The Academic Degree in Martial Arts involves proficiency in one of the following areas:

 

·        Teaching (Martial Arts) studies

·        Studies and research in Martial Arts

·        Studies and research in the history of Martial Arts

·        Style analysis

·        The philosophy and the ethics of Budo

 

The Academic Board accepts the following for approval as a part of the Martial Arts Academic Educational Program:

 

·        Academic degrees, diplomas or certificates from disciplines other than Martial Arts

·        Publication of research articles, books or booklets

·        Recommendation from an accredited teacher

·        Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume

·        Additional information as requested by the Academy

 

 

Prerequisites for Academic Degree Award

 

Diploma

Qualification Requirements

Registration Prerequisites

B.A

·         Presentation of 6 theses in the following subjects (specifications as defined below):

o        Anatomy and Physiology

o        Psychology

o        Ethics

·         Statement from a Budo Teacher confirming the presentation of one of the theses in front of a student group.

·         Minimum period of studies: 24 months

·         Exceptions - subject to the Dean's approval

·         Minimum age: 21

·         1st DAN

·         Practicing for 5 years or more at accredited Budo Ryuha/ Organizations/ School/ Dojo.

·         Recommendation

·         Detailed CV

M.A

·         Presentation of 4 theses in the following subjects (specifications as defined bellow):

o        Anatomy and physiology

o        Psychology

o        History of ancient Martial Arts

o        Ethics

·         Preparation of a main thesis to be presented to the Academy

·         Minimum period of studies: 12 months

·         Exceptions - subject to the Dean's approval

·         Minimum age: 24

·         3rd DAN

·         Is practicing for 7 years or more at an accredited Budo Ryuha/ Organizations/ School/ Dojo.

·         Recommendation

·         Detailed CV

·         B.A awarded by the Academy or a relevant academic degree, recognized by the Academy

Ph.D

·         Presentation of 4 theses in the following subjects (specifications as defined bellow):

o        Anatomy and Physiology

o        Psychology of Martial Arts

o        Education Methodology

o        Ethics

·         Preparation of seminar thesis to be presented to the Academy

·         Minimum length of studies: 24 months

·         Exceptions - subject to the Dean's approval

·         Minimum age: 29

·         5th DAN

·         Practicing for 15 years at accredited Budo Ryuha/ Organization/ School Dojo

·         Detailed CV

·         M.A awarded by the Academy or a relevant academic degree recognized by the Academy

 

Thesis structure

 

Title

PhD

M.A

B.A

Thesis topic and abstract

2 pages

1 page

1 page

Thesis plus bibliography briefs

24 pages

18 pages

12 pages

 

 

·        Seminar thesis structure: As approved by the Academic Board.

·        The student will provide two copies of the printed and bound thesis.

·        The thesis will be in English.

Courses, advanced training and certification studies

·        The request for all Academic courses and advanced training can be reserved by direct application to the Dean's chamber, Dr. Ron KLUGER.

·        The academic Board will approve the final terms of the course/ training.

·        Courses can be organized and managed all over the world.

·        The minimum number of participants for all courses: 25 students.

·        The following organizations are entitled to reserve courses: Ryuhas, Martial Art Organizations, Schools, Martial Art Dojos and Authorities.

·        The following are some of the courses provided by the Academy:

·         History and development of Martial Arts

·         Philosophy of Martial Arts

·         Fighting Arts and Fighting Sports

·         Warrior's Psychology

·         The Art of Teaching Martial Art

·         Kata

·         Tests and Professional Grading

·         The art of Teaching Children

·         The art of Teaching Adults

·         Self-Defense

·         Teaching Techiniques (Budo)

 

 

 With any questions or requests for further information, contact us at:

 

Dean's Chamber

Dr. Rony KLUGER

9 Hafetz Haim St. Petach Tiqva 49511, ISRAEL

Tel: +972 3 9309504   Fax: + 972 3 9306040

E mail: dean@budoacademy.org

 

Additional information can be found here:

 

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