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Schedule

Class Overview

Objectives:

The class is 40-minutes and the objective of this class is to develop entry level striking skills, confidence, respect, and a positive attitude with strong work ethic.

Warm Up – 5min:

2min Skipping

10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats

2min Basic Drills or Shadow Sparring

  • Basic Drills
    • Punch Drill: Jab – Cross, Step Up – Jab – Cross, Step Through – Jab – Cross, Step Behind & Turn, Repeat
    • Kick Drill: Step Up Front Leg Push Kick, Step Up Front Leg Round Kick, Back Leg Push Kick, Back leg Round Kick & Turn, Repeat.
    • Punch and Kick Drill: Pump Jab, Step Up Front Leg Push Kick – Jab – Cross – Hook, Knee – Step back, Back Leg Side Kick – Turn, Repeat

Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:

Technique from the weekly plan

Rounds – 20min:

Noodles or Pad Work

3 x 2min Rounds they will hold for each other. (Instructors need to teach them how to hold)

We use noodles instead of focus mitts and Thai pads, the reason for this is multi layered. 

  1. Reduce the impact on the body saving their developing joints.
  2. Reduce equipment, no gloves or wraps needed to hit noodles.
  3. Noodles are thinner which increases striking accuracy.
  4. Noodles are softer than pads so trainers can give instant feedback to the kids, to improve their defence.

Sparring – 5min:

2 x 2min Rounds, General Touch, Kick, Clinch, Kick & Clinch, Hands Only Touch

Any sparring is light touch only. The kids should be matched to bring out their best, but also mix the kids around so it is fair for all kids. Avoid paring kids that may clash when possible, or change the rules to avoid them clashing. The objective is for the kids to practice what they have been learning in a competitive sparring session not to fight each other and create hostility.

Lessons 1 – 30

Lesson 1 – Punch – Straight Jab, Cross, Overhand / Short Cross

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Stance & Guard (Don Madge)
    • 3min Punch Drill: Jab – Cross, Step Up – Jab – Cross, Step Through – Jab – Cross, Step Behind & Turn, Repeat
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 15min:
    • Straight Jab, Cross & Overhand / Short Cross (Don Madge)
      • Different from video:
        • Use gloves to catch partners punches
        • Move both feet when taking a full step in
        • It is ok to leave back foot in place on a 1/2 step if you are moving straight back
      • Essential Detail: Hit with the 1st two knuckles
      • Most Common Mistake: Dropping hands on the return of the punch, straight out straight back
      • Partner Reminder: Give slight push to give feed back when hitting gloves
      • Safety Tip: Don’t throw hard, fast or crazy punches control and technique is key
      • Drill Orders: Start each skill as a shadow skill then a partner drill 
  • Noodle Work – 10min:
    • 4 x 1min Rounds they will hold for each other. (Instructors need to teach them how to hold)
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds, General (no head contact)
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Lesson 2 – Leg Kick

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Foot Positioning & Distance Management (Don Madge)
    • 3min Kick Drill: Step Up Front Leg Push Kick, Step Up Front Leg Round Kick, Back Leg Push Kick, Back leg Round Kick & Turn, Repeat.
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • 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
  • Pad Work – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds (with push ups & sit ups between rounds) they will hold for each other.
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Touch
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Lesson 3 – Punch Defence – Cover & Return

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Movement (Don Madge)
    • 3min Punch and Kick Drill: Pump Jab, Step Up Front Leg Push Kick – Jab – Cross – Hook, Knee – Step back, Back Leg Side Kick – Turn, Repeat
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Cover & Return Straight Punches (Stephen Whittier)
      • Different from video:
        • Need to simplify, the video makes this too complex for Kids
        • Use “Rhino Horns” rather than single gloves
      • Most Common Mistake: Throwing a punch from the wrong side (The shoulder is too far forward)
      • Partner Reminder: Don’t throw too hard
      • Safety Tip: Keep the gloves pressed into your head
      • Drill Orders: Start very slow as a partner drill then increase from there
  • Focus Pads – 10min:
    • 3 x 1.5min (with squats between rounds) Rounds they will hold for each other.
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds, Touch – Hands Only
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Lesson 4 – Kick Defence – Check & Return

