San José State University Department of Kinesiology KIN 52A-03, Beginning Judo, Fall 2014 Instructor: Masaaki Tsuruike, PhD, ATC Office Location: Yoshihiro Uchida Hall (YUH 110J) Telephone: (408) 924-3040 Email: Office Hours: masaaki.tsuruike@sjsu.edu M 4:30-5:30 pm W 5:00-6:00 pm M: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Class Days/Time: T: 2:30-3:30 pm All other times by appointment only. Classroom: YUH 208 Course Description Students in this course will learn three (3) kinds of Judo techniques: ukemi, break-falling, newaza, groundwork techniques and basic tachiwaza, throwing techniques during the standing position. Students will be also expected to develop character building, spirit, discipline, and mind through practice of Judo. Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives By the end of the course, students will have performed ukemi when being thrown by their partner, taisabaki, body control, a variety of osaekomi, hold-down techniques and basic nagewaza, throwing techniques, which leading you to interests in continuing to learn Judo moving on to the intermediate, advanced and varsity levels of Judo club here at San Jose State University. A. This course will introduce a student to judo not only a part of sports but also budo, modern martial arts. Budo used to be a part of Bushido which was the way of the life of a samurai Samurai was a warrior pledging his loyalty to his load in Japan before the middle of 19th century. Students will also learn: 1. A basic knowledge of the history of Judo, International Judo and Judo club at San Jose State University 2. A fundamental Judo terminology in Japanese Page 1 of 5
3. Traditional etiquette and courtesy manner principles; for example, Rei de hajimari rei de owaru, start with a bow and end with a bow. Rei is bow. hajimari is start, and owaru is end. 4. How to wear the Judo gi, uniform, how to tie the obi, girdle (or belt), how to use the rei, bow, how to enter/exit the dojo, exercise hall, how to behave as a Judoka, one who practices judo in the dojo. B. This course will help students understand the basic techniques, rules, regulations and courtesy manner of Judo tournament. C. To extend the knowledge of techniques, students may get further interested in continuing to practice Judo and enjoying a competitive Judo. Course Requirements A. Active and consistent class participation is important to fulfilling these course objectives. For safety reasons, attendance is important because students learn each of the progresses in Judo techniques only as the entire class. B. Observations/Written summaries - Write a summary of your observation and your views of each activity. 1. Students must attend a local competition. You must submit a written observation of this activity as described on the first day. 2. Video including You Tube viewing and written observations will also be assigned. C. Handouts will be published in Canvas. You will be responsible for all information on the handouts given. Recommended but not mandatory actions Joining USA Judo $55 - https://webpoint.usjudo.org/wp/memberships/join.wp This membership is important for potential competitions, promotions, and additional insurance. Classroom Protocol A. Active participation in all class activities, including lectures, practice, discussion, quizzes, written examinations, skill test, and tournament, and assignment. B. Judo gi uniforms provided by the department of Kinesiology or an approved by the instructor substitute is mandatory. C. Cooperation and mature behavior are expected in the class. D. The warm-up will be instructed before any of the skill techniques. However, you will be expected to stretch muscles and move joints to prepare for the class work by yourself as necessary. E. Department's gi's are available, while students may bring their own gis. It is everybody's responsibility to take care of the equipment you are assigned and return them when the class is over. F. The last class meet will be the last day of the class before the "DEAD DAY" for the semester. All tests and exams will be conducted before the Dead Day. This class (and all activity classes) will not follow the university testing schedule. Page 2 of 5
Dropping and Adding Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drop, grade forgiveness, etc. Refer to the current semester s Catalog Policies section at http://info.sjsu.edu/static/catalog/policies.html. Add/drop deadlines can be found on the current academic year calendars document on the Academic Calendars webpage at http://www.sjsu.edu/provost/services/academic_calendars/. The Late Drop Policy is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/aars/policies/latedrops/policy/. Students should be aware of the current deadlines and penalties for dropping classes. Infromation about the latest changes and news is available at the Advising Hub at http://www.sjsu.edu/advising/. Assignments and Grading Policy A. Midterm skill test...25% Evaluated by subjective and objective observation no make-up for missing tests except in extreme cases Midterm will be held after the first of the basic groundwork moves Extra credit assignments are available and will be explained later in the term B. Practical final...25% Based on the practice and lectures No make-up for missing test except in extreme cases C. Class assignments participation...30% D. Written final...20% Based on the textbook and lectures No make-up for missing tests except in extreme cases E. Grading: A = 90-100%, B = 80-89%, C = 70-79%, D = 60-69%, F = 59% or lower University policies Academic integrity Your commitment as a student to learning is evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University. The University s Academic Integrity policy, located at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/s07-2.htm, requires you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The Student Conduct and Ethical Development website is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/studentconduct/. Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on exams or plagiarism (presenting the work of another as your own, or the use of another person s ideas without giving proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise specified. If you would like to include your assignment or any material you have submitted, or plan to submit for another class, please note that SJSU s Academic Policy S07-2 requires approval of instructors. Page 3 of 5
Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at http://www.drc.sjsu.edu/ to establish a record of their disability. Page 4 of 5
KIN 52A-03 Beginning Judo Tentative Schedule Fall 2014 Week Date Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines 1 8/25 Greensheet, policy, manners 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9/1 9/3 9/8 9/10 9/15 9/17 9/22 9/25 9/29 10/1 10/6 10/8 10/13 10/15 10/20 10/22 10/27 10/29 11 11/3 11/5 12 11/10 11/13 13 11/17 11/20 14 15 16 11/24 11/26 12/1 12/3 12/8 12/10 NO CLASS: LABOR DAY Warm-up, gi (uniform), manners, bow, ukemi break-falling exercise Continued exercise - ukemi, newaza Groundwork techniques Continued exercise - ukemi, newaza techniques - Kesag atame Continued exercise - ukemi, newaza techniques - Kesag atame Continued exercise - ukemi, newaza - Yokoshiho gatame Continued exercise - ukemi, newaza - Yokoshiho gatame Continued exercise - ukemi, newaza - Kamishiho gatame Continued exercise - ukemi, newaza - Kamishiho gatame Continued exercise - ukemi, newaza - Tateishiho gatame Continued exercise - ukemi, newaza - Tateishiho gatame Continued exercise - ukemi, newaza - Ushirokesa gatame Continued exercise - ukemi, newaza - holding from feet Continued exercise - ukemi, newaza - holding from back Practical mid-term Taisabki body control, Throwing techniques - Hiza guruma Taisabki body control, Throwing techniques - Hiza guruma Taisabki body control, Throwing techniques - Ogoshi Taisabki body control, Throwing techniques - Ogoshi Taisabki body control, Throwing techniques - Ippon seoi Taisabki body control, Throwing techniques - Ippon seoi Taisabki body control, Throwing techniques - Ouchi gari Taisabki body control, Throwing techniques - Ouchi gari Taisabki body control, Throwing techniques Seoi nage Taisabki body control, Throwing techniques - Seoi nage Taisabki body control, Throwing techniques - Seoi nage Taisabki body control, Throwing techniques all Continued exercise - throwing techniques, Prepare for final Final skill exam - tachiwaza Final written exam Page 5 of 5