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LWA 114 - Tae Kwon Do II

Credits: 1
Provides an opportunity to utilize advanced techniques in a non-contact martial art class at the intermediate level. This course is mainly designed for yellow stripe through sixth gup color belts. Credit may be earned in LW 114 or LWA 114 but not in both.

Prerequisite(s): LWA 113  
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 30
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives
  1. Describe and explain the concepts and components of Tae Kwon Do II.
    1. Describe and explain the relationship of Tae Kwon Do's physical applications to their individual lifestyles.
    2. Describe and explain the art of Tae Kwon Do.
    3. Describe and explain the flexibility and stretching exercises used during the class and the relationship of these exercises to the art of Tae Kwon Do.
    4. Describe and explain the personal self-defense applications of the art of Tae Kwon Do.
    5. Describe and explain the six Theories of Power of Tae Kwon Do.
    6. Describe and explain the six Tenets of Tae Kwon Do.
    7. Describe and explain the tournament patterns and sparring techniques of Tae Kwon Do.
  2. Demonstrate the concepts and components of Tae Kwon Do II.
    1. Perform a set of personalized intermediate stretching and flexibility exercises.
    2. Perform at an intermediate level the following technical motions:
      1. Postures of the body, head, hand, and feet.
      2. Levels of stances, direction, levels, and turns.
      3. Natural preparations of punches, blocks, and kicks.
      4. Quick and powerful executions of punches, blocks, and kicks.
      5. Defensive motions.
    3. Demonstrate at an intermediate level a routine or pattern of Tae Kwon Do.
    4. Demonstrate combinations (offensive and defensive moves in a sequence) at an intermediate level on rhythm and balance.
    5. Demonstrate safe sparring to include:
      1. Four counter attacks.
      2. Intermediate levels of free sparring with a partner.
    6. Demonstrate intermediate skills (increased speed, power, and balance) during bag work.
    7. Perform intermediate levels of breaking techniques.
    8. Demonstrate the ability to pronounce and execute intermediate Korean Tae Kwon Do commands and technical terms.
    9. Demonstrate Tae Kwon Do tournament patterns and sparring techniques.



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