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Muay Thai – Linear Algebra & Calculus
AI can generate math answers. Your teen wins against AI by building the fight‑ready skill behind the answers.
Muay Thai is the art of eight limbs — fundamentals, conditioning, and combos under pressure. This course trains two full “fight camps”: Linear Algebra (control of space + structure) and Calculus (control of change + motion).
✅ Start here (free)
This course is built as micro‑presentations: short, clear screens that teach one concept at a time. That’s how you build real math skill without burnout.
- Learn: read the micro‑presentations (on-site)
- (Paid) Drill: take the quiz and lock in your score
- (Paid) Belt Exam: prove the belt section and rank up
Muay Thai rule: fundamentals win fights. This course trains fundamentals that survive an AI job market.
👨👩👧 For parents: why this course matters
AI is getting very good at producing plausible-looking solutions — including wrong ones. Your teen stays valuable by training what AI cannot guarantee for them: modeling, verification, reasoning, and disciplined problem solving.
Linear Algebra and Calculus sit underneath modern technology: machine learning, robotics, graphics, optimization, signal processing, and scientific computing. This isn’t “just math.” It’s combat conditioning for technical thinking.
Disclaimer: Belts, certificates, and course completion do not guarantee grades, college admissions, internships, jobs, or income outcomes.
🎯 For teens: the mission
AI can throw punches fast. You’ll train control, accuracy, and endurance. Two complete systems: Linear Algebra and Calculus.
- Don’t memorize. Understand the move.
- Don’t guess. Verify.
- Don’t freeze. Break problems into steps.
- Earn belts. Prove skill under pressure.
If you want an edge over classmates who rely on AI, this course is your training camp. If you like it, send it to a friend and train together.
🧠 What your teen will learn
Linear Algebra (control of space + structure)
- Vectors, dot product (and cross product concepts)
- Matrices and linear transformations
- Systems of equations, elimination, RREF
- Span, independence, subspaces, bases, dimension
- Invertibility, determinants, eigenvalues/eigenvectors
- Orthogonality, projections, least squares, SVD (big-picture + foundations)
Calculus (control of change + motion)
- Limits and continuity
- Derivatives: rules, chain rule, implicit differentiation
- Optimization and curve behavior (what the function is “doing”)
- Integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
- Substitution and numerical integration
- Intro differential equations (change defined by rules)
🥋 How training works (simple + structured)
- Micro‑presentations (short screens, bite-sized learning)
- (Paid) Auto‑graded drills/quizzes with retries
- (Paid) Belt exams to prove progress
- Moodle tracking: scores, completion, progress history
- No instructor technical Q&A required — students progress via training + repetition + retakes
Learn → drill → test → rank up. That’s the Muay Thai dojo system.
🥋 Belt map (White → Black)
This course has two fight camps: Linear Algebra first, then Calculus.
- White Belt — “Stance & Guard”: LA‑01 to LA‑06 (Linear Algebra foundations)
- Yellow Belt — “Jab–Cross”: LA‑07 to LA‑12 (Transformations + systems)
- Orange Belt — “Clinch Control”: LA‑13 to LA‑18 (RREF, span, subspaces, bases)
- Green Belt — “Power Knees”: LA‑19 to LA‑24 (Invertibility, determinants, eigenstuff, orthogonality/least squares/SVD)
- Blue Belt — “Footwork & Timing”: CAL‑01 to CAL‑17 (Limits, continuity, derivative fundamentals)
- Brown Belt — “Combo Pressure”: CAL‑18 to CAL‑35 (Chain rule, optimization, core integrals + FTC)
- Black Belt — “Fight IQ”: CAL‑36 to CAL‑52 (Advanced integration + intro differential equations)
Black Belt Test: comprehensive final exam covering LA‑01 to LA‑24 and CAL‑01 to CAL‑52.
🏷️ Free vs Dojo Membership (paid)
Free (Guest Training)
- Access the learning micro‑presentations (on-site)
- See the full curriculum and belt map
- Preview how the dojo system works
Dojo Membership (Paid)
- Full access to all drills, quizzes, and belt exams
- Belt tracking and certificates
- Parent visibility of progress and scores inside Moodle
Founders / Inauguration Price: $5 per course for 30 days (about the price of a coffee). This is the launch price while the dojo is expanding — as more belts, exams, and courses are added, the price will rise.
📚 Curriculum / Training Forms
Part I — Linear Algebra Fight Camp (24 Training Forms)
- LA‑01 — Linear Algebra as Controlled Transformation: Why transformations are the core idea.
- LA‑02 — Vectors: The Fighter’s Stance: Vectors as geometry and structured data.
- LA‑03 — Vector Operations: Add, scale, and interpret vectors.
- LA‑04 — Dot Product: Alignment and projection thinking.
- LA‑05 — Cross Product (Conceptual): Orientation and 3D geometry meaning.
- LA‑06 — Matrices: Rows/columns and structure.
- LA‑07 — Matrix Arithmetic: Addition, scaling, and shape rules.
- LA‑08 — Matrix Multiplication: Composition; order matters.
- LA‑09 — Linear Transformations: The rule set for “linear.”
- LA‑10 — Matrices as Transformations: Columns as mapped basis vectors.
- LA‑11 — Systems of Equations: Constraints and modeling.
- LA‑12 — Gaussian Elimination: Row operations as a reliable algorithm.
- LA‑13 — RREF: Pivots and solution structure.
- LA‑14 — Solution Geometry: Unique/none/infinite solution sets.
