Japanese Martial Arts and Traditional Culture I

In the martial arts classes, students will learn about the history and contemporary state of martial arts—Japan's traditional athletic culture. Students will gain a deeper understanding of this traditional exercise and seek differences and commonalities with other sports.

In the traditional culture classes, students will undergo practical training in traditional Japanese culture, which many Japanese people have little opportunity to come into contact with.

The classes comprise explanations of martial arts and traditional culture using videos and slides, as well as practical lessons, which will be conducted by lecturers with expert knowledge and skills.

kendo, festival, flower arranging, judo, tea house

(4) Class plan
1. Orientation and exchanging opinions on martial arts and traditional culture (Common Education Lecture Theater 55)
2. Overview of traditional culture
3. Overview of martial arts
4. Kendo practice
5. Japanese festivals and Matsumoto Bonbon practice
6. Flower arranging practice
7. Buddhism and Japanese society practical session
8. Judo practice
9. Aikido practice
10. Karate practice
11. Sumo practice
12 & 13. Traditional costume practical session and tea house tour
14. Nō and traditional musical instrument practice
15. Visit to kendo hall

☆ Reports will be assigned based on the practical experiences.

Syllabus (Japanese site only)