Beginner (B3)
Hammerfist to the side
Knees
Drill: 2 people, 1 tombstone. Defender; eyes closed. Pad holder; bumps defender from the side or gives a verbal signal, Defender; executes a hammerfist to the side, turn towards the pad and continue with counter attacks until pad holder calls time!
Choke from side
Ground- Getting up
Drill: 3people, 1 tombstone. Defender starts on the ground (laying on stomach) with their eyes closed. Pad holder moves anywhere in the room. Defender; on instructor’s signal, eyes open, get up, locate and advance towards the pad holder with non- stop strikes. Attacker; makes choke from the side. Defender; fast and aggressive defense!
Reset!
Intermediate (B3)
Ground – Fall break side
Side mount position and strikes
Ground – Side mount knee to belly (disengage)
Drill – Striker begins striking a heavy bag or working focus mitts. A partner positions a ground dummy or tombstone (indicate where the “head” is) and shouts “go.” The striker turns, runs to the pad and starts delivering strikes in side mount. On the “up” command, the striker disengages via knee to belly and resumes striking in their original position
Ground – arm lock from the side
Advanced (B3)
Thai Pads: Round 1- Basic Combinations, Elbows, Knees, sprawls. Round 2- Basic Combinations, Elbows, Knees, sprawls, Med & High Round kicks. Round 3- After every combination, execute 2 round kicks (med & high)
Spinning Outside slap kick
General Defense v. Med to High Kicks
Sliding Defense v. Med to High Kicks
Double Leg Takedown

Beginner (B3)
Wrist releases
Punches - straight punch
Left/right combination
Straight punch low
Inside defense
Inside defense vs. low straight punch
Drill: partner pairs stand on one edge of the mat, beginning with the puncher facing towards the middle of the room. As the puncher advances, the defender retreats. The puncher may throw either a left or right straight punch while advancing, and the defender moves and defends. Once the pair reaches the other end of the mat, work backwards and then switch roles. As the drill progresses add low punches and other attacks like 360s. At first have the puncher follow a predictable left/right pattern but make it more random as the drill progresses.

Intermediate (B3)
Uppercut back kick
Elbows 3-5
Bearhug from behind (finger leverage)
Bearhug from behind (lifting)
Drill: each student runs through an exhaustion drill (dealer's choice). Burpees, lots of strikes, etc. just to get the heart rate up. Have each student walk into a separate training area and deal with a simulation involving two padded attackers. The first attacker engages verbally, harassing and distracting the student. Meanwhile, a second attacker bearhugs from behind, attempting a lift. If possible, the first attacker restrains the student. Have them fight hard and find an exit. This takes time and requires some set-up, so if possible start this early and do this simulation as the rest of class is training other techniques.

Advanced (B3)
Stick - overhead defense
Stick - baseball bat defense
Gun from behind at a distance
Drill: defender first addresses a stick attack (overhead or baseball bat), then another attacker comes up from behind for handgun at a distance. Once they complete the disarm, the defender drops for pushups while the gun attacker distracts the defender with light kicks to the body or gentle whacks with a tombstone. When the stick attacker is ready, they yell "go," and the defender gets up from the pushup position and defends. Go for about two minutes per person, or until technique has degraded too severely.

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Straight Punch with Advance (quick lesson)

Inside Defense

Inside Defense v. Straight Punch Low

Ground – Side Position

Ground – Side Kick

Ground – Get Up from Side

Drill: defender makes Inside Defense; puncher can also yell “Down!” and defender must drop down into a Ground Side Position, give a kick to the air, and get back up

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)

Focus Mitts: Combo #6, add movement to right after the cross

Focus Mitts: combo #7, add movement to left after the hook

Outside Defenses 1-5

Bearhug Front (lifting)

Choke Front Against Wall

Drill “Back To The Wall”: defender stands with back to wall, eyes closed; attacker either gives a verbal signal and makes a straight punch from any angle OR makes Choke Front Against Wall

