Course Info: OPRA-0113
| Course | OPRA-0113 Aikido |
| Long Title | Aikido |
| Term | 2017F |
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Co-Curricular Course Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Robert Crown Center 21 on T,TH from 3:30-5:00 |
| Faculty | Mathew Snow |
| Capacity | 30 |
| Available | 15 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
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| Additional Info | Uniform recommended. Available for purchase from instructor. Accepted for CEL 1 credit. |
| Description | 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 since one is trained to blend and evade rather than confront. Beginners will practice ukemi (falling), body movement, conditioning, and several basic techniques. Five College students will be graded pass/fail. |