Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Striking Combat Sports
Course Code
LSPA_569
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Civil and Military Defense; Juridical Science; Pedagogy; Public Health; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sergejs Saulīte
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
RSU LASE, Brivibas Drive 333 B, Hall 250, Q207.
About Study Course
Objective
The objective is to equip students with the ability to apply acquired technical skills in movement, hand strikes, and kicks in various practical situations, to analyze the classification of techniques and the specifics of striking combat sports, and to make well-reasoned choices of appropriate techniques based on situational analysis, partner actions, and the integration of theoretical knowledge.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Name and classify the types of movement in Latvian and English.
Individual work and tests
Theoretical test • Practical test of mobility skills
2.Name and classify punches and protection against them in Latvian and English.
Individual work and tests
Theoretical test • Punch practice test
3.Name and classify kicks and protection against them in Latvian and English.
Individual work and tests
Theoretical test • The practical ordeal of kick
4.Name the main safety regulations for striking combat sports classes in Latvian and English.
Individual work and tests
Theoretical test
5.Organize striking combat sports according to the classification of the combat sport.
Individual work and tests
Theoretical test • Report on the characterisation of striking combat sports
6.Identify the technique according to the classification of the technique and give the name in English.
Individual work and tests
Theoretical test
7.Find and describe scientific research on the biomechanical aspects of the technical preparedness and techniques of striking combat sports.
Individual work and tests
Report on the characterisation of striking combat sports
Skills
1.Apply appropriate mode of movement against partner activity (attack or protection).
Individual work and tests
Practical test of mobility skills
2.Executes punches on boxing paws and protection against them in concert with leg and body actions.
Individual work and tests
Punch practice test
3.Executes kicks on boxing paws and macivars and defenses against them in concert with hand and body actions.
Individual work and tests
The practical ordeal of kick
4.Explain the reasons for compliance with the safety rules, depending on the task and situation.
Individual work and tests
Report on the characterisation of striking combat sports
5.Classifies kinds of combat sports as they interpret their choices.
Individual work and tests
Report on the characterisation of striking combat sports
6.Explains the tasks and role of the technical classification sections in the training process.
7.Interprets mechanical and kinematic percussion parameters of punch and kick.
Individual work and tests
Report on the characterisation of striking combat sports
Competences
1.Combines and modifies the transfer technique according to partner attack or protection.
Individual work and tests
Practical test of mobility skills
2.Chose a punch according to the distance to the partner and executes a resultant action.
Individual work and tests
Punch practice test
3.Adequate protection against punches shall be applied in a timely manner.
Individual work and tests
Punch practice test
4.Chose a kick according to where your partner was found and executes a resultant action.
Individual work and tests
The practical ordeal of kick
5.Apply adequate kick attack protection in a timely manner.
Individual work and tests
The practical ordeal of kick
6.Justifies the importance of compliance with safety rules and the consequences of non-compliance in different situations.
Individual work and tests
Theoretical test • Report on the characterisation of striking combat sports
7.Modifies the classification of combat sport by allowing changes to the rules of competition.
Individual work and tests
Report on the characterisation of striking combat sports
8.Combines technique classification techniques by proposed task.
9.Justifies the choice of mechanical and kinematic parameters of striking according to the task.
Individual work and tests
Theoretical test
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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1.
Providing feedback |
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Test
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Throughout the study course, students periodically film their performance in the performance of techniques and submit video material to the E-learning environment for mutual evaluation. Students shall analyse the videos submitted by the courtiers, assess the quality of the performance of the techniques and provide feedback on improving the quality of the performance. |
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2.
Report on the characterisation of striking combat sports |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Report on Classification of striking combat sport techniques, conditions for learning and applying techniques, biomechanical parameters, compliance with safety rules in classes |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Theoretical test |
15.00% from total grade
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10 points
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When performing the test, questions shall be answered regarding safety regulations for striking combat sports classes, classification of combat sports, classification of technique techniques, teaching methodology and biomechanical aspects of techniques, translation of jeers into English. |
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2.
Practical test of mobility skills |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Demonstrates forward and sideways mobility technique. Demonstrates the technique of movement in pairs in attack and defence. |
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3.
Punch practice test |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Demonstrates the straight, side and punch from the bottom on the spot. Demonstrates protection from punches. Demonstrates punches combinations across boxing mares. Demonstrates punchs batting skills in a semi-free fight with a partner. |
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4.
The practical ordeal of kick |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Demonstrates the performance of the front kick, rounhouse kick, side kickt and back kick in places and combinations across boxing tyres and macivars. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introduction. Content, results and evaluation criteria of the study course. Safety rules in combat sports classes. Classification of combat sports and their technical classification. Striking biomechanics.
