Beginner (B2)
Introduce focus mitts
Palm heel strike
Elbow 1
Round 1: Mitt holder calls a number between 1 and 4, Striker throws that many palm heel strikes beginning with lead hand
Round 2: Mitt holder can also call 1Elbow, 2Elbow, etc. and Striker will throw the called number of palm heel strikes and finish with an elbow, i.e. 2Elbow= lead palm/rear palm/lead elbow
Drill: Find your partner: Mitt holder and Striker repeat calls from previous round. At any time, instructor can call "DOWN" and Striker does a push-up while Mitt holder sprints to a different spot in the room. Striker must find them and do 2 hard palm heel strikes and a burpee until instructor calls "TIME!" Drill resets.
Choke from the Front with a Push
Ground – Back Position
Ground – Getting Up
Drill: A/B Drill. Attackers can apply Choke from the Front with a Push OR give a shove with pad and call "DOWN." Defender gets safely into ground position and tracks Attacker, then gets up for nonstop palm strikes until Attacker calls "TIME"

Intermediate (B2)
Thai Pads
Round 1: Basic combinations with kicks and knee
Round 2: Add Basic Takedown Defense/spinning on centerline
360 with Counterattacks
Defense v. High Round Kick (covering)
Drill: Defend haymaker using 360 with Counterattacks or Defense v. High Round Kick (covering)
Drill: Non-compliant attacker: After defending haymaker or High Round Kick, Attacker can mimic takedown, forcing Defender to make Basic Takedown Defense

Advanced (B2)
Mouth of Hand Punch
Drill: Target recognition on pad: 2 hand combatives, Front Kick Groin to Mouth of Hand Punch, Front Kick to a Vertical Target/Defensive Front Kick/Knee, Round Kick
Drill: Shared interval round: Partners switch pad every 15 seconds for 4 minutes. Max combatives as hard and fast as possible with the following
-Hand combatives (switch)
-Front Kick groin (switch)
-Knees (switch)
-2 round kicks right, 2 round kicks left
Gun from Behind (touching)
Advanced Gun – from the side or behind, assailant using off hand
Drill: A/B Drill with Gun from Behind (touching) or Advanced Gun – from the side or behind, assailant using off hand

Beginner (B2)
Warm-up Cauldron: Pad holders call for "punches" (combo 2), "kick" (groin kick), or "sprawl" (sprawl w/ knee strike after stand-up). Round 1 - striker delivers everything 1x per call. Round 2 - 2x per call. Round 3 - 3x per call
Review: Choke from Behind
Headlock from Behind
Circle-of-Death Drill: 1 defender, rest of class attacking constantly with either choke from behind or headlock from behind. Note: new attacks should come on the instant defender gets to control position.

Intermediate (B2)
Bobbing/Weaving/Slipping punches
Focus Mitt Drill Building Extended Combinations: Progressively add one step at a time to previous steps in order for students to build up to full combination (1:Slip/Jab, 2:Slip/Cross, 3:Bob & Weave/Left hook, 4:Bob & Weave/Right Hook, 5:Slip/Left Uppercut, 6:Slip/Right Uppercut)
Ground - Armbar from Guard
Sparring: 1 minute rounds. Partners start in guard position and attempt to submit each other. If submission occurs before end of round, reset to original positions and begin again. Next round, switch positions. Once both partners have fought from both positions, switch partners.

Advanced (B2)
Chops (inside & outside)
Review: Gun from the Front
Review: Gun from Behind (touching)
Gun from the Side in Front of Arm
Circle-of-Death Drill: 1 defender, rest of class attacking constantly. Gun from all directions. Add level 1, 2, & 3 self-defense techniques as needed for increased difficulty. Note: Attackers should bring on the next attack the instant defender gets to control position or strips a weapon.

Beginner (B2)

Punches Straight

Knees/switch knees/ knees from thai clinch

Drill: Introduce Muay Thai Pads- 3 rounds of 2 minutes

· Round 1- Combinations using only straight punches and Knees

· Round 2- Straight punches/Knees/non-stop punches for the last 30 Seconds

· Round 3- Straight punches/knees/sprawls

360 Defense

Choke from Behind

Drill 1: Eyes closed defend 360 OR Choke from Behind

Drill 2: Non-stop knees from clinch position, defend Choke from Behind.

