PE 185KK - Karate - Kenpo Self Defense

1 Credit(s)

Course Description: Covers the fundamentals of the traditional form of karate, Daimon-Ryu Kenpo karate. Emphasis is on self-development and awareness, with the acquisition of self-defense skills as a practical by-product. The course covers postures, fundamental techniques, self-defense applications, and basic combinations of the material. Upon successful completion of the Yellow Belt exam, an official rank certificate will be recorded and issued to the candidate. The course consists of lectures, class exercises and practice. The curriculum includes the Daimon-Ryu Kenpo Karate basics composed of punches, blocks, strikes, and joint manipulations leading to self-applications. Each class will begin with a warm up period and concludes with cool down time. Classes may include, but are not limited to, the formal belt requirement material. Regular attendance is necessary and supplemental handouts are provided periodically in class. Course is repeatable.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Participate and demonstrate concepts in Kenpo Karate.
CLO#2: Demonstrate improvement in fundamental combinations of forms and specialized techniques. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Demonstrate beginning to advanced basic defense level techniques.
CLO#4: Apply skills to move toward acquiring the next level of belt advancement.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Gym shoes, sweat pants, sweat or t-shirts. Advanced students are required to wear karate uniforms. Typewritten notebook. Participants with prior injuries should be cleared by their local physicians.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lab (physical education activity course) hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.