Senior Project Reflection

(1) Positive StatementWhat are you most proud of in your 2-Hour Presentation and/or your senior project? Why?
-I am most proud of how my 2 hour presentation flowed. Everything to me seem to run smooth. Normally i would get nervous and forget certain things, but practicing and going through allowed me to reach time and perform without many stops. 


(2) Questions to Considera.     What assessment would you give yourself on your 2-Hour Presentation (self-assessment)? Why?AE            P            AP            CR            NC
-I would assess myself at an AE level. I met all the requirements listed on the project rubric, and went above the minimum talk time. I related each slide to my answer, had a story experience of how I got each statement whether through service learning or print research. All my activities had a correlation to my answer, engaged each student, and I was explaining in more detail how this activity connected with the answer before, during, and after the activity. b.     What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)? Why?


AE             P            AP            CR            NC
-I would honestly give myself an AE for the semester. Though some of the work that has been given back was graded at a lower grade, I do not believe I deserve it. This entire presentation I have met more than the requirements listed. Also going above and beyond spending my time, money, and risking family relationships getting through this entire senior project. I feel that going that above and beyond work should be considered even though a teacher may give the initial grade as a P.


(3) What worked for you in your senior project?
-The one thing that worked in my senior project was the support of my family. Without them I would have not been able to drive to all the places, get all my equipment, research, and resources.


(4) What didn’t work for you in your senior project?
-The amount of repetitive research that kept appearing along the 9 months. It was difficult to find new people and new things to say. I was worried that my answers would be redundant and they would not work.
(5) Finding Value
How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors?   Be specific and use examples. 
-Well to be honest in college for what I have noticed, out of the 8 classes I have taken, there are not that many presentations to the class. Though surely I can see that this helped me out in career field. I feel more confident presenting to people and there are many job opportunities that need that specialty. For example presenting or advertising a product from a company at a stand in Kmart or Walmart. Although the tactics I used to find my research did help me, and will most likely help going to my college life. In every subject there are those times where research gets repetitive. For example in a philosophy and theories class, narrowing down what i want to find can disprove a philosophical teaching. 

2-Hour Presentation

Service Learning

Literal: 50 hours learning and assissting the Sensei with you gets students Sensei Nick De Mauro phone # (909) 627 1191
 Interpretive: the most important thing that I gained from this was the actual learning experience of the martial art, since I had taken a 2 year break from actually practicing.
 Applied: this helped me answer my EQ by actually getting to practice with others and see what it was like to be a jiu-Jitsu practitioner once again. It showed what techniques worked and what did not.

Independent Component 2

1.) Literal

•  I, Jesse-Julian Gonzalez, affirm that I have completed my Independent Component which represents 30 hours of work.
• For my independent component I watched videos on different martial arts, aikido, judo, shoalin, etc. Also I practiced moves with my father, and he taught me moves as well. He is a black belt in Shoalin Monkey Kung Fu.

2.) Interpretive

•  When I watched these videos I saw how different techniques were similar and different from Jiu-Jitsu. For example, though I knew how to punch like a boxer, and now I see why they punch like this and it has become my standard way to strike. When my father was teaching me certain things in Shoalin I saw different things and that would be very useful against myself and other opponents. My father and I would practice for up to 3 hours at a time, and I have watched videos on youtube over and over again.

3.) Applied

• This helped me reinforce my second answer and also my third answer. Practicing with my father I under estimated his grappling skills, which was a mistake on my part. My father even though he was not good in grappling was good at pressure points and did get me there. I will never underestimate an judge another martial artist, and also start to learn different types of martial arts to improve my weaknesses. 

Helping 2013

Darlene De La Rosa 4/26/12 8:15 p.m.
1) What ideas do you have for your senior project and why?
-DDLR: Pediatrics cancer care, because I have been working at a hospital 3 years and out of all the patients that i see and that i talk with, the kids are the on that have always one my heart. I just feel like their some of the strongest people on earth that fight an inner everyday and still keep a smile on their face.
(2) What do you plan to do to complete the 10 hours of service learning (working with an expert) which is due prior to senior year starting?  Note: They also have to complete the 50 hours during the school year.
-DDLR: Volunteer at the children's hospital in L.A. What the volunteer service does is read and give comfort to the children, and this is what I am going to be going in to with my senior project.
JJG: Just in case you do not get the position, stay at the hospital you are working at.

