BEGINNER (C2)
Round Kick
Palm Heels
DRILL: Cue & Do
Group of 2, Striker, Padholder. Padholder can cue for either a forward/rear Palm Heel combo + Roundhouse Kick, or RHK + PH Combo.
Front Choke 1-Hand Pluck
DRILL-FINAL: Switch Roles
Groups of 3, Striker, Padholder, Defender. Striker and Pad at one end of gym, defender at opposite end. Striker begins sending all out PH strikes to pad. On “GO!” striker runs down to attack defender. Defender then runs to opposite end, takes pad and padholder begins striking. Instructor can swap combative for RHK at any point.
INTERMEDIATE (C2)
Inside & Outside Slap Kick
DRILL: Cue & Do
Groups of 2, Striker, Padholder. Padholder cues for either slap kick, striker sends then bursts in with straights until padholder tells to reset.
Defense vs. High Front Kick (Redirect)
Bearhug Behind Arms Caught
DRILL-FINAL:
Groups of 3, Striker/Defender, Padholder, Attacker. Defender does same kick/burst combo above. At any point Attacker can apply Bearhug.
SAFETY NOTE: If the defender is striking, be sure to begin hug at shoulders and slide down.
ADVANCED (C2)
SPARRING: Delayed Defender
Groups of 2, A and B. Designate A/B to be able to only cover/avoid strikes for first 10s or 20-30s round. Switch each round.
Mouth of Hand Punch
COMBO: Front Groin Kick + MOH Punch
Overhand Right Punch
COMBO: FGK + MOH Punch + OHR Punch
Gun to the Side of the Head
DRILL - FINAL: Roaming Attacker
Attackers cue for combo above or present gun. Defender reacts accordingly and resets.
BEGINNER CLASS (A2)
Straight Punch with Advance
Inside Defenses
Headlock from Behind
Drill: one attack, one defend with Inside Defenses; at any time, random attackers walk around the room and attack the punchers with Headlock from Behind
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C2)
Focus Mitts: Left/slip right cross/Left Hook/Right Cross
Kick Off from Guard
Reverse Headlock Standing
Bearhug Behind, Arms Free
Drill: start on ground with Attacker 1 in guard; make Kick Off from Guard; as you stand up, Attacker 1 puts you in Reverse Headlock standing; as you finish the defense, Attacker 2 attacks with Bearhug From Behind, Arms Free
ADVANCED CLASS (C2)
Thai Pads: 2 rounds, 3 minutes, very fast pace!
Gun From Behind, Touching
Gun From Behind, Walking
Gun From Behind, Hugging Technique
BEGINNER CLASS (A2)
Ground - Side Position
Ground - Side Kick
Ground - Get Up from Side
Choke from the Front with a Push
Drill: start on ground, kick and get up, defend Choke from the Front with a Push
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C2)
Inside Defense v. Left/Right
Inside Defense v. Left/Right (Lean Back and Trap)
Review High Round Kick
Defense v. High Round Kick (2 or 3 points of contact)
Drill: defend left/right combo OR high round kick
ADVANCED CLASS (C2)
Sparring: light sparring, 1 minute rounds
Knife Downward Off-Angle Stab (Dead Side)
Knife Upward Off-Angle Stab (Dead Side)
Drill: light sparring with one person, knife attack from either side by a second attacker
Beginner (A2)
Straight Punch with Advance
Straight Punch with Retreat
Drill: eyes closed, partner holds pads in normal range, close range or a step out, partner has to open eyes and make appropriate punch
Choke from behind with a push
Drill: Groups of 3- defender starts eyes closed, pad holder says "Hey!", defender makes and advancing or Retreating punch followed by a punch flurry, 3rd person comes up from behind and makes choke from behind with push, defender defends, then resets.
