IU HPER E100 AIKIDO CLASS The Principles of Aikido

The class is taught by:

Nathan Mishler 4th kyu

HPER offers a 1 credit hour Aikido class in the Fall and Spring semesters. It meets Tuesday
and Thursday from 5:45 to 6:35 p.m. in HPER 293A (our dojo, a.k.a. "The Fort").

This course will introduce the student to basic skills and elements of Aikido techniques and the world
of the traditional Japanese dojo. Class will include warm-up stretching, practice with partners and line drills.
Simple strikes, pins, and ukemi (rolling and falling) will be demonstrated by the students.
Understanding proper etiquette, terminology and related concepts will be assessed throughout the course
and will be addressed in the written portion of grading.

Course Objectives:
• To develop in the student a positive attitude toward the practice of Aikido and the martial arts.
• To provide students the opportunity to experience the culture of a traditional Japanese dojo.
• To provide a basic understanding of Aikido movement and its principles.
• To develop cognitive awareness of the body and its movements and to perceive the same in a partner.

The class and the club are complementary yet independent of each other. Students are invited to
join the Aikido club to explore class topics in greater detail.

Check out the Aikido glossary

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