BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Hammer fist Downward

Combo: Groin Kick/Knee/Hammerfist Downward

Ground - Side Position & Getting Up

Ground - Side Kick

Drill: make the combo above; after the combo, the attacker drops the pad and GENTLY takes the defender to the ground, then picks up pad; defender kicks and gets up.

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)

Fatigue Drill:

Non-stop Straight punches in retreat (instructor decides distance); sprawl; knees driving forward the same amount of distance; 2 trips before switching.  Do 2 rounds

Ground - Elbow Escape from Full Mount

Drill: as above, but instead of sprawling, defender drops down; attacker makes Full Mount; defender must Elbow Escape, then get up to give Knees.

 

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)

Thai Pads: Jab/cover against right body shot/combo #9/right round kick

Thai Pads: right/cover against left body shot/combo #8/left round kick

Headlock from Behind, Neck Break

Gun from Behind at a Distance

Drill: eyes closed, either of these attacks

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Distance Continuum (if your group does not have basic striking, this drill might take too long) - Groin Kicks, Straight Punches, Knees, Elbows -- defender practices moving in and then back out, using appropriate weapons at all ranges.  Do this drill slowly at first, then explosively -- they should be exhausted by the end!

Choke from Behind with a Push - practice both sides (this will make a longer lesson)

Drill: attacker chokes from behind, but pushes from a slight angle; defender must react appropriate based on the angle of attack

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)

Side Kick

Drill: eyes closed, attacker either gives a verbal signal from either side OR shoves defender from other side; defender must decide on the appropriate weapon based on the distance: elbow, hammer fist, or side kick; then continue with combatives

Hair Grab from the Side

Drill: as above, but include Hair Grab from the Side AND all chokes and head lock from Level 1.

 

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)

Thai Pads: 4 rounds of 1 minute, 15 second break; very high intensity, basic combinations

Spinning Heel Kick

Sliding Defense v. Spinning Heel Kick (try it against a high round kick, too!)

Plucking/Rowing Defense v. Medium Side Kick

Sparring Drill: both attack, both defend, but one person is the aggressor; aggressor includes side kicks sometimes; defender includes Side Kick Defense

Repeat Thai Pads: 4 rounds of 1 minute, 15 second break; very high intensity, basic combinations

 

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

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 (B3)

Focus Mitts: Combo #6, add movement to right after the cross

Focus Mitts: combo $7, add movement to left after the hook

Outside Defenses 1-5

Bearhug Front (lifting)

Choke Front Against Wall

Drill “Back To The Wall”: defender stands with back to wall, eyes closed; attacker either gives a verbal signal and makes a straight punch from any angle OR makes Choke Front Against Wall

 

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)

Combination #8, then shuffle right

Combination #9, then step/pivot left

Baseball Bat

Baseball Bat v. Left Handed attacker or Right Handed Backhand

Drill: eyes closed, defend against Baseball Bat from the right or left side

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Left/Right Combination
Hammerfist to the side
Knees
Combination: Hammerfist to the side/Left/Right Combo/4 Knees
Choke from behind with a push
Choke from side
Drill: Defender works combinations on pad, attacker; makes Choke from side OR Choke from Behind with a Push

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)
Basic Take Down Defense/Spinning on the Center Line
Heel Kick
Muay Thai Pads: 3 Rounds of 3 minutes
Round 1- Basic Combinations
Round 2- Basic Combinations, plus kicks
Round 3- Basic Combinations, plus kicks, at any given time pad holder may shoot in for a basic take down. Striker; make the appropriate defense and continue with combos.
Bearhug Behind (Finger leverage)
Bearhug Behind (Lifting)
Drill: Groups 4-5/1 Pad
Defender; non- stop attacks on pad, Attackers; Any level one technique, plus Bearhug Behind (Finger leverage), Bearhug Behind (Lifting), Defender makes the appropriate defense and continues working the pad!
Ground- Fall Break (Back)

