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PE 1009 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Credits: 1
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab 2
Course Description: This course will introduce Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) as a form of self-defense and lifetime wellness activity for those with little or no self-defense experience, as well as those with experience. We will cover basic knowledge and skills needed for a progressive skill building approach with an emphasis on proper technique, mobility, pressure, and leverage awareness. Intended for those interested in establishing a foundational knowledge of BJJ, or for those who would like to learn self-defense utilizing ground techniques. An emphasis will be placed on history, culture, and etiquette. Students are responsible for transportation to an off-campus training studio.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. History
  2. Impact within field of self defense
  3. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu theory
  4. Rules and Etiquette
  5. Safety
  6. Warm up and cool down
  7. Fundamental techniques
  8. Skills: Mount, Guard, Submissions, Takedowns
  9. Breathing control
  10. Nutrition considerations
  11. Physical and Mental Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. apply Brazilian Jiu Jitsu technique and knowledge in a controlled environment.
  2. demonstrate proper breathing control.
  3. demonstrate safe and effective self-defense skills and techniques.
  4. describe the effects of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on physical and mental health fitness.
  5. describe the history and impact of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu within the field of self-defense.
  6. describe the theories of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
  7. explain the role of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as part of a healthy lifestyle.
  8. list nutritional considerations for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
  9. outline the rules and etiquette of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None


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