Description
Content, results and evaluation criteria of the study course. Safety rules in combat sports classes. Classification of combat sports and their technical classification. Striking biomechanics. |
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Forward and side travel techniques
Description
Methodology for teaching mobility technology. Move forward, back, side and diagonal with one step, double step, cross step, change direction and execute individually and in pairs, individually and in combinations. |
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Development of mobility techniques.
Description
Execution of mobility technique in pairs in attack and defence. Games and games for learning mobility. |
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Practical test of mobility skills
Description
Name and classify the types of movement by demonstrating them in Latvian and English. Applies an appropriate mode of transfer against partner action (attack or protection). Combines and modifies the transfer technique according to partner attack or protection. |
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Warm-up special exercises for punches. Straight, side and hand-punching from below.
Description
Students will be given an idea of punches for warm-up special exercises. Students will learn the techniques of punches teaching, as well as learn how to execute them. |
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Warm-up special exercises for punches. Straight, side and hand-punching from below.
Description
Students will be given an idea of punches for warm-up special exercises. Students will learn the techniques of punches teaching, as well as learn how to execute them. |
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Developing punching rafidforce and power. Defense against hand punches.
Description
To create an idea of the means and methods of developing punches rapidforce. To teach protection by movement, body and hand against punches. |
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Developing punching rafidforce and power. Defense against hand punches.
Description
To create an idea of the means and methods of developing punches rapidforce. To teach protection by movement, body and hand against punches. |
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Combinations of punches on boxing tyres.
Description
To develop the concept and skills of connecting various punches in many combinations. |
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Improving punches in semi-free fighting with a partner.
Description
Performing various punches tasks with a partner in semi-free fighting. |
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Punches practice test
Description
Names and classifies punches and defenses against them in Latvian and English. Executes punches on boxing paws and defenses against them in coordination with leg and body actions. Chooses a punches according to the distance to the partner and executes an effective strike. Uses appropriate defense against an punches attack in a timely manner. |
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Special warm-up exercises for kicking.
Front kick.
Description
Students will be given an idea of special warm-up exercises for kicking. Students will learn the methodology for teaching front kicking, as well as learn how to execute them. |
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Special warm-up exercises for kicking.
Front kick.
Description
Students will be given an idea of special warm-up exercises for kicking. Students will learn the methodology for teaching front kicking, as well as learn how to execute them. |
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Exercises conducive to hip mobility. Rounhouse kick.
Description
Performing active dynamic flexural development exercises that contribute to hip mobility for more effective kick. The method of teaching the rounhouse kick. |
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Static flexibility exercises for the leg muscles.
Side kick.
Description
Performance of static (active and passive) flexibility development exercises for the leg muscles and their importance in increasing the affectivity of kicking. Methodology for teaching the side kick. |
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Kick rapidforce development exercises.
Back kick.
Description
To create an idea of the means and methods of developing speed and power in kicking. To teach the back kick and defense against it. |
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Kick rapidforce development exercises.
Back kick.
Description
To create an idea of the means and methods of developing speed and power in kicking. To teach the back kick and defense against it. |
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Class/Seminar
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2
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Kick combinations on boxing cleats and makiwaras.
Description
To develop the concept and skill of combining various kicks with footwork. |
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Test
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2
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Topics
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The practical test of kicks
Description
Names and classifies kicks and defenses against them in Latvian and English. Executes kicks to boxing paws and makiwaras and defenses against them in coordination with hand and body actions. Chooses a kick according to the location of the partner and executes an effective kick. Uses appropriate defense against an attack in a timely manner. |
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Test
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Theoretical examination of the study course.
Description
Theoretical examination on classification of striking combat sports techniques, conditions for learning and applying techniques, biomechanical parameters, compliance with safety rules in classes. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Reinisch, S. (2012). Kyusho : Attack Points in Self defense and Martial Arts / Stefan Reinisch, Jürgen Höller & Axel Maluschka.Suitable for English stream
2.
Priedīte, Falka, Švinks, Priedīte, Maija, Falka, Gunta, & Švinks, Uldis. (2020). Sports un veselība 1.-9. klasei : mācību priekšmeta programmas paraugs / izstrādāja Maija Priedīte ; mācību satura recenzente Gunta Falka ; zinātniskais recenzents Uldis Švinks ; Valsts izglītības satura centrs.
3.
Lenetsky, S. (2018). Biomechanical assessment and determinants of punching in boxers. Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences. Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland University of Technology.Suitable for English stream
4.
Di Marino, S. (2017). A complete guide to kickboxing. Enslow Publishing, LLC.
Additional Reading
1.
Moenig, U. (2015). Taekwondo: from a martial art to a martial sport. Routledge.Suitable for English stream
2.
Bourantanis, A., Nomikos, N., & Wang, W. (2024). Biomechanical Insights and Strategic Applications in Ancient Combat Sports: Optimizing Stability, Power and Tactical Advantage.Suitable for English stream