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Circle & L-Step (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Shadow Sparring
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • 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
  • Drill Partner Combos – 10min:
    • 3 x 2min Partners exchange combos using gloves & shinnies
  • Sparring – 10min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds, Touch Sparring
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Lesson 5 – Thai Clinch – The Basics

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Step Out & Drop Step (Stephen Whittier Functional Striking 1)
    • 3min Punch Drill: Jab – Cross, Step Up – Jab – Cross, Step Through – Jab – Cross, Step Behind & Turn, Repeat
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 15min:
    • Collar Tie / Thai Plum
      • Different from video:
        • Call a single grip a Collar Tie
        • Call a double grip a Thai Plum or Thai Clinch
      • Essential Detail: Hand on the crown of the head
      • Most Common Mistake: Too much space between you and your partner
      • Safety Tip: Don’t pull too hard on the head or neck during training
      • Drill Orders:
        • Practice the Collar Tie with inside Bicep Control
        • Practice moving from Inside Bicep Control to the Thai Plum / Thai Clinch
        • Practice moving your partner around with the above controls
    • Control The Inside Position
      • Different from video:
        • Change elbow strikes for punches / hooks as we are not teaching kids elbows
      • Most Common Mistake: Poor grip on their elbows
      • Safety Tip: Don’t pull too hard on the head or neck during training
      • Drill Orders:
        • Practice elbow control from Inside Bicep Control
        • Practice elbow control from the Thai Plum / Thai Clinch
        • Practice moving controlling your partners elbows to stop punches / hooks while moving around with the above controls
    • Under Hook and Over Hook
      • Drill Orders:
        • Practice the single Under & Over Hook
        • Practice the double Under Hook 
        • Practice the Hip Block when partner has the Thai Plum / Thai Clinch
  • Noodles – 10min:
    • 4 x 1min Rounds.
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds, General no head contact
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Lesson 6 – Knees – Straight Knees

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Gallop or Step Up Step Out (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Kick Drill: Step Up Front Leg Push Kick, Step Up Front Leg Round Kick, Back Leg Push Kick, Back Leg Round Kick & Turn, Repeat.
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Straight Knee – Lead, Switch and Rear (Don Madge)
      • Essential Detail: Point the foot opposite to the direction of the knee
      • Most Common Mistake: Not reaching across the body with the same hand that is kneeing
      • Drill Orders: Start as a shadow drill then a partner drill:
        • Side for side
        • Defence against a Leg Kick, Check & Knee
        • Defence against a Punch, cover and return a knee
  • Noodles – 10min:
    • 4 x 1min Rounds.
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • Clinch with Knees
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Lesson 7 – Kick – Push Kick / Teep

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Mirror Drill (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Punch Drill: Jab – Cross, Step Up – Jab – Cross, Step Through – Jab – Cross, Step Behind & Turn, Repeat
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Lead, Rear & Switch Front Kick / Teep (Don Madge) & (Stephen Whittier )
      • Different from video: Always keep both hands up, protecting the head is better than the small amount of extra power you get from pumping a hand or both hands. I teach adults both hands up, but it becomes a personal choice, however for kids I think both hands up is the best way to go. Some people teach to pump one or both hand out instead of down.
      • Essential Detail: Hit with the ball of the foot
      • Most Common Mistake: Not lifting the knee high enough
      • Drill Orders: Teach each the skill as a shadow drill, then use the wall, finish as a partner drill
  • Pad Work – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds, Touch Sparring

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Lesson 8 – Punch Defence – Slip & Counter Straight Punches

