BEGINNER CLASS (B1)

Conditioning: 30 rounds of straight punches, then groin kicks, then knees; 30 seconds of rest between each set of strikes; do 3 rounds each before switching

Advancing Straight Punch

Inside Defense v. Straight Punch

360

Drill: right hand only, defend Straight Punch or 360

Drill :left hand only, defend Straight Punch or 360

Drill: defend left or right, Straight or 360

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D1)

Focus Mitts: Combinations 6 and 7

Defense v. Left Hook (extended and covering)

Inside Def. with Counter v. Left Punch

Inside Def. with Counter v. Right Punch (2 and 1 counterattacks)

Drill: slow work, defend left or right straight, include counters when possible; be sure to switch partners several times; add additional counterattacks

Fight Simulation Drill: attacker makes Left Punch: defender makes Inside Defense w. Counter; attacker then throws a right hook; the defender must defend and continue with counters

Fight Simulation Drill: attacker makes Right Punch; defender makes Inside Defense w. Counter (1 or 2); attacker than throws a left hook; defender must defend and continue with counters

ADVANCED CLASS (D1)

Thai Pads: 3 rounds of 3 minutes; at least one round in opposite stance

Ground: basic guard management; bottom person should try to prevent the top person from posturing up; if he does, do Kick Off From The Guard

Ground: Guillotine

Ground: Defense v. Guillotine

Ground: light sparring on the ground; several rounds of 2 minutes