Martial Arts and School Physical Education: the Budō as Pedagogical Content

Abstract

School Physical Education (EFE) provides students with a series of knowledge for their training, ranging from biodynamic to sociocultural aspects. In this wake, the struggles appear as content in the teachers' arsenal. The general objective of this research was to discuss, together with the literature, approximations and distances between EFE and Budō (Japanese martial arts). The specific objectives were summarized in: I) conceptualizing the EFE; and II) identify possible proposals between EFE and Budō. As a methodology, a qualitative analysis of literature review was carried out on the material available in the Google Scholar and Portal of Periodicals of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) from Brazil, which revealed books, articles, dissertations and research theses. It was concluded that Budō develops various motor and physiological capacities in students (strength, flexibility, balance, etc.), but also has the potential for the development of several internal aspects, including benefits for self-confidence, mental focus, emotional balance and expansion from the practitioner's worldview arising from the contact with the rich cultural elements of these practices (including aesthetics, values ​​and philosophies from Asia). Therefore, it is an interesting content for the teacher to use in their classes.