Beginner (A3)
Movement- Shadow Boxing w/o Punches or Kicks
Punches- Left/Right combination
Combination- Left/Right/Right Elbow Strike
Drill: Light striking on the pad with straight punches; on the pad holder's command ("Go") burst in with Left/Righ/Right Elbow 3x aggressively, then move back out and continue with light strikes.
360 Defense
Choke from the Front (2-handed)
Drill: Start with packages in hand and eyes closed, attacker either makes a choke from front or gives a verbal signal and makes 360.
Intermediate (A3)
Focus Mitts- Hook Punch
Combination- Cross/Hook/Cross
Focus Mitts with Disturbing- Pad holder stikes partner continuously while partner covers and absorbs; when pad holder slaps mitts together, the partner makes Cross/Hook/Cross Combination, then the pad holder goes back to striking. This drill should be very fast and aggressive.
Defense v. Low Round Kick (Absorb & Shin block)
Defense v. Front Kick (redirect & stopping)
Drill: defender eyes closed, vision drill, recognize Low Round kick or Front Kick
Hair Grab from the Front
Hair Grab from the Side, impending knee
Advanced (A3)
Thai pad Drill:
Groups of 3, two with thai pads; striker must make combinations while moving to keep second pad holder "lined up" so the striker deals with one threat at a time; now and then, the second pad holder jumps in and becomes the first pad holder; Black Belts do this from an opposite stance.
Stick- Over head Stab
2 Opponents- Knife and Stick
Drill: groups of 3; defender eyes closed, Stick- overhead defense or 2 opponents- knife and stick

BEGINNER (A3)

Front Groin Kick

Knee w/ Clinch

DRILL:

Groups of 2, Striker, Padholder. Striker stands in front of Padholder at one end of the room. Instructor yells out a number to start the round, indicating the number of straight punches to be thrown. After yelling out, Striker sends a Front Groin Kick + Clinch/2 Knees + # Straight Punches. Striker runs to opposite end of the room and back for next round.

Front Choke 2-Hand Pluck

DRILL-FINAL:

Same as above, however, after returning from run, Striker sets up neutral, eyes closed. Partner attacks with Front Choke. After defense, another running lap and reset.

INTERMEDIATE (A3)

Hook Punch/Bas Combo 3

Defensive Front Kick

DRILL/COMBO:

Groups of 2, Striker, Padholder. Striker sends Bas 3 (Use TS for strikes) then creates distance with Defensive Front Kick. Padholder can cue “BURST!” for straight punches until cued to “RESET”.

Advanced - Knife Stab Upward

DRILL - FINAL:

Groups of 2 + Roaming Attackers. Groups of 2 work the combo above. Roaming Attackers give verbal cue to get Strikers’ attention then attack with Knife.

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ADVANCED (A3)

DRILL-WARMUP:

Groups of 2, designate A/B. On “RUN!” all students run randomly around room. Instructor cues “A” or “B” indicating the Attacker. Upon cue, the Attacker scans room, finds partner, and attacks with 360. Partner defends, counters and finishes. Both return to run.

Stick-Overhead Defense

Knife-Overhead Defense

DRILL:

Same as above, but with knives and sticks scattered on the floor. Upon cue, Attacker grabs knife or stick and attacks partner. Defend and reset into run.

2 Opponents Knife & Stick

DRILL-FINAL:

Groups of 3, one Defender, one with knife, one with stick. On “RUN!” all jog around room. On “ATTACK!” knife and stick find Defender. After defense, change Defender and reset.

Beginner (A2)
Movement-Fighting stance (forward, left, right, and back)
Straight punch w/ advance & retreat
Inside defenses
Drill: Group of 3 with 1 tombstone pad. Pad holder moves 1 step in fighting stance in any direction & calls a straight punch combo. Striker moves back into range and delivers combo. When 3rd person randomly yells "Threat!" pad holder backs away, & striker turns to face 3rd person. 3rd person throws an advancing straight punch at striker which should be defended w/ an inside defense. After defending, striker & pad holder resume movement & combos

Intermediate (A2)
Review round kicks
Defense vs. high round kicks (reflexive, 2 points of contact, 3 points of contact, & covering)
Bearhug behind arms free
Drill: defender starts with eyes closed, attacker bearhugs defender from behind (arms free). Defender goes through defense & disengages after combatives. Attacker throws 1 high round kick immediately after being disengaged for defender to defend. Then reset.

Advanced (A2)
Scissor Front Kick
Scissor Round Kick
Knife- defense vs. backslash
Drill: Attacker "hides" knife in their waist band. Attacker holds kick shield for either scissor front or scissor round kick. After defender delivers kick, attacker staggers back, drops pad and draws knife to attack with a backslash. After defender completes defense, reset.

