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
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