BEGINNER CLASS (A2)

Ground - Side Position

Ground - Side Kick

Ground - Get Up from Side

Choke from the Front with a Push

Drill: start on ground, kick and get up, defend Choke from the Front with a Push

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C2)

Inside Defense v. Left/Right

Inside Defense v. Left/Right (Lean Back and Trap)

Review High Round Kick

Defense v. High Round Kick (2 or 3 points of contact)

Drill: defend left/right combo OR high round kick

 

ADVANCED CLASS (C2)

Sparring: light sparring, 1 minute rounds

Knife Downward Off-Angle Stab (Dead Side)

Knife Upward Off-Angle Stab (Dead Side)

Drill: light sparring with one person, knife attack from either side by a second attacker

Beginner Class (A2)

Introducing Thai Pads

Punches- Left/Right Combination

Elbow #1

Round Kick

Round Kick- with a switch

Thai Pads: Left/Right/Right Elbow

Thai Pads: Left Punch/Right Round Kick

Thai Pads: Right Punch/Left Round Kick- with a switch

Thai Pads: Right Punch/Left Round Kick (with a switch)/Left Punch/Right Elbow

Choke from Front with a Push

Intermediate Class (C2)

Basic Combatives

Drill: Monkey in the Middle- groups of 3, one person in the middle; strikes on pad until the hit with the other pad; turn with appropriate strikes and engage that pad. 60 seconds each person

Inside Defense v. Left/Right

Bearhug Behind Arms Caught

Bearhug Behind Arms Free

Drill: Monkey in the Middle- groups of 3; one person in the middle; strikes on pad until hit with pad or attacked with bearhugs, make the appropriate strike or defense.

Advanced Class (C2)

Thai Pads- 3 Rounds of 2 minutes- Non stop combiations, end every combo with a round kick/Knee- 30 second rest

Mouth of Hand

Combo- R-Uppercut, L-Hook, Mouth of Punch/Round Kick/Knee

Gun from Behind Touching

Gun from the Side, Behind the Arm

BEGINNER (A2)

Straight Punch w/ Advance

Elbows 4-7

DRILL:

Grps 2, Striker, Padholder. Striker neutral, eyes closed. Padholder can cue:

A.) From the front for an Advancing Punch/Burst of 4 strikes, then hold for either Elbow 6 or 7 to finish.

B.) From rear for either Elbow 4 or 5, striker should then orient and finish with a burst of 4 straights.

Choke Rear w/ Push

DRILL - FINAL:

Grps 2. Defender, attacker. Attacker begins mounted on pad. On “GO!” strikers send all out Ground & Pound strikes. On “UP!” strikers stand in front of attacker. Attacker applies Choke Rear w/ Push. After defense, switch starting positions.

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INTERMEDIATE (C2)

Defense v High Round Kick - Reflexive

DRILL:

Grps 2, both gloves on. Alternating striker, partner cues for combination using gloves as focus mitt. After combo, “padholder” throws either side High Round Kick. Switch roles after every kick.

Defense v Medium Round Kick - Wrap*

*Add in takedown and/or sweep.

Ground Foot Grab Strip

Ground Foot Grab Spin Inward

Ground Foot Grab Spin Outward

DRILL - FINAL:

Grps 2. Alternating roles. One partner throws a Medium Round Kick, the other Wraps and performs takedown. Holding onto one leg, partner can choose to drag or spin the other’s foot for Ground Foot Grab defense. Switch who sends kick each round.

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ADVANCED (C2)

DRILL - WARMUP: Body Hardening

Grps 2, gloves on.

Round 1 & 2: One partner sends strikes while standing, the other absorbs. Switch for next round.

Round 3 & 4: Same but partner sending strikes is standing, partner absorbing is on the ground.

Round 5 & 6: One partner begins in mount. Both are permitted to strike. Round ends if bottom partner gains dominant position.

Long Gun Behind Touching (both sides)

Long Gun Bayonet Stab, Live and Dead Side

Long Gun Bayonet Stab, Dead Side (clothesline)

DRILL - FINAL

Roaming attacker can cue for any attack above.

