This session was all about taking the fundamentals from the previous session, refining them and the pressure testing to develop "trust" in yourself.
The drills were focused on isolating your defence (so little to no retaliation - despite desperately wanting to hit back!) in order to sharpen a skill that you can then put back into the mix when you start sparring again.
Evasions:
As last session - Slip, slip, bob, bob, duck, duck, lean ,lean first in order then any order (warm up)
Flowing evasion:
In order to stop trying to predict/wait for/react to opponent, you must keep moving all the time (like mike Tyson ish) so all your evasions are out of movement which means you might slip on the "wrong side" (inside) but who cares as long as they missed you!
Drill... partner threw any punch (jab cross hooks) and we evaded while moving.
Hitting back evasion drill - We combined the above with constantly moving and throwing return hits (punches in bunches at least three and punching a little short so you are not drawing partner into sparring as this is a drill) - also good to help you with your balance and knowing if you are throwing a decent hit or not.
Long guard/Box guard drills:
Long guard tips: extended arms, chin down mouth shut (but don't forget to breathe!). Elbows down, with slight bend and keep your hands close enough together that when you look between them you are framing your opponents face.
As previous notes you are pushing down on partners forearms and cutting across slightly, try not to go passed centre line and not too low with your blocking hand you just want to off set hem a little. When blocking the hooks you are using the blade of your forearm, trt to block at their forearm, if you block further up you will get pulled into grappling/instigate grappling (which is fine if it's your choice) but not in this drill.
We started with using long guard to defend in order (jab cross lead hook rear hook, then any order. After we had warmed up the fun began.
Long Guard Pressure test:
Partner with big sparring gloves: Aim to fire rapid constantly flowing shots with the intent to hit you/forward pressure. Defender uses long gourd to build confidence and trust. defender tries not to give too much ground but if they do remember to circle and not just go back. (you are NOT evading and NOT retaliating). drill lasts about 30 seconds to 1 min.
Round 1: Partner only attacks with Jab/Cross
Round 2: Partner only attacks with hooks
Round 3: Partner throws anything (including long shovel hook/uppercuts
we ALL got hit... but gradually less and less. And when we did, most of the time, we had managed to take a little sting out of the shot. This drill certainly gets the heart pumping and defiantly is something that needs to be included in training after you have started to "get" a concept/skill.
You certainly leave your ego at the door.
One piece of advice that works but is counter intuitive is while your partner tries to "take your head off" you approach the drill as if you have contempt for the attack. Really lazy and "relaxed" had to explain but basically you are snuffing them out.
Long Guard entries into chokes (stand up): using long guard to apply different techniques
Off of jab cross lead hook: long guard parry jab and cross, block hook, extend free arm under partners hooking arm and past it, Dumog drag it back towards you (pulling on their triceps, keep your arm tight into you). As they come forward use your dragging arm to clothes line them and your free arm to push their lower back so the end up leaning back a little. Wrap your clotheslining arm round their neck (the crook of elbow tight under their chin, and figure 4 your free arm behind their head. keep you head/chest close to them and squeeze buy lowering your weight and pulling your shoulder blades back
Off jab cross lead hook read hook: As above but on the other side.
off jab: Long guard parry (forward momentum) use same arm to grab head and drag down. Lean over them (you put your arm over their head, their head resting under your armpit, and put your chin in the middle of their back leaning your weight on them). Then wrap forearm under their neck, grab your wrist with your free hand. Move closer bringing your hips in and then squeeze and lift up and lean back
Off jab: Long guard parry (forward momentum) use same arm to grab head and drag down. Lean over them (you put your arm over their head, their head resting under your armpit, and put your chin in the middle of their back leaning your weight on them). they duck chin down so cant choke. use blade of arm to turn their head use free arm to trap bicep and gran the trapping arm with the hand you turned head with. hips in squeeze and lift as before keeping your body tight against them (god that hurts!)
Off Jab: entry as above, they stoke the choke and they stop the face crush by grabbing your arm.. Step forward and trap their foot, use bicep controlling arm to slide under that arm and under hook. Push their head down and spin then turning It into a throw which is very awkward for them to do anything with and will end up really wrenching the leg you have trapped (you can also sweep the leg to turn it into a big throw)
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