course outline muaythai

Course Assumption Universityfighting) Theodore Maria School of Arts Department of General Education Course Outline :GE1204 Physical Education: Muaythai(ancient Siamese Art of the system ofCredit : 1 General Education RequirementStatus : nonePrerequisite : A. Sane Thabtimtong(Email: [email protected])Lecturers :Course: BG ___Physical Education: Muaythai Boran (ancient Siamese Art of the system offighting)Credit: 1Status: General Education RequirementPrerequisite: NoneLecturer: Ajarn Sane Tubtimtong (Email: [email protected])Course Description: Muaythai boran is a form of martial arts which entails physical,psychological, and mental endeavors. The main benefits are covered in five categories; fitnessand health, self-defense, competitive sport (amateur games), profession, art (cinematic moves,traditional rituals). It fosters camaraderie and sportsmanship among practitioners. It aims tocultivate one’s general personality to be sound and pleasing.Time Frame: 22.5 hours / 15 sessionsObjectives: Muaythai as an art and science aims to:  Teach the students to appreciate the values and benefits of practicing the art.  The students will understand the historical significance of muaythai as culture and tradition of Thailand.  Teach the students to be aware of their physical power by knowing to protect their body’s vital points, as well as using physiological strong points to attack and defend.  The students will be able to perform the basic techniques of muaythai and use it effectively and properly.

 To build confidence as an individual practitioner and solidarity as a team player, as much as to find enjoyment in all activities. To gain a physically fit and healthy body.Teaching Strategies: 1. Lecture 2. Demonstration 3. Group dynamics and discussions 4. Assimilation 5. Drill and ReviewCourse component and grading percentage: 10 % A. Practical evaluation 20 % 1) Standing and moving stances 2) Basic arts of punching, kicking, elbow, and knee strikes 10 % 3) Application of skills in moving targets 10 % 4) Application of attacking skills 10 % 5) Application of self-defense skills B. Written evaluation (essay) 20 % 1) The history and background of muaythai 20 % C. Homework (group) 100 % TOTALAttendance: students are required to attend at least 80 % of class sessions. More than 3unexcused absences will not be allowed to take the practical examinations.Uniforms and Personal Equipment: Students are required to wear the prescribed uniformevery class session. Training equipment such as hand wraps, and boxing gloves (10 oz) arenecessary.Grade Equivalents: 80-100 % =A 78-79 % =A- 73-77 % =B+ 70-72 % =B 68-69 % =B- 63-67 % =C+ 60-62 % =C 58-59 % =C- 50-57 % =D

MuaythaiStudy Plan and schedule:Week 1  Orientation on the course guidelines - Course content - Attendance and uniforms/personal equipments - Evaluation and grading system  History of Muaythai Boran - How and where it originated - Significant people who contributed in the development of muaythai - Significant places in muaythaiWeek 2  Vital points of the body - Nerve endings - Respiratory part - Muscular part - Joints - Skin  Strong parts of the body - Skeletal  Proper clinching of fistWeek 3  Fighting position - standing 1. front 2. side - moving 1. yang sam kum

2. seua lak hang 3. seua yang 4. mah yong 5. yang sukasemWeek 4  The art of punching 1. Maht trong ( straight punch) 2. Maht wiang ( cross punch) 3. Maht suey ( upper cut punch) 4. Maht kok (over head downward punch)Week 5  The art of kicking A. Teh (Whipping kick) - Teh trong (straight kick) - Teh chiang (slanting upward kick)] - Teh tat (cross kick-45 degrees) - Teh kaplang (turning back kick) - Kradot teh (jumping kick)Week 6 B. Teep (Push kick) - Teep trong (straight push kick) - Teep kang (side push kick) - Teep kaplang (turning back push kick) - Kradot teep (jumping push kick)Week 7  The art of knee strikes A. Kao trong (straight knee strike) B. Kao chiang (slanting upward knee strike) C. Kao tat (cross knee strike -45 degrees) D. Kao tee (whipping knee strike) E. Kao noi (knee strike to the abdomen) F. Kao katong G. Kao loi (jumping knee strike)Week 8  The art of elbow strikes A. Sohk tee (slanting downward elbow strike) B. Sohk tat (cross elbow strike- 45 degrees) C. Sohk ngat (upward elbow strike) D. Sohk pong (thrust elbow strike) E. Sohk katong (turning upward elbow strike) F. Sohk sap (downward elbow strike) G. Sohk klap (reverse elbow strike)Week 9

 Basic techniques of attackingWeek 10 -11  Training with equipment or moving targets (pad works)Week 12-13  Basic techniques of defense A. Pong B. Pat C. Pit D. Puet E. Ta F. Yan G. Sap H. Chaak I. Lop J. Lo law K. Jap, kiaw L. Hoon M. KradotWeek 14-15  Examination  Examination