Fundamentals of Self-Defense
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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| 703ZSE | Z | 1 | 2T | Czech | winter and summer |
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students, during instruction, are introduced to the theory and practical basics of self-defense where the instuctor will start with classic martial arts in a modern comprehensive system of martial arts and self-defense sports. The use of weapons and firearms and their defense against them in real situations.
Mode of study
Regular weekly instruction
Prerequisites and co-requisites
No knowledge requirements necessary for registration
Course contents
Theory:
- introduction - instruction in the rules of safety in instruction
- introduction to martial arts, fighting sports and the difference between them'
- the concept of sport vs martial arts and so called street fighting
- various concepts of exercise in the military and police
- concept of weapons and firearms
- appropriate statutes from criminal code - necessary defense, extreme urgency, first aid.
Practical exercises:
- warm-up and flexibility maintenance and stamina including stretrchig and compensatory exercisesl
- basics of the defense stance and movement in it, coordination exercises
- falling exercises
- disciplines, mistakes, arm holds, strangleholds;
- strike surfaces and striking techniques of upper limbs (fist, elbow, hand edge, palm, etc.)
- strike surfaces of the legs and kicking techniques (high kick, low kick, arc kick, knee strikes, foot strikes, heel strikes, etc.)
- directed battle exercises with a partner - self-defense and attack techniques;
- behaviour and managing stress in crisis situation;
- basics of knife battle, short pole and firearms and defense against weapons and firearms in general;
- general basics of survival, movement in the field, use of buildings and common objects for self-defense.
Recommended or required reading
STILWELL, A., TŮMA, P. Psychická a fyzická odolnost. Praha: Naše vojsko, 2009
MCALEESE,P., AVERY, J. Bojový manuál. Praha: Naše vojsko, 2008.
Lexikon bojových sportů. Praha: Naše vojsko, 2005-2007.
REBAC, Z. Thajský box. Praha: Naše vojsko, 2000-2004.
NAKAJAMA, M. Dynamické karate. Praha: Naše vojsko – 2000-2004.
OR MI, S., EYAL, Y. Krav Maga - Umění čelit ozbrojenému útočníkovi. Praha: Naše vojsko, 1997.
FOWLER, W. Jak přežít v zajetí a na útěku – příručka speciálních jednotek. Praha: Naše vojsko.
GURGEL, F. Brazilské jiu-jitsu (džú džucu). Praha: Naše vojsko.
DRAEGEN, D.F., SMITH, R.W. Asijská bojová umění.
Časopisy Zbraně a střelivo, Fighter´s Magazín, metodické listy a odborná skripta Policejní akademie, Univerzita obrany, UK FTVS, UP FTK.
Assessment methods and criteria
A test confirming theory basics
Skills test
Further information
Course may be repeated
This course is an elective for all AMU students
Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:
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| Thu | 13:00–14:30 | Roman ČEDÍK | Sokol Tyršův dům Újezd 450, Praha 1 |
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Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:
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| Thu | 13:00–14:30 | Roman ČEDÍK | Sokol Tyršův dům Újezd 450, Praha 1 |
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