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Stance & Guard (Don Madge)
    • 3min Punch Drill: Jab – Cross, Step Up – Jab – Cross, Step Through – Jab – Cross, Step Behind & Turn, Repeat
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Slip & Counter Straight Punches (Richie Quan)
      • Different from video: I prefer people to turn more at the waist and shoulder with very little dip
      • Essential Detail: Don’t hinge at the waist, turn the hips and shoulders
      • Most Common Mistake: Dropping the guard
      • Drill Orders: Teach the skill as a shadow drill, then finish as a partner drill, The add counter strikes and combos from slipping Jab, Cross, Jab & Cross.
  • Focus Pads – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds, Touch Hands Only

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Lesson 9 – Kick Defence – Push Kick / Teep Defence

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Foot Positioning & Distance Management (Don Madge)
    • 3min Punch Drill: Jab – Cross, Step Up – Jab – Cross, Step Through – Jab – Cross, Step Behind & Turn, Repeat
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • 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
  • Noodles – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds, Kicks Only

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Lesson 10 – Clinch – Inside Clinch / Thai Plum

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Movement (Don Madge) 
    • 3min Punch Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • 50/50 Clinch & Pummel (Don Madge)
      • The first 2-minutes of the clinch is for general knowledge, there is no need to teach the whole lot, just what is relevant to the 50/50 clinch and pummel.
      • Essential Detail: Control the apex of the back of the head not the neck
      • Most Common Mistake: Too much space in the clinch
      • Drill Orders: Teach the position and test the position with a partner, then teach the Pummel
    • Bicep Pummel (Matt Brown)
      • Drill Orders: Teach the position and test the position with a partner, then teach the Pummel
  • Pad Work – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds, General Sparring (No Head Contact)

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Lesson 11 – Knees – Knees In The Clinch

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Circle & L-Step (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Punch & Kick Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Landing knee strikes from the clinch 50/50 Clinch and Thai Plum (Don Madge)
      • Essential Detail: Create space, step back and pull their head in as you knee
      • Most Common Mistake: Not having good control of the opponent
      • Drill Orders: Teach from the 50/50 Clinch and then from the Thai Plum, practice moving around Pummelling and transitioning into the Thai Plum with knee strikes from both positions.
  • Kick Shield – 15min:
    • 5 x 1min Rounds
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds, Clinch with Knees

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Lesson 12 – Punch – Lead Hook

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Step Out & Drop Step (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Shadow Sparring
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Punch – Lead Hook (Don Madge)
      • Essential Detail: Rotate body though the hips and lead leg, the punch is not just a swinging arm
      • Most Common Mistake: Not having the elbow the same height as the fist
      • Safety Tip: Keep other hand up for good defence
      • Drill Orders: Start as a shadow drill, then practice with a partner using the gloves as a target
  • Focus Pads – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds, Kicks Only

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Lesson 13 – Punch Defence – Roll & Counter

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Gallop or Step Up Step Out (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Punch Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Roll & Counter (Duane Ludwig)
      • Essential Detail: Keep hand up in a defensive position, covering the head
      • Most Common Mistake: Leaning at the waist looking at the floor, instead bend the knees and look at the opponent
      • Partner Reminder: Move with the fighter and at a pace the fighter can develop good technique
      • Safety Tip: Don’t throw hard, fast or crazy head shots
      • Drill Orders: Start each skill as a shadow skill then progress to partner drill, using just gloves, then noodles, then pads
  • Noodles – 10min:
    • 4 x 1min Rounds, continue to work on the Roll and Counter by adding a roll and counter to the end of each combination called by the noodle holder.
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds, General no head contact

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Lesson 14 – Kick Defence – Catch & Counter Round Kick

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Mirror (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Kick Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Catch & Counter Round Kick to The Body (Liam Harrison)
      • Note: This is a simple version that should be good for kids, I do teach it differently to adults.
      • Different From Video: Do not kick you partner across the back, kick the back of the legs or side of the legs or body.
      • Essential Detail: Move away from the kick to reduce the power of the kick
      • Most Common Mistake: Dropping the other hand and not protecting your head
      • Partner Reminder: Throw the kick at a pace you partner can react and build good technique
      • Safety Tip: Don’t throw hard when learning
      • Drill Orders: Practice catching the kick first, the add the counter
  • Pad Work – 15min:
    • 3 x 2min Rounds.
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds, Kick & Clinch

