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  • MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 234: Issues in Taiji

    3.00 Credits
    University of Bridgeport

    This course invites students to be participants in a discussion on the challenges faced by Taiji at this stage of its one thousand year history. Through selected readings and class discussions students will consider pertinent issues such as the ongoing division among the styles of Taiji and various perceptions of Taiji in modern society (e.g., the view of Taiji as primarily an activity for seniors and the perception that Taiji is disengaged from the world). Furthermore, it will invite students to consider ways in which the study of Taiji can contribute to academic discourse, to the improvement of social well-being, and to the future direction of society. 3 semester hours
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  • MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 235: Issues in Taekwondo

    3.00 Credits
    University of Bridgeport

    This course invites students to consider the challenges faced by Taekwondo at this stage in its history. Through selected readings and class discussions students will consider such pertinent issues as the perception of Taekwondo as an overly aggressive sport or as an unregulated industry, far removed from the ideals of its progenitors. Discussion will also consider ways in which Taekwondo has been transformed through its assimilation into academia and into non-Korean society. Participants will consider the impact that Taekwondo has had on youth in the United States and will examine whether and how it might make a positive contribution towards the problems that they face. 3 semester hours
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  • MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 241: Taekwondo Practicum

    5.00 Credits
    University of Bridgeport

    This level of Taekwondo training focuses on the cultivation of self-control. Through this course, students are expected to achieve mastery of Taekwondo forms Go-Ryo & Pal-Gae No. 1, intermediate self defense techniques No. 1 & 2, kicking technique and board breaking with a focus on the Jump Axe kick and Jump Front kick, sparring techniques with a focus on Olympic style sparring offense combination skills, 1st degree black belt (level 7) Jump Axe kick breaking techniques and 1st degree black belt level 6 belt Jump Front kick breaking techniques. 1 semester hour
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  • MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 242: Taekwondo Practicum

    6.00 Credits
    University of Bridgeport

    This level of Taekwondo training focuses on the cultivation of self-confidence. Through this course, students are expected to achieve mastery of Taekwondo forms Pal-Gae No. 2 & 3, intermediate self defense techniques No. 3 & 4, kicking techniques with a focus on the Jump Roundhouse kick and Jump Side kick, sparring techniques with a focus on Olympic style sparring defense combination skills, 1st degree black belt level 5 Jump Roundhouse kick breaking techniques and 1st degree black belt level 4 belt Jump Side kick breaking techniques. 1 semester hour
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  • MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 243: Taekwondo Practicum

    7.00 Credits
    University of Bridgeport

    This level of Taekwondo training focuses on the cultivation of patience and endurance. Through this course, students are expected to achieve mastery of Taekwondo forms Pal-Gae No. 4 & 5, intermediate self defense techniques No. 5 & 6, kicking technique with a focus on the Jump Back kick and Jump Hook kick, sparring techniques with a focus on Olympic style sparring offense and defense combination skills, 1st degree black belt level 3 Jump Back kick breaking techniques and 1st degree black belt level 2 belt Jump Hook kick breaking techniques. 1 semester hour
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  • MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 244: Taekwondo Practicum

    8.00 Credits
    University of Bridgeport

    This level of Taekwondo training focuses on the cultivation of self-esteem as well as selfcontrol. Through this course, students are expected to achieve mastery of Taekwondo forms Pal-Gae No. 6 (guiding theme "water"),intermediate self defense technique No. 7, kicking techniques with a focus on the Jump Back Spinning Hook kick, sparring techniques with a focus on Olympic style sparring offense and defense combination skills and hand combination techniques, 1st degree black belt level 1 breaking Jump Back Spinning Hook kick techniques. After this level is completed, there will be the 2nd degree black belt test including a Martial Arts Essay test. 1 semester hour
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  • MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 251: Taiji Practicum

    5.00 Credits
    University of Bridgeport

    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
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  • MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 252: Taiji Practicum

    6.00 Credits
    University of Bridgeport

    Practicum 6 dedicates special attention to the philosophy and practice of Qi Gong for the purpose of cultivating qi and improving self defense and short form skills. Self-defense on this level includes the study of yielding and sticking to neutralize an attacker's strength and skills. The intermediate practica 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 6 also emphasizes correction and improvement of the Short Form. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Marts 251 or Instructor's Approval based on Testing. 1 semester hour
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  • MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 253: Taiji Practicum

    7.00 Credits
    University of Bridgeport

    Practicum 7 focuses on the application of the short form for self defense and it also emphasizes continued Short Form improvement. The intermediate practica (5-8) provide a comprehensive grasp of the self-defense and martial arts aspects of Taiji through the acquisition of specific techniques and training. Systematic training on this level is meant to to help to prepare with the basic self-defense techniques and internal strength training needed to begin to compete on the level of a Taiji Martial Artist. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Marts 252 or Instructor's Approval based on Testing. 1 semester hour
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  • MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES 254: Taiji Practicum

    8.00 Credits
    University of Bridgeport

    Practicum 8 is meant to complete students' training in basic self-defense techniques and internal strength training to the level needed to be a Martial Artist who can participate in Taiji competitions. Practicum 8 focuses on Punching & kicking techniques, footwork and endurance training. It also emphasizes correction and preparation of the Short Form for demonstration. In preparing students for graduation, Practicum 8 provides a comprehensive review of the Taiji topics and techniques introduced in earlier practica. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Marts 253 or Instructor's Approval based on Testing. 1 semester hour
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