Intermediate (C2)
3 Round Drill
Bearhug from the Front Arms Caught
Bearhug from the Front Arms Free (Space)
Bearhug from the Front Arms Free (neck leverage)
Drill- defender; eyes closed, bearhug from front is made, defender defends and a 2nd attacker attacks with a pad that the defender has to send combatives to until pad holder calls "Time!"
Advanced (C2)
Mouth of Hand Punch
Focus Mitts- Combination: Jab/Cross/Hook/Mouth of Hand Punch
Focus Mitts- 2 rounds of 3 minutes- Opposite Stance- Include Mouth of Hand Punch
Gun from Behind touching
Drill: light sparring, at any point attacker comes up and holds gun to the defenders back, defend then go back to sparring
Knife- off angle downward stab (live & dead side)
Drill: eyes closed, any of these attacks!
BEGINNER (C2)
W/U DRILL: Cue & Do
Grps of 2, striker, padholder. Striker neutral, eyes closed. Padholder can cue with pad tap from any angle. Striker opens, turns and sends all out punches until padholder cues to reset.
Advancing Punches
Inside Defenses
Rear Choke w/ Push
FINAL DRILL:
Grps of 3, defender, attacker 1, attacker 2. Attacker 1 sends straight punches to defender for inside defense. Attacker 2 applies Rear Choke w/ Push. Attacker 1 should move out of the way when choke is applied.
INTERMEDIATE (C2)
Inside Slap Kick
Outside Slap Kick
Rear Headlock (Review)
Reverse Headlock Standing
FINAL DRILL:
Grps of 2: Defender, attacker. Attacker can cue with either Headlock or Slap Kick.
ADVANCED (C2)
Warmup: Forward/Backward Rolls, Back Fall Breaks
Sweep Forward
Sweep Backward
Ground - Leg Triangle
Flow 1: Forward or Backward Sweep, Attacker enters Defender’s Guard, Defender applies Leg Triangle
Flow 2: Same as above, but attacker can enter Guard or Mount. If Mounted, apply Trap, Buck and Roll
BEGINNER CLASS (A2)
Straight Punches
Drill: belt drill
Straight Punch Low
Combo: Left Low/Right High Punch
Inside Defense
Inside Defense v. Straight Punch Low
Drill: defend high or low straight punch
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C2)
Thai Pads: 3 rounds of 2 minutes
Inside Defense v. Left/Right
Inside Defense v. Left/Right (lean back and trap)
Round Kick - review high round kicks
Defense v. High Round Kick (2 or 3 points of contact)
Drill: one attack, one defend: left/right combo or high round kicks
ADVANCED CLASS (C2)
Focus Mitts: Combo #8/duck left hook/Right/Left Hook
Focus Mitts: Combo #9/duck right hook/Left Hook/Right
Focus Mitts:
Sparring: one person in the middle; 1 minute rounds against different opponents
Cavaliers 1-4
Knife Threat - Live Side
Knife Threat - Dead Side
Drill: either side threat
Student attendance is always a focus as a school owner, as we know consistent attendance from our students will lead to progression and training with us for a longer time period.
At East Valley Krav Maga in Arizona, we always encourage our students to attend at least twice a week. Many do, but consistency varies quite a bit; especially over a year. Towards the end of 2013 I was brainstorming on how to challenge my students to remain consistent about the 2x a week attendance guideline and the idea came to me for the “Warrior 100.”
We run the Warrior 100 program for the calendar year. 2014 was our first year, and we are in the middle of running it for 2015. Our front desk software, Zenplanner, tracks attendance for us so that when someone reaches class #100 we can recognize them in class in front of everyone. We award them a special Warrior 100 school shirt and I take a photo with them, which we share on our social media outlets. We also have a poster board up in our training room that has each person’s name who makes it to 100 and the date on which they accomplished it for that year.
It has made a measurable difference in consistent attendance, as students now know we track their attendance and pay attention, and also most importantly now that there is a goal and award attached to attendance. Students know that training in bursts off and on will make it very difficult to accumulate 100 classes, so it is a great tool to keep them accountable and let them compete with each other.
