Category: Affiliate Lesson Plans
BEGINNER CLASS (B3)
Straight Punch with Advance
Hammerfist to the Side (emphasize additional strikes after the hammerfist)
Inside Defense
Drill: groups of three; the person in the middle makes straight punches to his partner, who practices Inside Defenses; at any time, the third person strikes the person in the middle with a pad, and the person in the middle gives Hammerfist to the Side with additional counters, then turns back to make punches toward his partner.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D3)
Focus Mitts: Left/Right/slip/Right/Left Hook
Basic Takedown Defense/Spinning on the Centerline
Outside Defenses
Drill: groups of 4; three attackers stand around defender; one attacker makes a straight punch; the defender must defend, counter, and then control using the attacker as a shield against the others.
ADVANCED CLASS (D3)
Punch One Direction, Kick in Another: straight punch to the front, followed by side kick to the right, then continue attacking the person to the side.
Hip Throw
Drill: clinch, and practice hip throw from clinch
Full Nelson - Thrown
Hi everyone, I apologize for not posting Monday lesson plans. I was traveling and failed to do them before getting on the plane for home. I hope it didn't cause too much of an inconvenience.
Beginner (B2)
Palm Heel Strikes (from the mount)
Front Kick Vertical Target
Knees
Combo- Front Kick Vertical Target/Knee strike
Choke from Behind
Headlock from Behind
Drill- Groups of 3, 2 Large shields; defender; non-stop palm heel strikes from the mount, pad holder gives a verbal signal "UP", on signal defender quickly gets up and continues with strikes, attacker makes either Choke from behind or Headlock from Behind, defender; defends and gets back to working the pad from the mount. Repeat.
Intermediate (D2)
Focus Mitts
Bobbing/Weaving/Slipping
Hooks
Uppercut
Combo- L-Hook to the Body/L-Hook to the Head/R-Cross
Combo- Bob/Weave/R-Cross/L-Hook/R-Cross
Combo- Put both combos together! L-Hook to the Body/L-Hook to the Head/R-Cross
Bob/Weave/R-Cross/L-Hook/R-Cross
Gun to the side of the head
Ground- choke from the mount
Drill: Groups of 3, 1 small shield; defender starts on their back, attacker; choke from the mount, defender; defends, gets up and attacks the pad with non-stop strikes, attacker; Gun to the side of the head. Reset after a successful defense.
Advanced (D2)
Muay Thai Pads
Power Strikes- 2 Rounds of 2 Minutes, working on KO POWER!!
Round 1- Single techniques (Jab, Cross, Hook, etc...), followed by a round kick.
Round 2- 2 of every technique, followed by 2 rounds kicks.
Round 3- 2 of every technique, followed by 2 Round Kicks and 2 Knees
Cavaliers 1-4
Gun-from Behind (touching)
Gun- from Front, Pushing into Stomach
Knife- Defense v. Forward Slash
Knife- Defense v. Back Slash
Drill: eyes closed, defend against Knife or Gun.
BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Palm heel strikes
Knees
Drill: Flurries of Palm Heel Strikes or Knees on Instructors command
360
Advanced Technique: Knife- Downward Stab
Drill: Defender eyes closed; attacker gives a verbal signal, makes either 360, downward stab or bumps defender with a pad and holds for strikes.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Bobbing/Weaving/Slipping
Focus Mitts- Jab/Jab/slip to the right/ cross/Hook/ Cross
Inside Defense v. Left Punch
Inside Defense v. Right Punch 2 Counters
Ground- Trap and Roll
Drill: Groups of 3; defender starts from the ground with attacker mounting them, defender must trap and roll and get up, then defend against straight punches from the second attacker. (attacker on top must make it difficult but not impossible for the defender)
ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
Axe Kick
Combo- Axe Kick, power right Cross
Sweep with Heel Kick
Knife- Kick from distance
Knife- Downward Stab
Knife- Upward stab
Drill: eyes closed, recognize distance and kick or use hands v. knife
Beginner (B2)
Left/Right Combination
Elbows 1-3
Drill: 5 Rounds
Left/Right/Right Elbow Strike x 10
Knee Strikes (Right Side) x 5
Knee Strikes (Left Side) x 5
Front Kick Groin (Right Leg) x 5
Front Kick Groin (Left Leg) x 5
5 Burpees
360 Defense
Advanced- Knife- downward Stab
Drill: Concealed weapon,
Defender; starts with their eyes closed, attacker; choke from Front, Side or Behind, after the defenders initial defense, attacker steps back pulls his knife out and attacks with downward stab.
Intermediate (D2)
Thai Pads 2 Rounds- Round 1- Hands only (last 30 Sec non-stop L/R punches), Round 2- Hands and Feet (last 30 sec make combo sprint and back)
Outside Slap Kicks
Defense v. Uppercut
Defense v. High Front Kick (redirect)
Drill: Defend against Uppercut or High Front Kick
Ground- Arm Bar from the Guard
Advanced (D2)
Focus Mitt- 2 rounds of 3 minutes, 3 Knee tucks on instructors command
Gun from Behind, Touching
- do the same technique while holding and object
- do the same technique while being walked
Gun from a distance
Beginner (B2)
Palm Heel Strikes
Palm Heel Strikes from the mount (using a large shield)
Front Kick (Groin)
A/B Drill: Front Kick (Groin) at one side and Palm Heel strike from the mount at the other.
