ESHE 361: World Martial Arts
Credit Hours: (3)
Analyzes the physical skills and cultural changes affecting the adaptation and development of classical and contemporary martial arts in the United States.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
The course examines the major components of the martial arts matrix including: multicultural arts, ranges, personal preferences, instructor preferences, ways of attack. As the student becomes competent in using the matrix, he/she can analyze any martial art in reference to the principles of utilization presented in class. It is intended that each student develop an objective methodology and explore both classical and contemporary systems.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Lectures, presentations, guest speakers, student presentations, video instruction and analysis sessions, and outside assignments are used to prepare the student for utilization of the martial arts matrix and its potential for the genisis and objective recognition of martial arts systems.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
1. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of the history and application of classical martial arts.
2. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of the history and application of contemporary martial arts.
3. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of the principles of multicultural arts.
4. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of the principles of range and how it affects system selection.
5. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of the principles of instructor and individual preference and their importance to the objective analysis of systems.
6. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of ways/angles of attack.
7. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of the development and use of the martial arts matrix.
8. The student shall demonstrate knowledge of specific systems of martial arts and be able to demonstrate a singular and multiple variation for selected skills.
Assessment Measures
Evaluation techniques include four exams, and two class presentations. Extra credit may be earned by reporting on a selected martial arts video available in the library.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
September 2002 Reviewed Jon Poole
