MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 251 - Taiji Practicum

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University of Bridgeport

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Practicum 5 introduces the ways in which beginning fighting techniques rely on movement from the Short Form. The intermediate practica (practica 5-8) are meant to provide a comprehensive grasp of the self-defense and martial arts aspects of Taiji through the acquisition of specific techniques and training. Systematic training is divided into 4 levels designed to educate students in basic self-defense techniques and internal strength training up to the competitive Martial Artist level. Practicum 5 emphasizes coordination and flexibility. In Practicum 5 students begin the practice of the push hands and are introduced to the fast form that consists of set routines of defense, repositioning, attacks, movements and strikes. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Marts 124 or Instructor's Approval based on Testing. 1 semester hour

Credits:

5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgeport.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 576-4000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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