Glendale Community College

131
ADAPTED SELF DEFENSE
1.0 Unit
PE 131 teaches the basics of self-defense training. Instruction includes practice in the fundamental techniques, and the philosophy of self-defense for students with disabilities. Students learn the practice of Tai Chi forms to promote body awareness, motor development and the ability to protect and defend themselves. 

Note: This course is primarily designed for students who meet Title 5 eligibility requirements for Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS).

Laboratory 3 hours.

Recommended Preparation: PE 134.

Note: May be taken 4 times for credit.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Adapted Physical Education)

215
SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES FOR WOMEN I
1.0 Unit
PE 215 is designed to help women focus on principles and practical aspects of personal safety. The course covers methods and tactics of practical self defense, including alternatives for situational defense strategies. It provides rigorous conditioning exercises and develops skills in perception, analysis, escape, compromise, avoidance, blocking, throwing, and striking.

Laboratory 3 hours.

Prerequisite: None.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Martial Arts)

216
SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES FOR WOMEN II
1.0 Unit
PE 216 is designed to help women develop and master principles and practical aspects of personal safety. The course covers methods and tactics of practical self-defense, and builds on fundamental techniques taught in PE 215. It provides rigorous conditioning exercises and develops proficiency in skills in perception, analysis, escape, compromise, avoidance, blocking, throwing, and striking.

Laboratory 3 hours.

Prerequisite: PE 215

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Martial Arts)

217
INTRODUCTION TO BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU
1.0 Unit
PE 217 instructs students in the basics of the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Instruction focuses on nogi, ground-based techniques including guard positions, mount positions, escapes, sweeps and submissions. Application focuses on development of fundamental techniques, conditioning and body control as well as the philosophical principles of the “gentle art” of self-defense, and maintaining a mutual respect and consideration between training partners.

Laboratory 3 hours.

Prerequisite: None.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Martial Arts)

218
BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU II
1.0 Unit
PE 218 builds on the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu taught in PE 217. Instruction focuses on nogi, ground-based techniques including transitions between techniques and self-defense and sport strategies. Application focuses on practicing the ability to "flow", conditioning and body control as well as the philosophical principles of the “gentle art” of self-defense, and maintaining a mutual respect and consideration between training partners.

Laboratory 3 hours.

Prerequisite: PE 217

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Martial Arts)

219
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU III
1.0 Unit
PE 219 applies the intermediate skills taught in PE 218 to match situations and self-defense. Instruction focuses on differences between gi and nogi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and advanced ground techniques and takedowns. Application focuses on the mastery of fundamental techniques and transitions and the ability to train effectively with a partner, as well as the ability to effectively instruct novices in introductory-level techniques of self-defense.

Laboratory 3 hours.

Prerequisite: PE 218

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Martial Arts)

220
KICKBOXING I
1.0 Unit
PE 220 instructs students in the basics of kickboxing as a martial art, self-defense technique and exercise format to improve physical conditioning. Instruction focuses on achieving safe practice and proper form for fundamental stance, footwork, punches, kicks, knees and elbows, as well as simple combinations. This course utilizes bag-work for conditioning drills, and emphasizes injury prevention.

Laboratory 3 hours.

Prerequisite: None

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Martial Arts)

221

KICKBOXING II

1.0 Unit

PE 221 builds on the fundamental skills learned in Kickboxing I and introduces the student to intermediate techniques in kickboxing for self-defense‚ competition and exercise. Instruction focuses on adding power and placement to basic punches‚ kicks‚ knees and elbows‚ as well as adapting to an opponent’s movements and evasive techniques. Physical conditioning for injury prevention and performance are emphasized. Students are introduced to focus pads and mitt-work‚ as well as safe sparring between training partners.

Laboratory 3 hours.

 Prerequisite: PE 220.

Transfer Credit: CSU‚ UC, USC. (Martial Arts Family)