Intermediate (B2)

Knees/switch knees/ knees from thai clinch- quick review

Conditioning- Tabatta Knees; :20 Sec work; :10 Sec Rest (well, not really!); 8 rounds

· :20 seconds of non-stop knees; :10 seconds squat and hold

Basic Takedown defense

Drill: striker delivers non stop knees on pad, anytime during the round, pad holder changes levels to simulate a takedown, striker must make the basic takedown defense and continue with knees

Ground- Trap and roll

Ground- Elbow Escape

Drill: Groups of 3, one large shield; attacker puts defender in full mount; defender must defend against the mount using today’s ground techniques to get to his/her feet and then attack the pad with non-stop knees until pad holder calls time! Rest!

**attackers should make it difficult (not impossible) for defenders to get out of mount position**

Advanced (B2)

Warm up- basic strikes

Drill: Monkey in the middle drill

Spinning Heel Kick (both sides)

Kicking Combo- L-Round kick,/R-spinning hook kick

Gun from Behind (touching)

Advanced Gun- from the Side or Behind, assailant using off hand

Drill: Monkey in the middle drill; defend Gun from Behind OR Advanced Gun- from behind or side, using off hand

Beginner (B2)

Palm Heel Strikes

Drill: 3 rounds of :30 seconds; :15 seconds rest between rounds- Non-stop Palm heel strikes

Font Kick Vertical Target

Knees

Drill: Combo- Front Kick VT/Knee- 3 rounds; 5X right side, 5X left side, 5 burpees

Headlock from Behind

Drill: Non-Stop Palm Heel Strikes; defend Headlock from Behind

Intermediate (B2)

Warm Up: Focus Mitts- 1 round of 5 minutes- Basic combinations

4 Punches moving forward- Combo- Jab/Cross

4 Punches moving back- Combo- Cross/Hook

Bobbing/weaving/Slipping Punches

Combination:

· Jab/Cross/ Slip to the right/Cross/Hook

· Cross/Hook/Slip to the left/Jab/Cross

Drill: Build movement combination- Move forward- Jab/Cross/ Slip to the right/move back/Cross/Hook/Slip to the left/Jab/Cross

Reverse Headlock from Standing

Advanced (B2)

Thai Pads- Opposite stance- 2-5 Minute Rounds; add a Round Kick/Knee strike after every combination - 5 Jumping Knee Tuck during rest.

Chops (inside and outside)

Focus Mitts:

· Combination 1: Inside Chop (left hand) /Right Cross/Right Elbow

· Combination 2: Inward Chop (Right Hand)/Left Uppercut/Right Cross

Gun from the Behind (touching)

Gun from the side, in front of the Arm

Beginner (B2)

Elbow 1
Palm Heel Strike
Front Kick Groin
Front Kick to a Vertical Target
Drill: Distance Continuum: Pad holder begins at long range for Front Kick to a Vertical Target, then steps in for Front Kick Groin, a small step for Palm Heel Strike, and then finally into close range for Elbow 1.
Drill: Distance Continuum 2: After moving from long range into close range, pad holder will move back out again; Elbow 1 to Palm Heel Strike to Front Kick Groin to Front Kick to a Vertical Target.
Choke from the Front (2-handed)
Choke from the Front with a Push
Drill: A/B Drill: A's are roaming attackers and can make Choke from the Front or Choke from the Front with a Push. Defenders must threat discriminate and respond accordingly.

Intermediate (B2)
Focus mitts; 2 minute rounds
Round 1: Basic combinations 1-4
Round 2: Add combination 8 (Rear uppercut/Lead hook/Cross) and 9 (Lead Uppercut/Cross/Hook)
Round 3: Add combination 10 (Cross/Lead uppercut/Cross) and Basic takedown defense
Defense v. Straight Punch Low (quick review from Level 1)
Inside Defense with Counter v. Left Punch
Inside Defense with Counter v. Right Punch (1 counter)
Reverse Headlock Standing
Drill: A can attack B with a straight left punch, a straight right punch, or a straight punch to the body. If A manages to touch B's stomach with the Straight Punch Low, B leans forward and A applies Reverse Headlock Standing. B makes defense and partners immediately return to drill.

