BEGINNER CLASS (A2) Palm Heel Strikes Palm Heel Strikes from neutral stance Palm Heel Strikes with objects in hands (bags, pads, etc.) Front Kick review Knees (use Muay Thai clinch) […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A2) Straight Punches (review) Elbows 1-3 (review) Knees (review) Front Kick Vertical Target Drill: circle of pad holders surrounds defender just outside kicking range; defender can attack any […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A2) Straight Punch with Advance Straight Punch with Retreat Drill: pad holder starts at punching range, moves deliberately forward or back; puncher must react with an advance or […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A2) Straight Punches (very quick review) Drill: straight punches to drive partner across room; 2 rounds, alternating Elbows 4-7 Choke Behind with a Push Choke Behind against a […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A2) Left/Right Combination Drill: partner calls out 2, 4, 6 punches (always even number)...sometimes calling out a number 10 or higher; the drill should promote good hip turn […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A2) Stance & Movement -- try opposite stance for half the time! Straight Punches - singles, then doubles, then triple punches each side Straight Punch Low Inside Def. […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A2) Straight Punches (light work) Ground - Side Position Ground - Side Kick Ground - Get Up Drill: fast moving drill; students start down; on command, they kick […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A2) Straight Punches Straight Punch with Advance Inside Defenses Choke from the Front with a Push Drill: Eyes closed; verbal warning followed by punch OR no verbal warning, […]

BEGINNER CLASS (A2) Straight Punches Drill: Double Left punches, then Double Right punches Round Kick Headlock from Behind Drill: eyes closed, on command give either round kick, straight punches, or […]

After a two week hiatus while John Whitman was in Israel, the Daily Lesson Plans have returned! Sorry for the temporary stoppage.