BEGINNER CLASS
Straight Punches
Round Kick
Drill 1: Pad holder calls a number between 1 and 6. Striker will throw that many straight punches or round kicks depending on target.
Elbows 4 and 5
Drill 2: Groups of 3; 2 curved kick shield holders and 1 Striker. Holder 1 calls a number between 1 and 6 and Striker makes that number of straight punches or round kicks depending on target. Holder 2 can give a tap and hold for Elbow #4 or Elbow #5. Striker makes appropriate elbow and follows up with 6 straight punches before returning to Holder 1.
Choke from the Side
Final Drill: Same as Drill 2, but Holder 2 can now apply Choke from the Side at any time as well as tap for Elbow #4 or #5 followed by 6 straight punches.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Thai Pads
Round 1: Combos 1K-4K add a cross, i.e. 1K= Jab/rear round kick/cross, 2K= Jab/cross/lead round kick/cross. Emphasize landing back in stance in a good position to transition from kicks to punches.
Round 2: Rear uppercut/lead hook/rear knee/lead hook/cross/lead kick
Round 3: Lead uppercut/cross/lead switch knee/cross/lead hook/rear kick
Choke from Behind with a Pull
Bearhug from Behind, Lifting
Drill: A/B Drill
ADVANCED CLASS
Defensive Back kick with a Spin (quick review)
Jumping Spinning Back Kick
Focus mitts and Belly pad
Round 1: Free work. All combos ending in a hook (1, 3, 7, 9) finish with a Defensive Back Kick with a Spin
Round 2: Replace Defensive Back Kick with a Spin with Jumping Spinning Back Kick
Round 3: Same as Round 2. Add sprawl on instructor’s call, and 10 hard, fast straight punches when instructor calls “SPRINT!”
Long Gun from Behind, Touching (both sides)
Gun from Behind at a Distance
Drill: A/B Drill
BEGINNER CLASS
Straight Punch with Advance (quick lesson)
Inside Defense
Inside Defense v. Straight Punch Low
Ground – Side Position
Ground – Side Kick
Ground – Get Up from Side
Drill: defender makes Inside Defense; puncher can also yell “Down!” and defender must drop down into a Ground Side Position, give a kick to the air, and get back up
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Review: Back Kick
Defensive Back Kick with a Spin
Outside Defenses 1-5
Bearhug Behind (finger leverage)
Drill: Group of 3. 1 attacker, 1 striker, 1 defender. Defender in fighting stance, striker throws single outside straight punches. At any time attacker may bearhug striker from behind (arms free). Striker must defend (leverage on finger), finish with combatives, then resume throwing outside straight punches at defender.
ADVANCED CLASS
Review: Back Kick & Spinning Back Kick
Jumping Spinning Back Kick
Gun – from behind at a distance (both sides)
Disorientation Drill: Group of 3. 1 focus mitt holder, 1 striker, 1 attacker. Focus mitt holder and striker free work. When instructor yells, “Go!” striker spins in place as fast as possible to get dizzy. When instructor yells “Fight!” striker immediately returns to pad work. Attacker may present striker with gun from behind at a distance at any time during the drill.
BEGINNER CLASS
Punches-Straight
Hammerfist- Downward
Knees
Drill: STACKED!
Round 1- 30 Sec- Non-Stop Punches- 15 sec Rest
Round 2- 30 Sec- Non-Stop Punches, 30 Non-Stop Downward Hammerfist- 15 Sec Rest
Round 3- 30 Sec- Non-Stop Punches, 30 Non-Stop Downward Hammerfist, 30 Sec Non-Stop Knees- Rest.
Wrist Releases
Choke from the Side
Choke from behind with a push
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Side Kick
Combo: Side Kick/Knee
Drill: Groups of 3; 1 Small shield, 1 Kicking shield, Striker; non-stop punches on the small shield, 2nd pad holder; stands on either side of the striker and gives a verbal signal, striker; on signal executes side kick/knee combo and continues to work the pads.
Choke Front with a push
Choke Front Against Wall
Drill: Defender; stands slightly away from the wall with their eyes closed, attacker makes a choke with a push, defender is either early and is able to defend using Rotational defense or is late and has to defend the choke against the wall.
Ground- Arm lock from the side
ADVANCED CLASS
Drill: 30/60/90
Round 1- 30 Sec- Non-stop- Punches
15 Sec Rest
Round 2- 60 Sec- Thai Clinch- Non-stop Knees-
15 Sec Rest
Round 3- 90 Sec- Striker starts with punches, on instructors signal "Sprawl", defender sprawls, gets up and changes to Knee strikes. Switch strikes after every sprawl.
