BEGINNER CLASS (B1)

Palm Strike

Palm Strike Combo: Left/Right/Right

Elbow #1

Combo: Palm Strikes Left/Left/Right/Right Elbow

Knees – emphasize control and turn, use attacker as a shield

Choke Front (1 handed pluck)

Advanced Technique: Choke from the Side on the Ground (ONLY IF the instructor knows it)

Awareness Drill: groups of 3; defender closes his eyes; the attacker makes the choke, while a third person stands somewhere nearby; the defender must defend, then spin the attacker so that he is between the defender and the third person

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B1)

Front Kick to Groin (review)

Forward Roll

Drill: pushed, make forward roll, turn and give front kick to pad

Inside Defense with Counter Attack v. Left Punch

Inside Defense with Counter Attack v. Right Punch (2 counters)

Inside Defense with Counter Attach v. Right Punch (1 counter)

Drill: pushed, make forward roll, turn and defend Left or Right Punch (appropriate speed!)

ADVANCED CLASS (B1)

Focus Mitts with disturbing (pad holder strikes the puncher, then calls a combination)
Gun from Front
Gun from Front- two handed technique
Long Gun- Live side
Drill: Groups of 3; Focus Mitts with disturbing; Defend Gun or Long Gun

BEGINNER CLASS (B1)

Straight Punch

Straight Punch with Advance

Straight Punch Low

Inside Defenses

Inside Defense v. Straight Punch Low

Drill: Defend Left Punch only, high or low; then right punch only, high or low, then either

If you have time, and with more advanced groups, introduce SLOW fighting, straight punches only

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B1)

Hook Punch

Combos #3 & 4

Combos # 6 (right straight/left hook/right straight) and 7 (left hook/right straight/left hook)

Defense v. Hook Punch (extended)

Defense v. Hook Punch (covering)

Inside Defense review

Drill: defend straight or hook (left only, then right only)

Sparring: light sparring, 50% speed, with straights and hooks

ADVANCED CLASS (B1)

Focus Mitts: 2 rounds of 2 minutes

Sparring drill (with gloves, etc.) – defend any single attack from the left hand; then any single attack from the right hand

Sparring drill: defend Left Straight/Right Round Kick OR Right Straight/Left Round Kick

Sparring drill: defend Left/Right/Left Round Kick OR Right/Left Hook/Right Round Kick

Sparring: 2 minutes rounds, 60% speed and power

BEGINNER (B1)
Advancing Straight Punch
Eye Strike
Inside Defense
Elbows 4-7

Front Choke w/ Push

DRILL - FINAL: Trigger Drill
Grps 2. A/B. A begins as attacker, B defender. A attacks w/ straight punch, B defends. B then attacks A with Front Choke w/ Push. A defends. B attacks A with Straight Punch to reset round.
NOTE: For safety purposes, the Choker should take a second before attacking instead of attacking immediately after Inside Defense to protect from slamming the throat from the momentum.

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INTERMEDIATE (B1)
360 Defenses w/ Counter
Inside Defense w/ Counter v. Right Punch (1 Counter)
Inside Defense w/ Counter v. Right Punch (2 Counters) (If time)
Headlock Side
Ground - Headlock Side Forward
Ground - Headlock Side Back

DRILL - FINAL: Role Flow
Grp 4, A, B, C, D. A begins on back. B applies Ground - Side Headlock, A defends. Upon standing, C attacks with Side Headlock, A defends. After defending D attacks with 360 or Straight, A defends. Round 2 begins with B on the ground defending, other letters shift forward one spot with A being the last attacker.

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ADVANCED (B1)
DRILL - WARMUP: Body hardening
Grp 2, A, B, both gloves on. A begins striking (upper and lower body strikes), B covers and absorbs. Switch roles each round.

SPARRING:
20s Rnds. Change partner each round.
Rnd 1-3 Hands Only
Rnd 4-6 Hands and Feet

Review - Inside Defense w/ Counters

Gun - Front (Build intensity of attacker reaction/resistance)
Gun - Front 2-Hand (Build intensity of attacker reaction/resistance)

DRILL - FINAL: Musical Guns
Grp 2, 1 gun per group. Distribute group guns throughout room on the floor. On cue to “WALK!” everyone wonders the room with eyes down. On “GO!” everyone attempts to locate and pickup a gun. Those who find a gun should find ANYONE without a gun and attack them.