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)

Combination #8, then shuffle right

Combination #9, then step/pivot left

Baseball Bat

Baseball Bat v. Left Handed attacker or Right Handed Backhand

Drill: eyes closed, defend against Baseball Bat from the right or left side

BEGINNER (B3)

Palm Heel Strikes

DRILL: Krav Maga Suicide 1

Groups of 2, Striker, Padholder, both at one end of the gym. Striker begins sending all out Palm Heel strikes. On instructor’s “GO!”, Striker turns, runs to whatever “line” instructor is standing on and sprints back to resume striking. Repeat for several runs, instructor changing “line” each time.

Round Kick

DRILL: Krav Maga Suicide 2

Same as above, but as Strikers are returning to pad, instructor can cue for Palm Heels or Round Kick for next round.

Choke Front - 1 Hand

DRILL - FINAL:

Groups of 2, Defender/Striker, Attacker/Padholder. Instructor cues for either Palm Heel or Round Kick burst. On “ATTACK!” Striker sets up neutral/eyes closed for Choke attack. After defense, Striker returns to pad with cued combative.

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INTERMEDIATE (B3)

Back Kick

DRILL1: Strike Line

Padholders line up with space in between. Strikers begin in front of their partners. Striker sends a striker to pad and shuffles to the right aligning to next pad before kicking.

DRILL2: Strike/Finish

Strikers scattered, neutral/eyes closed. Padholders give verbal cue. Striker looks, sends Back Kick and orients to finish with burst of Punches/Palm Heels/Hammerfists. Reset on Padholder cue.

Hair Grab Behind

DRILL:

Same as above, but Roamer can cue for Back Kick or Hair Grab.

Rear Choke w/ Pull

DRILL - FINAL:

Same as above, but Roamer can cue for Back Kick, Hair Grab, or Choke Rear w/ Pull.

NOTE: With both Hair and Choke pulls, build technique to the point where the attacker is pulling back AND down as if trying to pull the defender to the ground, to add intensity and test defense.

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ADVANCED (B3)

DRILL - WARMUP:

-Round 1: Follow the leader.

-Round 2: Shoulder tap

-Round 3: Alternating 360/Burst/Finish

-Round 4: Alternating Shoot in/Defend

-Round 5: Alternating 360 OR Shoot in

Stick - Baseball Swing Defense

Long Gun Behind - Touching Live Side

Long Gun Behind - Touching Dead Side

DRILL - FINAL:

Groups of 3, Defender, Padholder, Attacker. Defender sends all out strikes to pad. Attacker gives verbal/tactile cue for Baseball Swing OR Long Gun Behind. Defend and return to striking.

Beginner (B3)
Straight Punches
Left/Right Combination
Round Kick
Choke from the side
Drill: A/B drill. Group A defends, Group B attacks. Defenders starts with eyes closed. Attackers either choke from the side or bump defenders with a tombstone and call for strikes. Repeat.

Intermediate (B3)
Side Kick
Outside Defense v. Right Punch
Hair grab front
Hair grab side, impending knee
Drill: A/B drill. Group A defends, Group B attacks. Defenders starts with eyes closed. Attackers either hair grab from the front/side, bump defenders with a kick shield calling for side kick, or verbally get defenders attention before winding up to throw a right punch. Repeat.

Advanced (B3)
Spinning Outside Slap Kick
Sliding Defense v. Spinning Heel Kick
Stopping Defense v. Spinning Heel Kick
Stick - Baseball Bat Defense
Drill: Group of 3. 1 pad holder, 1 striker, 1 attacker. Pad holder holds focus mitts or clap paddle for striker to throw spinning outside slap kicks (striker may use both legs to kick). Attacker intermittently gets striker's attention verbally and either throws a spinning heel kick or attacks with a baseball bat swing. Striker defends against the attack, finishes the fight and returns to striking the pad with outside slap kicks.

