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
Teaching methods may include one or more of the following:
- lectures
- presentations
- video instruction and analysis
- reading assignments
Goals and Objectives of the Course
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Recall the history and application of classical martial arts.
2. Recall the history and application of contemporary martial arts.
3. Debate the principles of multicultural arts.
4. Explain the principles of range and how it affects system selection.
5. Identify the principles of instructor and individual preference and their importance
to the objective analysis of systems.
6. Detail examples of ways/angles of attack.
7. Illustrate the development and use of the martial arts matrix.
8. Recognize specific systems of martial arts and be able to demonstrate singular
and multiple variations for selected skills.
Assessment Measures
Assessment measures may include one or more of the following:
- exams
- class presentations
- performance evaluation
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
Revised 2013
September 2002 Reviewed Jon Poole