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BEGINNER CLASS (B1)
Combos: Left/Right Groin Kick, Left/Right/Left Groin Kick, Left/Right/Left/Right Groin Kick, Left/Right/Left/Right/Left Groin Kick (these are combos 1-4 with straight punches instead of hooks)
Round Kick
Combo: Left/Right/Left/Right Round Kick, Left/Right/Left/Right/Left Round (these are combos 3 & 4 with straight punches)
Headlock from Behind
Drill: pad holder calls out combos 3 or 4; at any time, a second attacker makes Headlock from Behind

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B2)
Focus Mitts: Combos 3 and 4
Back Kick
Side Kick
Drill: Monkey in the Middle with Side Kicks, Front Kicks, and Back Kicks
Ground: Elbow Escape from Full Mount
Drill: Monkey in the Middle as above; at any time, a pad holder yells "down!"; defender must drop, defend full mount, then get up and continue

ADVANCED CLASS (B2)
Thai Pads: Combo #8 with knee
Thai Pads: Combo #9 with knee
Long Gun Live Side
Long Gun Dead Side
Drill: eyes closed, any angle in front

BEGINNER (B1)
Palm Heel Strikes
Round Kick
Combo:
R RHK + Palm Heel Burst* + Switch/L RHK
*Padholder cues for number of Palm Heels before starting each combo
Ground - Round Kick
Choke Front - 1 Hand

DRILL - FINAL:
Grps 2, Padholder/Attacker, Striker/Defender. Defender begins on back. Pad Holder cues for Ground Kick, gets up and attacks with Choke.
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INTERMEDIATE (B1)
Headbutts (Forward, Side, Back, Upward)
DRILL1:
Grps 2, Padholder Striker. PHR moves around STK and cues for any headbutt. STK sends headbutt and turns to orient toward pad for a forward combative burst (straights, hammers, elbows). While turning, STK can send an appropriate transitional strike, but should not make contact.

DRILL2: Slow Work
Same as above, but no pad. STK begins neutral/eyes closed. Partner positions at any angle and cues to “Open”. STK opens and SLOWLY sends appropriate headbutt, transition strikes and finishes. All strikes should be sent SLOW and actually make contact.

Ground - Choke, Full Mount
Ground - Headlock, Full Mount

DRILL - FINAL
Grps 3. Defender/Striker, Attacker, Padholder. DFR begins on back, mounted by ATK. ATK applies either ground attack. After defending, PHR approaches and DFR should send combo from DRILL1 above. Note headbutt angle will depend on where pad is located upon getting up.
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ADVANCED (B1)
DRILL1:
Grps 2, Attacker, Defender, gloves on. ATK begins in mount. Instructor cues “GO!”. ATK sends punches, DFR covers and absorbs. Instructor cues “DEFEND!” ATK stops striking and DFR performs Trap, Buck and Roll

DRILL2:
Same as above, however this round ATK can attempt to stay in the mount and continue striking.

Ground - Guillotine
Ground - Guillotine Escape

Full Nelson - Throw

DRILL - FINAL
Grps 2, Attacker, Defender. DFR begins in Guard. ATK applies Guillotine, defend. DFR gets up and moves to crash pad. ATK applies Full Nelson, defend. Return to position and repeat.

Beginner (B1)
Straight Punch with Advance
Straight Punch with Retreat
Drill: Striker; eyes closed, Pad holder holds pad at a close distance for a bit further away from striker and gives a verbal signal, striker makes either Straight Punch with Advance OR Straight Punch with Retreat.
Choke from the Side
Ground: Front Kick
Drill: Groups of 3, 1 Large Pad; Defender; on their back, Front Kick from Ground, get up and follow up with counter attacks, attacker makes a Choke from the side; Defender; defend and reset.

Intermediate (B1)
Side Kick (with and without advance)
Back Kick
Combo: Side Kick/Back Kick (both sides)
360 with counterattacks
Choke Behind with a Pull
Drill: Attacker fights back!
Groups of 3; Defender; non-stop strikes on pad; attacker makes Choke Behind with a Pull, as the defender is making their defense, attacker takes a step back and makes a 360 attack. Defender; makes the appropriate defense and continues with counterattacks on pad.

