BEGINNER CLASS (B3)
Wrist Releases – do “elbow to elbow” and “hitchhike out” techniques as part of warm up
Straight Punches – left/right combination
Drill: pad holder jabs pad at partner; partner covers up, then makes left/right combo
Knees – with and without controlling with arms
Drill: as above, but add a knee after the punches
Choke From Behind with a Push
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (D3)
Straight Punch
Hammerfist Forward
Drill: begin standing up, throwing straight punches and hammerfist punches, then drop to knees and continue striking, then lie on your back and continue striking; then return to your knees, and then stand up. The striking should be CONTINUOS. Switch with your partner. Do 2 rounds. This is very tiring!
Guard Drill – maintain good posture while in the attacker’s guard
Guard Escape – gouge, posture up, striking groin
Guard – Arm Bar
Guard Drill: bottom person works for arm bar, top person works guard escape
ADVANCED CLASS (D3)
Focus Mitts – including pad holder striking to encourage good defense
Sweeps (w/ forward kick or rearward kick)
Bearhug Behind Arms Free (review)
Full Nelson Sweep
Drill: Bearhug Behind, Arms Free or Full Nelson Sweep (if you don’t have good mats, just “show” the sweep, do not actually take your partner down