BEGINNER (A2)

Retreating Straight Punch

DRILL:

Grps 2. Striker, Padholder. Padholder advances for Retreating Punch, Striker immediately bursts forward for a Straight burst after Retreat, until Padholder cues “RESET!”

Straight Punch Low

DRILL:

Same as above, but after Retreat, Striker burst forward for Low Punch, following through to the side and pivoting. Padholder orients to the Striker for a Straight Burst.

Choke Front w/ Push

DRILL - FINAL:

Grps 2 or Roaming Attackers. Defenders begin eyes closed. Attackers can cue physically with Front Choke w/ Push OR verbally while walking forward to apply choke. If verbal and the Defender has time, the Defender can retreat backward, redirect the hands and send a counter burst before resetting.

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INTERMEDIATE (C2)

DRILL - WARMUP:

Grps 2, Attacker, Defender. Both begin at one end of the gym. Attacker runs to opposite wall and back. Upon returning, Attacker sends ONE straight punch. Defender defends and runs, while Attacker sets up to be attacked.

Inside Defense v. Left/Right

Bearhug Behind Arms Free

Bearhug Behind Remove Arms

DRILL - FINAL:
Grps 3, Defender, Attacker 1, Attacker 2. Defender neutral, eyes closed. Attacker 1 stands behind, Attacker 2 in front. Attacker 1 applies Bearhug Rear (Low). Defender removes hands and must defend Attacker 2’s Left/Right combination, then defend Bearhug Arms Free, ending with Attacker 1 as a shield. Switch Defender each round on own.

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ADVANCED (C2)

DRILL - WARMUP:

Include Rolls & Fallbreaks, preparing for sweeps.

Mouth of Hand Punch

Sweep with Heel Kick

DRILL:

Grps 2, Defender, Padholder. Defender sends Mouth of Hand Punch to pad + Elbow 1 + Grab/Sweep. (Note Padholder should quickly throw away pad after Elbow/Before Sweep)

Gun Front - 2 Hand Technique

DRILL - FINAL:

Grps 2. Assign “A” and “B.” “A” begins holding pad, “B” stands in front of pad, neutral, eyes closed, with handgun tucked into waistband, shirt over gun. “A” cues “B” with a pad tap. “B” sends Mouth of Hand Punch to pad steps back and draws gun. “A” discards pad and performs Gun Front defense.