This program is ideal for those who wish to combine their Japanese Language studies with Martial Arts training. Japanese language classes focus on developing listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation. Train in traditional Japanese martial arts, Karate or Judo, in the land of their origins. |
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This unique Japanese Language and Martial Arts program is designed to immerse participants in the Japanese Language while training in Martial Arts. Participants may choose from a variety of forms, such as Karate and Judo.
Practicing martial arts develops participants' physical and mental fitness, improves self-esteem, self-control, mental agility and mental concentration. In addition, practicing Martial Arts improves general fitness, flexibility, coordination, balance, strength, and self-defense skills. Martial Arts training focuses on: stance training for balance, strength, stamina and flexibility; repetition of movements for control and speed; and series of movements for coordination and overall fitness.
- Total immersion in the Japanese language
- Martial Arts training with experienced Japanese masters
- Japanese Language component: choose Intensive or Conversation program
- Martial Arts component: choose Karate or Judo
- Small language classes averaging 12 - 15 students
- Total Beginner to Advanced language classes available
- Short Term programs: 4 to 12 weeks
- Long Term programs: 1 semester to an Academic Year
- Free after-class activities with Japanese students
- Free guided excursions and cultural activities
- Language Exchange Program with native speakers
- Native Japanese teachers with degrees in teaching Japanese and years of experience teaching foreigners
- US college credit transfer available
This immersion program consists of four main components: 1) core language classes 2) language exchange program 3) language and culture workshops and 4) martial arts training. These components are designed to allow participants to progress rapidly and gain fluency in the language while exploring Japanese martial arts.
The program is an integrated curriculum and simultaneous progression of the four language skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as becoming familiar with aspects of Japanese culture, which are necessary for language competency. Participants learn how to integrate into Japanese society, and how to interact with Japanese people in both casual and formal situations.
The curriculum is based on the needs of each proficiency level (please see Placement Test and Proficiency Levels) and designed to allow participants to progress rapidly and gain language fluency. Modern teaching methods focus on instilling linguistic, practical, communicative, and cultural aspects of the language, as well as the Japanese way of life.
Up-to-date materials are used to introduce modern day Japan, its social and economic life, culture, history, and literature. The program consists of 20 languages classes per week.
Choose between the Intensive Program and the Conversation Program:
(i) Intensive Program
Language classes integrate all aspects of Japanese including reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary. Accelerated teaching methods allow participants at lower proficiency levels to acquire the language skills needed for effective communication in a short period of time, and advanced students to gain expression proficiency at an abstract level. Topics studied include everyday situations, as well as Japanese culture, society, and history. Listening and speaking skills are emphasized to enable participants to attain communicative proficiency. Class work focuses on developing oral expression, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
(ii) Conversation Program
This conversational Japanese program introduces everyday expressions, grammar, vocabulary, and sentence patterns. It is specially designed for students with no or little previous knowledge of the language. Class work focuses on daily expression, sentence structure and idiomatic constructions with an emphasis on pronunciation. Oral exercises and drills ensure that participants learn from the start the correct pronunciation. The program aims to provide the language skills needed for effective communication. Topics studied include everyday situations and Japanese culture, society, and history.
| Japanese Language |
Levels |
Duration |
Start Date |
Intensive Program |
Elementary to
High Advanced |
4 weeks to 1 year |
2008:
Jan 7, Mar 31, Jul 7& Oct 6
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Conversation Program |
Total Beginner to
High Advanced |
4 to 12 weeks |
2008:
Total Beginners:
Jan 7, Mar 31,
Jul 7, and Oct 6
Non-beginners:
start on any Monday.
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Getting to know locals is an integral part of the program. It provides language and cultural interaction between participants and Japanese students, marking the beginning of many lasting friendships. This program provides the perfect opportunity to practice the language and encourages cultural and social exchange. Participants schedule to meet with one another at their convenience.
Designed to provide further immersion in the language and culture and encourage active use of Japanese, a comprehensive curriculum of workshops is offered. These workshops encourage active participation, which deepens participants' vocabulary and speaking proficiency, and further provides the opportunity to learn different aspects of Japanese culture. Examples of workshops include calligraphy, cooking and kimono wearing.
Participants train under the guidance of Japan's prominent martial arts masters. These highly experienced masters are dedicated to providing high quality training for all students. Karate training is available for total beginners to advanced participants competing in national competitions. Judo students must have some prior training.