Beginner (B3)
Palm Heel Strike
Eye Strike
Knees from clinch position
Choke from the front (1-handed pluck)
Drill: defender starts with eyes closed. Attacker either chokes from the front or bumps defender with a tombstone and holds for strikes. Repeat.

Intermediate (B3)
Back Kick
Drill: defender starts facing a wall while two attackers with kick shields press the defender against the wall. The defender fights through the padholders, sprints across the room to another person holding a tombstone, and delivers palm heels, elbows, hammerfists, etc. until the pad holder calls time. The drill immediately repeats.
Choke from behind against wall
Choke from behind with a pull
Drill: Same as above, only the attackers can also choke with a push or pull.

Advanced (B3)
Simple takedown
Double leg takedown
Single leg takedown
Drill: one partner attempts a takedown the other defends. Switch back and forth. As the drill progresses, increase the difficulty by bringing the person doing the takedown closer. Have them first start a step apart, then have the attacker grabbing one knee, then two knees, then have the defender hold their hands behind their back.
Hip throw

 

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Straight Punch with Advance (quick lesson)

Inside Defense

Inside Defense v. Straight Punch Low

Ground – Side Position

Ground – Side Kick

Ground – Get Up from Side

Drill: defender makes Inside Defense; puncher can also yell “Down!” and defender must drop down into a Ground Side Position, give a kick to the air, and get back up

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)

Focus Mitts: Combo #6, add movement to right after the cross

Focus Mitts: combo $7, add movement to left after the hook

Outside Defenses 1-5

Bearhug Front (lifting)

Choke Front Against Wall

Drill “Back To The Wall”: defender stands with back to wall, eyes closed; attacker either gives a verbal signal and makes a straight punch from any angle OR makes Choke Front Against Wall

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)

Combination #8, then shuffle right

Combination #9, then step/pivot left

Baseball Bat

Baseball Bat v. Left Handed attacker or Right Handed Backhand

Drill: eyes closed, defend against Baseball Bat from the right or left side

BEGINNER (B3)

WARMUP DRILL: Slow & GO! Punches

Groups of 2, Striker, Padholder. Striker begins in fighting stance, tracking pad a slight distance away. On instructor’s “GO!” Striker bursts forward sending all out Straight Punches. Return to tracking on “RESET!”

Straight Punch Low

Defense versus Straight Punch

DRILL: 3 Postion Punches

Groups of 2, Striker, Padholder. Striker sends all out Straight Punches, transitioning to the appropriate position based on cue “UP!”/Standing, “KNEES”/Kneeling, “BACK”/Mounted.

Wrist Releases

DRILL - FINAL:

Groups of 2, determine A/B. Both begin facing each other performing whatever exercise is assigned. Instructor yells “A/B” indicating the initial attacker. The attacker grabs the others wrist (must grab mirror image, not cross-body). Defender sends Straight Punch Low, Attacker defends, then Defender uses wrist release if necessary. Reset based on exercise cued.

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INTERMEDIATE (B3)

Basic Takedown Defense (Spinning on Centerline)

DRILL1:

Groups of 2, Attacker, Defender. Attacker stands in front of Defender with pad. Attacker charges in attempting to place pad to Defender’s hips. Defender defends, spins and finishes with Knee burst, throwing away and running to “exit” the instructor has indicated. Return to spot and reset.

DRILL2:

Groups of 2, Attacker, Defender. Defender neutral, eyes closed. Attacker chooses any angle and walks through the Defender holding pad across chest. Once being pushed, the Defender recognizes the angle, orients as necessary to clinch, control and send Knee burst, throwing away and running to “exit” the instructor has indicated. Return to spot and reset.

NOTE: It is important the Attacker walks through as if the Defender is not even there, DO NOT stop applying pressure just because the defense has begun.

Outside Defenses 1, 2, 5

DRILL:

Groups of 2, Attacker, Defender. Defender neutral. Attacker can send Straight Punch or shoot in. Defend accordingly.