General Def. v. Med to High Kicks
Sliding Defense v. High Round Kicks
Full Nelson- Finger Strip
BEGINNER CLASS
Straight Punches
Combo: Left/Right/Right
Combo: Left/Left/Right
360 - include counterattacks with straight punches or knees
Ground - Back Position
Ground - Front Kick
Ground - Get Up
Drill: groups of 3; ground movement, kick, and get up; defend 360, then punch a pad until pad holder calls time; reset on ground
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Focus Mitts: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, alternating
360 with Counterattack
Inside Defense with Counter v. Left
Inside Defense with Counter v. Right (1 Counter)
Drill: attacker makes straight punches and 360 attacks; defender defends both, but only makes counters against 360
Drill: attacker makes straight punches and 360 attacks; defender defends both, but only makes counters against straight punches
ADVANCED CLASS
Focus Mitts 3 rounds of 2 minutes in opposite stance
Sparring: light sparring in opposite stance
Knife - Forward Slash
Knife - Back Slash
Drill: eyes closed; either slash
BEGINNER
Left/Right Combination
Elbow 1
Knees
Round 1: Left/Right Combo/Elbow 1
Round 2: Left/Right Combo/Elbow 1/2 clinch knees
Round 3: Left/Right Combo/Elbow 1/2 clinch knees/spin on centerline to knee
Choke from the Front with a Push
Drill: Tueller Drill. Groups of 2. Padholder/Attacker, Striker/Defender. Defender in neutral with eyes closed. Attacker can perform choke from the front with a push OR call “DOWN!” Defender will go to ground and close eyes. On verbal cue (name, “HEY!”), defender opens eyes and begins in Ground Back Position. Padholders line up in front of them from various distances. When Striker begins to get up, Padholder begins moving forward. When Striker gets to feet, Striker sends portion of combo above beginning with Punches, Elbow or Clinch/Knees depending on distance of Padholder OR Padholder can drop pad when very close and apply Choke.
INTERMEDIATE
Bobbing/weaving
Defense v. High Front Kick (redirect)
Partner drills; Boxing gloves and shin guards on
Round 1: Using gloves as focus mitts, A calls punch combinations 1-10. At any time, A can throw a hook with either hand at B. B defends by bobbing and weaving. If hook is to rear side of B’s body, B counters with a combination 6. If hook is to lead side of B’s body, B counters with a 7.
Round 2: A adds in attacking with a High Front Kick. B redirects and counters with a 6 or 7.
Ground – Guard Reversal.
Drill: In addition to everything from Round 2, A calls “TAKEDOWN!” B either does back fall break or sits down safely. A gets in B’s guard and B perform Guard Reversal. Both stand up and return to drill.
ADVANCED
2 Front Kicks with a Switch
Drill: All basic combatives on kick shield for target recognition. On instructor’s call of “DOWN!” Pad holder drops pad and Striker mounts for Ground and Pound until instructor calls “TIME.” On instructor’s call of “SPRINT!” striker throws non-stop 2 Front Kicks with a Switch until they hear “TIME!” and then return back to target recognition.
Gun from Behind, Touching
Drill: Groups of 3; 1 curved kick shield holder; 1 attacker; 1 striker/defender. Striker is making combatives on pad exactly the same as drill from earlier. At any time, Attacker can apply Gun from Behind, Touching, Defender makes defense and returns back to pad. Remind Attacker to sometimes make attack when Defender is mounted on pad for Ground and Pound Strikes. Although the defense is the same, Defender must now stand as they burst following redirect.
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BEGINNER CLASS
Straight Punches
Knees
Drill: striker makes straight punches at his own pace; on instructor command, control and give knees non-stop until the instructor says to continue with straight punches
Choke from Behind
Headlock from Behind
Drill: attacker makes either attack (the pace should appropriate for the level of the defender)
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Inside Defense (review)
360 Defense (review)
360 Defense with Counterattacks
Drill: attacker makes straight punches and defender makes inside defense. Sometimes attacker makes a 360 attack; defender makes 360 Defense with Counterattack and then continues with more strikes.
Reverse Headlock - include the idea of making the initial defense; if attacker lets go, step back out of the headlock and give counterattacks
Drill: attacker makes reverse headlock; defender defends; attacker steps back, then attacks with 360; defender makes defense and counterattack
ADVANCED CLASS
Outside Chop
Inside Defense Live Side - attacker makes a right straight punch from right side; defender uses right punch
Drill: attacker makes a right punch from right side, defender makes inside defense, then counters with outside chop and continues with counterattacks.
