1 grading down (well done Tom and Jason) a couple more to go. Continuing to fine tune for the higher grades upcoming beasting... I mean grading!
Warm up:
Shadow boxing
Hook defences:
with a panatukan focus... open hand strikes and jabs... remind s us to do other stuff... not just punching!
1) Off Jab lead hook - scoop jab and follow it back, bicep stop (lock out arm) follow up with groin hit throat jab, groin hit (remember to cover and move slightly off line.
2) Off Jab and rear hook/wide Cross - scoop jab and bicep stop with your lead hand (lock arm out and step off line) palm strike with thumb to eye. AS you do this step across (your rear leg first) in order to off balance them (move their back foot) - follow up with throat hit, groin hit, throat hit
3) Off Jab lead hook - scoop jab and crash in with lead elbow (cover face with elbow and use other arm as a strong shield to help defend hook. follow up with rear hook.
4) Off jab rear hook - scoop jab, bob and weave under rear hook, groin shot and then drive in, pivoting round the side, to get into a wait/hip grab (locking hands together. lift one elbow up and the other down to take down partner.
Thai pads: 4 rounds 3 mins per round 45second break in between
JUST KEEP HITTING
1) check rear round kick and reply with - rear round, hook, cross, switch step lead round
2) check rear kick and reply with - rear round kick, hook cross, rear round kick
3) Rear Forearm parry their lead leg teep reply with - switch step lead round kick, cross, hook, rear round kick.
4) Rear Forearm parry their lead leg teep reply with - switch step lead round kick, cross, hook, switch step lead round kick.
exhausting but everyone is getting fitter and getting through the rounds still hitting strong. sensible pad holding and motivation is helping.us to build our pace and endurance.
Syllabus:
Darren and I worked double stick Sumbrada with a couple of disarms, others worked on their specific syllabus work.
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
Friday, 8 June 2018
7/6/18: Careza, Beasting the Thai pads and Ground work submission drills
Continuing to fine tune, add to muscle memory and get into the flow. This session was about making sure all the basics were covered, the importance of shadow boxing and sharpening our tools.
Carenza (shadow boxing with weapons):
Double stick
Single stick (left and right hands)
Stick and knife (changing the hand the knife/stick is in)
Single knife (left and right hand)
Double knife
Jabbing only
Both hands
Hands, kicking and elbows.
Carenza/shadow boxing is a vial part of your training. you may not always have someone to train with but you can always train yourself. If you are motivated enough and can find some time. All it takes is 5/10mins and a little thought to what you are going to practice in that time.
The beauty of solo training is that you can take some techniques that you are currently learning and drill them over and over, going at your own pace, perfecting the body mechanics and "feeling" how they combine with other techniques/combos, what works and what feels awkward.
It is also fantastic for using your footwork, moving and hitting.... again go slow so your feet and hands and body talk to each other. You can pick one thing... eg.g a jab or A1 strike.. and then apply it to every foot work combination you know. If you are using two weapons... you don't have to do heaven 6 all the time. Just use one stick/weapon at a time. (Darth Maul might have had a double bladed light saber but even he could only hit you with one side at a time.. so with double stick/ knife etc.. use one at a time... use it to practice you single stick combos with your left and right hands!... and yes I HAD to get a star wars reference in somewhere).
Don't forget to work on your evasions, head movement and defences. Really visualise an opponent and specific attacks they are throwing at you. I personally don't like shadowboxing in front of a mirror, yes it is good to "see your" technique, but it distracts me from my visualising. I'd rather imagine an opponent (away from a mirror) and try to feel the techniques (e.g. have I got my hips into it, are my feet too wide/narrow, am I standing too square).
Thai pads (waking the beast!):
3 min rounds a little break in between. Pad holder occasionally moving you around and throwing light punches and Kicks for you to defend (or at least keep your hands up)
1) jab, cross, rear round kickx2
2) jab, rear elbow, rear knee, rear round kick
3) jab, rear round kick, cross rear round kick
I must admit everyone was looking very sharp (though they probably didn't feel it) and the "strong eyes"/"this is the last round and I am going to put him down" mentality was strong with everyone. Still loads to work on.
Ground work:
We split into groups and worked on some grade specific drills.
warm up - fanning (moving around partners body - they lay on their back) constant movement for 3 mins
Choke from mount:
1) As you punch them from mount they put hands towards you face, grab on outstretched arm both hands and push it down and out to the side (coming across their face). as you do this push your head down to you are temple to temple and slide your arm (e.g. right arm) under their head/neck. get it tight into crook of elbow and have your palm face down on the floor. base out slightly to the left and then drive your elbow to your hand diagonally towards the direction you have based out (in this case left). try NOT to squeeze your arm let the shoulder do the work.
