Description:

Students in this course will have the opportunity to achieve the advanced level of karate in the following: taiso (exercise), kata (forms), kumite (sport/free fighting) and self-defense application. 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.

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. Review and demonstrate the advanced techniques for the following routines: stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks
2. Review and demonstrate the “Dachi”, “Uke”, “Uchi” and “Geri” routines, as well as, the combination routines.
3. Demonstrate tournament competition techniques with Kata (form) and Kumite (free fighting).
4. Demonstrate the basic self-defense maneuvers.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Review of basic skills
   A. Demonstrate all stances
   B. Demonstrate all blocks
   C. Demonstrate all strikes
   D. Demonstrate all kicks
   E. Review the Japanese terminology and translations for all
techniques.
  
II. Demonstrate routines and combination routines at the advanced Level 
   A. Demonstrate the standing and moving forms of “Dachi”.
   B. Demonstrate the standing and moving forms of “Uke”.
   C. Demonstrate the standing and moving forms of “Uchi”.
   D. Demonstrate the standing and moving forms of “Geri”.
   E. Demonstrate the combination routines of blocking and striking.
   F. Demonstrate the combination routines of blocking and kicking.
   G. Demonstrate the combination routines of striking and kicking.
 
III. Preparing for competition
   A. Discuss and demonstrate the forms of “Kata”.
      1. Demonstrate the “taikioka” form of “Kata”.
      2. Demonstrate the “Pinan Yondan form of “Kata”.
   B. Discuss and demonstrate the techniques of “Kumite”.
   C. Demonstrate and participate in endurance sparring.
   D. Demonstrate and participate in tournament sparring.

IV. Advanced self-defense
   A. Demonstrate defense against rear holds.
   B. Demonstrate defense against frontal holds.
   C. Demonstrate unarmed striking attacks in a defend and counter
situation.
   D. Demonstrate unarmed striking attacks in a direct encounter
situation.
   E. Demonstrate armed striking attacks in a defend and counter
situation.
   F. Demonstrate armed striking attacks in a direct encounter situation.
   G. Demonstrate threatening weapons in a frontal attack situation.
   H. Demonstrate threatening weapons in a rear attack situation.

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.