Kids Martial Arts

Lesson 4

Low Check & Counter / Take The Back From Mount

Warm Up – 5min

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

Striking Development Lesson  – 10min:

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

• Low Check & Counter (Duane Ludwig)
  • Different to video: Take a small step toward your opponent after the check
  • Most Common Mistake: Not turning the foot out when checking
  • Safety Tip: Keep it light and controlled
  • Drill Orders: Start with just the kick & check drill then add the counter

BJJ Development Lesson  – 10min:

Take The Back Mount

• Bulldozer / Modified Mount
  • Indicator: Bully rolls to either side from the bottom of the mount.
  • Essential Detail: Keeping the back knee and the back hand posted for base.
  • Most Common Mistake: Too much weight on the front foot.
  • Safety Tip: Be careful not to crush the child’s front foot if they forget to move it.
  • Transfer Teaching Tip: Help position the child’s legs at first then leave it up to them

• Backpack / Back Control
  • Essential Detail: Solid over-under / seat belt control.
  • Most Common Mistake: Weak leg hooks.
  • Safety Tip: Be careful not to allow your head to collide with the child’s.
  • Transfer Teaching Tip: Shake side to side more aggressively as the child’s confidence grows.

• Remount Technique
  • Indicator: Bully attempts to escape the back mount.
  • Essential Detail: Effective hook transfer to full mount and constant closeness.
  • Most Common Mistake: Waiting too long to reestablish the mount.
  • Safety Tip: Allow the child’s leg to slide under your hips without crushing it.
  • Transfer Teaching Tip: Use your hands to make the transfer to mount more challenging each time.

Drill Partner Combos – 5min:

• Partners exchange combos using gloves & shinnies

Sparring – 10min:

• 2 x 2min Rounds, Kick & Clinch
• 2 x 2min Rounds, Back Position Wins