Kids Martial Arts

Lesson 6

Straight Knee & Punch Block (1-4)

Warm Up – 5min

• Line Drills
• 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
• Kick Drill

Striking Development Lesson  – 15min:

• Footwork: Gallop or Step Up Step Out (Stephen Whittier)

• Straight Knee – Lead, Switch and Rear (Don Madge)
  • • • Essential Detail: Point the foot opposite to the direction of the knee
      • Most Common Mistake: Not reaching across the body with the same hand that is kneeing
      • Drill Orders: Start as a shadow drill then partner drill:
        • Side for side
        • Defence against a Leg Kick, Check & Knee
        • Defence against a Punch, cover and return a knee

BJJ Development Lesson  – 10min:

Punch Block 1-4

• Stage 1 Guard Monster / Head Hug
  • Indicator: You have guard on the bully.
  • Essential Detail: Maintain control of the monster’s head at all times.
  • Most Common Mistake: Allowing your head to drop to the mat.
  • Safety Tip: During the movement be careful not to head butt the child.
  • Teaching Tip: Once the head control is solid, reach for the child’s face to confirm punch protection.

• Stage 1 Guard Monster / Guard Swim
  • Indicator: The bully tries to push of your chest to create punching distance.
  • Essential Detail: Swim with the arm on the same side as the pushup.
  • Most Common Mistake: Releasing the head.
  • Teaching Tip: As the child’s confidence grows, push more firmly to test control.

• Stage 2 Adults Only

• Stage 3
  • Indicator: Bully sits up to generate more powerful punches.
  • Essential Detail: Quick insertion of the knees with extended hips.
  • Most Common Mistake: Ineffective drop to Stage 1 – no control, no face protection.
  • Safety Tip: When returning to Stage 1, be cautious of an accidental head butt or elbow strike.
  • Teaching Tip: Use open hand taps to confirm solid face protection during the drop.

• Stage 4
  • Indicator: Bully stands up to throw punches.
  • Essential Detail: Strong leg extension with good face protection.
  • Most Common Mistake: Split drop instead of a controlled drop of your opponent.
  • Safety Tip: Do not lean too aggressively at first.
  • Teaching Tip: Increase your lean pressure more and more each time.

Thai Pads – 5min:

• 1min Rounds they will hold for each other. (Instructors need to teach them how to hold)

Sparring – 10min:

• 4 x 2min Rounds, General Striking (no head contact)
• 2 x 2min Rounds, General BJJ