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Beginner (B2)
Palm Heel Strikes (from the mount)
Front Kick Vertical Target
Knees
Combo- Front Kick Vertical Target/Knee strike
Choke from Behind
Headlock from Behind
Drill- Groups of 3, 2 Large shields; defender; non-stop palm heel strikes from the mount, pad holder gives a verbal signal "UP", on signal defender quickly gets up and continues with strikes, attacker makes either Choke from behind or Headlock from Behind, defender; defends and gets back to working the pad from the mount. Repeat.
Intermediate (D2)
Focus Mitts
Bobbing/Weaving/Slipping
Hooks
Uppercut
Combo- L-Hook to the Body/L-Hook to the Head/R-Cross
Combo- Bob/Weave/R-Cross/L-Hook/R-Cross
Combo- Put both combos together! L-Hook to the Body/L-Hook to the Head/R-Cross
Bob/Weave/R-Cross/L-Hook/R-Cross
Gun to the side of the head
Ground- choke from the mount
Drill: Groups of 3, 1 small shield; defender starts on their back, attacker; choke from the mount, defender; defends, gets up and attacks the pad with non-stop strikes, attacker; Gun to the side of the head. Reset after a successful defense.
Advanced (D2)
Muay Thai Pads
Power Strikes- 2 Rounds of 2 Minutes, working on KO POWER!!
Round 1- Single techniques (Jab, Cross, Hook, etc...), followed by a round kick.
Round 2- 2 of every technique, followed by 2 rounds kicks.
Round 3- 2 of every technique, followed by 2 Round Kicks and 2 Knees
Cavaliers 1-4
Gun-from Behind (touching)
Gun- from Front, Pushing into Stomach
Knife- Defense v. Forward Slash
Knife- Defense v. Back Slash
Drill: eyes closed, defend against Knife or Gun.
BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Palm heel strikes
Knees
Drill: Flurries of Palm Heel Strikes or Knees on Instructors command
360
Advanced Technique: Knife- Downward Stab
Drill: Defender eyes closed; attacker gives a verbal signal, makes either 360, downward stab or bumps defender with a pad and holds for strikes.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Bobbing/Weaving/Slipping
Focus Mitts- Jab/Jab/slip to the right/ cross/Hook/ Cross
Inside Defense v. Left Punch
Inside Defense v. Right Punch 2 Counters
Ground- Trap and Roll
Drill: Groups of 3; defender starts from the ground with attacker mounting them, defender must trap and roll and get up, then defend against straight punches from the second attacker. (attacker on top must make it difficult but not impossible for the defender)
ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
Axe Kick
Combo- Axe Kick, power right Cross
Sweep with Heel Kick
Knife- Kick from distance
Knife- Downward Stab
Knife- Upward stab
Drill: eyes closed, recognize distance and kick or use hands v. knife
Beginner (B2)
Left/Right Combination
Elbows 1-3
Drill: 5 Rounds
Left/Right/Right Elbow Strike x 10
Knee Strikes (Right Side) x 5
Knee Strikes (Left Side) x 5
Front Kick Groin (Right Leg) x 5
Front Kick Groin (Left Leg) x 5
5 Burpees
360 Defense
Advanced- Knife- downward Stab
Drill: Concealed weapon,
Defender; starts with their eyes closed, attacker; choke from Front, Side or Behind, after the defenders initial defense, attacker steps back pulls his knife out and attacks with downward stab.
Intermediate (D2)
Thai Pads 2 Rounds- Round 1- Hands only (last 30 Sec non-stop L/R punches), Round 2- Hands and Feet (last 30 sec make combo sprint and back)
Outside Slap Kicks
Defense v. Uppercut
Defense v. High Front Kick (redirect)
Drill: Defend against Uppercut or High Front Kick
Ground- Arm Bar from the Guard
Advanced (D2)
Focus Mitt- 2 rounds of 3 minutes, 3 Knee tucks on instructors command
Gun from Behind, Touching
- do the same technique while holding and object
- do the same technique while being walked
Gun from a distance
Most Krav Maga students in Los Angeles have heard of the “Knockout Game” popping up around the country. If you haven’t, it involves thugs randomly selecting a victim on the street and sucker punching them, trying to knock them out with one blow. You can watch a report on the phenomenon here.
First of all, it’s not a game, so screw that term. Let’s call them Knockout assaults. I’d like to call the perpetrators pathetic, maladjusted cowards, but that takes up too much space, so I’ll stick with “thugs.”
Anyway, like most self defense instructors, I’ve been asked about it. First off, let’s acknowledge that even if this is a “widespread” or “growing” trend, you are still far more likely not to be attacked by a “Knockout” thug then you are likely to be a target. So don’t panic. Just train.
And by “train,” of course, I mean “train in Krav Maga,” because this is what we train for. There are two practical solutions to the Knockout trend: situational awareness and reaction drills from positions of disadvantage.
