Theory and Practice of Budo b 留

36044

Ｍ．タンコシッチ、Ｇ．Ｒ．ハラダ

2.00単位

1年

2023年度後期

The content of the course will cover the theory and practice of Budo, and the various theories and practices behind each of the martial arts. Two experienced martial artists will teach the course and a number of sessions will be used for demonstrations and actual practice of Karate, Jodo and Kendo.

Instructors: George R. Harada (Judo, Kendo), Mark Tankosich (Jodo, Karate).　

The aim of this course is to expand the interest and knowledge of the student in Japanese tradition and culture, especially on the subject of Budo.

Content of Lectures:

1) Introduction of Budo and Japanese Martial Arts;
2) History and Philosophy of Karate / Choosing Readings;
3) History and Theory of Jodo;
4) Martial Art Weapons and Precepts;
5) Samurai Teachings
6) Karate Demonstration and Training;
7) Book reports / Kenjutsu and Tanjojutsu Demonstrations and Training;
8) Short Exam / Jodo and Iaido Demonstrations / Jodo Training
9) Who Were the Samurai: Swordsmanship, Ethics and Culture;
10) Readings and Discussion on the various Schools of Budo;
11) Readings and Discussion on The Book of Five Rings;
12) Nitobe Inazo: Modern Interpretations of Bushido and its Relation to Modern Society;
13) History, Theory and Philosophy of Judo and Kendo;
14) Short Exam / Demonstration and Training of Kendo;
15) Final Discussion and Summary of the Course.

None

Students are expected to do the assigned readings each week (1-2 hours of readings) in order to participate in class discussions.

Text and material will be provided accordingly.

Supplementary readings will be announced on the first day of class.

Exams not done during regular exam period.　

Grades will be evaluated by: 1) attendance/participation in class discussions (30%); 2) short exams given by each of the instructors (70%--1 @35%).
Feedback and evaluation of each exam will be given the following week.

*Any student that misses a third of the classes (5) will be given a "0" for attendance and will not be allowed to take the final exam.

Japanese students interested in taking the course must have the equivalent of the following English proficiency:

TOEIC 700+;
TOEFL 500+ (paper based).