BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Palm Heel Strike

Choke from the Front (1-Handed)

Ground - Side Position

Ground - Side Kick

Ground - Get Up (from side position)

Drill: groups of 3; eyes closed, attacker makes Choke from the Front; defender makes the defense; sometimes, the attacker says "Down!" and the defender must sit down (fall break, if your students know it and it is safe to do so); third person steps forward with pad; defender delivers a side kick, then gets up and does palm heel strikes until the holder calls "time."  Reset and continue.

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)

Focus Mitts: 2 rounds of 2 minutes, :30 second break

Back Kick

Defensive Back Kick with a Spin

Bearhug Behind, Arms Free

Bearhug Behind, Finger Leverage

 

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)

Dutch Kickboxing Drills (using focus mitts to catch partner's punches, but defending kicks). For this set up, do 1 minute per person as attacker for each combination:

Combo #3 with low kick

Combo #3 with medium kick

Combo #4 with low kick

Combo #4 with medium kick

Headlock from the Side (review from Level 2)

Headlock from the Side, Spinning Inward

Drill: groups of 3; one person makes combos 3 or 4 with kicks, partner defends (defending now, not dutch drill!); at any time, the third person attacks the STRIKER with a headlock; striker makes the defense spinning inward, the resumes.

BEGINNER CLASS (B3)
Palm Heel strikes
Drill: Find your partner- Palm Heel strikes
Knees
Drill: Tabatta Knee strikes - 20 seconds of intense work; 10 second rest; 4 rounds
Choke from the Side
Choke from behind
Drill: groups of 3, large shield; defender on the ground eyes closed; on instructions signal "Go", defender gets up, finds pad holder and attacks with non stop palm heel strikes, attacker; makes Choke from the side or Choke from behind, defender fast and aggressive defense. Reset!

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)
Focus Mitts
Fall Break
Drill: focus mitts; holder calls "down" and puncher must make a fall break, get back up and continue.
Outside defense 1-5
Discuss using attacker as a shield against possible second attacker
Drill: several attackers; defend using outside defenses, and move out of the middle, using attacker as a shield
Ground- side mount position and strikes
Ground- side mount to full mount

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)
Ax Kick
Combination- Front Kick (Groin), Ax Kick
General Def. V. Medium to High Kicks
Plucking/Rowing Def V. Side Kick
Stick- overhead defense
Drill: eyes closed, General Def. V. Medium to High Kicks, Plucking/Rowing Def V. Side Kick, Stick- overhead defense

BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Left/Right Combination
Front Kick to a Vertical Target
Round Kick
Combination: Sprawl/Front Kick Vertical Target/Round Kick/Left/Right Combination
Choke from Behind
Headlock from Behind
Drill: React to either Choke or Headlock from Behind

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B2)
Bobbing/weaving/slipping punches
Focus Mitt Combination- Left/Right/Bob and weave/Right/Left hook/Right Cross
Ground- Arm Bar
Ground- Guard Reversal
Inside Defenses with Counterattacks
Drill: groups of three; one person starts on the ground with attacker in guard; the defender must reverse positions and get up, then defend straight punches from a second attacker; if the defender does not get up in time, both attackers should pummel him (lightly) until he succeeds in getting up.

ADVANCED CLASS (B2)
Spinning Heel Kick-Practice both sides
Gun from Behind- touching
- do the same technique while holding objects
- do the same technique while being walked
Knife-defense v. downward stab
Drill: defender eyes closed, mix gun from behind or knife

Beginner (B2)
Elbows 1-3
Knees (regular & round)
Choke from behind
Drill: A/B drill. Half the class is group A, other half is group B. Group A stands in passive stance with eyes closed. Group B attacks any member of group A randomly with choke from behind. After the round, the groups switch roles.

Intermediate (B2)
Basic takedown defense/spinning on centerline
Ground – Armbar from guard
Ground – guard reversal
Drill: 1 attacker, 1 defender. Defender starts with attacker in control position. Attacker is holding a kick shield for knee strikes. For 30 seconds attackers try to drive through defenders (i.e. take them down by running them over), defenders spin off centerline and throw as many knees as possible. After 30 seconds instructor calls “DOWN!”. Defenders get on the ground, attackers ditch the pads and get into defender’s full guard. Defenders then try to secure an armbar or guard reversal against resistance (Note: attackers should make it difficult, but not impossible for defenders to get an armbar or guard reversal.)

