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?