This course is designed for students with an interest in martial arts. The course is geared toward Tae Kwon Do and Arnis de Mano with phrases and terms from other styles for general informational usage. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of martial arts, including martial arts safety skills and etiquette, punches, blocks, strikes, kicks, stances, vital points, terminology, numbers, and kata (Poomse). Kick/strike analysis, flexibility, conditioning and endurance are stressed in the progression of the class. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition. This course may be taken four times for credit. (FT). Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU. UC Transfer Course List. Exercise Science (formerly Physical Education) Classes/Intercollegiate Sports Disclaimer Participation in all sports and exercise science (formerly Physical Education) activities involves certain inherent risks. Risks may include, but are not limited to, neck and spinal injuries that may result in paralysis or brain injury, injury to bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects of the muscular skeleton system, and serious injury, or impairment, to other aspects of the body and general health, including death. The San Diego Community College District, its officers, agents and employees are not responsible for the inherent risks associated with participation in exercise science (formerly Physical Education) classes/intercollegiate sports. Students are strongly advised to consult a physician prior to participating in any exercise science (formerly Physical Education) activity. SDCCD Website Disclaimer This unofficial website or page is maintained and owned by Joe Benedito. Content provided does not reflect the views or opinions of the San Diego Community College District, SD City College, or SD Mesa College. Comments about the content on this site should be directed to the website owner at: jbenedit@sdccd.edu.