Advanced (B2)
Review 360 defenses with counter attacks
Knife – defense vs. downward stab
(Depending on time, allow students to practice against a left-handed attacker as well)
Drill: A/B drill. Half the class is group A, other half is group B. Group A stands in passive stance with eyes closed. Group B attacks any member of group A randomly with downward stab. After the round, the groups switch roles. Safety note: Attackers should get defender’s attention BEFORE attacking (i.e. defenders must have time to open their eyes, recognize the attack, then defend).
Drill variation: Attackers should be empty-handed for some attacks. Attackers can also offer an innocent “high five” to their defender to test threat recognition

BEGINNER CLASS (B2)

Punches Straight

Knees/switch knees/ knees from thai clinch

Drill: Introduce Muay Thai Pads- 3 rounds of 2 minutes

· Round 1- Combinations using only straight punches and Knees

· Round 2- Straight punches/Knees/non-stop punches for the last 30 Seconds

· Round 3- Straight punches/knees/sprawls

360 Defense

Choke from Behind

Drill 1: Eyes closed defend 360 OR Choke from Behind

Drill 2: Non-stop knees from clinch position, defend Choke from Behind.

 

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B2)

Knees/switch knees/ knees from thai clinch- quick review

Conditioning- Tabatta Knees; :20 Sec work; :10 Sec Rest (well, not really!); 8 rounds

· :20 seconds of non-stop knees; :10 seconds squat and hold

Basic Takedown defense

Drill: striker delivers non stop knees on pad, anytime during the round, pad holder changes levels to simulate a takedown, striker must make the basic takedown defense and continue with knees

Ground- Trap and roll

Ground- Elbow Escape

Drill: Groups of 3, one large shield; attacker puts defender in full mount; defender must defend against the mount using today’s ground techniques to get to his/her feet and then attack the pad with non-stop knees until pad holder calls time! Rest!

**attackers should make it difficult (not impossible) for defenders to get out of mount position**

 

ADVANCED CLASS (B2)

Warm up- basic strikes

Drill: Monkey in the middle drill

Spinning Heel Kick (both sides)

Kicking Combo- L-Round kick,/R-spinning hook kick

Gun from Behind (touching)

Advanced Gun- from the Side or Behind, assailant using off hand

Drill: Monkey in the middle drill; defend Gun from Behind OR Advanced Gun- from behind or side, using off hand

BEGINNER CLASS (B2)

Elbow 1
Palm Heel Strike
Front Kick Groin
Front Kick to a Vertical Target
Drill: Distance Continuum: Pad holder begins at long range for Front Kick to a Vertical Target, then steps in for Front Kick Groin, a small step for Palm Heel Strike, and then finally into close range for Elbow 1.
Drill: Distance Continuum 2: After moving from long range into close range, pad holder will move back out again; Elbow 1 to Palm Heel Strike to Front Kick Groin to Front Kick to a Vertical Target.
Choke from the Front (2-handed)
Choke from the Front with a Push
Drill: A/B Drill: A's are roaming attackers and can make Choke from the Front or Choke from the Front with a Push. Defenders must threat discriminate and respond accordingly.

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B2)
Focus mitts; 2 minute rounds
Round 1: Basic combinations 1-4
Round 2: Add combination 8 (Rear uppercut/Lead hook/Cross) and 9 (Lead Uppercut/Cross/Hook)
Round 3: Add combination 10 (Cross/Lead uppercut/Cross) and Basic takedown defense
Defense v. Straight Punch Low (quick review from Level 1)
Inside Defense with Counter v. Left Punch
Inside Defense with Counter v. Right Punch (1 counter)
Reverse Headlock Standing
Drill: A can attack B with a straight left punch, a straight right punch, or a straight punch to the body. If A manages to touch B's stomach with the Straight Punch Low, B leans forward and A applies Reverse Headlock Standing. B makes defense and partners immediately return to drill.