ADVANCD CLASS (B3)
A/B Drill w/sprawls: striker; 3 Sprawls before sprinting to the other pad
Spinning out side slap kick
Focus Mitts: Opposite Stance
Round 1- Combo #8 (Cross/Hook/Cross)
Round 2- Combo # 9 (Hook/Cross/Hook)
Round 3- combinations, include spinning slap kick; Last 30 sec- Sprawl, get up, 4 punches..
Hip Throw
Headlock from the side, spinning inward
Headlock from the side, neck Break

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Palm Strikes/Elbows review

Combo: Left/Right/Right Elbow

Knees (emphasize with a switch)

Choke from the Side (both sides)

Drill: Barricade Drill – knees until pad holder tells you to run; push through barricade of pads; punch target at end; 2nd attacker makes Choke from the Side

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)

Thai Pads: Combo #3 with knee

Thai Pads: Combo #4 with knee

Bearhug Front and Behind, Arms Free

Bearhug Front, Lifting

Bearhug Behind, Lifting

Drill: groups of 4; one person in the middle, two hold pads. The defender strikes targets as instructed; at any time, the last person can make any of the bearhugs practiced in this class.

 

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)

A/B Drill w/sprawls: striker; 3 Sprawls before sprinting to the other pad

Ax Kick

Combo: Front Kick-groin/Ax Kick

Stick- Overhead

Stick- Baseball bat swing

Drill: Defender; non- stop sprawls, attacker gives a verbal signal and makes stick attack. Defender; makes the proper defense and continues with sprawls.

 

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Knees w/ Clinch

Hammerfist Side

DRILL:

Grps 2, Striker, Padholder. Striker neutral/eyes closed. Padholder cues for either HF Side. Striker opens, sends, orients and finishes with Knees until Pad cues to “RESET!”

Choke Side

DRILL - FINAL:

Same as above, but partner has option of cueing with pad or attacking with Choke Side.

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INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)

Outside Defenses (1-5)

SPARRING - Trigger

Grps 2. A/B. Determine who will send trigger. Defender will begin with hands lower than fighting stancy. Attacker will send straight punch to begin round. Defender will attempt to defend, but regardless free sparring. 20 second rounds. Switch roles each round.

Choke Front Against Wall

DRILL:

Grps 2. Defender/Attacker

Rnd 1: Regular attack/defense

Rnd 2: Explore using Outside defense to intercept the choke.

SAFETY NOTE: Have attacker switch attacker to aim for lower chest or shoulders to avoid slamming choke on.

Choke Rear Against Wall

DRILL - FINAL:

Grps 2. Defender slowly circles in front of wall, eyes open. Attacker can decide to apply either Choke. If Front, Defender can attempt to intercept choke.

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ADVANCED CLASS (B3)

Axe Kick

Spinning Outside Slap Kick

DRILL: Hollywood

Grps 2, Attacker (glove on), Defender. Attacker holds weapon out in gloved hand. Defender performs spinning kick to slap it out of hand and get to exit. Instructor should designate an item to serve as the “exit,” moving it during the exercise to test awareness.

Hip Throw

Headlock Side, Spinning Inward

DRILL - FINAL:

Roaming Attackers. Defenders neutral, eyes closed. Attackers apply Headlock Spinning Inward. After defense, Defender attempts to mount/keep Attacker from gaining dominant position/getting to feet. If Attacker regains dominance/feet, s/he moves on to victim, while Defender resets for another attack.

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Left/Right Combination
Hammerfist to the side
Knees
Combination: Hammerfist to the side/Left/Right Combo/4 Knees
Choke from behind with a push
Choke from side
Drill: Defender works combinations on pad, attacker; makes Choke from side OR Choke from Behind with a Push

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)
Basic Take Down Defense/Spinning on the Center Line
Heel Kick
Muay Thai Pads: 3 Rounds of 3 minutes
Round 1- Basic Combinations
Round 2- Basic Combinations, plus kicks
Round 3- Basic Combinations, plus kicks, at any given time pad holder may shoot in for a basic take down. Striker; make the appropriate defense and continue with combos.
Bearhug Behind (Finger leverage)
Bearhug Behind (Lifting)
Drill: Groups 4-5/1 Pad
Defender; non- stop attacks on pad, Attackers; Any level one technique, plus Bearhug Behind (Finger leverage), Bearhug Behind (Lifting), Defender makes the appropriate defense and continues working the pad!
Ground- Fall Break (Back)

