BEGINNER CLASS (B3)

Knees (include regular hold AND Muay Thai clinch)

Elbows 4-7

Drill: eyes closed; attacker holds pad at any angle (very close) and touches defender; defender gives the appropriate elbow then turns and continues with knees

Choke from the Side

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (B3)

Back Fall Break

Bearhug Behind, Arms Free

Bearhug Behind, Arms Free (Finger Leverage)

Drill: groups of 3; one person strikes pad non-stop; attacker from behind makes bearhug and the defender must one a bearhug defense OR the attacker from behind yells "Down!" and the defender must make a fall break, kick the pad, and then get up.

ADVANCED CLASS (B3)

Focus Mitts: Combo #3/pad holder simulates clinch/Right Elbow/step and pivot right/Right Straight Punch

Sweep with Heel Kick

Hip Throw

Clinch Drill: one person works the technique, other person is the attacker; starting with 50/50 position (each person with one over hook and one under hook), the defender works for position to make either a sweep or a hip throw