Straight Stab Live Side -- use the same angles and drills as above
BEGINNER CLASS
Front Kick Vertical Target
Drill: A/B drill -- defender must run back and forth between target A (Punches) and target B (Front Kick Vertical Target)
360
Drill: eyes closed, attacker gives verbal signal and makes 360 from different distances; defender must decide to make 360 defense OR Front Kick Vertical Target
Advanced Technique - Knife Defense
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Focus Mitts: Left/Right/slip left/Right/Left Hook/Right
Focus Mitts: Right/Left Hook/Right Upper/duck left hook/Right/Left Hook/Right
Ground - Arm Bar
Ground - Guard Reversal
ADVANCED CLASS
Thai Pads: Left/Left Hook/Right/Left Knee
Thai Pads: Right/Left Hook/Right Upper/Left Hook/Right Knee
Defenses v. Right Punch: inside defense, 360, covering
Drill: eyes closed, attacker pushes and then makes variations of right straight punch; defender makes the appropriate defense and counters.
Gun from the Front, Pushing Into Stomach
Gun from Behind, Touching
Drill: eyes closed, attacker either makes a gun threat OR pushes and then makes a big right punch.
BEGINNER CLASS
Straight Punches
Knees
Ground - Back Position
Ground - Front Kick
Ground - Get Up
Headlock from Behind
Drill: groups of 3; first attacker makes Headlock; defender defends; sometimes the first attacker then pushes, and the defender must fall onto his back: second attacker approaches with a pad; defender must kick, then get up, then continue with punches and knees; IF the first attacker does not push, then the defender turns to the second attacker and makes punches and knees
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Uppercut Punch
Focus Mitts: Combo #8
Focus Mitts: Combo #9
Drill: with partner, back and forth, defend Combos 8 or 9
Light Sparring including uppercuts
Advanced Technique: Gun to the Side of the Head
ADVANCED CLASS
Mouth of Hand Punch
Drill: Review all basic self defense, include Mouth of Hand Punch whenever possible
Ground - Hands Pinned Overhead
Knife Downward Stab - Left or Right Hand
Drill: start on ground, make Hands Pinned Defense; get up, then make Self Defense; during self defense, a second attacker stabs with a knife
BEGINNER CLASS
Intro to Thai Pads
Round 1: 1-4 as palm strikes
Round 2: Add 1elbow-4elbow, 1knee-4knee
Round 3: Round 2 + on padholder’s call of “CLINCH!” add 4 clinch knees
Headlock from Behind
Drill: Groups of 3; 1 thai pad holder; 1 attacker; 1 striker/defender. Defender making combinations from Round 3 on pad holder’s call. Attacker can apply Headlock from Behind at any time. Defender makes defense and returns to pads.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
Defense v. Hook
Defense v. Uppercut
Partner drills; both partners wearing gloves and shin guards; using gloves like focus mitts
Round 1: Back and forth, 6-10
Round 2: A throws a combo from Round 1 at B, who is shelled up. B responds with a jab or a cross. A defends by inside defense, and comes back (light contact) with any 3-4 combatives. Switch roles on instructor’s call after 2 minutes.
Round 3: Now B can respond with a hook or straight punch. 2 minutes then switch
Round 4: B can respond with a straight punch, hook, or uppercut. 2 minutes then switch
Defense v. High Round Kick (2 and 3 points)
Defense v. High Round Kick (covering)
Round 5: A throws a combo from Round 1 at B, but B responds with a High Round Kick. Switch roles on instructor’s call after 2 minutes.
Round 6: A throws a combo from Round 1 at B, B can respond with a straight punch, hook, uppercut, or High Round Kick
Final rounds: Isolation 3-step sparring. A makes three combatives: a straight punch, hook, uppercut, or High Round Kick at B. B defends against all three combatives and then makes three of the above combatives at A. Back and forth, switch partners as time permits.
ADVANCED CLASS
Frame-hold knees (driving pad holder back ; proper footwork)
Defensive Front Kick (quick review)
Advancing front kick
2 Front Kicks with a Switch
2 straight Knees with a Switch
Drill: Drive partner back with the following combatives from one end of the mat to the other, then partner groups jog back together to the starting side and switch pad: Frame-hold knees, Advancing front kick, 2 Front Kicks with a Switch (Defensive Front Kick in between to create distance), 2 straight Knees with a Switch (Defensive Front Kick in between to create distance)
=Knife – kick from distance
Knife – defense v. downward stab
Drill: Ground, Pound, and Stab. Wearing a belly pad, A is at one end of the room with curved kick shield and knife. B is at other side of mat, eyes closed. A performs 30 Ground and Pound strikes on kick shield then picks up knife and sprints to B. A decides when to offer a verbal cue to B to open their eyes, or can choose to begin stabs with training knife to chest. If B has time, B should kick defense from a distance against the knife. Otherwise, B performs Defense v. Downward Stab. Repeat for time before switching.