ASCL 61.10 Japanese Martial Arts: History, Philosophy, Practice
This course will apply noetic (intellectual) and somatic (bodily) approaches to an understanding of a pillar of Japanese history and culture: the martial arts. In the classroom we will read about the emergence of the warrior caste (the samurai), the codification of its tenets (bushido), and the evolution of these traditions through modern times; in the gym we will practice the martial art of aikido as a means of embodying that history. The course will also include an exploration of intersections between the martial arts and conflict resolution, gendered identities, cross-cultural communication, and globalization.
Instructor
Dorsey (X22)