Kids Martial Arts

Lesson 2

Leg Kick / Americana Arm Lock

Warm Up – 5min

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

Striking Development Lesson  – 10min:

• Basic Footwork: Foot Positioning & Distance Management (Don Madge)

• Leg Kick (Don Madge)
  • Different from video:
    • Use shin guard for practice on each other
    • Use a kick shield to practice power, instructors can hold and line students up
    • Step not skip/jump for beginners
  • Essential Detail: Step across and turn lead foot out
  • Most Common Mistake: Bad recovery after kick
  • Partner Reminder: Allow leg to move if needed
  • Safety Tip: Don’t kick too hard on Thai pads
  • Drill Orders: Start as a partner drill then on the kick shield

BJJ Development Lesson  – 10min:

• Americana Armlock is a highly effective submission that can be used with minimal effort to defeat a bully.
  • Indicator: Bully uses both hands to protect from punches.
  • Essential Detail: Effective hand positioning and solid monkey grip.
  • Most Common Mistake: All lift without any slide.
  • Safety Tip: Tap out when slight discomfort is felt in the shoulder.
  • Transfer Teaching Tip: Check the legitimacy of the grip by slowly extending your arm.

Thai Pads – 5min:

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

Sparring – 10min:

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