Kids Martial Arts

Lesson 14

Catch / Counter Round Kick & Headlock Frame Escape

Warm Up – 5min

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

Striking Development Lesson  – 10min:

• Basic Footwork: Mirror (Stephen Whittier)

• Catch & Counter Round Kick to The Body (Liam Harrison)
  • Note: This is a simple version that should be good for kids, I do teach it differently to adults.
  • Different From Video: Do not kick you partner across the back, kick the back of the legs or side of the legs or body.
  • Essential Detail: Move away from the kick to reduce the power of the kick
  • Most Common Mistake: Dropping the other hand and not protecting your head
  • Partner Reminder: Throw the kick at a pace you partner can react and build good technique
  • Safety Tip: Don’t throw hard when learning
  • Drill Orders: Practice catching the kick first, then add the counter

BJJ Development Lesson  – 10min:

• Headlock Frame Escape
  • Indicator: Bully establishes a headlock from the side mount.
  • Essential Detail: Sideways body position and quick frame entry.
  • Most Common Mistake: Insufficient hip scoots or weak neck chop with the leg.
  • Safety Tip: Use your back hand to block the child’s foot from smashing your nose.
  • Transfer Teaching Tip: Make your head heavier and heavier each time.

Thai Pads – 5min:

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

Sparring – 10min:

• 2 x 2min Rounds, Kick & Clinch
• 2 x 2min Rounds, Back Position Wins