BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Straight Punches

Double Jab

360

360 using only one hand against either attacking arm (as though the other hand is occupied or injured)

360 with a kick as a counterattack (as though other hand is occupied or injured)

Choke from the Front with a Push - no trapping, counterattacking with only hand hand

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)

Focus Mitts - Left/Left Hook

Focus Mitts - Right/Right Hook

Focus Mitts - Left/catch and give head butt

Defense v. Left/Right Combo using only left hand -- after defending, either move away or get inside to give headbutts and knees

Choke Front Against Wall - using only one arm for defense and counters

Choke Behind Against Wall -- using only one arm for defense and counters

 

ADVANCED CLASS

Focus Mitts - Left/Left Hook

Focus mitts - Right/Right Hook

Sparring - one person can use only one hand; the other arm must be tied down to their side; light training!

Knife - downward stab - must defend and control with left arm; right arm is unavailable! Counter with knees, headbutts, biting, etc.

Knife - upward stab - as above

 

Dear Affiliates and Instructors,

This week, at KMA Headquarters, we are doing "Fighting Injured" week.  For this reason, you might see a theme in the lesson plans that involves fighting with one hand, or working from positions of serious disadvantage.

I've tried to design the lesson plans so that you can disregard the "theme," if you wish.  You are certainly NOT obligated to do "Fighting Injured" just because we are doing it!  However, you might find some of the basic drills interesting.

For more elaborate "Fighting Injured" ideas, please visit the Affiliate Resources section and download the "Fighting Injured" curriculum.

Thanks!

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)
Straight Punch - max punches in 30 seconds
Eye Strikes to rolled up shirts or Oranges (see video on website)
Knee - straight
Knee - round
Knee combo - straight/round same leg
Choke Behind with a Push

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D3)
Thai Pads 3 rounds of 3 minutes each
Fight Gear on - practice defending Combo 1 and 2
Ground -Elbow Escape from Full Mount
Ground - Elbow Escape from Side Mount
Drill - escape, get up, defend combos (hands only!)

ADVANCED CLASS (D3)
Heel Kick
Jumping Spinning Heel Kick (half turn only)
Knife Downward Stab - left handed attacker, off angle
Drill: eyes closed, any self defense, include left-handed downward stab

9-11 WORKOUTS!

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Fireman's Carry

Palm Strikes

Drill: carry partner 9 yards, make 11 palm strikes, do 1 sprawl (9-11-01); 3 rounds each

Round Kick

Choke Front (1 hand)

Barrier Drill: eyes closed, make Choke Front (1 hand); fight through barricade (light resistance for safety); make 9 round kicks right leg, 11 round kicks left leg (lefties, switch the numbers)

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D3)

Fireman's Carry

360 Review

Drill: carry partner 9 yards, make 11 punches, do 1 sprawl (9-11-01); 3 rounds each...DURING THE CARRY, an attacker makes a 360 attack; the person carrying must defend the attack and move on.

Bearhug From Behind, Leverage on Finger

Drill - defender on the ground, 4-5 people pile on top with pads; the defender must fight out, then strike a pad; while striking, an attacker comes up behind and makes Bearhug From Behind

 

ADVANCED CLASS (D3)

Combatives to Pads

Multi-man Carry - 2 carrying 1 (if you don't know this, skip it; see below)

Knife Downward Stab

Knife-Downward Stab from Dead Side

Drill: Two carry One - for this drill, there are 3 defenders:  two helpers and one "injured" person.  You also need two pad holders and one knife attacker:  the two helpers must carry the injured person 9 yards; at the end, one helper makes 11 punches and 1 sprawl; carry back, and the other person makes 11 punches and 1 sprawl; DURING THE WALK, either helper can be attacked with a knife; the defender must let go of the "injured" person, make the Knife Defense, then return to help the "injured" person and continue.

NOTE -- if you don't know how to teach the Two on One carry, please use the drill listed under Intermediate.

