Outdoor and Rec Athletics 0113 - Aikido
Spring
2013
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0.00
Mathew Snow
03:30PM-05:00PM T,TH
Hampshire College
310682
Robert Crown Center 21
mmsOPC@hampshire.edu
Aikido is essentially a modern manifestation of traditional Japanese martial arts (Budo), derived from a synthesis of body, sword, and staff arts. Its primary emphasis is defensive, utilizing techniques of neutralization through leverage, timing, balance, and joint control. There is no emphasis on strikes or kicks as one is trained to blend and evade rather than conflict. Beginners will practice ukemi (falling), body movement, conditioning, and several basic techniques. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.
May be used for CEL 1 requirement.
0-2 credits