(Please, please don’t tell me you would just shoot the bad guy. I am all for you carrying concealed, but that gun is most likely going to be under your jacket or in your purse when the sucker punch comes.)
Start with situational awareness: be aware not just of who is near you, but how they are behaving. Pay more attention to strangers and less attention to your smart phone. If you’re not beginning to shift from Yellow to Orange (or at least from Green to Yellow) when you walk by a group of teenage boys on the street, then you are making yourself a victim. I’m not saying you have to be paranoid. Just be aware.
Next, train against punches from positions of disadvantage. Krav Maga calls these “outside defenses,” and they work well with even minimal time to react. Also, they are instinct-based, so they are close to your natural reactions, provided your situational awareness has given you any time to react at all. We can’t guarantee that these defenses will work, because the skill, speed, and power of the attacker are variables we can’t control. However, they are designed to work against the attacks that you see in the video.
The trend is disturbing. But the solution, while not guaranteed, is simple: keep aware of your surroundings and train from disadvantaged positions. Use drills that incorporate as much unpredictability as is possible to create in a training environment. Start slowly, and build to higher and higher speeds. And maybe, just maybe, someone will be able to show one of these thugs who the sucker really is.
Why train in Krav Maga?
Krav Maga is a self defence system based on simple principles and instinctive movements. It is designed to teach reality based self defense in the shortest possible time. You will learn how to defend against common chokes, grabs and bear hugs. If you attacker or attackers are armed with common weapons such as guns, knives, and sticks we will teach you techniques to defend yourself.
Perhaps more importantly you will learn how to function and cope with the stress and shock of a sudden, violent encounter. Krav Maga’s practical approach to self defense will make you safer and improve your confidence. Lessons are structured to enhance the students’ ability to learn in a fun, safe and challenging environment. If this is not enough you also will get a great workout!!
Benefits of Krav Maga
Beginner (B2)
Palm Heel Strikes
Palm Heel Strikes from the mount (using a large shield)
Front Kick (Groin)
A/B Drill: Front Kick (Groin) at one side and Palm Heel strike from the mount at the other.
Headlock from Behind
Ground- Getting Up
Drill: Groups of 3, one large shield, defender; starts on their back, gets up, non stop strikes on the pad, attacker makes a headlock from behind, reset after a successful defense.
Intermediate (D2)
3 Round Drill
360 Defense with Counterattacks
Defense v. High Round Kick (2 and 3 points)
Ground- trap and roll
Ground- defense v. choke full mount
Drill: Groups of 3, 1 defender, 2 attackers, defender starts on the ground, attacker mounts defender and makes either of the above ground techniques, defender; makes the appropriate defense and quickly gets up, 2nd attacker; gives a verbal and makes a 360 attack or a High round kick, defender; defends and follows up with counter attacks. Reset.
Advanced (D2)
Focus Mitts- 3 Rounds of 3 Minutes, Opposite Stance
Chops (inside and out side)
Gun from the Side, Behind Arm
Gun from behind (touching)
Gun from the side, in front Arm
Drill: Groups of 5, monkey in the middle, non stop Gun Threats
BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Straight Punches
Front Kick Vertical Target
Knees
Combo: Front Kick Vertical Target/Left/Right/Right Knee
Choke from the Front (2 handed)
Choke from Behind
Drill: eyes closed; attacker makes Choke From the Front, Choke From Behind, holds for punches, or holds for front kick vertical target
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Hooks
Uppercut Punches
Focus Mitt Combo: Right/Left Uppercut/Right Uppercut/Left Hook
Focus Mitt Combo: Left/Left Hook/Right/Left Uppercut/Right Cross
Advanced Technique: Gun to the Side of the Head
Review Self Defense from Level 1
Drill: eyes closed; any Level 1 self defense or Gun to the Side of the Head
ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
Combo: Right Side Kick/Left/Right/Left (also the opposite)
Combo: Back Kick/turn/Knee/Elbow
Knife - forward slash
Knife - backhand slash
Knife - Hostage Situation
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BEGINNER (B2)
Palm Strikes
Hammerfist to the Side
Drill: eyes closed, attacker pushes with a pad from the front or side; defender opens eyes and makes the appropriate strike, then continues with additional strikes
360 (include the idea of counterattacks; you do not need to make simultaneous counters at this level)
Drill: as above, but the attacker can also give a verbal signal and attack with any 360
INTERMEDIATE (D2)
Focus Mitt Combo: Left/Left/Right/Left Hook/duck right hook/Left Hook/Right Cross
Ground - Arm Bar
Ground - Defense v. Arm Bar (push leg over head and sit up)
Ground - Defense v. Arm Bar (packlock arms and spin out)
ADVANCED (D2)
Drill: Defend Combos 1-4 -- start with Combo #1, one person makes the attack and the other defends, then they switch roles.
Axe Kick
Chops (inside and outside)
Knife - Downward Stab (emphasize horizontal angles)
Knife - Off Angle (include chops in counterattacks)
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