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)
A/B Drill w/sprawls: striker; 3 Sprawls before sprinting to the other pad
Spinning out side slap kick
Focus Mitts: Opposite Stance
Round 1- Combo #8 (Cross/Hook/Cross)
Round 2- Combo # 9 (Hook/Cross/Hook)
Round 3- combinations, include spinning slap kick; Last 30 sec- Sprawl, get up, 4 punches..
Hip Throw
Headlock from the side, spinning inward
Headlock from the side, neck Break

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Palm Heel Strikes

Palm Heel Strikes form mount

Knees

Drill: Groups of 2, large kicking shield; striker; non-stop palm heel strikes from mount, on instructors signal “Up”, stand up and deliver non-stop knees, on signal “Down”, mount pad and continue with non-stop palm heel strikes.

Wrist Releases

Choke from the Side

Drill: Groups of 3, large kicking shield; striker; non-stop palm heel strikes from mount, on instructors signal “Up”, stand up and deliver non-stop knees, attacker; makes Choke from the Side; defender; makes an aggressive defense, mounts pad and continues with Palm strikes.

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)

Defensive Front Kick

Back Kick

Choke from Behind with a Push

Choke Behind Against Wall

Drill: stand near wall; attacker can either give a verbal signal and the defender makes a back kick OR the attacker can choke and push the defender against the wall

 

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)

Focus Mitts: inside combo – right uppercut/left hook

Focus Mitts: inside combo – left uppercut/right hook OR left uppercut/right elbow

Drill: striking from Muay Thai Clinch — hold in clinch, use knees, release hold for short elbows and hooks, give head butts as appropriate; the attacker should make very light contact or NO contact to the partner

Long Gun Live Side

Long Gun Dead Side

 

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)
Palm Heel strikes
Drill: Find your partner- Palm Heel strikes
Knees
Drill: Tabatta Knee strikes - 20 seconds of intense work; 10 second rest; 4 rounds
Choke from the Side
Choke from behind
Drill: groups of 3, large shield; defender on the ground eyes closed; on instructions signal "Go", defender gets up, finds pad holder and attacks with non stop palm heel strikes, attacker; makes Choke from the side or Choke from behind, defender fast and aggressive defense. Reset!

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)
Focus Mitts
Fall Break
Drill: focus mitts; holder calls "down" and puncher must make a fall break, get back up and continue.
Outside defense 1-5
Discuss using attacker as a shield against possible second attacker
Drill: several attackers; defend using outside defenses, and move out of the middle, using attacker as a shield
Ground- side mount position and strikes
Ground- side mount to full mount

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)
Ax Kick
Combination- Front Kick (Groin), Ax Kick
General Def. V. Medium to High Kicks
Plucking/Rowing Def V. Side Kick
Stick- overhead defense
Drill: eyes closed, General Def. V. Medium to High Kicks, Plucking/Rowing Def V. Side Kick, Stick- overhead defense

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)
Palm Heel strikes
Drill: Find your partner- Palm Heel strikes
Knees
Drill: Tabatta Knee strikes - 20 seconds of intense work; 10 second rest; 4 rounds
Choke from the Side
Choke from behind
Drill: groups of 3, large shield; defender on the ground eyes closed; on instructions signal "Go", defender gets up, finds pad holder and attacks with non stop palm heel strikes, attacker; makes Choke from the side or Choke from behind, defender makes an aggressive defense. Reset!

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)
Focus Mitts
Fall Break
Drill: focus mitts; holder calls "down" and puncher must make a fall break and then gets back up and continues working the mitts.
Outside defense 1-5
Ground- side mount position and strikes
Ground- side mount to full mount

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)
Ax Kick
Combination- Front Kick (Groin), Ax Kick
General Def. V. Medium to High Kicks
Plucking/Rowing Def V. Side Kick
Stick- overhead defense
Drill: eyes closed, General Def. V. Medium to High Kicks, Plucking/Rowing Def V. Side Kick, Stick- overhead defense