Outdoor and Rec Athletics 0102 - Intermediate Shotokan Karate

Intermediate Shotokan Karate: Material learned in OPRA-0101 will be expanded and include more combinations of techniques; greater freedom in sparring; and more complicated kata. Students will be trained for voluntary participation in the semi-annual Kyu Test at the end of each semester. (Only practitioners with membership to the national organization of SKA will receive formal rank or promotion). Special practices focusing on endurance and practical forms of self-defense will also be featured at the end of the semester. Students may re-enroll in this section each semester for continuous practice. Pre-requisites are completion of OPRA-0101 or JanTerm introductory equivalent when offered. Please come to class well hydrated and in clothing suitable for highly active movements. NO jeans, jewelry, hats, shoes or socks during class. We will meet in the South Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Robert Crown Center. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail. "The deeper truths of the martial arts are not tied to techniques, tricks or strategies for winning - they are tied to the strategies of your life", - John Teramoto, President Black Belt Council of S.K.A.

This class may be used for CEL 1 credit.