Advanced (B2)
Thai Pads; 3 x 3 minute rounds
Round 1: Free work
Round 2: 2 kicks for every combo with a kick
Round 3: Add sprawls
Knife--Kick from Distance
Knife--Defense v. Downward Stab
Drill: A/B Drill: B's are standing with eyes closed. A's can make verbal cue at a distance for Knife--Kick from Distance or begin (safely) making contact with training knife for Downward Stab.

BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Hammerfist to the Side (and Rear)
Elbows #2 & #3
Threat Recognition Drill: 1 attacker w/ Tombstone. Defender stands in passive stance, eyes closed. Attacker approaches from side or rear and gets defender's attention. Defender identifies threat and delivers appropriate strike, then follows up with combatives
Headlock from Behind

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B2)
Basic Takedown Defense/Spinning on Centerline
Ground - Trap & Roll
Ground - Elbow Escape
Up/Down Drill: 1 attacker, 1 defender. 30-seconds standing: attacker tries to take down defender. 1 minute on the ground: attacker must maintain mount, defender must escape (continue to reset into mount until 1 minute is complete)

ADVANCED CLASS (B2)
Cavaliers 1-4
Gun from the Side, in Front of Arm
Gun from the Front, Pushing into Stomach

BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Straight Punches
Front Kick Vertical Target
Knees - discuss controlling the arm with an overtook (preview of knife control position)
Combo: Left/Right/Right Front Kick Vertical Target/Knee
360 Defense (include wrapping the arm and counterattacking with knees)

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B2)
Defense v. Medium Round Kick (catch variation)
Defense v. High Round Kick (2 or 3 points of contact)
Drill: defend combos 3 or 4 with round kicks (catch or block round kick)
Advanced Technique: Gun, 2 Hand Cupping Technique

ADVANCED CLASS (B2)
Sparring Drills: Combos 1-4 to partner, who defends; back and forth
Sparring Drills: free work combinations, partner defends
Sparring: 6 rounds of 2 minutes
Knife Upward Stab, Left or Right Handed Attacker

Beginner (B2)
Opposite Stance
Movement Forward/Back
Straight Punches
Front kick to a Vertical Target
Drill: Striker is in opposite stance, front kick vertical target, move in, R-Punch, L- Punch, L-Elbow strike
Choke from Behind
Headlock from Behind
Drill: 2-3 Lines (Adjust according to class size)
-1st person on line is defending, everyone else is attacking,
- Attackers- Constant attacks, Either Choke from Behind or Headlock from Behind
- once everyone has attacked at least once, switch defenders
Ground-Back Position
Ground-Movement

Intermediate (B2)
Headbutt
Advancing front Kick
Combo: Advancing front kick, knee strike, L & R straight punches followed by a Headbutt
360 with Counter attacks
Ground -trap and roll
Ground- def v. Choke full mount
Kick from the Ground (Quick Review)
Ground- Getting up (Quick Review)
Drill: 2 groups, A's&B's/ 1 Kicking shield
One group Defends, the other Attacks.
Defenders; on their back, eyes closed. Attackers; hold for kicks from the ground or mount defender. Defender; execute a kick from the ground, get up fast and follow up with counter attacks till time is called, When mounted, make the appropriate defense and reset!

Advanced (B2)
Opposite stance
-Spinning heel Kick
- R-Jab/Over Hand Left
Focus Mitts: opposite stance
Basic Combinations- 1-4
-Execute a Spinning Heel Kick, after every Odd Combo
-Execute R-Jab/Over Hand Left, after every even combo
Knife- Defense v. Downward stab
Advanced Gun- from the front, assailant pushing
Drill: Defender; eyes closed
Attacker; Give a verbal signal, Downward stab or Gun-From Front Pushing

Beginner (B2)
Palm Heel Strikes
Round Kicks (both Sides)
Drill: 2ppl- Pad Holder; Move anywhere on the mat and hold for either Palm Heel strikes followed by Round Kicks. Striker; start on the ground, 5 push up, get up, sprint towards the pad, 6 palm heel strikes, 3 power Round Kicks Left Leg/Right Leg, Back on the ground.. Repeat!
Choke from side
Choke from Behind with a Push
Drill: Strikers; non stop strikes on the pad, 3 Designated attackers walk around and randomly attack with Choke from side OR Behind.