Advance (B1)
Thai Pads: 3 Rounds of 3 Minutes.
Round 1: Combos- Include Kicks, Knee, Elbows
Round 2: Opposite Stance- add sprawls
Round 3: Kicks and Knees ONLY- Pad holder may call kick and knee combos to make this round challenging for their partner.
Long Gun from the Front – live side
Long Gun from the side- dead side
Ground: Leg Triangle

Lesson Plans
Beginner (B1)
Punches- Straight Punch
Straight Punch Low
Knee Strike (quick review)
Combo: Straight Punch Low, 4 straight punches, 2 knees
Inside Defense
Inside Defense v. Straight punch Low
Drill: defender eyes closed; inside defense or defense against a low punch
Headlock from behind
Drill: defender eyes closed; inside defense or defense against a low punch, Headlock from behind

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B1)
Hook Punch
Combos #3 & 4
Combos # 6 (right straight/left hook/right straight) and 7 (left hook/right straight/left hook)
Defense v. Hook Punch (extended)
Defense v. Hook Punch (covering)
Inside Defense review
Drill: defend straight or hook (left only, then right only)
Sparring: light sparring, 50% speed, with straights and hooks

ADVANCED CLASS (B1)
Focus Mitts: 2 rounds of 2 minutes
Sparring drill (with gloves, etc.) – defend any single attack from the left hand; then any single attack from the right hand
Sparring drill: defend Left Straight/Right Round Kick OR Right Straight/Left Round Kick
Sparring drill: defend Left/Right/Left Round Kick OR Right/Left Hook/Right Round Kick
Sparring: 2 minutes rounds, 60% speed and power
Simple Share Buttons Adder (6.1.5) simplesharebuttons.com

Hammer Fist Strikes-Forward
Drill: Tabatta Strikes
4 Rounds of :20 sec. non-stop Hammerfist Strikes, :10 sec. active recovery (Slow strikes during the 10 sec)
Defensive Front Kick
Choke from the Front with a Push
Ground- Getting Up
Drill: Groups of 2; 1 kicking Shield
Striker-Ground Back Position
Pad Holder- advance towards striker (not too fast)
Striker- Proper Get Up, once the pad holder is in kicking range, execute a Defensive front kick followed by counter attacks until pad holders calls "Time"

Intermediate (B1)
Drill: Pyramid
2pp/1 punching shield
30 sec- Non-stop strikes (punches, hammerfist, elbow, etc..)
20 sec- Rest
45 sec- Non-stop Front Kicks-Groin
20 sec-Rest
60 sec- Clinch Position- Non-stop Knee strikes
20 sec-Rest
90 sec- Mix it up!!
Choke from Behind with a pull
Ground- Defense v. Head Lock Full Mount
Drill: Groups of 3;
Defender-On their Back
Attacker- Head Lock from Full mount
Defender makes the appropriate defense, quickly gets up, advances towards pad with non-stop counter attacks. Attacker; once again attacks defender, this time with Choke from Behind with a pull.

Advance (B1)
A/B Drill w/sprawls:
(Please see video)
** Must do 3 Sprawls before sprinting to the other pad
Focus Mitts:
- Combo # 6 (Cross/Hook/Cross)
- Combo # 7 (Hook/Cross/Hook)
- Jab/Over Hand
Full Nelson- Sweep
Full Nelson- Throw

BEGINNER (B1)
Advancing Straight Punch
Hammerfist Forward
COMBO: Advancing Straight + Straight/Hammerfist Mix Burst
DRILL:
Grp 2, Padholder, Striker. Striker sends combo above then step pivots about 90 degrees to either side of padholder. Pad holder reorients to striker to repeat combo.

Headlock Rear
FINAL DRILL:
Grp 3, Padholder, Striker, Attacker. Same combo as drill above, but attacker can apply Headlock Rear.
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INTERMEDIATE (B1)
Choke Rear w/ Pull
Ground - Fall Break - High
Ground - Trap, Buck and Roll

DRILL - FINAL:
Grps 2, Defender, Attacker. Attacker begins neutral, eyes closed. Attacker should apply Choke Rear w/ Pull, but pull back and down attempting to put defender on the ground. If possible, defender can make the defense. If unsuccessful, defender will end up on the ground. Attacker should mount for trap, buck and roll.
NOTE: Be sure to practice the Choke Rear with a “difficult” pull prior to the final drill.
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ADVANCED (B1)
REVIEW: 360 + Counter/Finish
REVIEW: Stick Downward Swing All Angles
Axe Defense - Overhead

DRILL: Circle of Death - Stick Edition
Defender surrounded by attackers with sticks. Attackers cue and attack from any angle with stick/axe attacks. NOTE: Attacker should not wait for defender to orient so attack is from front. Cue and GO!

DRILL - FINAL: Circle of Death - Super Deadly Edition
Same as above, but attacker can utilize any attack/weapon.