Kids Martial Arts

Lesson 15

Catch and Counter Round Kick & Headlock Frame Escape

Warm Up – 5min

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

Striking Development Lesson  – 10min:

• Basic Footwork: Stance and Guard (Don Madge)

• Takedown from 50/50 Clinch (Don Madge)
  • Note: Teach the takedown from a slap knee on the Collar Tie side.
  • Essential Detail: Step your foot outside the opponents foot
  • Most Common Mistake: Pulling away from your opponent which opens space, you need to lean into the takedown and keep your head close
  • Partner Reminder: Remember to Break-fall
  • Safety Tip: Make sure the students know how to Break-fall before teaching takedowns
  • Drill Orders: Practice the clinch and the knee, then add the takedown

BJJ Development Lesson  – 10min

Straight Arm Lock Guard

• High Posture Variation
  • Indicator: Bully attacks your chest or throat with fully extended arms.
  • Essential Detail: Effective angle acquisition and high hip shot.
  • Most Common Mistake: Weak clamps during final armlock position.
  • Safety Tip: Squeeze very slow since the arm is already extended.
  • Transfer Teaching Tip: Use your hands to help create the body angle at first.

Focus Pads – 5min:

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

Sparring – 10min:

• 4 x 2min Rounds, MMA