Intermediate (B2)
Tai Pads:
Round 1- Basic Combinations w/Kicks
Round 2- Start with 10 Round Kicks Right leg & 10 Round kicks Left leg; Basic Combinations with Kicks & Elbows
Round 3- Start with 10 push ups, 5 Burpees, 10 Round Kicks Right leg & 10 Round kicks Left leg; Basic Combinations with Kicks, Elbows & knee strikes
Bearhug from Behind
Bearhug from Behind (with lift)
Back Fall Break
Drill: 2 ppl- striker; eyes closed, Pad Holder; shove striker from the front, Striker; Back fall, give a couple of kicks from the ground then get up and attacks the pad, till pad holder calls "Time"
Reset!

Advanced (B2)
3 Round Drill
Chops
Spinning Heel Kick
Focus Mitts:
Combo:
--Jab, Cross, Right Inside Chop
--Jab, Cross, Hook, Left Outside Chop
--Jab, Cross, Left Inside Chop, Spinning Heel Kick
Stick Defense-Overhead swing
Stick Defense against overhead off angle
Drill: Spin -n- Strike
Groups of 3- Defender; 10 Burpees, place your finger on the floor and spin in a circle 10x, Sprint towards the pad and attack with non stop fast and aggressive strikes. Attacker; at any given time attack with Any L1, L2 & L3 Self Defense techniques, including stick defenses.. Keep attacking till "Time/Switch" is called..

Beginner (B2)
Palm Heel Strike
Front Kick (groin)
Knees
Conditioning Drill: 3 minutes on the clock: 10 palm heel strikes, 10 Front Kick Groin, 10 knees, 2 burpees, switch pad. Have partner groups compete for who can get the most rounds in the 3 minutes.
Headlock from Behind
Ground – Back Position
Ground-Getting up
Drill: A/B. A's are roaming attackers and can apply Headlock from Behind or push with pad for 10 palm heel strikes. Switch roles.
Drill: A/B meets G&P: A’s begin mounted on pads doing non-stop ground and pound. B’s are roaming attackers and can either apply (safely!) Headlock from Behind, and A must defend OR B pushes A off pad, forcing A to make Back Position and Tactical Get-Up.
Intermediate (B2)
Slipping punches
Defense v. Hook (covering)
Focus mitts
Round 1: Basic combinations. Mitt holder can throw the jab, Striker slips and comes back with a 6. Mitt holder throws the cross, Striker slips and comes back with a 7
Round: Basic combinations. Striker covers against the left hook and comes back with a 7 or can cover against the right hook and comes back with a 6.
Round 3: Basic combinations. Now Striker can slip the straight punch or cover against the hook and throw designated counters.
Advanced Preview: Gun – 2 handed cupping technique
Drill: Groups of 3; 1 focus mitt holder; 1 striker (no gloves); 1 attacker. Focus mitt holder and Striker follow Round 3 from above. Attacker can push or verbal cue. Striker faces them and Attacker holds for Gun – 2 handed cupping technique. After defense, Striker immediately returns to pads.

Advanced (B2)
Mouth of Hand Punch
Chops (inside and outside)
Drill: Target recognition on pad. Pad holder can hold for 2 hand combatives, round kick with either leg, Front Kick Groin followed by Mouth of Hand Punch, or Chops (inside or outside).
Sweep with Heel Kick.
Sweep with Forward Kick.
Cavaliers 1-4
Drill: A/B Drill: A's attack B's with any techniques from levels 1-3. B's make the defense and where appropriate, show Sweep with Heel Kick or Sweep with Forward Kick or control attacker with a Cavalier 1-4.