Beginner (A2)
Straight punches (high and low)
Rearward elbows (3, 4, and 5)
Drill: padholder calls out a number 1-5 corresponding to the number of straight punches (high and low) that the striker must execute in any combination they like. At random intervals, another pad holder will bump from behind with a tombstone, and after striking with a rearward elbow they return to striking the 1st pad.
Headlock from behind

Intermediate (A2)
Inside and outside slap kicks
Line drills (drive padholder back in straight line): 1 - R inside slap kick to tombstone, step L straight knee; return with retreating Jab/cross 2- R power cross, step left round kick; return with cross/hook combo
Reverse headlock standing
Drill: defender starts with eyes closed, 1st attacker either bumps with kick shield and holds for strikes or attacks with reverse standing headlock. After either "GO" command from padholder or successful defense, the defender runs to find 2nd attacker in the room, where they deliver strikes to a kick shield until "TIME" is called

Advanced (A2)
Review advancing straight punches
Advanced fun (from front, assailant using off hand)
Drill: while defender strikes tombstone pad, attacker comes up and attacks with gun in left or right hand and a focus mitt in another. Defender redirects correctly, punches the mitt, disarms the gun, and returns to the tombstone. Repeat drill again but using additional "attackers" disturbing defender with focus mitts or kick shields.

BEGINNER CLASS (A2)

Round Kick – practice angles chopping down to the leg and up to the ribs

Combo: Right Round Kick/Right Cross (to emphasize recoil of the kick

Knees – emphasize forward knee with a switch of the feet

Choke from Behind with a Push – practice turning both directions

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (A2)

Front Kick Vertical Target (review from level 1)

Defensive Front Kick – include follow up combatives

Drill: attacker advances with Defensive Front Kick; defender makes the kick; attacker either reacts to the kick and retreats OR simply stops, and defender finishes with additional combatives.

Kick Off From Guard

Foot Grab – Stripping

Drill: attacker is on top in guard; defender kicks off from guard; attacker stands up, grabbing defender’s foot; defender makes the Foot Grab defense.

ADVANCED CLASS (A2)

Front Kick (review; focus on high front kick)

Scissor Front Kick

Side Kick (review)

Plucking/Rowing Defense v. Medium Side Kick

Redirecting Defense v. High Side Kick

Beginner class (A2)

Straight Punches with Advance

Straight Punches with Retreat

Round Kick (Both sides)

Headlock from Behind

Ground –Side Kick

Drill: Groups of 3, 1 kicking shield; defender starts on the ground, side kick, get up, non stop strikes on pad, defend headlock from behind and reset.

Intermediate Class (A2)

Defensive Front Kick

Quick Combo: Defensive Front Kick followed by non stop knee strikes

Bearhug Behind Arms Free

Ground-Escape form Guard (gouge and stack)

Drill: Groups of 3, 1 kicking shield; defender starts in attackers guard, escape from guard, execute a defensive front kick on pad followed by non-stop knees, attacker; bearhug from behind, defender; makes the appropriate defense and resets.

Advanced Class (A2)

Jumping Side Kick

Jumping Round Kick

Conditioning Drill: 2 rounds of 3 minutes

Round 1- 5 Jump Squats, 5 Jump Side Kicks

Round 2- 5 Buprees, 5 Jump Round Kicks

Plucking/Rowing Defense v. Side Kick

Knife- Kick from Distance

Knife- defense v. downward stab

Drill: Eyes closed; defend knife OR Side Kick

BEGINNER (A2)

Thai Pad Combo:

Left/Right Straight + Left Step/Pivot + Right Straight

Straight Punch Low

Thai Pad Combo:

Left/Right Straight + Left Straight Low + Left Step/Pivot + Right Straight

Round Kick

Thai Pad Combo:

Left/Right Straight + Left Straight Low + Left Step/Pivot + Right Straight + Right Round Kick

Inside Defense v. Straight Low

Thai Pad Combo:

Left/Right Straight + Left Straight Low/Padholder Defends + Left Step/Pivot + Right Straight + Right Round Kick

DRILL - FINAL:

Groups of 2, Striker, Padholder. Working combination above, on GO! cue, both Striker and Padholder must run to touch both end walls of the gym and return to their spot.

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INTERMEDIATE (A2)

Inside Defense v. Left/Right

DRILL:
Groups of 2, A/B. Alternating Attacker/Defender. One sends Left/Right Straight combo, the other defends, then switch roles.

Defense v. High Round Kick (2 & 3 Points)

DRILL:

Same as above, but Attacker adds High Round Kick after Left/Right Straight.