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Lesson 15 – Clinch – Takedown From 50/50 Clinch

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Stance and Guard (Don Madge)
    • 3min Punch & Kick Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Takedown from 50/50 Clinch (Don Madge)
    • Note: Teach the takedown from a slap knee on the Collar Tie side.
    • Essential Detail: Step your foot outside the opponents foot
    • Most Common Mistake: Pulling away from your opponent which opens space, you need to lean into the takedown and keep your head close
    • Partner Reminder: Remember to Break-fall 
    • Safety Tip: Make sure the students know how to Break-fall before teaching takedowns
    • Drill Orders: Practice the clinch and the knee, then add the takedown
  • Partner Combos – 15min:
    • Partner Combos with gloves and shin guards, they work in pairs and take it in turns to practice their combinations
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds Touch Hands, light contact with kicks to body & legs 

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Lesson 16 – Knees – Clinch & Knee

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Foot Positioning (Don Madge)
    • 3min Shadow Sparring 
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Enter the clinch from a punch combo and knee  (Duane Ludwig)
    • Different to video:
      • Duane Ludwig uses a very different number system for striking combos, I use the name of the strike (i.e. Jab, Cross, Hook)
      • In the system on the video the fighter enters the clinch using the last punch in the combo, I use the opposite hand after the last punch to enter the clinch (i.e. Jab, Cross, Hook, Clinch – which means the fighter throws  a Jab, Cross, Hook, and enters the clinch using there right hand after they have thrown the left hook).
    • Essential Detail: Throw the opposite knee to the first hand that enters the clinch
      • i.e. Jab, Cross, Hook, Clinch – which means you are clinching with your right hand first, so you throw your left knee first.
      • If you left knee is first then normally it will need to be a switch knee.
    • Most Common Mistake: Not moving your feet when you reach for the clinch, you must step both feet forward as you enter the clinch.
    • Safety Tip: Make sure to hold the pads correctly and tight to the body for the knees
    • Drill Orders: Practice entering the clinch and throwing the knees, then add combos to the start
  • Partner Combos – 15min:
    • 3 x 2 (Alternate Pad Holder – Fighter each round)
      • With gloves and shin guards using different combos and entering the clinch to practice the above lesson.
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds General, No Contact the The Head

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Lesson 17 – Punch – Upper Cut Rear Hand

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Movement (Don Madge)
    • 3min Punch Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Uppercut Rear Hand(Richie Quan)
    • Essential Detail: Pre Load the Uppercut, By turning the left hip, shoulder and foot.
    • Most Common Mistake: Over throwing or rotating where the fighters head is outside his front foot
    • Partner Reminder: Hold the target (Pad or Glove) at the height of the fighters chin
    • Safety Tip: Make sure your palm is facing you when you throw the punch
    • Drill Orders: Practice as a shadow drill, then a partner drill
  • Focus Pads – 15min:
    • 3 x 2min Rounds
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds Touch Sparring Hands Only

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Lesson 18 – Kicks – Round Kicks to Body & Head

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Circle & L Step (Stephen Whitter)
    • 3min Punch & Kick Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 15min:
    • Round Kick Rear leg (Richie Quan & Don Madge)
    • Essential Detail: Coming up onto the ball of the support foot and allowing the foot to rotate
    • Most Common Mistake: Hinging and the waist, you must keep your head and chest up
    • Safety Tip: Use Shin Guards and Gloves
    • Drill Orders:
      • Start with the body kick first
      • Practice the kick as a partner drill where the partner catches the kick and the fighter does 3 x hip rotations and then resets, change sides and repeat
      • Then practice throwing the body kick onto the Gloves
      • If the students can kick to the body progress to the head kick
      • Practice the Body and Head kick on the Thai pads
  • Thai Pads – 10min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds Kick Only

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Lesson 19 – Kick Defence – Block & Counter Body & Head Round Kicks