BEGINNER CLASS (A2)

After warm up, shadow boxing with light straight punches; emphasize footwork, moving forward and backward, also step-and-pivot

Straight Punches

Drill: partner holds pad; striker makes straight punches to drive pad holder backward across the room

Round Kick

Combos 1 and 2 with Round Kick

Headlock from Behind

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C2)

Review High Round Kick

Defense v. High Round Kick (2 or 3 points of contact)

Outside Slap Kick

Drill: defend outside slap kick like a round kick

Reverse Headlock Standing

 

ADVANCED CLASS (C2)

Two knees with a switch

Thai Pads: Combos 1-4 ending with two knees with a switch

Knife - Upward Stab

Knife - Straight Stab

Drill: defend straight stab; if attacker recoils downward, transition to Upward Stab defense as you burst in

BEGINNER CLASS (A2)

Straight Punches

Straight Punch Low

Inside Defense

Inside Defense v. Straight Punch Low

Ground - Side Position and Get Up

Ground - Side Kick

Drill: practice Inside Defense with partner; when partner says "down," defender sits down into Side Position, kicks the air, then gets up and continues

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C2)

Thai Pads - 3 rounds of 3 minutes

Ground - Arm Bar from Guard; include kicking the attacker away after the arm break and getting up

Ground - Guard Reversal

 

ADVANCED CLASS (C2)

Thai Pads: 3 rounds of 3 minutes, include sprawl

Knife - on the ground, attacker in guard, scissor sweep

Ground - Leg Triangle from Guard

Knife - on the ground, use Leg Triangle to control

 

Beginner (A2)
Punches- L/R Combination
Round Kick- Emphasize Switch Round Kick
Muay Thai Pads:
First Combo- L/R Combination/Switch Round Kick (Left Leg)
Second Combo- R/Left Combination/Round Kick (Right Leg)
Third Combo- L/R combination/switch round kick/R/L Combination/Round Kick
Choke from Front (1 hand)
Ground Side Position
Ground Movement
Get Up from Ground from Side Position- both sides
Drill: Kick and Get up, then either punch pad or defend choke

Intermediate (C2)
Drill: Upside Down Pyramid!
Fast, Strong and Super Aggressive!
45 sec- Non- Punches, Elbows & Headbutts
10 sec Rest
35 Sec- Non- Stop POWER Round kicks (both legs)
10 sec Rest
20 Sec- Non-Stop knee Strikes
10 Sec Rest
20 Sec- Non- Stop Front Kicks- Groin (both legs)
10 Sec Rest
35 Sec- Non- Stop Knee strikes
10 Sec Res
45 Sec-Non- Punches, Elbows & Headbutts
Defensive Front Kick
Combination- defensive front kick/Left/Right punches/2 knees
Ground- getting up (quick review)
Ground- foot grab, strip
Ground- foot grab, spin inward
Ground- foot grab, spin outward
Barricade Drill: defender starts on the ground with eyes closed; foot is grabbed, and he must make the appropriate defense and get up; then he must go through a barricade of pep[;e with pads; after he gets through, he makes a defensive front kick followed by 6 knees

Advanced (C2)
2 Front Kicks with a Switch
2 Straight knees with a Switch
Knife – off angle upward stab (live and dead side)
Knife – off angle downward stab (live and dead side)
Knife – off angle straight stab (live and dead side)
Drill: Groups of 4-5; one defender, 10 Burpees, 30 seconds non-stop strikes from mount, then get up and defend non-stops attacks, Level 1, 2 & 3, plus Knife.

Beginner Class (A2)
Front Kick Vertical Target
Knees
Combo: Front Kick Vertical Target/Knee
360
Choke from Behind with a push
Attacker Fights Back Drill: attacker makes Choke from Behind with aPush; defender defends; attacker steps away and throws a 360 attack; defender defends and continues with counterattacks

Intermediate Class (C2)
Focus Mitts: 3 rounds x 2 minutes each
Outside Slap Kick
Inside Slap Kick
Inside Defense v. Left/Right
Defense v. High Round Kick (2 & 3 points)
Defense V. High Round Kick (Covering)
Drill: defender eyes closed, defend Left/Right straight punches or High Round Kicks
Ground- Arm Bar from Guard

Advanced Class (C2)
Thai Pads- 2 rounds x 5 minutes each- Opposite Stance; combos, kicks, sprawls, knees and elbows, on instructors signal "Down" the striker gets on the ground and pad holder mounts striker; striker must improve position; get up and continue working combinations on the thai pads.
Gun from Front Review
Gun from Behind (touching)
Long Gun from the Front- Live Side
Knife- off angle upward stab (live and dead side)
Drill: Eyes closed, any of these weapons

BEGINNER (A2)

Retreating Straight Punch

DRILL:

Grps 2. Striker, Padholder. Padholder advances for Retreating Punch, Striker immediately bursts forward for a Straight burst after Retreat, until Padholder cues “RESET!”

