BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Left/Right Combo
Drill: partner calls out 2-4-6, etc. randomly (at least twice, call out a number 10 or higher)
Front Kick Vertical Target -- after basic lesson, emphasize kicks with the forward leg just for versatility
Hammerfist to the Side
Choke from Behind
-- various counterattacks
-- attacker at different distances (very close, at arms length, etc.)
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Inside Defenses with Counterattacks
Leg Defenses against Low Kicks (front and round)
Drills: one attack, one defend, straight punch or low kick, slowly
ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
Knife Slash Forward
Knife Slash Backhand
Sparring - empty hand
Sparring - empty hand, knife deployed during fight
BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Left/Right Combination (experienced students, try opposite stance)
Inside Defense
Basic Takedown Defense
Drill: attacker either throws a punch OR moves forward to grab; defender makes Inside Defense or Basic Takedown Defense
Choke Front (2) -- if you have time
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Focus Mitts - 3 rounds of 2 minutes, with sprawls
Choke from the Side (review from Level 1)
Bearhug from the Side (space and base, counter, similar to from the front)
Gun Side of the Head
ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
Gun from Behind, Touching
- do the same technique while holding objects
- do the same technique while being walked
Gun from Behind, Distance
BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Straight Punches
Drill: Find Your Partner
Punch from Passive Stance
Groin Kick
Groin Kick from Passive Stance -- various angles from the front
Choke Front (2 hands)
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Striking From Full Mount
Drill: Partner Drag using belts - striking the pad, on instructor command, the puncher gets up and runs while the partner holds them back using a martial arts belt; run down to the end of the room and back, then continue striking; repeat 2-3 times
Disengage From Full Mount
Guard Reversal
Defense v. Choke Full Mount
ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
Cavaliers
Knife - Straight Stab - include cavalier/takedown if time
BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Left/Right Combination
Knees
Footwork: step and pivot left
Footwork: step and pivot right
Left/Right/pivot left/right knee
Left/Right/pivot right/left knee
Choke Front Push
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Focus Mitt work: combinations 1-4
Basic Takedown Defense - spin on centerline
Ground - Trap and Roll
Ground - Arm Bar from Guard
Drill: trap and roll, person on bottom rolls and makes arm bar
ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
Fighing in the Clinch: slow work giving elbows, knees, and head butts
Gun Side, Front of Arm
-- emphasize additional counterattacks such as knees and headbutts
Gun Side, Front of Arm - attacker reacting and putting left hand on gun, preventing immediate disarm
Gun Front, Pushing Into Stomach
BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Palm Strikes
Knees
Basic Takedown Defense (add knees)
Headlock from Behind
Drill: groups of three: palm strikes, basic takedown defense; third person attacks with headlock from behind
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Hook Punch
Hook Punch Defense (extended)
Round Kick
Round Kick Defense (2-3 points)
Outside Slap Kick
Defend Outside Slap like Round Kick
ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
Knees
2 Straight Knees with a switch
Sweeps
Self Defense review, adding sweeps into counterattacks
Gun Front (2 handed technique)
BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Straight Punch
Front Kick Vertical Target
Drill: eyes closed; open and recognize distance -- give a Straight Punch or a Front Kick Vertical Target
360 Defense
Ground - Back Position
Ground - Get Up
Drill: starting on the ground, get up and recognize either a target for Straight Punch, target for Front Kick Vertical Target, or defend a 360.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Warm Up Combatives
Round Kick (review) -- work on higher round kicks
Reflexive Def. v. High Round Kick
Inside Defense (review) - practice from passive stance
Inside Defenses with Counterattacks
Drill: from passive stance, defend high round kick or straight punch; add counters
ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
Striking on the Ground from Full Mount
Ground - Full Mount, Hands Pinned (snow angel)
Ground - Full Mount, Hand Pinned Together
Knife - upward stab
Drill: groups of 3; defend Full Mount, Hands Pinned, get up, and defend knife
BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Front Kick (review)
Front Kick Vertical Target
Knees
Combo: Front Kick Vertical Target/Knee (same leg)
360
Advanced Technique: Knife - Downward Stab
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Focus Mitts: Left/Right/slip left punch/Right Cross
Basic Takedown Defense
Reverse Headlock
Headlock From Behind
ADVANCED CLASS (D2)
Ax Kick
Sweeps
Knife-Slash
BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Straight Punches (quick lesson)
Knees
Hammerfist to the Side
360 (upper only)
Choke From Behind
Drill: eyes closed - choke from behind OR hammerfist from the side OR 360 with either hand
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D2)
Bob and Weave
Focus Mitt Combo: Left/Right/Left Hook/duck left hook/duck right hook/Right Cross
360 with Counters
Level 1 self defense review
Drill: eyes closed - defend any level 1 attack or 360 with counters
ADVANCED
Knife - Kick
Knife - Downward Stab
Knife - Threat to Throat
BEGINNER CLASS (B1)
Straight Punches
Combo: Left/Right/Right Elbow
Zombie Drill (if you don't know what it is, email us!)
Inside Defenses
Zombie Drill with Inside Defenses
Headlock from Behind
Zombie Drill...at any time, one Zombie can attack another with Headlock from Behind! The defending Zombie makes the defense and then continues to attack the person in the middle.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D1)
Basic Combatives: straight punches, elbows, knees, front kicks to vertical target
Drill: Pile of Pads -- pile of pads in the middle; the students line up on either end of the room; on the instructor's command, they must crab walk to the middle to get a pad; if they get a pad, they hold for Straight Punches OR Front Kick Vertical Target; any person without a pad must find a pad holder and strike non-stop. Repeat for 4 or 5 rounds.
Review Level 1 Self Defense - include spinning the attacker to use as a shield against a second attacker
Choke Front Against Wall
Choke Behind Against Wall
ADVANCED CLASS (D1)
Review Stick
Stick from Behind -- the defender must turn either direction, recognize the stick attack, and defend appropriately; this is fairly difficult!
Gun from Behind
Gun from the Side, Behind the Arm
Gun from Behind, Hugging technique
BEGINNER CLASS (B1)
Straight Punches
Drill: 30 seconds non-stop punching, count the punches, see who can do the most
Knees
Drill: 30 seconds non-stop knees, count the knees, see who can do the most
Choke Review
Drill: all chokes that you have worked on, holding objects in hands OR starting with hands pockets OR behind back, etc.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D1)
Advancing Front Kick (both sides)
Advancing Round Kick (both sides)
Choke from Behind with a Pull
ADVANCED CLASS (D1)
Sparring - light contact, build up to 70% or 80% contact
Sparring - one person must fight in their opposite stance
Gun Review
Stick Review
Gun OR Stick
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