Shotokan Karate
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Our Courses / SyllabiThe University of South Alabama offers courses in Shotokan Karate through USA School of Continuing Education and Special Courses Program and through the Department of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies. USA Special Courses (251)431-6405. University students may earn credit by registering during regular registration times. Syllabi and Course Descriptions: KarateI : Course Description. KarateII : Course Description.
Jimmy Williams: P.E. 135 501 Phylis Logsdon: P.E. 134 101, 135 101, 134 501, 135 502 Steve VanFleet: Interim Karate (Designed for Intermediate and Advanced students) Jared Yeend: Interim Karate (Designed for Intermediate and Advanced students) Return to Top-Our Courses COURSE DESCRIPTION: KarateI: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA Department of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies P.E. 134 101, 134 501 (Martial Arts - Karate I) 1 Credit Shotokan Karate is a traditional Japanese style of Karate that stresses the development of character as well as physical fitness and improvement. The beginning course is designed to develop the fundamental techniques of blocking, punching, striking, kicking and stances. Proper form, balance, coordination and control are achieved through the repetition of basic techniques and the practice of kata (formal exercises which combine basic karate techniques). Heian Shodan, the first form, is taught. Return to Top-Our Courses COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE BASE STATEMENT The unit (College of Education) prepares systematic, problem solving educators: reflective technologically skilled, interactive facilitators capable of versatile decision making in diverse settings. The knowledge Base of the unit contains three elements: philosophical base, current research and systematic problem solving. Reflective experience are the threads of commonality that bind the elements together. DEPARTMENT KNOWLEDGE BASE STATEMENT The Department’s programs collect, and interpret, and disseminate information that has a philosophical or empirical base, followed by scientific inquiry, and consistent with the college knowledge base. Through this information HPELS college offerings are designed, developed, delivered and evaluated. This course is designed to introduce beginner students to the art of Shotokan Karate by teaching stances, blocks, punches, kicks, and conditioning exercises to perform basic karate techniques. At the completion of this course, each student will be able to demonstrate the three basic stances, four basic blocks, three punches, and two types of kicks. Utilizing these skills and knowledge the student will be able to perform basics (kihon), three-step sparring (kumite) with a partner, and the 21 moves of the first form (kata). The student will be able to demonstrate the fundamental discipline and karate skills necessary to continue to the intermediate level of training (Karate II). Return to Top-Our Courses Kata (Forms): Kata are said to be the essence of karate training. Kata develops balance, coordination, timing, power, and mental discipline. Kihon (Basics): Stances: Blocking:
Kicking: Kumite: Three-step sparring with partner-Distancing, Focus, and Effectiveness while moving forward and backward with a partner. One Step sparring with partner-Same as above, one partner attacking while other shifts, blocks, and counterattacks. Seiza: Proper Sitting Seiza is written with two Chinese characters. The character pronounced sei means "proper, right, true." The character za means sitting posture. Seiza was and is a posture used in formal occasions in traditional Japanese culture. Seiza is a calming posture, but not one of complete rest. You should be alert, but also maintain a calm and collected spirit, balancing your ability to see with your developed ability to "sense". Training sessions are begun and ended with a period of meditation in the seiza position so that a tranquil atmosphere is created. This allows each student to forget about daily problems and to concentrate on the workout. A serious attitude is fundamental to karate-do. Return to Top-Our Courses The Belt Test: This test is offered at the end of the University semester system. The test is completely optional. The Belt test is given by Mr. Takayuki Mikami, 8th Dan and chairman of the All South Karate Federation (ASKF). The ASKF is affiliated with the Japan Karate Association and is recognized by Japan’s Ministry of Education. Return to Top-Our Courses COURSE REQUIREMENTS (activities, dress, etc.)
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TEXTBOOK USED (if applicable) No textbook is required. If the student is interested in reading more about Shotokan Karate, the instructor will make suggestions.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE: For activity classes that meet two times weekly
*Attendance without participation is considered an absence. *Two tardies will constitute an absence. A tardy is defined as arriving to class more than ten minutes after the scheduled starting time. *If a student is physically unable to complete course requirements, please see the Department Chair as soon as possible to arrange for dropping the course. *Please reserve absences for necessary medical and other emergencies. If absences cause a student to be a non-participator, the grade will be affected (see attendance policy above). Return to Top-Our Courses All physical activities are associated with a degree of injury risk. In order to reduce the risks it is imperative that each student: 1. wear clothing and apparel and use equipment that are suitable for the activity. 2. consider the safety of fellow students whenever performing an activity. 3. follow all guidelines and instructions that are presented by the instructor. 4. ask the instructor for assistance whenever questions arise regarding the safety of a particular sport, skill or movement. 5. inform the instructor, in writing, of any physical limitations and/or medical problems that interfere with the performance of any activity or skill. 6. if an illness requires modification of any activity, a physician’s instructions must be presented to the instructor in a timely manner and with sufficient details describing suggested modifications. STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Any student who has a disability and is registered with the Office of Special Student Services should notify the instructor immediately. If necessary, reasonable accommodations will be made to assist with instruction or testing. Return to Top-Our Courses COURSE DESCRIPTION:KarateII: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA Department of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Studies P.E. 135 101, 135 501 (Martial Arts - Karate II) 1 Credit Shotokan Karate is a traditional Japanese style of Karate that stresses the
development of character as well as physical fitness and improvement. This course is a
continuation of Karate I’s fundamentals and basics. Additional blocks, strikes,
kicks, and footwork expand the concepts of this Martial Art. Training in the katas (formal
exercises which combine basic karate techniques) take the students well into the colored
belt levels. This course is designed for all levels including black belt.
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