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All grades  Project 5 weeks

Kickboxing Chronicles

Jakob B
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Collaboration
Content Expertise
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Self Directed Learning
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Purpose

The purpose of this learning experience is to deepen your understanding and proficiency in Muay Thai, building upon your foundation in Taekwondo and Boxing. By immersing yourself in the physical and mental discipline of martial arts training, you aim to enhance your self-awareness and resilience, while fostering a comprehensive skill set that enriches your life. Engaging with community partners and documenting your progress will enable you to critically reflect on and demonstrate your growth, inspiring others through your journey.

Learning goals

In this project, you will enhance your understanding of Muay Thai and modern kickboxing by engaging in structured training sessions and documenting your progress. Strengthen your skills in video production and reflective writing by capturing and analyzing your training journey weekly. Develop key martial arts techniques by blending principles from Taekwondo, boxing, and Muay Thai to craft unique combinations. Through collaboration and feedback from trainers, refine and innovate on applications of the "Eight Limbs" in sparring scenarios. Expand your communication skills by presenting your experiences and findings through a final exhibition spar, where you will effectively demonstrate acquired knowledge and skills.

Competencies
  • Collaboration - Students co-design projects with peers, exercise shared-decision making, strengthen relational agency, resolve conflict, and assume leadership roles.
  • Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.
  • Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
  • Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.

Products

Throughout the project, create weekly video logs capturing your training journey, technique improvements, and sparring experiences. Document sessions with reflective journal entries highlighting key learning moments, personal development, and challenges. Conduct interviews with trainers and fellow practitioners to gather insights for inclusion in your final presentation. Culminate the project with a technical exhibition spar that demonstrates your mastery of Muay Thai principles, blending them with your previous martial arts experience, and invites the school community to witness your progression and newfound skills.

Launch

Kick off your journey with an immersive day at the American Kickboxing Academy, where you'll engage in an introductory session led by experienced trainers. Wrap up the day by sketching out your project goals and initial reflections with peers, setting a foundation for collaborative learning and shared decision-making as you progress through the project.

Exhibition

Host a dynamic exhibition spar on the North Lawn, inviting friends, family, and school staff to witness your skills and journey. Utilize this event to showcase a blend of Muay Thai and your past experiences in boxing and taekwondo through a controlled spar with a more experienced Muay Thai friend. Provide an opportunity for attendees to engage with video logs, journal entries, and trainer interviews, allowing them to appreciate the depth and dedication of your learning process. Facilitate a question and answer session to further discuss your growth and invite interest in martial arts training.