Beginner Class (A2)
Palm Heel Strikes
Elbows 6 & 7
Choke from the front (1-handed)
Headlock from behind
Drill: Group of 4. 1 striker, 1 tombstone pad holder, 2 attackers. Pad holder calls for palm heel combinations, elbows, and groin kicks. Attackers choke striker from front or headlock striker from behind. Striker defends and returns immediate to pad work. Safety note: attackers should verbally get striker to stop throwing strikes BEFORE attacking the striker. Especially attackers intending to choke from the front. Yelling, “Choke! Choke! Choke!” is a good option.

Intermediate (C2)
Defensive Front Kick
Drill: Groups of 3, Striker, Pad1, Pad2. Striker sends all out strikes to Pad1. Pad2 approaches from around either side of Pad1. Striker sends Defense Front Kick and returns to striking Pad1.
Ground – Kick off from Guard
Drill: Groups of 3, Striker, Pad1, Pad2. Same drill as above, however Pad2 can approach for defensive front kick or cue Striker “DOWN!” into Ground Position. Pad2 then dives into Striker’s guard and pins chest to chest. Striker must Kick Off and return to striking.
Ground – Foot Grab Stripping
Ground – Spin Inward (if time)
Ground – Spin Outward (if time)
Drill: Groups of 3, Striker, Pad1, Pad2. Same drill as above, however Pad2 can approach for defensive front kick or cue Striker “DOWN!” into Ground Position. Pad2 then dives into Striker’s guard and pins chest to chest. Striker must Kick Off and return to striking.

Advanced (C2)
Review Knife Downward/Upward Stab
Sweep with Heel Kick
Drill: Knife Defenses from passive stance, adding sweeps into the combatives
Review Trap, Buck, and Roll
Knife Defense – Attacker Mounted
Review Guard Reversal – Scissor sweep
Knife Defense – Attacker in Guard
Drill: Defenders neutral, eyes closed. Attackers roam with knives in waistbands. Attacker sweeps Defender to ground and either mounts or dives into guard. Attacker can begin attacking with knife immediately or give Defender a chance to defend/gain position of advantage for a bit before drawing.