Kids Martial Arts

Lesson 21

Punches To Knees and Standing Headlock Defence

Warm Up – 5min

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

Striking Development Lesson  – 10min:

• Basic Footwork: Mirror Drill (Stephen Whittier) 

• Knee – Punches To Knees (Duane Ludwig)
  • Note:
    • I use the names of the strikes rather than a numbered system, Duane uses a numbered system that is very specific to his Bang Muay Thai system.
    • I reach across to my partners opposite shoulder with the same hand of the knee I am throwing, this is a good way to protect your chin, and also you can pull them in if desired.
  • Essential Detail: Throw the opposite knee to the last punch
  • Most Common Mistake: Dropping hands when doing the knee
  • Drill Orders: Warm up with the walking knee drill. Practice with gloves rather than Thai Pads, use a single punch followed by a single knee, then progress into combos that finish with the opposite knee.

BJJ Development Lesson  – 10min

• Standing Headlock Defence
  • Indicator: Bully catches you in a headlock while standing.
  • Essential Detail: Step, sit, and spin in one fluid motion.
  • Most Common Mistake: Incorrect sitting position and bending the back leg.
  • Safety Tip: Sit and turn in a way that doesn’t crush the child’s body.
  • Transfer Teaching Tip: Use a strategic sit to help the child until they build their confidence.

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