BEGINNER CLASS (A1)

Straight Punches

Drill: belt drill

Hammerfist to the Side; then continue with punches and knees

Choke from the Side

Drill: eyes closed, attacker either chokes or pushes with pad from the side; defender defends the choke or makes Hammerfist.

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C1)

Focus Mitts: 4 rounds of 2 minutes; 30 second rest

Review defenses v. hook and uppercut punches

Defense v. Low Round Kick (absorbing)

Sparring: punches and low round kicks

 

ADVANCED CLASS (C1)

Thai Pads: Combo #4 with knee/Thai clinch and pivot left/Right Knee/Right Elbow #6

Full Nelson, Finger Grab

Knife Upward Stab

Drill: two attackers; one makes Full Nelson; defender must defend the Full Nelson and then defend a knife attack with an upward stab; to increase the stress, have the knife attacker make stabs while the defender is still in the Full Nelson!

 

BEGINNER CLASS (A1)

Punches- Left/Right Combination

Front Kick to a Vertical Target

Combination: Front Kick to a Vertical Target/Left/Right Combination

Ground- Front Kick

Ground-Getting up

Combination: Ground Front Kick/Get up/Front Kick to a Vertical Target/Left/Right Combination

Choke from the Front (2 handed)

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C1)

Focus Mitts – 5 rounds of 1 minute each, 15 second rest; high intensity, no breaks during the round!

Front Kick with Advance

Defense v. Front Kick (redirecting)

Defense v. Front Kick (stopping)

Defense v. Round Kick (shin block)

Defense v. Round Kick (absorbing)

Leg Sparring!

ADVANCED CLASS (C1)

Basic combatives to pad

Drill: Belt drill – 3 rounds for advanced students!

Knife Upward Stab

Gun Front (2 handed technique)

Drill: defend knife upward or gun

Drill: as above, but include last week’s gun from the front and downward stab

BEGINNER (A1)

Straight Punches

Knees

DRILL:
Grp 2, Striker, Padholder. Padholder pushes Striker, Striker orients sends burst of punches eventually clinching, kneeing and resetting.

Front Kick Vertical Target

DRILL:
Same as above, but Padholder can cue for FKVT or straight punches. Regardless of beginning strike, Striker should finish with Clinch+Knees.

360 Defense

DRILL:
Same as above, but Padholder can swing pad for 360, hold for FKVT or Straights. Always finishing with Clinch+Knees.

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INTERMEDIATE (C1)

DRILL - WARMUP: Slow & GO! Hammerfists

Grps 2, Striker, Padholder. GO!=All out Hammerfists, Slow=resting in fighting stance.

Headlock Side

Ground - Headlock Side Backward

Ground - Kicking Off from Guard (if time)

DRILL - FINAL: Role Reversal

Roaming attackers. Defenders begin mounted on pad for Ground & Pound. Attacker roam, applying Headlock Side, or throw to ground for Ground Headlock Side or scramble into guard for Kick Off. After defending, DEFENDER goes roaming and ATTACKER mounts pad.

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ADVANCED (C1)

HEADSTRAVAGANZA!!!

STANDING:

-Headlock Side

-Headlock Rear

-Headlock Side - Spinning Inward

GROUND:

-Ground - Headlock Mounted

-Ground - Headlock Side: Forward-Wrap, Forward-Roll, Backward

DRILL - FINAL:

Roaming Attackers. Defenders, eyes closed, transition from standing to laying flat on ground. Attackers apply any Headlock based on position.

BEGINNER CLASS (A1)

Combo: Left/Right/Left Knee

Review Groin Kick and/or elbows if necessary

Choke from the Front (2 hands)

Choke from Behind

Drill: eyes closed, either choke

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C1)

Focus Mitts: Left/Right Elbow

Headbutt Forward

Focus Mitts: Left/Right Elbow/Headbutt

Drill: slow work, all lower level self defense, include head butts in counterattacks whenever possible

Ground - Headlock from the Side Going Forward

 

ADVANCED CLASS (C1)

Thai Pads: 2 three minute rounds; one round in opposite stance

One Arm Shoulder Throw

Forward Sweep - from Muay Thai Clinch, pull attacker to the side and trip leg as he moves

Drill: start in Thai Clinch; partner slides one arm inside to escape clinch; execute a One Arm Shoulder Throw using that arm

(not sure if this is the best tactic, but it's a fun way to practice the throw!)

Sparring: team sparring - groups of 2 - one person observes partner spar, then gives him advice during the rest period; 1 minute rounds, 30 second rest.

BEGINNER CLASS (A1)

Use basic Wrist Release as part of warm up (only "elbow to elbow"

Note: most of these combatives should be review; go quickly!