2) If this is not working from here use the hand that is under your partners head to clasp your other arms bicep/crook of elbow. left your other arm up so it is between your head and their head as a partial defence (your arms are in a figure 4 position), then follow the motion above... push down and lightly off to the side with your shoulder.. try not to squeeze.
3) Arm bar from mount - hands on chest, sit on chest, slight base out and as you learn across trap both arms (grabbing tricep), lean back lifting your other leg over their head so their arms are now trapped between your legs. pick one arm thumb down, grip with thighs lift hips and pull arm down.
We then did a slow and steady position submission, escape drill taking it in turns to practice movement submissions and then escaping form that position (compliant drill)... really good fun and exceptional drill for your own body awareness and applying technique (e.g. have I left too much of a gap? how can I make my transition smoother? am I to tense?
As always comments questions and feedback welcome
Carenza (shadow boxing with weapons):
Double stick
Single stick (left and right hands)
Stick and knife (changing the hand the knife/stick is in)
Single knife (left and right hand)
Double knife
Jabbing only
Both hands
Hands, kicking and elbows.
Carenza/shadow boxing is a vial part of your training. you may not always have someone to train with but you can always train yourself. If you are motivated enough and can find some time. All it takes is 5/10mins and a little thought to what you are going to practice in that time.
The beauty of solo training is that you can take some techniques that you are currently learning and drill them over and over, going at your own pace, perfecting the body mechanics and "feeling" how they combine with other techniques/combos, what works and what feels awkward.
It is also fantastic for using your footwork, moving and hitting.... again go slow so your feet and hands and body talk to each other. You can pick one thing... eg.g a jab or A1 strike.. and then apply it to every foot work combination you know. If you are using two weapons... you don't have to do heaven 6 all the time. Just use one stick/weapon at a time. (Darth Maul might have had a double bladed light saber but even he could only hit you with one side at a time.. so with double stick/ knife etc.. use one at a time... use it to practice you single stick combos with your left and right hands!... and yes I HAD to get a star wars reference in somewhere).
Don't forget to work on your evasions, head movement and defences. Really visualise an opponent and specific attacks they are throwing at you. I personally don't like shadowboxing in front of a mirror, yes it is good to "see your" technique, but it distracts me from my visualising. I'd rather imagine an opponent (away from a mirror) and try to feel the techniques (e.g. have I got my hips into it, are my feet too wide/narrow, am I standing too square).
Thai pads (waking the beast!):
3 min rounds a little break in between. Pad holder occasionally moving you around and throwing light punches and Kicks for you to defend (or at least keep your hands up)
1) jab, cross, rear round kickx2
2) jab, rear elbow, rear knee, rear round kick
3) jab, rear round kick, cross rear round kick
I must admit everyone was looking very sharp (though they probably didn't feel it) and the "strong eyes"/"this is the last round and I am going to put him down" mentality was strong with everyone. Still loads to work on.
Ground work:
We split into groups and worked on some grade specific drills.
warm up - fanning (moving around partners body - they lay on their back) constant movement for 3 mins
Choke from mount:
1) As you punch them from mount they put hands towards you face, grab on outstretched arm both hands and push it down and out to the side (coming across their face). as you do this push your head down to you are temple to temple and slide your arm (e.g. right arm) under their head/neck. get it tight into crook of elbow and have your palm face down on the floor. base out slightly to the left and then drive your elbow to your hand diagonally towards the direction you have based out (in this case left). try NOT to squeeze your arm let the shoulder do the work.
2) If this is not working from here use the hand that is under your partners head to clasp your other arms bicep/crook of elbow. left your other arm up so it is between your head and their head as a partial defence (your arms are in a figure 4 position), then follow the motion above... push down and lightly off to the side with your shoulder.. try not to squeeze.
3) Arm bar from mount - hands on chest, sit on chest, slight base out and as you learn across trap both arms (grabbing tricep), lean back lifting your other leg over their head so their arms are now trapped between your legs. pick one arm thumb down, grip with thighs lift hips and pull arm down.
We then did a slow and steady position submission, escape drill taking it in turns to practice movement submissions and then escaping form that position (compliant drill)... really good fun and exceptional drill for your own body awareness and applying technique (e.g. have I left too much of a gap? how can I make my transition smoother? am I to tense?
As always comments questions and feedback welcome
Wednesday, 6 June 2018
5/6/18: Double stick flow, Thai pads, Lock flow
OH.THE.PAIN... Brain frying and body shattering session. excellent as always. Again focusing on syllabus and preparation for grading's. Really getting into fine tuning, letting it flow and "hardening the body and mind"... as Dory says... just keep swimming....