Thanks to Derrek Hofrichter for this month’s Krav Maga Alliance Business Tip. Learn more about Derrek and his gym, East Valley Krav Maga - Arizona!
BEGINNER CLASS (A2)
Combo: Left/Left/Right
Combo: Left/Right/Right
Front Kick to the Groin
Round Kick
Drill: partner moves around room, gives targets for Front Kick or Round
Choke from the Front with a Push
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C2)
Thai Pads: Combos 1-4 with round kicks (3 minutes)
Thai pads: Combos 1-4 with knees (3 minutes)
Headlock from Behind (review)
Reverse Headlock Standing (work both sides)
ADVANCED CLASS (C2)
Drill Using Gloves as Focus Mitts (alternate so both people can train):
- Left/Right/slip right punch/Left Hook/Right Cross
- Left/cover v. right punch/Right/Left Uppercut/Right Cross
Knife - upward stab
Knife - off angle, upward stab
Drill: groups of three; two people do light sparing; third person attacks EITHER person with upward stab (call out name first)
Beginner (A2)
Palm Heel Strikes
Drill: Groups of 2 (partners should be about same size and hight), Small shield; Non stop Palm Heel Strikes, on instructors signal "GO", striker Fireman or Piggy back carries pad holder to the opposite end of the room and back, and continues with strikes.
Choke from the Front (1-handed)
Choke from the Front with a Push
Choke from the Back with a Push
Drill: Groups of 4-5; 90 seconds, One defender, non stop attacks.
Intermediate (C2)
Drill: A/B Drill
Ground- Guard Reversal
Ground- Elbow escape (Quick Review)
Flow Drill: Guard Reversal to Elbow Escape; Groups of 2; one partner on their back in mount position, then makes elbow escape, transitions to guard position and from there makes guard reversal, now, the other partner is on the bottom and needs to elbow escape to guard and guard reversal. Repeat!
Reverse Headlock Standing
Drill: Groups of 3; defender; Strikes from the mount, 2nd person safely tackles defender off the pad, and mounts them, defender; makes elbow escape and transitions to guard, from there makes guard reversal technique and stands up, 3rd person then immediately attacks with Reverse Headlock, defender makes a strong defense and Resets.
Advanced (C2)
Overhand Right
Muay Thai Pads- 3 rounds of 3 minutes- Combinations, Kicks, Knees and Elbows. Be sure to include Overhand Right in combinations.
** Round 2- add sprawls, plus 4 Push Ups
** Round 3- Double up on the last technique of every combination
Long Gun from the Front- live side
Long Gun from the Front- dead side
Defense v. Bayonet Stab, live and dead side
Beginner (A2)
Front Kick- Groin
Round Kick- work both sides
Horse Shoe Drill
Straight Punch Low
Inside defense v. Straight Punch Low
Choke from the Front with a Push
Drill: Choke from Front with a Push, after the initial defense, attacker, takes a back and attacks with a straight punch Low.
Intermediate (C2)
Strikes from mount position
Inside Slap Kicks (both sides)
Drill: A/B Drill- Strikes from the mount position on one end, and Inside Slap Kicks on the other.
Reverse Headlock Standing
Ground- Trap and Roll (review)
Drill: Groups of 3; defender; Strikes from the mount, 2nd person safely tackles defender off the pad and mounts them, defender; escapes the mount and gets up, 3rd person, then immediately makes Reverse Headlock attack. Repeat.
Advanced (C2)
Conditioning Drill:
Left/Right/Right Elbow x 10
10 Push Ups
10 Round Kicks (5 each side)
10 Sit up/ Stand up (partner assist)
4 Rounds as fast as possible, then switch with your partner. See which pair can finish first!
Ground – Trap and Roll (review)
Knife Defense from Full Mount
Drill: defend against a full mount; attacker may or may not draw a knife and begin to stab.
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