Physical Education Martial Arts (PEMAR)

T'ai Chi
PEMAR 150 1 Credit/Unit

2.0 hours of lab

T'ai Chi is an ancient form of mental and spiritual discipline developed in China. The movements of the t'ai chi form are slow and deliberate, helping with relaxation, focus, strengthening, and balance. [GE, PE, SE]

Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do
PEMAR 151 1 Credit/Unit

2.0 hours of lab

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art that predominately focuses on kicking. [GE, PE, SE]

Martial Arts: Kung Fu
PEMAR 152 1 Credit/Unit

2.0 hours of lab

Kung-Fu is a Chinese method of self-defense. Students will learn history, philosophy, basic strikes, blocks, and escapes from various attacks and grabs. [GE, PE, SE]

Martial Arts:Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
PEMAR 153 1 Credit/Unit

2.0 hours of lab

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian sport/self defense that uses grappling, wrestling, and locking techniques. A uniform is required. [GE, PE, SE]

Martial Arts: Judo
PEMAR 154 1 Credit/Unit

2.0 hours of lab

Judo is a close-quarter combat martial art where students learn falling techniques, basic takedowns, escapes, and joint locks. [GE, PE, SE]

Self Defense
PEMAR 155 1 Credit/Unit

2.0 hours of lab

This course is designed to teach the student basic self-defense techniques as well as situational awareness through class participation and discussion. [GE, PE, SE]

T'ai Chi - Intermediate
PEMAR 250 1 Credit/Unit

2.0 hours of lab

Prerequisite: PEMAR 150 (grade of "C" or higher)

T'ai Chi is an ancient form of mental and spiritual discipline developed in China. The movements of the t'ai chi form are slow and deliberate, helping with relaxation, focus, strengthening, and balance. [GE, PE, SE]

Martial Arts-Intermediate:Tae Kwon Do
PEMAR 251 1 Credit/Unit

2.0 hours of lab

Prerequisite: PEMAR 151 (grade of "C" or higher)

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art that predominately focuses on kicking. [GE, PE, SE]

Martial Arts-Intermediate:Kung Fu
PEMAR 252 1 Credit/Unit

2.0 hours of lab

Prerequisite: PEMAR 152 (grade of "C" or higher)

Kung-Fu is a Chinese method of self-defense. Students will learn history, philosophy, basic strikes, blocks, and escapes from various attacks and grabs. [GE, PE, SE]

Martial Arts-Intermediate:Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
PEMAR 253 1 Credit/Unit

2.0 hours of lab

Prerequisite: PEMAR 153 (grade of "C" or higher)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a Brazilian sport/self defense that uses grappling, wrestling, and locking techniques. A uniform is required. [GE, PE, SE]

Martial Arts-Intermediate:Judo
PEMAR 254 1 Credit/Unit

2.0 hours of lab

Prerequisite: PEMAR 154 (grade of "C" or higher)

Judo is a close-quarter combat martial art where students learn falling techniques, basic takedowns, escapes, and joint locks. [GE, PE, SE]