bp983 Japanese Fencing

Faculty of Sports Studies
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/1. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Michal Vít, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Michal Vít, Ph.D.
Timetable of Seminar Groups
bp983/s1: Tue 18:00–18:45 Komárov-tělocvična, M. Vít
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 21 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Basics of Japanese fencing school Tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu
1. History
2. Teachings of the school
3. Japanese armour
4. Weapons of the school
5. System of kata (set of movements)
Syllabus
  • Basic sword techniques
  • 1. Postures
  • 2. Transitions
  • 3. Striking
  • 4. Picking
  • 5. Defences
  • 6. Basic kata (set of techniques)
Literature
  • ŌTAKE, Risuke. Katori Shintō-ryū : warrior tradition. 1st pub. Berkeley Heights: Koryu Books, 2007, XVII, 317. ISBN 9781890536206. info
  • [Katori shinto ryu kenjutsu]. [Japan]: Bab Japan, 1 DVD. ISBN 4894229609. info
  • [Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu with Yoshio Sugino]. Edited by Yoshio Sugino. [Japan]: Bab Japan, 1 DVD. ISBN 4894227347. info
Teaching methods
Explication, exercises, drills
Assessment methods
Practical test: students presentation of basic set of movements (kata)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2011, Spring 2012.
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