(3) What do you hope to see or expect to see when watching the class of 2012 present their two hour presentations?

-DDLR: Power points definitely, hands on activities, or maybe activities that put you in the position in the certain career they are speaking of. 

JJG: Pay attention, it would be nice to have people paying attention to the work that was so stressed upon all year long. Keep in mind certain things that are common with all presentations will be requirements for next year.

(4) What questions do they have about senior project?  What additional recommendations would you give the 2013 student about senior project?  Be specific and note what you told them.
-DDLR: Whats the exact format for the senior presentation?
JJG: Most people have sponge which last about 2-5 min. Next introduction and foundation of your senior project. Each last about 2-5 min. Next would be your answers and activities. One answer should last 10 min for 3 answer presentation, 15 min for 2 answer. Mostly what your answers are and the time. Best answer and conclusion is 3-5 minutes. 
DDLR: Who are we presenting to?
JJG: juniors & seniors and either senior or junior teacher.
DDLR:What are the requirements to your activity?
JJG: It has to correspond with your answer.
DDLR: Dress Code?
JJG: Formal or anything that would correspond with topic.

Answer 3

Eq: what is he most efficient way to become a successful Jiu-Jitsu fighter?

Answer: learning other martial arts in order to amplify area weak in Jiu- Jitsu. Basically be aware of other martial arts

- My Sensei teaches western style boxing in order learn how to strike more efficiently.
-Many fighter take other classes to enhance certain area they are weaker in.
- you can have a stronger throw, punch, block by learning different martial arts
Cites: service learning, independent component 1&2

3 Column Chart

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-TkAntQzrJiOU1NVzFZeHpQY0k/edit

Room Creativity

(1.) I honestly have no idea how I am going to decorate my room. Maybe in a Japanese theme.
(2.) - I think for my first answer I will have a worksheet on how certain parts of the area move and then have everyone think of what would be the best way to pin this body part.
- Have everyone do a practice, non-hurtful, exercise where they defend themselves from a slight punch any way they know

Answer 2

EQ: What is the most effective way to become a successful Jiu-Jitsu practitioner?
Answer 2: Never underestimate ones knowledge of self defense
Evidence: Once during service learning this one opponent went easy on me because he thought I did not know much. My father is old and over weight but he is a black belt in shoalin kung fu, and once during practice with him I assumed he did not know much grappling techniques and it turned out he could still handle himself.
Source: INdependent component 2, Service learning, and interview 3 and 2

Fourth Interview Questions

1.)  What is the most effective way to become a successful Jiu-Jitsu practitioner?
2.) 2) What do you think is a successful jiu-jitsu practitioner?
3) How would you determine effectiveness when judging some one in Jiu-Jitsu?
4) What is it that you tend to emphasize when you teach Jiu-Jitsu? Why?
5) What should a jiu-jitsu practitioner always remember from first belt to last?
6) Have you ever tried any other type of martial art? If so, how would they differ from Jiu-Jitsu? If not, how do you think they differ?

7.) Do these martial arts influence your teaching styles?

8.) Do you believe that a student should train with an open mind to other martial arts? Why or why not?

9.) Is a grappling situation always necessary as many jiu-jitsu enthusiast emphasize?
10) Why did you first start learning jiu-jitsu?
11) Why did you decide to teach aikido?
12) In your opinion what would say makes you a successful teacher?
13) Is it necessary to become a black belt in jiu-jitsu?
14) What would you say about the importance of knowing a human's anatomy?
15) What do you consider when i say "one has mastered a technique"?
16) In your opinion does one need to be in said "top" physical shape in order to know jiu-jitsu?
17) Do you believe in the thought of of underestimating someone's knowledge can lose you the fight?
18) In a fight what is the most important thing a jiu-jitsu practitioner must do?
19) What makes jiu-jitsu so different and unique from the martial arts, technique wise?
20) Does jiu-jitsu, as many teachers say incorporate all of modern asian arts into one?

