Associates of Academic Martial Arts

The course descriptions may be viewed in the course catalog.

Description:

The AMA first year curriculum is divided between two semesters (AMA 3101 & AMA 3102).
Completion of AMA 3101 & 3102 is the equivalent to a low level beginner belt, such as a yellow belt or orange belt in some systems.
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AMA 3101 (Semester 1)
AMA 3102 (Semester 2)
AMA 3201 (Semester 3)
AMA 3202 (Semester 4)

Semester 1 (AMA 3101)

Time Requirements:

The minimal amount of practice time for the AMA 3101 curriculum is 1600 training hours.
Because of differences in starting experiences there is not a minimum time for any one section. Students must document training hours and the sections practiced.

Curriculum Overview:

The curriculum and requirements are listed alphabetically and are not intended to be in a specific order or sequence of learning. Students should learning and practice multiple skills simultaneously.

Learning Objectives:

In the AMA first semester students will:

Learn the basic, fundamental, and comprehensive skills required of a martial artists
Identify different martial art styles; origins; types of techniques; theories of elements; philosophic connects; training; practical application.
Develop a physical mental, healing, and academic approach to martial arts training.

Academic Curriculum:

Anatomy, Biology, Fine Arts, First Aid, Foreign Language, Geography, History, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology.

Martial Arts Curriculum:

Activity Skills, Blocks/Avoidance, Escapes, Falling, Footwork, General Information, Healing, Katas, Locks, Arm Bars and Controlling Techniques, Meditation, Navigation, Philosophy, Physical Conditioning, Related Skills, Rolling, and Striking.

Semester 2 (AMA 3102)

Description:

This course is a continuation of fundamental martial arts skills required to participate in and complete more advanced skills. Completion of AMA 3102 is the equivalent to a low level beginner belt, such as a yellow belt or orange belt in some systems.

Time Requirements:

The minimal amount of practice time for the AMA 3102 curriculum is 1600 training hours. Because of differences in starting experiences there is not a minimum time for any one section. Students must document training hours and the sections practiced.

Curriculum Overview:

The curriculum and requirements for the 2nd Semester will be provided to registered students and are listed alphabetically. They are not intended to be practiced in a specific order or sequence of learning. Students should learn and practice multiple skills simultaneously.

Learning Objectives:

In the AMA second semester students will:

Learn the basic, fundamental, and comprehensive skills required of a martial artists
Develop a physical mental, healing, and academic approach to martial arts training.

Academic Curriculum:

Anatomy, Biology, Fine Arts, First Aid, Foreign Language, Geography, History, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology.

Martial Arts Curriculum:

Activity Skills, Blocks/Avoidance, Escapes, Falling, Footwork, General Information, Grappling (Wrestling), Healing, Katas, Locks, Arm Bars and Controlling Techniques, Meditation, Navigation, Philosophy, Physical Conditioning, Psionics, Related Skills, Rolling, Sparring, Stealth, Striking, Throws, and Weapons.

Semester 3 (AMA 3201)

Description:

This course is a continuation of learning the basics of a comprehensive and academic martial arts program. Completion of AMA 3201 & 3202 is the equivalent of a mid-level beginner student, similar to a green belt in many systems.

Time Requirements:

The minimal amount of practice time for the AMA 3201 curriculum is 160 training hours. Students must document training hours and the sections practiced.

By now all students will have a basic understanding of a comprehensive and academic approach to martial arts training. The AMA 3201 curriculum will continue to expand upon basic skills in martial arts training. Students should spend more time on unfamiliar and difficult areas.

Curriculum Overview:

The curriculum and requirements are listed alphabetically and are not intended to be in a specific order or sequence of learning. Students should learning and practice multiple skills simultaneously.

Learning Objectives:

In the AMA 3201 students will:

Develop an academic and scholarly approach to the study of martial arts

Academic Curriculum:

Anatomy, Biology, Fine Arts, First Aid, Foreign Language, Geography, History, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology.

Martial Arts Curriculum:

Semester 4 (AMA 3202)

Description:

Time Requirements:

The minimal amount of practice time for the AMA 3202 curriculum is 160 training hours. Students must document training hours and the sections practiced.

The AMA 3202 curriculum will continue to expand upon basic skills in martial arts training. Students should spend more time on unfamiliar and difficult areas.

Curriculum Overview:

The curriculum and requirements are listed alphabetically and are not intended to be in a specific order or sequence of learning. Students should learning and practice multiple skills simultaneously.

Learning Objectives:

In the AMA 3201 students will:

Develop and academic and scholarly approach to the study of martial arts

Academic Curriculum:

Anatomy, Biology, Fine Arts, First Aid, Foreign Language, Geography, History, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology.

Martial Arts Curriculum:

Activity Skills, Blocks/Avoidance, Escapes, Falling, Footwork, General Information, Grappling (Wrestling), Healing, Katas Locks, Arm Bars, and Controlling Techniques, Meditation, Navigation, Philosophy, Physical Conditioning, Psionics, Related Skills, Rolling, Sparring, Stealth, Striking, Throws, and Weapons.