Semester 2
Module 1–Week 1
Martial Arts
History: Major Martial Arts Systems
Japanese & Okinawan Martial Arts
Judo, Kendo, and Karate.
Judo literally means “gentle way” or “way of softness”, is a grappling-based martial art, practiced primarily as a sport.
Kendo means the “way of the sword” and is based on Japanese sword-fighting.
Karate literally means “empty hand”. It is also sometimes called “the way of the empty hand.”
Footwork: Front Knee Blitz
Warm Up / Review Elbows
<strong>Coordination Jumping Jacks</strong>
<strong>1-2-3-4 CALL OUT from movement</strong>
30-seconds Push-Ups
<strong>High Toe Touch Sit-ups</strong>
<strong>1-5 Elbows Call Out</strong>
<strong>Elbow Combo 2-1</strong>
<strong>10 Inch Worms</strong>
<strong>1-2 Step Thru Round Kick</strong>
<strong>1-2-Rear Sidekick</strong>
BAM Strikes & Sidekick
Here is a twist on the martial arts strikes. These drills work best if you use the vocal patter that Bam uses to add some drama.
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Drills
1. Sidekick
3. 1 Round Skip Sidekick on Shields
- 1-minute left leg
- 1-minute right leg
- alternate with partner
4. 1 Round Jab the air skip Sidekick on Shields
- 1-minute left leg
- 1-minute right leg
- alternate with partner
Cool Down
1. Form a circle with students facing the center
2. Alternating 3 Sets of 10 Push Ups & 10 Toe Tapper Sit Ups
History: Major Martial Arts Systems
Historically the term Budo is associated with the Japanese systems. Budo refers to martial arts as a way of life encompassing physical, spiritual, and moral dimensions with a focus of self-improvement, fulfillment, or personal growth.
Shotokan is the most popular style of Japanese karate. It was developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957). Gichin was born in Okinawa[1] and is widely credited with popularizing “karate do” through a series of public demonstrations, and by promoting the development of university karate clubs.
Okinawan Karate. Due to its central location, Okinawa was influenced by various cultures with a long history of trade and cultural exchange, including Japan, China and Southeast Asia, that greatly influenced the development of martial arts on Okinawa.
Popular Okinawan karate styles include Gōjū-ryū, Uechi-ryū, Ryūei-ryū, Shito-ryu and Tōon-ryū.
Back Knee Blitz
Warm Up / Review Punches
<strong>Coordination Jumping Jacks</strong>
1-2-3-4 CALL OUT
30-seconds Push-Ups
<strong>High Toe Touch Sit-ups</strong>
“Elbow
<strong>1-2 Step Thru Round Kick</strong>
<strong>1-2-Rear Sidekick</strong>
<strong>Pretzel Stretch</strong>
<strong>From movement one student does slow skip sidekick to defender who executes Pike Counter Cross</strong>
<strong>10 reps Grappling Stretch</strong>
Skills & Reviews
Drills
Round 1 – Skip sidekick on shield.
Round 2 – Back leg sidekick on shield
<b>Back leg sidekick on shield</b>
Round 3 – Defensive sidekick vs shield
Two Rounds
- 1-minute left leg
- 1-minute right leg
- alternate with partner
Cool Down
1. Form a circle with students facing the center
2. Alternating 3 Sets of 10 Push Ups & 10 Toe Tapper Sit Ups