Kids Martial Arts

Lesson 13

Roll and Counter & Double Leg Takedown

Warm Up – 5min

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

Striking Development Lesson  – 10min:

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

• Roll & Counter (Duane Ludwig)
  • Essential Detail: Keep hand up in a defensive position, covering the head
  • Most Common Mistake: Leaning at the waist looking at the floor, instead bend the knees and look at the opponent
  • Partner Reminder: Move with the fighter and at a pace the fighter can develop good technique
  • Safety Tip: Don’t throw hard, fast or crazy head shots
  • Drill Orders: Start each skill as a shadow skill then progress to partner drill, using just gloves, then noodles, then pads

BJJ Development Lesson  – 10min:

• Double Leg Takedown

• Agressive Opponent
  • Indicator: The bully tries to punch your face.
  • Essential Detail: Solid leg control.
  • Most Common Mistake: Head in between the giant’s legs.
  • Safety Tip: When you are taken down, drop your hips first and protect your head.
  • Transfer Teaching Tip: Walk back to check the legitimacy of the leg control.

• Conservative Opponent
  • Indicator: Bully advances towards you conservatively.
  • Essential Detail: Use a fake jab at their face to disguise your entry.
  • Most Common Mistake: Weak leg control and body drive.
  • Safety Tip: Be careful where you fall.
  • Transfer Teaching Tip: Make your base stronger and stronger each time.

Noodles – 5min:

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

Sparring – 10min:

• 2 x 2min Rounds, Clinch & Knee
• 2 x 2min Rounds, Positional Escape