ADVANCED CLASS (B2)
Thai Pads; 3 x 3 minute rounds
Round 1: Free work
Round 2: 2 kicks for every combo with a kick
Round 3: Add sprawls
Knife--Kick from Distance
Knife--Defense v. Downward Stab
Drill: A/B Drill: B's are standing with eyes closed. A's can make verbal cue at a distance for Knife--Kick from Distance or begin (safely) making contact with training knife for Downward Stab.

BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Hammerfist to the Side (and Rear)
Elbows #2 & #3
Threat Recognition Drill: 1 attacker w/ Tombstone. Defender stands in passive stance, eyes closed. Attacker approaches from side or rear and gets defender's attention. Defender identifies threat and delivers appropriate strike, then follows up with combatives
Headlock from Behind

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B2)
Basic Takedown Defense/Spinning on Centerline
Ground - Trap & Roll
Ground - Elbow Escape
Up/Down Drill: 1 attacker, 1 defender. 30-seconds standing: attacker tries to take down defender. 1 minute on the ground: attacker must maintain mount, defender must escape (continue to reset into mount until 1 minute is complete)

ADVANCED CLASS (B2)
Cavaliers 1-4
Gun from the Side, in Front of Arm
Gun from the Front, Pushing into Stomach

BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Palm Heel Strike
Hammerfist to the side
Combination: Hammerfist to the side, transition to face the pad and follow up with 6 Palm Heel strikes.
Drill: Striker eyes closed; pad holder bumps striker from the front and from the side; striker makes the appropriate combative.
Choke from the Front with a push (include off angles)
Drill: 5 Rounds- 10 Burpees, 20 Palm Heel strikes, defend Choke from the front with a push 10x- vary angles.

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B2)
Inside Defense (review)
Hook Punch Defense (extended)
Hook Punch Defense (covering)
Drill: defend straight or hook (left only); then straight or hook (right only)
Drill: both attack and defend, lightly
Sparring: 2 minute rounds

ADVANCED CLASS (B2)
Fighting in the Clinch: slow work such as knees and head butts
Gun Side, in Front of the Arm
- emphasize additional counterattacks such as knees and head butts
Gun Side, Front of Arm- attacker reaching and putting left hand on gun, preventing immediate disarm
Gun Front, Pushing Into Stomach

BEGINNER CLASS (B2)
Opposite Stance
Movement Forward/Back
Straight Punches
Front kick to a Vertical Target
Drill: Striker is in opposite stance, front kick vertical target, move in, R-Punch, L- Punch, L-Elbow strike
Choke from Behind
Headlock from Behind
Drill: 2-3 Lines (Adjust according to class size)
-1st person on line is defending, everyone else is attacking,
- Attackers- Constant attacks, Either Choke from Behind or Headlock from Behind
- once everyone has attacked at least once, switch defenders
Ground-Back Position
Ground-Movement

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B2)
Headbutt
Advancing front Kick
Combo: Advancing front kick, knee strike, L & R straight punches followed by a Headbutt
360 with Counter attacks
Ground -trap and roll
Ground- def v. Choke full mount
Kick from the Ground (Quick Review)
Ground- Getting up (Quick Review)
Drill: 2 groups, A's&B's/ 1 Kicking shield
One group Defends, the other Attacks.
Defenders; on their back, eyes closed. Attackers; hold for kicks from the ground or mount defender. Defender; execute a kick from the ground, get up fast and follow up with counter attacks till time is called, When mounted, make the appropriate defense and reset!

ADVANCED CLASS (B2)
Opposite stance
-Spinning heel Kick
- R-Jab/Over Hand Left
Focus Mitts: opposite stance
Basic Combinations- 1-4
-Execute a Spinning Heel Kick, after every Odd Combo
-Execute R-Jab/Over Hand Left, after every even combo
Knife- Defense v. Downward stab
Advanced Gun- from the front, assailant pushing
Drill: Defender; eyes closed
Attacker; Give a verbal signal, Downward stab or Gun-From Front Pushing