The Product

Product: I have gained a fighting confidence
Confidence in which I have on fighting an opponent on or off the mat.


Evidence towards this product is when am put in to a practice fight with a higher belt opponent in my dojo, do not feel as though I am going to loss before the fight has even started. Also another is piece is through my science experiment, by finding the most efficient grappling pin I know what I will need to use in order to be more successful. You should never be afraid to lose, but never say you are going to win before you fight.

Independent Component 2 Plan Approval

1) I plan on learning from other martial arts and see what I can improve from mine by using their technique

2) I will accomplish this by watching videos, going to seminars, and practicing with my father(a black belt in Shoalin Kung Fu Monkey style )

3) This will relate to my EQ because it explores other ways, though still in martial arts, that can improve little things in my martial arts to make it more "successful" 

Independent Component 1

1. Literal 
• I, Jesse-Julian Gonzalez, affirm that I completed my Independent Component which represents 30 hours of work.
• For my Independent Component, I completed it while doing my service learning at my dojo. I took part in the class as a student of course, helping the younger students when they needed it, and I also practiced with a fellow (Aikido) student, Paul Navarro, on the weekends. 
2.  Applied




• Both my service learning and outside practice has given me my 30 hours because of the time that I have put in on Tuesdays, and on the weekends. Unfortunately I could not get a total of 30 hours in my dojo due to scheduling difficulties, and my sensei had a terrible injury. However usually on Sundays my fellow student Paul Navarro had come to my house and practiced with me for average 5 hours. This gave me experience in teaching others, learning myself, and having experience against a person knowing a different martial arts. 
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3. Interpretive 

• My EQ is "What is the most effective way to become a successful Jiu-Jitsu practitioner?" My component helped me answer my EQ in a number of ways. Working with the youngsters reminded me when I was barely learning. If they did not understand a technique I would help them by teaching them in a much simpler form. I did though incorporate things that I learned through my life. Though practicing with Paul gave me a very deep insight on other martial arts as well. We practiced for a very long time, and this showed my reactions towards something I have never seen before. A few times I would be stunned because i expected him to do something, and he would do something completely new. These 2 experiences for my independent component have given me 2 possible answers to my essential question. The first one being, incorporating different techniques from other martial arts in where Jiu-Jitsu lacks in, and never expecting what your opponent will do to you.

Presentation 2 Rough Draft

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yn4sLfc_iSyFbkTrt7ETQSiXxPUVa0Hn8iEhUgze2gM/edit

Answer 1

What is answer 1 to your EQ? Be specific in your answer and write it like a thesis statement.
-Knowing basic functions of the human body
What possible evidence do you have to support this answer?
-When conducting my service learning I have seen that when facing an opponent, you need to know where certain things are in order to submit him/her. What source(s) did you find this evidence and/or answer?
-service learning, first interview

Service Learning

• Where are you working for your service learning?: Learning Jiu-Jitsu, and teaching the youngsters basic techniques
• Who is your contact?: Sensei Nick De Mauro
• Summarize the services you have performed to complete the 10 hour requirement: I have taught the youngsters how to roll, and slap properly. If any others have questions i teach them as well. 
• How many hours have you worked? I am not sure, my sensei has the actual numbers

Third Interview Question

1. In your opinion what is the best way to become a successful Jiu-Jitsu practitioner?

2. How can Jiu-Jitsu used in any situation requiring self-defense?

3. Do you think Jiu-Jitsu must know to any one studying martial arts?

4. What should a Jiu-Jitsu fighter mainly focus on when faced with an opponent?

5. How does Jiu-Jitsu compare with other known martial arts?

6. Do you think japanese Jiu-Jitsu has gained popularity due to the rise of UFC cage fights?
7. What do you mainly focus on teaching your students at your dojo?
8. Do you think martial arts weapon training is essential?
9. Is basic knowledge of anatomy key in a fight?
10. What is your opinion Jiu-Jitsu mainly being a grappling martial art?