Atemi Waza: Acupuncture Points for Self-Defense - 1 CEU
1 CEU Credit – NCCAOM, California and Florida
About Dr. Mark Crapo, OMD, D.Ac, L.Ac
Dr. Mark Crapo graduated Cum Laude from Central Michigan University with a triple major and triple minor, then graduated in the top 5 of his class at California Acupuncture College. With over 40 years of experience as a primary health care physician, Dr. Crapo has hosted a nationally syndicated radio show on health, nutrition, and medicine. Dr. Crapo is the owner and founder of ICARE: Center for Acupuncture, Restoration and Energy, and specializes in the functional treatment of pain and addictions.
What You’ll Learn
Understand the energetics of the selected points for self-defense
Demonstrate the application of relaxed energy (Qi) to the selected points for best effect
Apply what is learned by watching a supervised practice session
Consider the following while you watch:
Explain the core principle of Aikido, as stated by Morihei Ueshiba, and how it relates to self-defense and control.
Describe the concept of "letting your ki flow" in Aikido and how it is used in pressure point techniques for self-defense.
Discuss the significance of "unbendable arm" in Aikido and how it is related to the energy used to work with pressure points
After viewing the video course, you will need to complete the essay-style worksheet test and pass the associated multiple choice quiz with at least a 70% to receive credit.
