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Kids Martial Arts

Lesson 1

Jab & Cross / Trap & Roll Escape

Warm Up – 5min

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

Striking Development Lesson  – 10min:

  • Basic Footwork: Stance & Guard (Don Madge)
  • Straight Jab, Cross (Don Madge)
    • Different from video:
      • Use gloves to catch partners punches
      • Move both feet when taking a full step in
      • It is ok to leave back foot in place on a 1/2 step if you are moving straight back
    • Essential Detail: Hit with the 1st two knuckles
    • Most Common Mistake: Dropping hands on the return of the punch, straight out straight back
    • Partner Reminder: Give slight push to give feed back when hitting gloves
    • Safety Tip: Don’t throw hard, fast or crazy punches control and technique is key
    • Drill Orders: Start each skill as a shadow skill then a partner drill

BJJ Development Lesson  – 10min:

Trap & Roll Escape, is a simple, reliable way to remove the Bully from atop of you.

  • Shark Bite / Punch Block
    • Indicator: Bully is mounted with hands on the ground or sits up to throw punches at your face.
    • Essential Detail: Trapping the arm and the leg on the same side.
    • Most Common Mistake: Not bridging the hips high enough.
    • Safety Tip: Be careful not to crush the child’s wrist with your body during the rollover.
    • Teaching Tip: Strengthen the child’s bridge by making yourself heavier with each successful rep.
  • Snake Bite / Strangle
    • Indicator: The bully is trying to strangle you with both hands.
    • Essential Detail: Quick and solid control of one arm.
    • Most Common Mistake: Releasing the arm during the roll.
    • Teaching Tip: Once the steps are learned try to post your hand out to verify tightness.
  • Headlock Variation
    • Indicator: Bully establishes a mounted headlock and tries to pin you.
    • Essential Detail: Effective bridge and reach with the hugging arm.
    • Most Common Mistake: Failure to remove the back hook prior to roll.
    • Safety Tip: Do not rest too much weigh on the child.
    • Transfer Teaching Tip: Make yourself heavier during each repetition.

Noodle Work – 5min:

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

Sparring – 10min:

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