Straight Punch Low

DRILL:

Same as above, but after Retreat, Striker burst forward for Low Punch, following through to the side and pivoting. Padholder orients to the Striker for a Straight Burst.

Choke Front w/ Push

DRILL - FINAL:

Grps 2 or Roaming Attackers. Defenders begin eyes closed. Attackers can cue physically with Front Choke w/ Push OR verbally while walking forward to apply choke. If verbal and the Defender has time, the Defender can retreat backward, redirect the hands and send a counter burst before resetting.

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INTERMEDIATE (C2)

DRILL - WARMUP:

Grps 2, Attacker, Defender. Both begin at one end of the gym. Attacker runs to opposite wall and back. Upon returning, Attacker sends ONE straight punch. Defender defends and runs, while Attacker sets up to be attacked.

Inside Defense v. Left/Right

Bearhug Behind Arms Free

Bearhug Behind Remove Arms

DRILL - FINAL:
Grps 3, Defender, Attacker 1, Attacker 2. Defender neutral, eyes closed. Attacker 1 stands behind, Attacker 2 in front. Attacker 1 applies Bearhug Rear (Low). Defender removes hands and must defend Attacker 2’s Left/Right combination, then defend Bearhug Arms Free, ending with Attacker 1 as a shield. Switch Defender each round on own.

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ADVANCED (C2)

DRILL - WARMUP:

Include Rolls & Fallbreaks, preparing for sweeps.

Mouth of Hand Punch

Sweep with Heel Kick

DRILL:

Grps 2, Defender, Padholder. Defender sends Mouth of Hand Punch to pad + Elbow 1 + Grab/Sweep. (Note Padholder should quickly throw away pad after Elbow/Before Sweep)

Gun Front - 2 Hand Technique

DRILL - FINAL:

Grps 2. Assign “A” and “B.” “A” begins holding pad, “B” stands in front of pad, neutral, eyes closed, with handgun tucked into waistband, shirt over gun. “A” cues “B” with a pad tap. “B” sends Mouth of Hand Punch to pad steps back and draws gun. “A” discards pad and performs Gun Front defense.

BEGINNER (A2)
Retreating Punches
Elbows 4-7
DRILL:
Groups 3: 2 Padholder, 1 Striker. Striker performs Retreating Punches based on Padholder 1’s advance. Padholder 2 cues with pad tap behind. Striker sends Elbow 4, turns, clinches and knees until padholder cues to reset

Rear Headlock
FINAL DRILL: Same as above, but Padholder 2 can cue for elbow into knees or attack with Rear Headlock

INTERMEDIATE (C2)
Ground - Kicking Off from Guard
Ground - Arm Bar from Guard
Ground - Guard Reversal
Ground - Trap, Buck & Roll (if time)

FINAL DRILL:
Groups of 2, A/B. One begins in mount. On GO!, person on top applies pressure attempting to stay in mount. Person on bottom reverses with trap, buck and roll. Once in guard, begins applying pressure. Person on bottom attempts to kick off, arm bar, guard reversal.

ADVANCED (C2)
Knife - Upward Stab (Review)
Knife - Attacker Holding Defender with Left Hand
Bayonet Stab - Dead Side
Bayonet Stab - Dead Side (Clothesline)

FINAL DRILL:
Groups of 2, attacker, defender. Defender, eyes closed. Attacker can apply any of the above attacks.

BEGINNER CLASS (A2)

Straight Punch with Advance

Inside Defenses

Headlock from Behind

Drill: one attack, one defend with Inside Defenses; at any time, random attackers walk around the room and attack the punchers with Headlock from Behind

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C2)

Focus Mitts: Left/slip right cross/Left Hook/Right Cross

Kick Off from Guard

Reverse Headlock Standing

Bearhug Behind, Arms Free

Drill: start on ground with Attacker 1 in guard; make Kick Off from Guard; as you stand up, Attacker 1 puts you in Reverse Headlock standing; as you finish the defense, Attacker 2 attacks with Bearhug From Behind, Arms Free

ADVANCED CLASS (C2)

Thai Pads: 2 rounds, 3 minutes, very fast pace!

Gun From Behind, Touching

Gun From Behind, Walking

Gun From Behind, Hugging Technique