- LA‑15 — Span: How linear combos “cover space.”
- LA‑16 — Linear Dependence: Detecting redundancy.
- LA‑17 — Subspaces: Null/row/column space meaning.
- LA‑18 — Bases and Dimension: Minimal building blocks.
- LA‑19 — Invertible Matrices: Undoing a move.
- LA‑20 — Invertible Matrix Theorem: Equivalent tests for invertibility.
- LA‑21 — Determinants: Space-scaling and “zero warning light.”
- LA‑22 — Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors: Hidden structure in systems.
- LA‑23 — Diagonalizability: Simplifying computations via the right basis.
- LA‑24 — Advanced Tools: Orthogonality, least squares, SVD, and why vector spaces show up everywhere.
Part II — Calculus Fight Camp (52 Training Forms)
- CAL‑01 — What Calculus Is: The math of change (rates and totals).
- CAL‑02 — Graphs and Models: Reading and interpreting functions.
- CAL‑03 — Function Families: Common shapes and behaviors.
- CAL‑04 — Trig Essentials: Radians and core trig ideas.
- CAL‑05 — Limits: The foundation concept.
- CAL‑06 — Limits (Numerical): Tables and estimation.
- CAL‑07 — Limits (Graphical): Reading behavior from graphs.
- CAL‑08 — Limits (Analytical): Algebraic techniques.
- CAL‑09 — When Limits Fail: Recognizing non-existence.
- CAL‑10 — Continuity: No teleporting.
- CAL‑11 — Intermediate Value Thinking: Guarantees from continuity.
- CAL‑12 — Infinite Limits: Vertical asymptotes.
- CAL‑13 — Limits at Infinity: Horizontal asymptotes.
- CAL‑14 — Derivative Definition: Instantaneous rate of change.
- CAL‑15 — Power Rule & Constants: First shortcuts.
- CAL‑16 — Sum/Difference Rules: Splitting functions.
- CAL‑17 — Trig Derivatives: Core trig rules.
- CAL‑18 — Product Rule: Derivatives of products.
- CAL‑19 — Quotient Rule: Derivatives of ratios.
- CAL‑20 — Higher Derivatives: Acceleration/curvature ideas.
- CAL‑21 — Chain Rule: Derivatives of compositions.
- CAL‑22 — Implicit Differentiation: When you can’t isolate y.
- CAL‑23 — Related Rates: Translating word change problems.
- CAL‑24 — Critical Points: Candidates for maxima/minima.
- CAL‑25 — Increasing/Decreasing: First-derivative behavior.
- CAL‑26 — Mean Value Ideas: Connecting average and instantaneous change.
- CAL‑27 — Concavity/Inflection: Second-derivative behavior.
- CAL‑28 — Curve Sketching: Full graph intelligence from derivatives.
- CAL‑29 — Linear Approximation: Tangent-line estimation.
- CAL‑30 — Optimization I: Building objective + constraints.
- CAL‑31 — Optimization II: Solving and checking.
- CAL‑32 — Antiderivatives: Reversing differentiation.
- CAL‑33 — Definite Integrals: Accumulation and area.
- CAL‑34 — FTC (Part 1): Why rates and totals connect.
- CAL‑35 — FTC (Part 2): Variable limits and applications.
- CAL‑36 — Substitution (u‑sub): A core integration technique.
- CAL‑37 — Numerical Integration: Approximating totals.
- CAL‑38 — ln Differentiation: Log behavior and rules.
- CAL‑39 — ln Integration: Recognizing log patterns.
- CAL‑40 — Exponentials: The growth engine.
- CAL‑41 — Other Bases: Handling bases beyond the natural base.
- CAL‑42 — Inverses (Incl. Inverse Trig): Essential derivative rules.
- CAL‑43 — Area Between Curves: Regions and accumulation.
- CAL‑44 — Volume (Disk Method): Slicing solids.
- CAL‑45 — Volume (Shell Method): An alternate setup.
- CAL‑46 — Arc Length & Surface Area: Measuring curves and surfaces.
- CAL‑47 — Integration Fluency Round: Mixing rules correctly.
- CAL‑48 — Integration by Parts & More: Tools for tougher integrals.
- CAL‑49 — Differential Equations: Equations that define change.
- CAL‑50 — Slope Fields: Seeing solutions without solving.
- CAL‑51 — Separation of Variables (Intro): A first solving method.
- CAL‑52 — Differential Equations Applications (Intro): Modeling change over time.
Disclaimer: This course provides education and training and cannot guarantee a specific job outcome.
✅ Belt Test Rules (read before testing)
Belts are proof of skill. Belts are earned through drills and belt exams.
Passing score: 80%
Retries: Unlimited
Score policy: Best score counts (highest score recorded; retakes cannot lower the record)Eligibility: completing the required drills/quizzes unlocks the belt test.
Question style: fixed quizzes/exams (clear 4‑option multiple choice). This dojo is optimized for speed and consistency of training.
Optional anti‑spam cooldown (recommended): add a cooldown after failed attempts to reduce rapid guessing and encourage real review.
Integrity — “You vs AI”
- No AI tools during belt tests. No chatbots, no auto-answer tools, no “solve this for me.”
- No outside help during belt tests (friends, tutors, siblings).
- Parent presence encouraged during belt tests (nearby / same room) for accountability.
Notes Policy
- Drills: open‑notes allowed.
- Belt tests: closed‑notes or one‑page notes (dojo admin choice).
Disclaimer: Belts and certificates recognize mastery within this program and do not guarantee academic or career outcomes.
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