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Step Out & Drop Step (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Punch & Kick Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Block & Counter Body & Head Round Kicks (Duane Ludwig)
    • Note:
      • The trap or block for the body and head is basically the same.
      • There are a few different versions that can be used to trap/block a round kick, however this version is good for kids.
    • Essential Detail: Step into the kick to reduce the power of the kick
    • Partner Reminder: Remember to roll your hips to make the block realistic
    • Safety Tip: Don’t kick too hard, keep the power at a level that your partner can can comfortably block
    • Drill Orders: Warm up the hips first. Practice just the block then add the counter.
  • Thai Pads – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds 
    • Leave the shin guards so the pad holder can throw kicks for the fighter to practice the above during the pad session
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds

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Lesson 20 – Clinch – Face Push & X Frame

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Gallop Step (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Shadow Sparring
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Clinch – Face Push & X Frame
    • Note:
      • The first part where you arm goes in front of their head can sometimes be used to push their face away so you can break from the clinch.
    • Essential Detail: Use only when your partner has a strong collar tie
    • Most Common Mistake: Not stepping around to creating an angle, before throwing knees
    • Drill Orders: Warm up by practicing some pummelling from the collar tie. Practice just the frame then add the angle, then add the knee strikes to the body only, but let them know the head is available for self defence or when the rules of the bout allow.
  • Noodles – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds 
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds Clinch with Knees

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Lesson 21 – Knees – Punches To Knees

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Mirror Drill (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Punch Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • 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.
  • Thai Pads – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds – Using the lesson above
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds Clinch with Knees

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Lesson 22 – Punch – Lead Body Shot / Body Rip

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Stance & Guard (Don Madge)
    • 3min Kick Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Punch – Lead Body Shot / Body Rip (Don Madge)
    • Different to video: When you step in with the lead foot also move the back foot
    • Essential Detail: Make sure to load the shot, knees bent and rear shoulder forward
    • Most Common Mistake: Dropping the rear hand
    • Drill Orders: Start with the footwork, followed by loading the shot, finish with the actual punch
    • Add: Pad Holder throws a Cross, Fighter Slips the Cross, then throw the Body Shot, Lead Hook, Cross
  • Focus Pads – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds – Using the lesson above in some of the combos
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds Touch Hands Only

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Lesson 23 – Kick – Lead Round Body & Head Kick

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Foot Positioning Drill (Don Madge)
    • 3min Punch & Kick Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Kick – Lead Round Body & Head Kick (Don Madge)
    • Essential Detail: Make sure to rotate the hip and the shoulder
    • Most Common Mistake: Dropping the rear hand
    • Drill Orders: Start with the footwork, followed with the kick – use the kick shields if the kids have trouble controlling the kick
  • Thai Pads – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds – Using the lesson above in some of the combos
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds Kick Only

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Lesson 24 – Punch Defence – Cover / Catch & Counter

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Movement (Don Madge)
    • 3min Shadow Sparring
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Punch  Defence Cover / Catch & Counter (Stephen Whittier)
    • Difference: For me a “Cover” is when you block the punch with the back of the glove a “Catch” is when you block the punch with the front of the glove, similar to what Stephen does with the Uppercut in this video.
    • Essential Detail: Make sure to understand which hand or leg to return the counter shot, based on how much you load your body when blocking.
    • Most Common Mistake: “Over Covering” moving the hand blocking the punch too much, some ppl take the glove all the way to the back of their head, this opens up the rib cage for body shots, kicks & knees.
    • Drill Orders: First choose to defend straight punches, hooks, or uppercuts. Start with the cover or catch (without the return) using one of the principles from the video, then move on to the counter based on that principle. If time permits you can then teach the other principles, and or defending other punches. You can also choose to either Cover or Catch the punch.
  • Noodles – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds – Using the lesson above in some of the combos
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds – General

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Lesson 25 – Knee – Kicks to Knees

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Circle & L Step (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Punch Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Knee – 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.
  • Thai Pads – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds – Using the lesson above
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds Clinch with Knees