Training is held at Tokyo's leading dojos (martial arts training centers), devoted to fostering elite athletes and instructors in various martial art forms. This unique program provides students with the opportunity to train alongside Japanese martial arts students. Training forms offered include Karate and Judo. On the application form, participants should specify the martial arts form they wish to learn.
| FORMS |
SHORT DESCRIPTION |
| KARATE |
Karate originally developed in Okinawa as a system of self-defense. Karate is an empty-handed fighting art that has been developed through long years of history and tradition. Its ultimate goal lies not in winning or losing, but in fostering spiritual and physical strength through serious regular practice, and in trying to achieve an overall balance as individuals. The foundation of karate is the kihon (basic techniques), the kata (forms), and the kumite (sparring). |
| JUDO |
Founded in 1882 feudal Japan, Judo is a refinement of the ancient martial art of Jujitsu. Judo techniques are divided into Nage-waza (throwing techniques), Katame-waza (grappling techniques) and Atemi-waza (striking techniques). Judo was introduced into the Olympic Games in 1964 and is now practiced by millions of people worldwide. |
Participants train under the guidance of Tokyo's prominent Martial Arts masters. These highly experienced masters are dedicated to providing high quality training for all students, from beginners to participants competing in national competitions.
This unique program aims to immerse participants in the Japanese language, culture and way of life by combining Japanese language classes, workshops and language exchange program with the following free additional Total Program features.
Free social, cultural and sports activities are regularly held with Japanese students throughout the program to encourage the use of the Japanese language and cultural exchange. The calendar of activities varies and may include cooking, bowling, swimming, and festival celebrations.
Free half day or full day tours are held on weekends to allow students to discover the city's major historical and cultural attractions, including the Imperial Palace, Yasukuni Shrine, Asakusa and Odaiba. Visits to performances, such as Koto, Tokyo Water Cruise, Edo Lampworking, and various Museums and Gardens around Tokyo are also organized. Places visited vary according to the program intake.
A wide range of activities are organized throughout the program including bowling, cooking, karaoke, and farewell evening.
There are 7 main proficiency levels. First, participants are placed according to the proficiency level they indicate on the application form. At the start of the program, non-beginners take a written and oral placement test. Second placements are made according to the results of the placement tests.
Level 1: Total Beginner
Level 2: Elementary
Level 3: High Elementary
Level 4: Intermediate
Level 5: High Intermediate
Level 6: Advanced
Level 7: High Advanced
Total Beginner
This level is for those who have never learned Japanese or who have learned a few words but cannot express themselves in complete sentences. Classes focus on introducing basic vocabulary, grammar, sentence structures, and simple texts. Participants will be taught Hiragana and Katakana writing systems. Oral exercises and drills ensure that participants learn from the start the correct pronunciation and intonation.
Elementary
This level is for those who have learned Japanese, have a grasp of simple sentence structures, and have learned basic grammar systematically. Classes focus on building Japanese vocabulary, sentence structures and grammar using simple everyday topics. Written skills in Hiragana and Katakana are taught using exercises that include composing simple letters, short essays, and reports. Phonetics exercises and drills ensure that participants learn correct pronunciation and intonation. At the end of this level, students are expected to have mastered basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar, be able to recognize and produce approximately 100 Hiragana / Katakana / Kanji in context and have a vocabulary of approximately 800 words.
High Elementary
This level is for those who are able to engage in simple daily conversation. Class work includes topics on Japanese culture and society and participants are encouraged to converse on daily topics and express themselves using elementary sentence structures. Students will also practice the basic conventions of social interaction with native Japanese, including formal and informal styles. Oral exercises include using the phone. Writing exercises include reports and essays of a 200-word limit using verbal skills such as expressing likes and dislikes, describing abilities and asking about locations. At the end of this level, students are expected to be able to recognize and produce approximately 300 Kanji in context and have a vocabulary of approximately 1500 words.
Intermediate
This level is for those who are able to converse on everyday topics. Classes improve grammar and vocabulary, which enable participants to express themselves functionally in different contexts. Class topics on Japanese culture and civilization, and literature build vocabulary and provide a greater awareness of Japanese culture and society. Emphasis is placed on participants' writing, oral expression, and listening comprehension skills. Intermediate grammar is taught. Exercises to improve writing, speaking, and grammatical skills include writing reports, letters, narratives, and essays. At the end of this level, students are expected to be able to recognize and produce approximately 600 Kanji in context and have a vocabulary of approximately 3000 words.
High Intermediate
This level is for those who are able to converse on general topics. Classes focus on developing skills to understand complex sentences in writing and reading. Conversational exercises teach participants to recount articles in a comparatively fluent and complete manner. Participants are able to converse on particular topics and express themselves using more complicated sentence structures. Classes focus on increasing the level of grammar and vocabulary with the aim of enabling participants to express themselves functionally in different contexts. At the end of this level, students are expected to be able to recognize and produce approximately 1000 Kanji in context and have a vocabulary of approximately 6000 words.
