Beginner Class (A2) Knees- First singles, then doubles, then triples; focus on thai clinch to hold Round Kick Combo- Round Kick/Knee with the same leg Inside Defense Headlock from Behind […]

Beginner (A1) Punches- Left/Right Combination Drill: partner calls out even numbers (mostly 2, 4, 6) and striker makes that many punches, leading with forwards hand. At least twice during the […]

BEGINNER (A1) Basic Takedown Defense Drill: Groups of 2, Padholder with focus mitts. Padholder cues for number of Left/Right straight punches. Striker sends. Padholder can shoot in for sloppy takedown. […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A1) Straight Punches Drill: Belt Drill! Front Kick (groin) Knees Combo: Left/Right/Groin Kick/Right Knee Choke Front (2 handed)   INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C1) Uppercut Punch Drill: work on short […]

Beginner (A1) Palm Heel Strike from mount Front Kick- Groin Drill: Groups of 2; striker; non stop palm heel strikes from mount position, on pad holders signal "UP!", striker; gets […]

Beginner (A1) Straight Punches- single punches Straight Punches- double up on each side; be sure to make 2 strong punches (especially jabs) Elbow 1-3 Knees Drill: Knees driving partner across […]

BEGINNER (A1) Warmup Drill: All Run Rnd 1: On “Run!” cue all students run randomly about the room, changing direction every couple of steps. Alternate between cues to “Run!” and […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A1) Straight Punches (try punches from an opposite stance) Hammerfist to the Side Groin Kick Knees Combo: Hammerfist Side/Straight Punch/Groin Kick/Knee Choke from Behind Drill: eyes closed, either […]

Beginner (A1) Palm Heel Strikes Drill: Slow/Fast Groups of 2; striker makes Slow Palm Heel strike combinations on pad, when the pad holder yells "Fast!", striker makes non stop, fast […]

BEGINNER (A1) Ground Position/Movement on Back Getting Up from Back Drill: Tueller Drill One partner (defender) on back in ground fighting position. Other partner (attacker) stands about a “pads length” […]