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General Information

Credits: 1

Description:

Teaches students beginner-to-intermediate-level techniques in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Focuses on specific defensive techniques to be used against an attacker along with escapes and submissions from a variety of different attacks. Requires participation in basic sparring with particular attention to safety and intensive training and conditioning routine. Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (RECR 100*C or 100XS).
* May be taken concurrently.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Schedule Type: Activity-Based
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

  • Fall 2024, Section: 001, CRN 74718, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jeremy Lafreniere

Upcoming Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 001*, CRN 13039, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jeremy Lafreniere

*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Spring 2024, Section: 001, CRN 16248, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jeremy Lafreniere
  • Spring 2023, Section: 001, CRN 18796, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Peter Giannetti
  • Fall 2022, Section: 001, CRN 78562, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Peter Giannetti
  • Spring 2022, Section: 001, CRN 23143, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Peter Giannetti
  • Fall 2021, Section: 001, CRN 84335, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Peter Giannetti
  • Fall 2019, Section: 001, CRN 73462, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Peter Giannetti
  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 20130, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Peter Giannetti
  • Spring 2017, Section: 001, CRN 17891, Instructor: Peter Giannetti