Student Life

Student Life

Karate Courses

Karate and Physical Development (PE213 – 1, 2, or 3 credits) View syllabus

The course is an introduction to the world of martial arts that gives the beginning student a basic understanding in the physical aspect of karate, which includes basic techniques in self-defense. Some of the unique features of this course are that it gives the beginning student a basic understanding of what karate IS and what it IS NOT.  In addition, karate training develops coordination, flexibility, timing, muscle tone, speed, strength and confidence. Karate training also improves your cardio-vascular system and promotes weight loss.  

“One who practices and studies Karate must follow the way of justice.”

- Gichin Funakoshi  

Karate & Spirituality (PE226A – 3 credits) View syllabus

The course is an introduction to the martial arts (Karate-do) and how it fosters the traits of courage, courtesy, integrity, humility, and self-control in those who have found its essence. The student will explore this art, a mastery of its techniques, a polishing of its virtues to make them the inner light to guide one’s daily actions. Karate-do has been considered to be the most suitable of the many martial arts in leading to fulfillment of the need for training of the spirit.

“Spiritual development is paramount; technical skills are merely means to the end.”

- Gichin Funakoshi