KINE 1121 - Tai Chi Broadsword

Institution:

Northwest Vista College

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Description:

Prerequisites:none Corequisites:none Fees:Laboratory The student will be taught the 23 movements of the Single Broadsword routing of the Chen Family's Tai Chi Chuan. This will include the history of the weapon as well as the 13 techniques (energies) of this unique system. Proper body alignment is another essential component that will be taught for proper performance of the routine. The routine will be taught and performed slowly and eventually performed at varying speeds to reflect the metaphorical idea of "playing the sword like a tiger". This will provide the practitioner with cardiovascular workout/benefit. 36.0108.5123 Loose comfortable clothing and athletic shoes are recommended and spiral notebook. The student will be provided with a wooden Broadsword via the Kinesiology Department. This is the property of the college and the student will not be allowed to keep the weapon nor is it to be "borrowed" and taken home. The student may pruchase their own broadsword at a martial arts store. Under no circumstances, will any sharpened broadswords be allowed in the class.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.alamo.edu/nvc/

Phone Number:

(210) 486-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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