Advanced
Participants attending these classes can discuss general topics, raise complex questions, and express their opinions clearly using correct pronunciation. Participants attending these classes are able to read and understand articles from technical journals and newspapers. Classes focus on complex grammar and the use of idioms. The curriculum is focused on enabling participants to master the language and expressing themselves in a proficient manner at an abstract level. Participants are taught advanced Japanese and language norms. Class work focuses on perfecting oral expression and writing skills and developing a global perspective of Japanese culture. At the end of this level, students are expected to be able to recognize and produce approximately 1500 Kanji in context and have a vocabulary of approximately 8000 words.
High Advanced
This level is for those who posses a high command of the Japanese language and culture and are able to converse fluently and effectively using appropriate expressions and language norms. Classes focus on preparation for Japanese proficiency test and Japanese university entrance examinations. Class work includes conducting research in Japanese, and practice in writing advanced reports and essays at a university level. At the end of this level, students are expected to be able to pass university entrance examinations and recognize and produce approximately 2000 Kanji in context and have a vocabulary of approximately 10000 words.
Participants are awarded a certificate upon successful completion of the
program. Transcripts are available upon request (please indicate on the
application form).
A range of housing options are offered and included in the Total Program Fees. Special attention is given to the accommodation offered to our students. Accommodations have been inspected and visited by on site Accommodations staff. They have been selected on the basis of cleanliness, location, safety and facilities. Early application and enrollment are highly recommended.
Accommodation generally starts on the Saturday* prior to the first day of program, and ends at 12 pm on Saturday the day after the last day of the program. Extra nights accommodation is available for an additional fee and is subject to availability. For participants' privacy and comfort, all rooms are individual rooms.
*Students staying at the Residence should arrive between 9am and 1.30pm, Monday to Friday, in order to pick up their keys during office hours.
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Participants enrolled in the Total Program are greeted at the airport and accompanied to their chosen accommodation. The following important details are required at least 3 weeks before your arrival: Arrival date, Arrival time, Arrival place, Bus/Train/Flight Number, Airline/Bus company, Place of departure An emergency number is provided in the Welcome Pack for any last minute arrival delays.
2008:
Classes will not be held on the following holidays in 2008:
Public Holidays: Jan 1, 14; Feb 11; Mar 20; Apr 29; May 3, 4, 5, 6; Jul 21; Sep 15, 23; Oct 13; Nov 24; Dec 23.
Golden Week: Apr 29 to May 6
Conversation Program:
Term break: Apr 29 to May 6; June 30 to July 4; Sep 29 to Oct 3; Dec 29, 2008 to Jan 10, 2009
Intensive Program:
Spring Break: Mar 17 to Mar 28
Term Break: Apr 29 to May 6; Jun 16 to July 4; Sep 13 to Oct 3
Winter Break: Dec 15, 2008 to Jan 10, 2009
For peace of mind, Total Program fees include Emergency Travel and Medical Insurance. StudentCare Insurance covers emergency medical and dental treatment, pro-rata return of program fee in case of curtailment, personal liability, and more. Participants are insured for the duration of the program.
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Participants from the USA, Australia, and some countries in the European Union studying for less than 90 days do not need a visa to enter Japan. Participants from UK, Germany, Switzerland and Ireland studying for less than 180 days do not need a visa to enter Japan. Participants from all other countries should consult with their local Japanese consulate or click here
Visa support documents if required are provided at no additional cost for Total Program students. Note that the provision of visa support documents is subject to Japanese Consulate and Embassy requirements.
For students studying less than 90 days who require a visa, please contact admission@worldlink-education.com
For students studying less than 6 months duration and require a visa, it is highly recommended that Application and Enrollment be made at least 2 months before the start date of the program. For late Applications and Enrollments, contact admission@worldlink-education.com
For students studying 6 months or longer in duration, a student visa is required. Applications are required at least 4 months before the start date of the program. For application deadlines or late Applications and Enrollments, contact admission@worldlink-education.com
Japanese Language & Martial Arts Total Program Fees include Core Language Classes, Language Exchange with Native Japanese Speakers, Language and Culture Workshops, Martial Arts Training, Accommodation, Textbooks, Registration and Enrollment, Placement Test, Certificate and Transcript, Visa Support Documentation, Airport Pickup and Transfer to Accommodation, Orientation, Welcome Pack, Emergency Travel and Medical Insurance, and more. Social activities, free guided tours and activities with Native Japanese Speakers are organized. Student Center providing free Internet and Email Access. International and Japanese Program Advisors provide free information and assistance pre-departure and throughout the program.
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Applicants must be:
i) 18 to 60 years old (with exceptions)
ii) In good health
iii) A high school graduate
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