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” […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A1) Straight Punches Elbows 1-3 Hammerfist to the Side Knees - discuss muay thai clinch Drill: recognize distance for hammer fist or elbow, add additional counterattacks Choke from […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A1) Straight Punches Drill: non stop punching Movement - include step and pivot Elbows 1-3 Hammerfist to the Side Choke from the Side Drill: groups of 3; punching […]

BEGINNER (A1) Palm Heel Strikes- Standing and from mount Front Kick to a vertical Target Knees- Thai Clinch (quick review) Combination- Front Kick Vertical Target, 2 Palm Heel Strikes, Thai […]

BEGINNER (A1) Left/Right Combination Front Kick (Groin) Round (kick) Knee 3 Round Drill Choke from behind Drill: defender; non-stop straight punches on a pad, attacker; Choke from behind INTERMEDIATE CLASS […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A1) Warmup Drill: Follow the Leader (Footwork Focus) Groups of 2. One partner leads moving various directions in fighting stance, other partner mirrors movement. Switch roles. Hammerfist Forward […]