Palm Heel Strikes

Groin Kick

Drill: eyes closed; attacker shoves with pad, then holds for palm strikes OR groin kick; defender opens eyes and must recognize the target and strike

Elbow #3 & 5

Drill: attacker pushes from behind, give elbow #3 or 5 and turn and give knees

Choke from Behind

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C1)

Focus Mitts: Left/Comb#8

Focus Mitts: Right/Combo #9

Ground - Choke from the Side

Ground - Headlock from the Side, Forward

Ground - Headlock from the Side, Back

 

ADVANCED CLASS (C1)

Focus Mitts: Combo #3/slip right straight punch/Combo #9

Focus  Mitts: Combo #4/slip left jab/Combo #8

Knife Downward Stab

Knife Upward Stab

Drill: attacker resists; control if possible OR break off and create distance

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

NTERMEDIATE CLASS (C1)

Uppercut (both sides)

Build Combination- R-Uppercut/L-Uppercut/R-Cross/L-Hook/R-Cross

Ground Forward Roll

Drill: Work todays combo on focus mitts; pad holder calls out a number of Forward rolls, i.e.) 1, 2, 3… on pad holders signal, striker makes the number of rolls called, gets up and continues working the pads

Headlock from the side

ADVANCED (C1)

Thai Pads form opposite stance- 2-3 minute rounds, double up on the last technique of each combination (Focusing on Power)

Advanced Gun- from the front assailant pushing, slapping, kicking

Advanced Gun- from the front assailant using off hand

Drill: Groups of 3-4, non-stop Gun threats; 2 rounds- first round 50% speed and power, second round- Fast, Strong and aggressive!!

Beginner Class (A1)
Palm Heel Strikes
Elbows 1-3
Combination- Left/Right Palm heel strikes/Right Elbow-Work both sides
Knees- Focus on Muay Thai Clinch
Combination-Left/Right Palm heel strikes/Right Elbow/Thai Clinch- 4 knees- work both sides
Choke from the Side
Drill: Eyes Closed; partner gives verbal signal and holds for Palm heel strikes OR Knees OR makes a Choke from the Side
Intermediate Class (C1)
Hook Punch
Uppercut Punch
Combination-Right Uppercut/Left Hook/Right Cross/duck/Left Uppercut/Right Cross/Left Hook
Defense v. Low Round Kick (absorbing)
Defense v. Low Round Kick (shin block)
Light Sparring- Open hand; include Hooks, Uppercuts and Low Round kicks in combinations
Headlock from the Side
Advanced Class (C1)
Light sparring - one attack, one defend, short combinations
Light sparring - both attack, both defend, light contact
Gun from the Front, 2 handed technique
Advanced Gun- from kneeling position

BEGINNER (A1)

DRILL - WARMUP: G&P Slow & GO!

Each student mounts a kickshield. On “GO!” send all out Hammerfists to pad. On “SWITCH!” must get up and find a new pad.

Hammerfist Side

Knees w/ Clinch

DRILL:

Grps 2, Striker, Padholder. Padholder cues Striker with pad tap on either side. Striker sends appropriate Hammerfist, orients and finishes with Knees then resets.

Choke Side

DRILL - FINAL:

Same as pad drill above, but Padholder can cue for strikes or apply Choke Side.

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INTERMEDIATE (C1)

Hook Punch/Bas Combos (1-4)

Front Kick w/ Advance (Fighting/Neutral)

DRILL:

Gprs 2, Striker, Padholder. Padholder holds focus mitts for Advancing Front Kick + Bas 4. Reset.

Bearhug Front Arms Free (Space)

Bearhug Front Arms Free (Neck Leverage)

DRILL - FINAL:
Same strike combo as above, but Padholder can also apply either Bearhug. Reset.

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ADVANCED (C1)

DRILL - WARMUP:

Grps 2, Striker, Padholder. Striker performs:

20s Pushups + 10s Straight Punches, 20s Squats + 10s Front Groin Kicks, 20s Alternating Knees to Elbow (in plank) + 10s Knees. Switch. If necessary, do two rounds per person.

GUNSTRAVAGANZA!!!!

Gun Front*

Gun Front 2 Handed*

Advanced Gun - Kneeling Position*

*Have attacker wear a focus mitt on non-gun hand. As defender is disarming, position pad for counters with the gun.

BEGINNER CLASS (A1)

Straight Punches

Drill: straight punches and sprawls on command; 3 rounds of 30 seconds each, alternating with partner

Front Kick Vertical Target

Drill: Front Kick Vertical Target/Right Knee

Choke from the Front

Drill: eyes closed, practice ranges -- attacker holds pad for straight punch OR Front Kick Vertical Target OR makes a choke

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (C1)

Focus Mitts: Combo #3/duck right hook/left hook/right cross

Choke from the Front (1 hand) review

Headlock from the Side - practice opposite side

Drill: either side headlock, OR choke from the front

Ground - Choke from the Side

ADVANCED CLASS (C1)

Focus mitts: Opposite stance, two rounds of two minutes

Inside Defense review

Knife, Straight Stab

Gun from the Front

Drill: groups of three; both confront defender, one person attacks, either with gun or knife

Beginner Class (A1)
Palm Heel Strikes
Elbows 1-3
Combination- Left/Right Palm heel strikes/Right Elbow-Work both sides
Knees- Focus on Muay Thai Clinch
Combination-Left/Right Palm heel strikes/Right Elbow/Thai Clinch- 4 knees- work both sides
Choke from the Side
Drill: Eyes Closed; partner gives verbal signal and holds for Palm heel strikes, Knees OR makes a Choke from the Side
Intermediate Class (C1)
Hook Punch
Uppercut Punch
Combination-Right Uppercut/Left Hook/Right Cross/duck/Left Uppercut/Right Cross/Left Hook
Defense v. Low Round Kick (absorbing)
Defense v. Low Round Kick (shin block)
Light Sparring- Open hand; include Hooks, Uppercuts and Low Round kicks in combinations
Headlock from the Side
Advanced Class (C1)
Light sparring - one attack, one defend, short combinations
Light sparring - both attack, both defend, light contact
Gun from the Front, 2 handed technique
Advanced Gun- from kneeling position