Double Stick:
Continuing the 5 count Gunting flow (Numerada) - one person feeding.
A1 - open to closed then odd series, A2 closed to open then odd series, A3 Open to closed then odd series, A4 Closed to open then odd series, A5 (stab) Open to closed then odd series.
we did a variety of striking families after the Guntings:
Odd series
Heaven 6
Totsada (stabbing motion)
Ikis (hammering at slight 45 angle)
See notes form previous sessions for more detail on the actual Guntings
This was very challenging combining movement sticks in correct place, flowing with the strikes and being prepared for any follow up strikes.
We also mixed the feeding up... all right had feeds, then right left right left sab feed (open strikes), then left right left right stab (all back hands from closed/cob cob)
Important thing was that no matter what hand or what angle you could just use the guntings and they wok vs anything.. you have to drill this SLOWLY.. build your familiarity then flow with it so that your body is responding and your aren't thinking (will take a while!)
Thai Pad rounds - DEATH BY THAI PAD
3 rounds, 3 mins each round, short break between each round. focus on hands up after hitting the pads, tread grapes, breath... keep going!
1) lead round (switch kick) cross hook rear round.
2) lead round cross hook (switch kick) lead round
3) jab cros 2x rear round.
Rounds 2 and three (for Tom and My rounds anyway!) pad holder started to reply with light punches and kicks, keeping you on your toes making sure you are balanced after hitting the pads ready to defend and keeping you moving. I found this very helpful to keep me focused on my stance, guard etc... not saying I was able to defend properly though, and sometimes I was so exhausted I just had to "brace" to take it... but it keeps you more aware.... every one was pushed by this this week and I do think adding an extra hit into the combos (previous weeks were 3 hit combos) forces the cardio even more. Just keep hitting and keep your hands up and try to keep on your toes.. keep moving forward.
Lock flow:
We then moved into different pairs to work lock flows, I saw 8 count flow and disturb and lock flows. Important note on the flows.. it's a drill getting use to the locks and positioning and reference points. Lock work better after a hit or when you find them "by accident". I cannot stress the importance of drills... get them into your body first then they "just happen"... slow and smooth with gradual pressure... not fast and hard and damaging your partner.
Beautiful stuff by all.
If you have any comments, questions or want anything clarified etc feel free to let me know.
Double Stick:
Continuing the 5 count Gunting flow (Numerada) - one person feeding.
A1 - open to closed then odd series, A2 closed to open then odd series, A3 Open to closed then odd series, A4 Closed to open then odd series, A5 (stab) Open to closed then odd series.
we did a variety of striking families after the Guntings:
Odd series
Heaven 6
Totsada (stabbing motion)
Ikis (hammering at slight 45 angle)
See notes form previous sessions for more detail on the actual Guntings
This was very challenging combining movement sticks in correct place, flowing with the strikes and being prepared for any follow up strikes.
We also mixed the feeding up... all right had feeds, then right left right left sab feed (open strikes), then left right left right stab (all back hands from closed/cob cob)
Important thing was that no matter what hand or what angle you could just use the guntings and they wok vs anything.. you have to drill this SLOWLY.. build your familiarity then flow with it so that your body is responding and your aren't thinking (will take a while!)
Thai Pad rounds - DEATH BY THAI PAD
3 rounds, 3 mins each round, short break between each round. focus on hands up after hitting the pads, tread grapes, breath... keep going!
1) lead round (switch kick) cross hook rear round.
2) lead round cross hook (switch kick) lead round
3) jab cros 2x rear round.
Rounds 2 and three (for Tom and My rounds anyway!) pad holder started to reply with light punches and kicks, keeping you on your toes making sure you are balanced after hitting the pads ready to defend and keeping you moving. I found this very helpful to keep me focused on my stance, guard etc... not saying I was able to defend properly though, and sometimes I was so exhausted I just had to "brace" to take it... but it keeps you more aware.... every one was pushed by this this week and I do think adding an extra hit into the combos (previous weeks were 3 hit combos) forces the cardio even more. Just keep hitting and keep your hands up and try to keep on your toes.. keep moving forward.
Lock flow:
We then moved into different pairs to work lock flows, I saw 8 count flow and disturb and lock flows. Important note on the flows.. it's a drill getting use to the locks and positioning and reference points. Lock work better after a hit or when you find them "by accident". I cannot stress the importance of drills... get them into your body first then they "just happen"... slow and smooth with gradual pressure... not fast and hard and damaging your partner.
Beautiful stuff by all.
If you have any comments, questions or want anything clarified etc feel free to let me know.
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