Kids Martial Arts

Lesson 25

Kicks to Knees & Take The Back (Guard)

Warm Up – 5min

• 2min Skipping
• 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
• Punch Drill

Striking Development Lesson  – 10min:

• Basic Footwork: Circle & L Step (Stephen Whittier)

• Kicks 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 kick
  • Most Common Mistake: Dropping hands when doing the knee
  • Drill Orders: Practice with gloves rather than Thai Pads, use a single round kick followed by a single knee, then progress into combos, throw the opposite kick to the last punch then finish with the opposite knee.

BJJ Development Lesson  – 10min

• Take The Back – Guard

• • Head and Arm Control
    • Indicator: Bully drives their forearm on your throat from Stage 1.
    • Essential Detail: Effective use of legs to control the opponent’s weight.
    • Most Common Mistake: Weak initial angle and loose head and arm control.
    • Safety Tip: Tighten up your neck muscles to protect the neck during the choke.
    • Transfer Teaching Tip: Increase the weight of the forearm choke as their defensive leg use gets better.

• • FinalGetup
    • Indicator: Bully calms down after you acquire the angled body position.
    • Essential Detail: Effective angle acquisition.
    • Most Common Mistake: Failing to get the leg in between the opponent’s legs.
    • Transfer Teaching Tip: Change your body position to make the climb more challenging.

Noodle Work – 5min:

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

Sparring – 10min:

• 4 x 2min Rounds, MMA