Martial Arts - Fall 2025

PE 1260 - Cardio Kickboxing

Cardio-Kickboxing is a series of movements that consists of kicks, punches, and blocks done to music. It is similar to a typical aerobics class except the moves consist of martial arts techniques. Cardio-Kickboxing is a total body workout in its most complete form burning hundreds of calories and hour. No experience necessary.

PE 1345 - Introduction to Boxing

One of the oldest forms of competition known, boxing has become the sport of choice for many people. Boxing's simplistic method has few techniques, yet the application of these techniques is the true art and science of the sport. This course teaches the fundamentals and proven training methods that are sure to improve and develop your defensive and offensive skills, cardiovascular endurance, footwork, agility, speed, timing and power. Training will include shadow boxing, jump rope, two person drills, and focus glove work. Learn the fundamentals of one of the world's most popular sports.

PE 1346 - Intermediate Boxing

Covers the basic skills of footwork, defensive, and offensive techniques at an Intermediate level. Jumping rope, advanced footwork, offensive and defensive skills, shadow boxing, and focus glove work are taught as methods for individual aerobic conditioning, and mastering the fundamentals of Boxing.

PE 1347 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, known as BJJ was developed by Helio Gracie, and continues to develop as one of the most popular forms of grappling in the world today. This class focuses on learning and applying fundamental techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Students practice various techniques using a traditional GI/kimono. Students will learn and practice positioning, escapes, submissions, and self-defense. The fundamentals class is directed not only for the beginner but also for students who would like to sharpen basic techniques.

PE 1350 - HIIT Boxing

Burn a ton of calories, get stronger, and punch out your stress! Learn how to move with power and confidence. Not only do participants get a fitness/cardio workout, they also learn to use real kickboxing techniques on a heavy bag. Kickboxing will help you build a great body, power, confidence, and self defense skills!

PE 1365 - Karate Basics

This class is meant for those that want to start studying Karate or have not studied in a while.  Students learn about traditional Okinawan Karate (Shito Ryu) by practicing self-defense combinations that involve blocks, strikes, kicks, joint locks and throws.  Along the way we will work on stances, body positioning/mechanics and conditioning.  There is strong emphasis on partner work as a mechanism to practice what is being taught in a safe and controlled environment.  Free sparring and competition are not part of this class.  The last day of class students are encouraged to participate in that semester's belt test.  Passing this test sets you up to continue studying with the next class, should you decide to continue your studies of Karate.

PE 1366 - Karate

This class is meant for those that have recently studied Karate at Cornell or somewhere else and wish to continue their study of Karate.  Primary instruction is in the Shito Ryu style.  Every semester a different kata is presented along with the applicable self-defense techniques associated with that kata and there is an opportunity to test for a new rank/belt.  Bo staff is used as part of one kata in the curriculum.

PE 1375 - Beginning Tae Kwon Do

C.W. (Cho Whang) TaeKwonDo of Ithaca conducts the course. The purpose of the program is to teach TaeKwonDo in its diverse aspects as a form of self-defense, as an art form, and as a competitive sport. Classes will consist of extensive stretching, the teaching of basics to beginners, forms of self-defense, and sparring techniques. TaeKwonDo emphasizes the use of the whole body, enhances flexibility and coordination and increases aerobic capability. Promotional tests are held at the end of each semester. Han Cho may be reached at 257-7810.

PE 1376 - Intermediate Tae Kwon Do

C.W. (Cho Whang) TaeKwonDo of Ithaca conducts the course. At least one semester of PE TaeKwonDo or equivalent is required.  The purpose of the program is to teach TaeKwonDo in its diverse aspects as a form of self-defense, as an art form, and as a competitive sport. Classes will consist of extensive stretching, the teaching of basics to beginners, forms of self-defense, and sparring techniques. TaeKwonDo emphasizes the use of the whole body, enhances flexibility and coordination and increases aerobic capability. Promotional tests are held at the end of each semester. Han Cho may be reached at 257-7810.

PE 1380 - Tai Chi Chuan

Fundamentally, Tai Chi is an integrative exercise that joins the various elements of functional fitness into a single, organically connected whole. Through a rich vocabulary of movements that enhance spatial and body awareness, Tai Chi provides a medium for harmonizing balance, coordination, flexibility, and supple strength. This course will consist of warm-ups, stretching, an introduction to the 24 Movement Form, and 2 person interactive exercises. Please loose, comfortable clothing. Students must be in bare or sock feet during class.

PE 1385 - Thai Boxing

This martial art system, developed from the unique culture of Thailand, is a blend of art, science and sport. The Thai art is a very powerful ring fighting method, yet is also an excellent form of physical conditioning and street self-defense. The fighting techniques taught in Thai boxing include; the Western Boxing method, elbow -knee strikes, and the powerful Thai style of kicking. This combined with the unique training method and discipline makes Thai Boxing one of the most effective systems in the world. Kevin Seaman is the New York State Representative for the Thai Boxing Association USA.

PE 1396 - Filipino Kali

This is an eclectic form of Filipino stick fighting and self defense that evolved as a means of preservation in the hostile environment of the Jungles of the Philippines. Having roots in the 9th century, this is one martial art that truly equalizes your chances of survival in even the most dangerous circumstances, yet is also an amazing method of increasing your coordination and fitness, keeping both your mind and your body SHARP! Kali/Escrima addresses empty hand and kicking, grappling, and tools of the jungle warrior. Kevin Seaman has studied with many of the leading exponents of this amazing Martial Art for nearly 30 years. His skill in this art made him a regional, National and World Champion, competing Full Contact in Asia in 1992.