PEDC 0225 - BUDO
Credits: 1.0
An overview of martial arts which combines the practice of kobudo, ancient weaponry-bo (long stick), jo (short stick), sia, aiki, sumo jujitsu & karate do. Class will incorporate the use of ancient weaponry and the art of ju-jitsu, which is composed of falling, throwing, pressure points, disarming skills against the weapon, the art of restraining, and ground grappling. This course will cover the history and philosophy of these activities and also physically using tactical application. Budo will provide student insight on how different disciplines are combined and used.