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Lesson 26 – Clinch – Pull Trip

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Step Out & Drop Step (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Kick Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 15min:
    • Clinch – Pull Trip (Matt Brown)
    • Essential Detail: Thai trips take a lot of practice as they require good timing
    • Most Common Mistake: Bad timing, you need to hit all elements together
    • Drill Orders: Start from the 50/50 clinch practice the first move below, then progressively add each step, don’t rush, move on only when they can do the moves together.:
      • Push under the armpit 
      • Pull the head 
      • Step out to the armpit side
      • Block the foot on the head pull side
      • Note the first 3 moves will need to be smooth before you add number 4.
    • Practice from the 50/50 clinch pummel
    • Practice moving forward and backward
  • Thai Pads – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds 

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Lesson 27 – Punch – Overhand

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Gallop Step (Stephen Whittier)
    • 3min Kick Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Punch – Overhand (Stephen Whittier)
    • Essential Detail: Do not throw your head too far out or hinge at the hoops too much
    • Important Detail: make sure to move both your feet, not just the front foot
    • Most Common Mistake: Not keeping good defence, it his very important to cover with the left hand
    • Drill Orders: Practice with gloves and use them like focus pads. Start with just the over hand punch, then add it to the end of a few combos to get them started.
  • Focus Pads – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds – Combos adding in the overhand punch
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds – Touch Sparring but remind them to also use the clinch with knees and trips

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Lesson 28 – Kick – Switch Round

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Mirror Drill (Stephen Whitter)
    • 3min Shadow Sparring
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Kick – Switch Round Kick (Don Madge)
    • Prerequisite: Lesson 23, You should watch this lesson again before starting on this lesson. Also you should go over the main points of that lesson before teaching this lesson. If you have a new student you may need to teach them lesson 23 while you teach the others this lesson.
    • Essential Detail: The switch kick is used when just inside the pocket, not from long range
    • Important Detail: 
    • Most Common Mistake: Jumping when switching the feet, try to keep your head at the same level
    • Drill Orders: (With shin guards and gloves on) Start with the step though kick from lesson 23, then as a solo drill practice just the switch, then add a high knee, then as a partner drill add the kick and catch it on your gloves.
    • Note: The switch can also be used with Push Kicks & Knees
  • Thai Pads – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds – Include the lesson above.
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds – Kick Only

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Lesson 29 – Punch Defence – Slip Punches & Return Counter Strike

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Stance & Guard (Don Madge)
    • 3min Punch Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Punch Defence – Slip Punches & Return a Counter Strike (Richie Quan)
    • Essential Detail: Keep you head in line with you hips
    • Important Detail: Slip outside the punch, not inside the punch 
    • Most Common Mistake: Hinging at the hips rather than rotating the hips. Rotate the hips and shoulders, your head should not go outside your feet
    • Drill Orders: Practice as a solo drill to understand the rotation movement, then as a static partner drill, then a moving partner / line drill, and finally add a counter strike.
  •  Partner Combos – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds – Combos with gloves and shin guards, integrating the lesson above.
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds – Touch Hands Only

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Lesson 30 – Kick Defence – Cross & High Check

  • Warm Up (10min)
    • 2min Skipping
    • 10 Push Ups, Sit Ups, Squats
    • 3min Basic Footwork: Foot Positioning Drill (Don Madge)
    • 3min Kick Drill
  • Skill Development Lesson  – 10min:
    • Kick Defence – Cross & High Check (Liam Harrison)
    • The Cross Check can also be used as a High Cross Check where opposite knee and elbow meet
    • Essential Detail: On the high check make sure to have your elbow outside the knee
    • Most Common Mistake: Not turning you shin to meet the kick
    • Drill Orders: Practice solo to learn the movement, then practice a static partner drill, then add movement & counter strike as a partner drill 
  •  Noodles – 15min:
    • 3 x 1.5min Rounds – Combos with gloves and shin guards, integrating the lesson above.
  • Sparring – 5min:
    • 2 x 2min Rounds – General

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