Kids Martial Arts

Lesson 12

Lead Hook & Headlock Counter (Mount)

Warm Up – 5min

• Line Drills
• 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
• Shaddow Sparring

Striking Development Lesson  – 10min:

• Basic Footwork: Step Out & Drop Step (Stephen Whittier)

• Punch – Lead Hook
  • Essential Detail: Rotate body though the hips and lead leg, the punch is not just a swinging arm
  • Most Common Mistake: Not having the elbow the same height as the fist
  • Safety Tip: Keep other hand up for good defence
  • Drill Orders: Start as a shadow drill, then practice with a partner using the gloves as a target

BJJ Development Lesson  – 15min:

Headlock Counter (Mount)

• Basic Positioning
  • Indicator: Bully attempts to use a headlock to throw you off.
  • Essential Detail: Smooth transition to modified mount and solid hand base.
  • Most Common Mistake: Incorrect back knee position and hips too high.
  • Safety Tip: Twist the headlock gently to avoid hurting the child’s neck or arms.
  • Transfer Teaching Tip: Start easy and make the base checks more and more intense with time.

• ArmlockFinish
  • Indicator: Bully exhausts their escape attempts and keeps the headlock intact.
  • Essential Detail: Effective frame positioning and use of body weight for pressure.
  • Most Common Mistake: Going for the frame too soon and losing control.
  • Safety Tip: Protect your nose from the incoming foot during the armlock spin.
  • Transfer Teaching Tip: Tighten your neck muscles to challenge the frame more and more.

Partner Drills – 5min:

• Partners exchange combos using gloves & shinnies

Sparring – 10min:

• 1 x 2min Rounds, Hands Only
• 1 x 2min Rounds, Kicks Only
• 2 x 2min Rounds, BJJ Pass or Sweep