Headlock from Behind
Ground- Getting Up
Drill: Groups of 3, one large shield, defender; starts on their back, gets up, non stop strikes on the pad, attacker makes a headlock from behind, reset after a successful defense.
Intermediate (D2)
3 Round Drill
360 Defense with Counterattacks
Defense v. High Round Kick (2 and 3 points)
Ground- trap and roll
Ground- defense v. choke full mount
Drill: Groups of 3, 1 defender, 2 attackers, defender starts on the ground, attacker mounts defender and makes either of the above ground techniques, defender; makes the appropriate defense and quickly gets up, 2nd attacker; gives a verbal and makes a 360 attack or a High round kick, defender; defends and follows up with counter attacks. Reset.
Advanced (D2)
Focus Mitts- 3 Rounds of 3 Minutes, Opposite Stance
Chops (inside and out side)
Gun from the Side, Behind Arm
Gun from behind (touching)
Gun from the side, in front Arm
Drill: Groups of 5, monkey in the middle, non stop Gun Threats
BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Straight Punches
Front Kick Vertical Target
Knees
Combo: Front Kick Vertical Target/Left/Right/Right Knee
Choke from the Front (2 handed)
Choke from Behind
Drill: eyes closed; attacker makes Choke From the Front, Choke From Behind, holds for punches, or holds for front kick vertical target
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Hooks
Uppercut Punches
Focus Mitt Combo: Right/Left Uppercut/Right Uppercut/Left Hook
Focus Mitt Combo: Left/Left Hook/Right/Left Uppercut/Right Cross
Advanced Technique: Gun to the Side of the Head
Review Self Defense from Level 1
Drill: eyes closed; any Level 1 self defense or Gun to the Side of the Head
ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
Combo: Right Side Kick/Left/Right/Left (also the opposite)
Combo: Back Kick/turn/Knee/Elbow
Knife - forward slash
Knife - backhand slash
Knife - Hostage Situation
BEGINNER (B2)
Palm Strikes
Hammerfist to the Side
Drill: eyes closed, attacker pushes with a pad from the front or side; defender opens eyes and makes the appropriate strike, then continues with additional strikes
360 (include the idea of counterattacks; you do not need to make simultaneous counters at this level)
Drill: as above, but the attacker can also give a verbal signal and attack with any 360
INTERMEDIATE (D2)
Focus Mitt Combo: Left/Left/Right/Left Hook/duck right hook/Left Hook/Right Cross
Ground - Arm Bar
Ground - Defense v. Arm Bar (push leg over head and sit up)
Ground - Defense v. Arm Bar (packlock arms and spin out)
ADVANCED (D2)
Drill: Defend Combos 1-4 -- start with Combo #1, one person makes the attack and the other defends, then they switch roles.
Axe Kick
Chops (inside and outside)
Knife - Downward Stab (emphasize horizontal angles)
Knife - Off Angle (include chops in counterattacks)
Beginner (B2)
Punches Straight
Drill: 10 Punches, 1 Push Up
9 Punches, 2 Push Ups
8 Punches, 3 Push Ups
7 Punches, 4 Push Ups
6 Punches, 5 Push Ups
5 Punches, 6 Push Ups
4 Punches, 7 Push Ups
3 Punches, 8 Push Ups
2 Punches, 9 Push Ups
1 Punch, 10 Push Ups
Knees (Regular and Round)
Basic Takedown Defense (Changing height, moving feet)
Drill: Movement with partner, pad holder changes height or attempts a basic takedown, striker defends and delivers 2 knee strikes.
Choke from Behind with a Push
Drill: Groups of 3, one large shield, defender; non stop knees, attacker; choke from behind
Intermediate (D2)
Bobbing/Weaving/Slipping
Focus mitts- 2 Rounds of 2 Minutes
Round 1: Jab/Cross/Hook/Slip/Slip/Cross
Round 2: Jab/Cross/bob & weave/Cross/Hook
360 Defense with Counterattacks
Inside Defense v. Left Punch (live side)
Drill: defend any 360 or left straight punch (with inside defense v. Left Straight Punch)
Advanced (D2)
Light Sparring
Gun from Behind (touching)
Gun from the side Behind the Arm
Knife- Downward Stab
Drill: Groups of 3, Focus Mitts- Defender continuously works the following combiantion- Uppercut/Hook/Cross-, attacker; attacks with any of the above Self Defense techniques.
BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Elbows 1-3
Knees
Combo: Elbow #2, switch feet, knee to pad
Choke Front Push
Headlock from Behind
Drill: eyes closed, either attack!
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Side Kick
Back Kick
Reverse Headlock Standing
Drill: eyes closed; attacker gives a signal from the side or behind, and the defender makes the appropriate kick, then continues with combatives OR the attacker pulls the defender's head down and makes a Reverse Headlock.
ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
Focus Mitts: Combo #8 (Right uppercut/left hook/right straight) and #9 (left uppercut/right cross/left hook)
Sweeps
Drill: attacker comes close and makes verbal threats; defender simulates elbow and makes a sweep; practice both sides
Gun from the Side, Behind the arm - practice both sides