Krav Maga Alliance's very own Rachel Greenbaum recently trained 2 moms in Krav Maga self-defense for a fitness challenge show. The episode will air in February, and we’ll give you the appropriate link right here on this page to view it online once we get it! In the meantime, check out Coach Rachel in action!
BEGINNER (B3)
Straight Punch Low
DRILL:
Groups of 2 Padholder, Striker. Striker sends Straight Low, orients and finishes with Straight blast until Padholder cues to “RESET!”.
Straight Punch Low Defense
DRILL:
Groups of 2, alternating roles. Determine who starts as Attacker. Attacker sends Straight Low, other defends. Attacker orients. Switch roles, so other person attacks. Keep alternating roles.
Front Choke 1-Hand Pluck
DRILL - FINAL:
Same alternating role drill as above, however attacker can choose to attack with Straight Low or Front Choke.
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INTERMEDIATE (D3)
DRILL: Alternating Ground & Pound
Groups of 2, one on back holding Tombstone, other mounted. On “GO!” mounted person sends strikes, on “SWITCH!” pass pad to person mounted, bottom person sends strikes. Repeat for several passes. Rotate positions for round 2.
Ground Trap, Buck & Roll
Ground Elbow Escape
Ground Side Mount to Full Mount
Ground Dismount from Top
DRILL - FINAL:
Groups of 2. One begins in Side Mount. Attempts to move into Full Mount. Once in Full Mount, attempts to maintain as person on bottom attempts to gain dominant position.
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ADVANCED (D3)
DRILL: Distraction Strikes
Groups of 3, Striker, Padholder, Distractor. Striker sends all out strikes while Distractor attempts to hold arms/pull away.
REVIEW - Rear Headlock (Bar/Carotid)
REVIEW - Bearhug Rear Arms Free - Finger Strip
Full Nelson - Finger Strip
Gun Rear to Head - Hostage
DRILL - FINAL:
Same as beginning, but Distractor can distract or apply any attack above.
BEGINNER CLASS (B3)
Punches- Straight Punch
Hammerfist to the side
Drill: Groups of 3, 2 pads, 1 round :60 seconds; striker non stop Straight Punches on pad; 2nd Pad holder bumps striker from the side; striker makes a Hammerfist strike to the side, turns and faces the pad and continues with Straight Punches.
Inside Defense
Choke from Behind with a push
Drill: Eyes closed; inside defense OR Choke from behind
Ground: Getting Up (From side position)
Finisher Drill: Ground - Getting up; Non stop knees on pad, until pad holder calls time.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D3)
Back Kick
Combo: Back Kick/ turn face the pad/6 Knees
Choke from behind Against Wall
Drill: defender stands near wall, eyes closed; he either gets a light push, and delivers a back kick OR he gets choked and pushed against the wall. BE CAREFUL. MAKE SURE DEFENDERS TURN THEIR FACES WHEN THEY ARE PUSHED TO AVOID BREAKING THEIR NOSES AGAINST THE WALL.
ADVANCED CLASS (D3)
Focus Mitts – including pad holder striking to encourage good defense
Sweeps
Bearhug Behind Arms Free (review)
Full Nelson Sweep
Drill: Bearhug Behind, Arms Free or Full Nelson Sweep (if you don’t have good mats, just “show” the sweep, do not actually take your partner down
Beginner Class (B3)
Straight Punch Low
Knees (include switch knee)
Thai Pads: Basic combinations; include Straight Punch Low and knees (both sides)
Inside Defense v. Straight Punch Low
Choke from the side
Drill: Non-stop knees on pad; attacker gives a verbal signal “Hey!” and attacks with a straight punch low OR Choke from the Side.
Intermediate Class (D3)
Heel Kick
Defensive Back Kick with a Spin
Combination: Heel Kick/Defensive Back Kick with Spin
Hair Grab Behind
Ground- Strike from top
Ground- Dismount from top
Drill: Groups of 3; defender starts from mount, strikes from top, dismounts from top and makes non-stop strikes on pad, attacker (person on bottom) makes Hair Grab attack.
Advanced Class (D3)
Jump Spinning Back Kick
Fun Back Kick Combination: Side Kick/Spinning Back Kick/Jump Spinning Back Kick
Gun from Front
Long Gun from Front- live side
Knife- Threat def. to dead side
Drill: 5 Burpees/10 knee strikes (each side), 10 Push ups, followed by non- stop strikes; attacker attacks with either Gun, Long Gun OR Knife; repeat for 5 rounds.
Our December 2016 Featured Instructor of the Month is Derrek Hofrichter of East Valley Krav Maga in Tempe, AZ!
Derrek Hofrichter founded East Valley Krav Maga (EVKM) in 2011, which is located in Tempe, Arizona. As the Chief Instructor at EVKM he oversees a staff of 15 instructors and over 40 Krav Maga classes each week. In 2014, EVKM was named the Krav Maga Alliance school of the year.
