto”,  knife hand strike.
   G. Demonstrate “haito”, ridge of wrist strike.

VI. Geri
   A. Demonstrate “mae”, front kick.
   B. Demonstrate “hiza”,  knee kick.
   C. Demonstrate “mawashi”, roundhouse kick.
   D. Demonstrate “Yoko”, side kick.
   E. Demonstrate “Ura”, back kick.
   F. Demonstrate “Ushiro Ura”, reverse back kick.
   G. Demonstrate “Ura Gurma”, back wheel kick.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

In-Class Physical demonstration of competencies  40-60% of grade
Written Examinations                             20-30% of grade
Skills Development Examinations                  20-30% of grade
Projects                                          0-10% of grade
                 Total:                            100%

Caveats:

1. Strenuous exercise.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.