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The University of South Alabama offers courses in Shotokan Karate through USA School of
Continuing Education and Special Courses Programs and through the Department of Health,
Physical Education and Leisure Studies.
USA Special Courses (251) 431-6405
2001 Old Bay Front Drive
Mobile, AL 36615-1427
To register on-line: Please see: South Alabama Special Courses
(www.southalabama.edu/specialcourses)
University students may earn credit by registering during regular registration times.
Karate I
Learn principles of Japanese Shotokan Karate
that can be used as a healthful art form for self-defense or as a competitive sport.
This beginning course is based on traditional teaching methods that gradually build conditioning, flexibility, and concentration. Techniques include blocking, punching, striking, and kicking. This course focuses on kihon (basics), kata (form), and sanbon kumite (three step sparring). The first kata, Heian Shodan, is taught.
Karate II
A continuation of Karate I's fundamentals and basics. This is a continuation of the beginning course that expands the concepts of this traditional martial art. Training in the katas (forms) through the Heians and advanced kata takes the student into the higher levels. Additional techniques and applications expand the concepts of this art. Black belt training is also incorporated in this class.
Prerequisite: Karate I
Interim Karate Session
Designed for intermediate and advanced karate students who wish to continue their
karate training between semesters. A short-term session.
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