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 (D3)

Straight Punches

Hammerfist Punches

Drill: pushed from side, give hammer fist followed by straight punches; resent with eyes closed

Outside Defenses 1-5

Choke Behind Review

Choke Behind with a Pull

Drill: eyes closed; Choke Behind Pull OR verbal warning and then straight punch from either side

 

ADVANCED CLASS (D3)

Belt Drill -- 3 rounds each!  30 seconds - 45 seconds - 30 seconds

Gun Front

Long Gun Front (live side)

 

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)
Front Kick - forward and rear leg
Round Kick
Combo: Front Kick/Round Kick same leg
Combo: Front Kick/Round Kick alternate legs
Knees - practice forward knee with a switch
Choke from the Side -- apply that "knee switch" to this technique

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D3)
Straight Punch
Hammerfist Forward
Drill: begin standing up, throwing straight punches and hammerfist punches, then drop to knees and continue striking, then lie on your back and continue striking; then return to your knees, and then stand up. The striking should be CONTINUOS. Switch with your partner. Do 2 rounds. This is very tiring!
Guard Drill - maintain good posture while in the attacker's guard
Guard Escape - gouge, posture up, striking groin
Guard - Arm Bar
Guard Drill: bottom person works for arm bar, top person works guard escape

ADVANCED CLASS (D3)
Focus Mitts - including pad holder striking to encourage good defense
Sweeps
Bearhug Behind Arms Free (review)
Full Nelson Sweep
Drill: Bearhug Behind, Arms Free or Full Nelson Sweep (if you don't have good mats, just "show" the sweep, do not actually take your partner down

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)
Movement
Straight Punches - Left/Right Combo
Drill -- Circle Drill -- puncher makes Left/Right Combo, then moves in a half circle around the pad holder; after moving 180 degrees, make Left/Right Combo and move back 180 degrees. During movement, the puncher should be just outside of punching range. This is a basic drill for improving footwork.
Straight Punch with Advance
Inside Defenses

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D3)
Back Kick (review)
Defensive Back Kick with a Spin
Bearhug Behind, Leverage on Finger
Bearhug Behind, Lifting
Bearhug Front, Lifting
Drill: eyes closed - straight punches OR Defensive Back Kick with a Spin (have the attacker approach at a 45 degree angle from the defender's left side) OR Bearhug Front Lifting OR Bearhug Behind, Leverage on Finger OR Bearhug Behind Lifting

ADVANCED CLASS (D3)
Punch One Direction, Kick Another (Straight Punch, Side Kick)
General Defense v. High Round Kick
Sliding Defense v. High Round Kick
General Defense v. Knife Slash (Live and Dead Side)

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)
Straight Punches
Hammerfist Forward
Drill: 30 seconds of punches (straight and hammer forward) - 2 rounds (3 if you want to make it difficult!)
Knees - practice switching feet (i.e., start with right leg forward; switch feet and give right knee)
Choke from Behind with a Push

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D3)
Focus Mitts -- Left Hook/Right Cross combination
Back Kick
Basic Takedown Defense/spin on centerline
Choke Behind Against Wall
Drill: defender stands near wall, eyes closed; he either gets a light push, and delivers a back kick OR he gets choked and pushed against the wall. BE CAREFUL. MAKE SURE DEFENDERS TURN THEIR FACES WHEN THEY ARE PUSHED TO AVOID BREAKING THEIR NOSES AGAINST THE WALL.

ADVANCED CLASS (D3)
Acrobatics Day! : )
Outside Slap Kick
Spinning Outside Slap Kick
Face to Face Throw
Hip Throw

Beginner:
Hammerfist - forward, down, side
Front kick to groin
combo: front kick to the groin, hammerfist (down or forward)
Knees
Choke from the side

Intermediate:
Defense vs hook - extended/covering
defense vs uppercut
Hair grab from the front

Advanced:
Axe kicks
gun from the side, in front of arm
gun from the front, pushing into the stomach

BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Left/Right Combo
Elbow #1
Combo: Left/Right/Right Elbow
Hammerfist
Drill: "spinning" hammerfist -- have the attacker push the defender on one side; the defender should spin and give the other hammerfist
Choke from Behind
Drill -- outside, punching pads; choke from behind OR pushed on one side, give hammerfist with a spin

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Straight Punch with Advance
Inside Def. with Counter v. Right Punch (2 counters)
Inside Def. with Counter v. Right Punch (1 counter)
Inside Def. with Counter v. Left Punch
Defense v. High Round Kick (fighting stance; 2 and 3 points of contact)
Defend either straight punch or high round kick

ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
2 Front Kicks with a Switch
Axe Kick
Spinning Back Kick
Defend Spinning Back Kick like Side Kick
Jumping Spinning Back Kick!