He began his Krav Maga training in 2002 in Washington, DC, where he fell in love with Krav Maga from his very first class. His first instructor certification was in 2005, and since then has completed many certification courses and currently is a 2nd Degree Black Belt under Krav Maga Alliance founder John Whitman. He is also a member of the Krav Maga Alliance Training Team and has traveled to Israel twice for training, most recently earning a Senior Krav Maga Instructor diploma from the Wingate Institute in Netanya, Israel.
In addition to his Krav Maga instruction, Derrek enjoys motivational speaking and frequently speaks at events and to groups, corporations and non-profits about the power of attitude by combining self-defense, Krav Maga, and motivational philosophy. Derrek is also often asked to appear on TV and other media outlets in the Phoenix, Arizona market to share his message of self defense and Krav Maga.
www.facebook.com/eastvalleykravmaga
Our featured affiliate of the month for December 2016 is Krav Maga Verona! This Italian affiliate was the first in Europe to join the Krav Maga Alliance, and now they have more than 150 students in both Krav Maga and StrikeFit classes!
BEGINNER CLASS (B3)
Front Kick – practice from passive stance, followed by straight punches
Round Kick
Round Kick – focus on various angles: downward, horizontal, upward
Drill: Horseshoe Drill Horseshoe Kicking Drill
Wrist Releases – discuss aggressive v. soft responses based on situation and stimulus
Arm Pull — burst forward with counterattacks
Drill: Aggressive or Soft — the defender has eyes closed; the attacker grabs the wrist, sometimes pulling aggressively; the defender react according to the aggressiveness of the grab with either a wrist release OR bursting forward with counterattacks.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D3)
Focus Mitts — Left/Left/Right
Focus Mitts — Left/Right/Right
Round kick (review)
Round Kick – variation, striking with the ball of the foot
Choke from Behind with a Pull
ADVANCED CLASS (D3)
Focus Mitts — Right/slip left punch/Right
Focus Mitts — Right/Left Hook/duck under right hook/Left Hook
Hip Throw
Basic Self Defense Review — include Hip Throw into counterattacks
Long Gun Behind, Touching
BEGINNER CLASS (B3)
Movement
Straight Punches – Left/Right Combo
Drill — Circle Drill — puncher makes Left/Right Combo, then moves in a half circle around the pad holder; after moving 180 degrees, make Left/Right Combo and move back 180 degrees. During movement, the puncher should be just outside of punching range. This is a basic drill for improving footwork.
Straight Punch with Advance
Inside Defenses
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D3)
Straight Punch
Hammerfist Forward
Drill: begin standing up, throwing straight punches and hammerfist punches, then drop to knees and continue striking, then lie on your back and continue striking; then return to your knees, and then stand up. The striking should be CONTINUOS. Switch with your partner. Do 2 rounds. This is very tiring!
Guard Drill – maintain good posture while in the attacker’s guard
Guard Escape – gouge, posture up, striking groin
Guard – Arm Bar
Guard Drill: bottom person works for arm bar, top person works guard escape
ADVANCED CLASS (D3)
Punch One Direction, Kick Another (Straight Punch, Side Kick)
General Defense v. High Round Kick
Sliding Defense v. High Round Kick
General Defense v. Knife Slash (Live and Dead Side)
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BEGINNER (B3)
Straight Punch
DRILL:
Strikers lying on belly, eyes closed. Padholders roam, cueing Strikers with pad tap. Striker gets up as quickly as possible, sending a burst of Straight Punches until Padholder cues to “RESET!”
Knees w/ Clinch
DRILL:
Grps 2, Striker, Padholder. Striker neutral, eyes closed. Padholder pushes off balance with pad. Striker gets balance, bursts in with punches, eventually transitioning to several knees. Reset.
Choke Rear w/ Push
DRILL - FINAL:
Defenders spread out around room, neutral, eyes closed. Attackers roam, choosing to cue with pad push for combo above or Choke Rear w/ Push.
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INTERMEDIATE (D3)
Basic Takedown Defense (Spinning on centerline)
DRILL:
Grps 2, Striker, Attacker/Padholder. Striker standing, back toward wall. Padholder moves in simulating takedown. Striker defends/spins, pushing padholder against wall and finishing with knees to pad.
Choke Rear Against Wall
Bearhug Rear - Arms Free
DRILL - FINAL:
Grps 2, Defender, Attacker. Attacker applies Choke Rear Against Wall. Attacker can decide to disrupt Choke Defense, applying Bearhug.
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ADVANCED (D3)
DRILL - WARMUP: G&P Relay
Grps 2, at one end of the gym, one mounted on Kickshield. On “GO!” mounted person sends all out strikes to pad. Partner runs to opposite end of gym performing 3 burpees, then runs down to relieve striker.
GROUND SPARRING:
Grps 2. One minute rounds. Begin in various ground positions.
Face-to-Face Throw
Hip Throw
Headlock Side, Spinning Inward
DRILL - FINAL:
Defenders neutral, eyes closed. Attackers roam able to apply: Hip Throw, mounting, requiring Defender to use Trap, Buck and Roll, Headlock Side, Spinning Inward OR Headlock Side.
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