Kids Martial Arts

Lesson 9

Push Kick Defence & Elbow Escape Mount

Warm Up – 5min

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

Striking Development Lesson  – 10min:

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

• Parry Front Kick (Duane Ludwig)
  • Different from video:
    • Kick the hamstring on the counter not their bum
  • Essential Detail: Use both the side step & the parry
  • Most Common Mistake: Not bringing the guard back up ASAP
  • Partner Reminder: Kick slow and controlled, but also kick though them
  • Safety Tip: Don’t kick too hard on the counter
  • Drill Orders: Start with just the parry then add the counter kick

BJJ Development Lesson  – 10min:

Elbow Escape Mount

• Standard Elbow Escape
  • Indicator: Bully prevents the Trap and Roll Escape by establishing wide base.
  • Essential Detail: Flat leg and a solid knee shove.
  • Most Common Mistake: No final hip scoot during the second leg removal.
  • Safety Tip: Be careful not to crush the child’s inner thigh with your knee.
  • Transfer Teaching Tip: Make your legs heavier and heavier 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, Kick & Clinch
• 2 x 2min Rounds, Back Position Wins