Part 01 - Striking Development
Thursday Skills Focus
Training Goal
Prepare mentally and physically to withstand an attack and overcome the aggressors.
Objectives Part 01
Establish an effective striking foundation to consistently land clean, effective strikes.
Build the required functional strength and stamina to outlast an opponent.
Develop strategies to overcome a larger, stronger opponent.
Learn to defend the Takedown.
Talking Point: Clean Hands Are a Gamechanger…PLEASE watch each clip again…
What specific target did they strike to turn off the lights?
Look for new aspects each time…the setup, footwork, head movement, body position.
The top OK strike in these videos…the Rear Overhand Hook (a #4 variant). It’s an effective strike but presents an increased potential for breaking your (unwrapped/ungloved) hand.
Watch that Rear Elbow KO in the next to last reel. It’s a good example of a practical, effective strike you can use, regardless of your size. Solid practice will make it far more likely work!
5:15 - 5:35 STRIKING WARM UP – BAG WORK
5:00 Striking Review & Shadowboxing
We will cover each strike in detail and discuss strategies behind specific combinations.
Head Movement Drill…Fade, Duck & Slip
We are improving natural reactions, working distance management and reinforcing the “Make Them Pay” strategy. This drill also warms up the entire body and helps prepare it for more strenuous activity.
Rear Uppercut to Lead Slip (from Cross),
Lead Slip to Lead Hook,
Lead Hook to Fade (from Uppercut),
Fade to Cross,
Cross to Duck (the Lead Hook),
Duck to Rear Uppercut,
Rear Uppercut to Lead Slip (the Cross)
***Boxing or Bag Gloves Recommended***
Link to Hayabusa T3 Boxing Gloves on Amazon.com
15 Rds x 0:40/0:20 = 15:00 w/ 10 sec Power Out at the end of each Round
We will work a 5-combo circuit, specifically focusing on precise execution, not power. Power will come with precision.
Start of finish with a kick…we will use Front Kicks, Check Kicks and Side Kicks to control distance with each combo.
These combo drills will reinforce:
Striking fundamentals and
Closing Distance to overwhelm the opponent. Why that…do you know?
Creating Distance using Kicks…focused on balance and footwork.
5:35-5:40 HRR & Drill Review
Technical Critiques & Purpose Review
Individual Improvements
5:40 - 5:50 KNIFE WORK
GROUP DISCUSSION:
Carrying a utility Knife
Defensive Applications
Offensive Applications in Self-Defense
EXP: @karate.jewels | Instagram This lady uses a lot of techniques similar to what we cover. Proper knife application can be a great equalizer or advantage over a bigger, stronger attacker.
Knife Drills: Blocking, Conter-striking and “Application with Intent”
5:50-5:02 Drill Review
Questions?
“What ifs”?
Individual Critiques & Improvements
5:52 - 5:57 REACTION DRILLS
What will be your reaction to an attack?
Why are you reacting that way?
Do you think you may have a better stratigy?
“What ifs'“?
5:57 - 6:00 CLASS REVIEW + Q&A
Wall Drill Review
Individual Critiques & Improvements
Reaction Drill Review - Stick the Cross
GROUP DISCUSSION:
Based on the collective training and experience of the group, do we need to modify our Reaction Combo?
Is a 1 Catch, 2 Body, 3 Body, 2 Head a faster, smother combo?
Does it line you up better for the Rear Elbow continuation, when needed?
EXP: Here are some Reaction Combo variants. 1 OR 2 ? My favorite #boxing #repost | Instagram
[Standard] Reaction Combo
Catch the attack with the Lead Hand.
Slip to the left and Cross (#2) to the Body, impacting the diaphragm to temporarily disrupt the Attacker’s ability to breath properly.
Lead Hand Hook (#3) to the Body, impacting the liver area to lower Attacker’s right hand and deter their assault via effective pain application.
**It’s a #2 Liver shot if you’re orthodox. If you are southpaw, it’s another shot to the diaphragm, with Floating Ribs.
Lead Hand Hook (#3) to the Head, impacting the Mandibular Angle area to lower Attacker’s right shock the Nervous System, disrupt the assault and begin rendering the Attacker incapacitated.