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Lesson Plan
Santa Cruz School District

Black Tiger Academy Martial Arts Fitness Unit – Lesson 1

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Build unity in the dojo or the gym with an activity that not only teaches the importance of stretching and flexibility but also offers class members an opportunity to get to know one another. After warming up and engaging in a Medicine...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Strength-Training for Both Body and Mind

For Teachers 6th - 12th
students take part in a variety of writing exercises about the most important pastime or activities in which they participate and the personal growth gained through this participation.
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Website
Other

Dark Dragon Kenpo Karate

For Students 9th - 10th
This style of martial arts is modified from the traditional style of the Shaolin priest. This resource talks about the history and contains a family tree of its development.
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Website
Other

Shotokan Karate of America: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of SKA that details the sport of karate, it's history, and training information.
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Website
Other

Isshin Ryu World Karate Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is about the Isshin-Ryu World Karate Association, located in Japan. It contains videos, seminars, and tournament information.
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Website
Other

International Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Federation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is one of the older karate organizations founded in Okinawa. Its goal is to teach the traditional style of its ancestors.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Kick It!

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different forms of martial arts and the benefits of martial arts training. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Martial Arts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Meet an expert at martial arts and learn some basics on how to play. Find out what gear you'll need, safety tips, and fun facts.
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Article
Other

Karatevid: A Brief History of Traditional Karate

For Students 9th - 10th
The site gives a brief history of traditional karate. It explains how a Buddhist monk brought his religious views to China and with that, the start of what was know as "Karate" began to strengthen their bodies.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Karate

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Karate."
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Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Karate

For Students 9th - 10th
Two karate competitors battle it out in a competition, one defends herself as the other makes an attacking kick.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Karate

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustration of a karate kick.