Rear Choke w/ Pull

DRILL - FINAL:

Groups of 3, Defender, Attacker A, Attacker B. Attacker A can send Straight Punch or shoot in. Attacker B randomly applies Choke Rear w/ Pull to ATTACKER A. Repeat for time and rotate.

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ADVANCED (B3)

Axe Kick

COMBO:

Front Groin Kick + Axe Kick + Clinch/Knee Burst

*Use same leg for all strikes. Switch leg each cue.

DRILL:

Groups of 3+. One defender, others are potential attackers. Attackers in line in front of Defender. Defender closes eyes/turns and Attackers decide who is attacking. Defender gets set. Attack with 360, defend/counter and repeat for time.

Stick - Overhead Defense

Stick - Baseball Defense

Stick - Deadside

DRILL - FINAL:

Groups of 3. Defender, two Attackers, one with Stick. Defender eyes closed/neutral. Attackers setup in random positions. Defender opens eyes and defends against stick attack or 360 depending on position and orients to stack against other Attacker.

Beginner (B3)
Straight Punches
Round Kick
Tombstone combos 1-4. Pad holder calls for round kicks randomly on both legs. Single kick for each call in round 1. Double kick for each call in round 2. Triple kick for each call in round 3.
Choke from the front (1-handed)
Drill: Circle-of-death. 1 defender, rest of class is attacking. Attackers may either choke from the front or hold tombstone to call for continuous punches or round kicks.

Intermediate (B3)
Review Front kick to vertical target
Side Kick (with and without advance)
Back Kick
Drill – 1 striker, 4 kick shield holders. Striker stands in the middle of kick shield holders and stays facing the same direction during the entire drill. Kick shield holder verbally get striker's attention and striker delivers either a front, side, or back kick to the pad holders.
Bearhug from front (lifting)
Drill - Drill: Circle-of-death. 1 defender, rest of class is attacking. Attackers either bearhug from the front (lifting), hold kick shields to call for side kicks & back kicks or perform any Level 1 static choke (front, side, or rear).

Advanced (B3)
Simple Takedown
Double Leg Takedown
Single Leg Takedown
Drill - Focus mitt work (bare handed strikers). Partners free work with focus mitts (include bobbing, weaving, & slips). Strikers practice setting up their take downs with strikes. Safety note: Strikers are responsible for keeping their pad holder safe during the take down. They must be sure the landing area is clear.
Headlock from the side, spinning inward
Headlock from the side, neck break
Drill - A/B drill. Half the class is group A, other half is group B. Group A stands in passive stance with eyes closed. Group B attacks anyone in Group A with headlock from the side spinning inward, or neck break. After both groups go once, reset and include regular Level 2 headlock from the side to ensure that defenders are responding appropriately to the attack occurring.

Beginner (B3)
Hammerfist to the side
Knees (regular and round)
Drill - groups of 3 with 2 striking shields. Striker starts on one pad doing forward hammerfist combinations while other pad holder positions themselves to striker's left or right, holding for a side hammerfist. The 2nd padholder says "go" and the striker turns, delivers a side hammerfist, and continues with forward hammerfist combos.
Choke from the side
Drill - same as above, only second pad holder can also attack with choke from the side

Intermediate (B3)
Ground - Fall break side
Side mount position and strikes
Ground - Side mount knee to belly (disengage)
Drill - Striker begins striking a heavy bag or working focus mitts. A partner positions a ground dummy or tombstone (indicate where the "head" is) and shouts "go." The striker turns, runs to the pad and starts delivering strikes in side mount. On the "up" command, the striker disengages via knee to belly and resumes striking in their original position
Ground - arm lock from the side

Advanced (B3)
Review inside defenses
Redirecting Defense v. High Side Kick
Defense v. Bayonet Stab (live and dead side)
Defense v. Bayonet Stab (clothesline)
Drill - Defender starts with eyes closed in neutral position. Attacker starts one large step away and attacks with either straight punch, side kick, or bayonet stab.