BEGINNER CLASS
Wrist Releases - make wrist releases part of the warm up
Straight Punches
Elbows 1-3
Drill: pad holder pushes from behind; defender gives Elbow #3 (on either side) then turns and makes Straight Punches; if desired, included Knees.
Choke from Behind
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Focus Mitts: Combinations 6-9
Bearhug from Behind, Arms Free
Bearhug from Behind, Lifting
Drill: either bear hug, try to stop the Liftinging by basing out
ADVANCED CLASS
Focus Mitts: Combos 1-4
Focus Mitts: Practice Cross from opposite stance; then practice starting in regular stance, making a quick switch, and throwing a Cross from the opposite stance. The switch creates a new angle, or simulates feet switching because of uneven ground, obstacles, etc.
Focus Mitts: Left/Right combination/switch feet/Cross from Opposite Stance
Knife - Kick v. Knife
Knife - Downward Stab
Drill: eyes closed, on command, open eyes, recognize distance, and Kick or make Downward Stab defense