Bearhug Rear - Arms Caught

Bearhug Rear - Arms Free

DRILL - FINAL:
Groups of 2, working Left/Right Straight + High Round attack/defense, but NOT alternating. Select groups to roam and attack the ATTACKER with either Bearhug.

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ADVANCED (A2)

Jumping Side Kick

Plucking Defense v Side Kick

Redirecting Defense v High Side Kick

DRILL:

Groups of 2. Alternating Attacker/Defender. One sends either Side Kick, other defends, then switch roles.

Forward Slash

Backward Slash

DRILL - FINAL: Piranha in the Pool

Designate an area as “the pool” which should be big enough for all students but not too big to create too much space. One person begins as the Attacker with a knife. The Attacker begins slashing but can change victim as much as necessary. All other students must attempt to defend or avoid the attacks. If possible, whoever defends, controls and disarms the Attacker is the Attacker for the next round.

BEGINNER (A2)
Front Kick (groin)
Round Kick
Combo: Front Kick/Round Kick (same leg)
Ground: Back Position
Ground: Round Kick (emphasize recovering position and getting up)
Inside Defenses
Drill: start on ground; give round kick, then get up; make inside defenses until the instructor restarts the drill on the ground

INTERMEDIATE (A2)
Focus Mitts: Combo #7: Right Uppercut/Left Hook/Right Straight
Focus Mitt Drill: pad holder gives 4 hooks with the pads (low right hook, low left hook, high right hook, high left hook); defender blocks, then steps left and pivots, then makes Combination #7.
Ground: Escape from Guard — posture up and strike groin
Ground: Side control and strikes
Drill: Side control and strikes; on instructor command, jump up, sprint, then come back and continue with side control
Ground: arm lock from side control

ADVANCED (A2)
Focus Mitts: Combo #7: Right Uppercut/Left Hook/Right Straight
Focus Mitt Drill: pad holder gives 4 hooks with the pads (low right hook, low left hook, high right hook, high left hook); defender blocks, then steps left and pivots, then makes Combination #7.
Straight Stab Dead side
Straight Stab Live Side

Beginner (A2)
Review stance and movement
Straight punch with advance
Drill: students pair off with one focus mitt. Pad holder will slowly move the pad to the side of their body and the puncher will try to land a jab or cross to the pad before the pad holder can move it away. For the second round increase the distance and attempt to do the same with advancing straight punches
Straight punch with retreat
Drill: students pair off with one tombstone pad. Pad holder advances forward while puncher delivers hard retreating straight punches. At a predetermined distance the pad holder calls "down!" and the striker does a fall break, gets up, and covers the same distance forward with straight knees from the Thai clinch.
Choke from behind with a push

Intermediate (A2)
Ground - escape from guard (gouge and stack)
Ground - side mount position and strikes
Ground - side mount to full mount
Ground - side mount knee to belly (disengage)
Drill: ground and pound with transitions. Round 1 - each student has a tombstone pad or ground dummy and strikes from positions called out by instructor. Include side mount, full mount, knee to belly, standing, and all transitions between. Round 2 - students pair off, and student on "top" tries to get to the position called out by the instructor as quickly as possible, while person on bottom resists.
Ground - arm lock from side

Advanced (A2)
Warm up: shadow boxing, then body sparring (boxing only)
Review 360 and counter
Drill: 360 and counter using Thai pads or focus mitts. Pad holder puts up "target" first (well away from the face), then swings for the attack.
Knife - defense vs upward stab
Knife - defense vs straight stab
Drill: attacker pins defender against wall (use a corner if possible) using straight arm and/or clinch, while also delivering knife stabs to the body. Defender must get free to deliver strikes on tombstone until "time" is called, then the drill repeats.

Beginner Lesson Plans (A2)

Movement

Drill: Follow the Leader with footwork

Straight Punches: Left/Right/Right

Round Kick (emphasize forward leg with step or switch feet)

Combination: Left/Right/Right/Left Round Kick

Choke Front Push

Choke Front Push Against Wall

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (A2)

Defensive Front Kick

Drill: groups of 3; punches and elbows to a pad; when a second pad holder approaches, turn to the new attacker and make Defensive Front Kick, then continue striking that pad

Ground: Side Mount

Ground: Hip Escape from Side Mount

Ground: Arm Lock

ADVANCED CLASS (A2)

Combo: Left Front Kick Vertical Target/Right Cross/Left Hook/Right Straight/Left Elbow #1

Hip Throw – hook under arm; if experienced, practice opposite side

Sparring Drill: one attack/one defender; defender try to incorporate Hip Throw into counterattacks

Knife Forward Slash

Knife Back Slash

Note: if experienced, make the slashes very straight, almost like straight stab.