Warm up:
Partner shadow boxing out of range but using partner as target. (great warm up!)
punches only
elbows and knees
kicks
punches and kicks
Thai drills:
The focus for today was intent, and making each hit count. Everyone at some point is guilty of going through the motions. We worked hard on making sure there was an intensity to our drilling. That does NOT mean trying to knock each others block off. What it does mean it trying to touch leather to face. To actually touch your target and keep your partner honest. To work your range and moving in and out and to work on your forward pressure (while trying to remain balanced and not over commit). Nothing wrong with going through the motions at the start to understand the combo etc, but as soon as you got that, you do need to try and make it work.
One thing I did notice was distance issues. A lot of us in the drills marched forward and then did our jab cross feeds. However, the marching forward got us so close to our partner that in reality we would have been eating shots before we had a chance to throw our own. A quick fix for this in the drill was holding your lead arm out, almost like a jab, into their face (or touching their gloves) to keep them at an appropriate distance. This forces them to work harder to get in range rather than just let them walk up really close to you and then hit you without being able to respond (which I worked out the hard way!).
1) Catch jab cross with rear hand.
2) after 2 x catching jab cross, on 3rd rep use lead hand to parry the cross and off balance, step off line to the left and follow up with cross hook/uppercut, cross rear round kick.
3) after 2 x catching jab cross, on 3rd rep use rear hand to scoop the cross and off balance, step off line to the left and follow up with jab cross hook read round kick
Swapping partners to get different energy
Thai pads aka bring the pain:
1) Jab cross hook rear round kick
2) cross hook cross rear round kick
3) multiple kick drill (to finish us off and force us to dig deep) 5 x single rear round kick, 5 x double round kick, 5 x triple round kick, 5 x double round kick, 5 x single round kick.
Syllabus work:
people then split off into different groups and worked syllabus specific drills including lock flows, hubud variations and mixed weapon sumbrada.
Wednesday, 30 January 2019
Friday, 18 January 2019
15.1.19: Thai kicks and empty hand vs knife flow
Warm up:
Stretches and shadow boxing
Beginners:
Jab defence:
Catch and reply
Slip uppercut hook
elbow destruction
Think about footwork, balance and rocking/snap back motion
Pads:
Jab cross hook upper cut
Pad holder feed jab, catch and reply with jab or elbow destruct and cross.
Experienced:
Thai drills:
Isolate Kicks -Teep for teep, round for round, knee for knee (hand position staring at chest/neck, distance and technique)
Jab in to rear round kick (partner defending the punch) off line punch and kick, punch then move off line and kick or punch and kick form where you are.
Add cross (straight or loping) and lead round kick (move off line)
Occasionally the defender adds an shin check/block and respond with a knee.
focus: touch leather to face. not hard but make the punch work otherwise the kick won't be as effective occupy the high or low line then hit the free space.
Pads:
lead round kick, cross hook rear round kick.
lead teep, rear knee... (follow up with a push to drive pad holder back and get you back onto a left lead) cross rear elbow (power combo)
Knife:
basic 5 angles
empty hand defence - fore hand hits: block with blade of arm simultaneous hit to throat, parry knife arm (pushing in to body) and away, keep your body clear, control elbow and move off line.
back hand hits: block with blade of arm and hit to head, parry knife arm (pushing in to body) and away, keep boy clear, as you knife arm is swung away slap to turn head, chop neck and move off line to pick up and control their free arm.
We then added strips and a defence against a stab to heard (cut punch scoop, control arm - on me not in me) punch to face scoop away and move off line) - hammer and anvil drill
Friday, 11 January 2019
10/1/19: Syllabus work, thai pads and Kali stick drills
Took the session for Steve tonight. Personal development note: occasionally feel like I'm giving too much info. Need to let the lads figure some bits out themselves with some guidance. What works for me may not be what works for them, but at least I can give pointers and they can play with the concepts. However, was happy with general structure of session, take a concept and try to build on it and add some flight time.
Warm up: Footwork
fwd, back left right
slide and step fwd and back
pivot left
L step right
combine them all adding some punches.
Note: for beginners was trying to help them get a feel for movement and rhythm - your hit lands and you foot lands at the same time in an almost "tick tock" like pattern/motion/feeling
Beginners:
Cross loop drill - focus on distance, twisting body and slight rock forward/backwards motion (back heel off the floor really important)
Parry
lead elbow destruction
shoulder roll/lean back
bob and weave
Pad rounds X2
1) jab, jab cross, jab cross cross
2) Jab, jab cross, pad holder throws a cross which you parry and then return a cross
3 count high box sambrada
A1, Roof block, reply with A1, inside sweep, reply with A2 outside deflection/drop stick
Important: range - clos enough to check hand and hit head with tip of stick but no closer otherwise you get into trapping and clinch range. focus on slow and gentle actions, getting used to movement and getting body out of way and hitting the stick first before the check.
Mid grades
Thai four count - lead round, cross hook rear round, and rear round, hook, cross, lead round
focus on technique, on your toes, treading grapes, hips up, tummy crunched hands high and forward, twisting on ball of toes for the kicks and targeting.
once warmed up started to add any lead or rear punch to keep defender alive.
Then we practiced a couple of light double kicks. When doing the second kick in rapid succession keep shoulder forward, and bring the kick back to a very narrow almost square stance so it doesn't have to travel all the way back. the standing leg need s to lift up onto toes on every kick to aid a bounce feel and the kicking leg needs to bounce off the floor (bit like the feeling your ankle has on a snap back).
Thai pads X 2
1) Lead round cross hook rear round
2) jab cross, rear round x2
5count sambrada and strips:
The usual 5 count with the following strips:
From roof block - checking hand/arm wraps around stick hand trapping it under arm pit, then a thumb a lift motion twisting body and using your stick to reinforce the strip.
From inside sweep - after checking the hand push your stick behind their arm in a stab the face motion. slide checking hand down their stick and then walking way from them (off line) using the stick and leverage use a scissor motion to strip the stick.
From Drop stick (when they stab the belly) - using only a couple of fingers from your hand that is controlling their wrist, lift up as you smash your forearm down on the their stick (your stick is hitting their head at the same time!)
Experienced:
Re cap the round kick defences from Tuesday
Thai four count - lead round, cross hook rear round
Add the round kick defences to the flow - experiment with timing and also how can you get the defences while you are also defending punches - some worked better and were more natural than others. Also it depending when the round kick came. If the round kick was first more of the defences "worked" (were more clean) where as if it was mid or end combo a few of the defences were more effective than others. Something to explore and continue to play with.
Thai pads X 2
As above
Double stick 5 count sambrada and strips:
worked a variety of strips while recapping the double stick 5 count, also looked at modifications needed due to holding two sticks and movement to create space. Strips similar to the ones above but with some slight adaptations.
Warm up: Footwork
fwd, back left right
slide and step fwd and back
pivot left
L step right
combine them all adding some punches.
Note: for beginners was trying to help them get a feel for movement and rhythm - your hit lands and you foot lands at the same time in an almost "tick tock" like pattern/motion/feeling
Beginners:
Cross loop drill - focus on distance, twisting body and slight rock forward/backwards motion (back heel off the floor really important)
Parry
lead elbow destruction
shoulder roll/lean back
bob and weave
Pad rounds X2
1) jab, jab cross, jab cross cross
2) Jab, jab cross, pad holder throws a cross which you parry and then return a cross
3 count high box sambrada
A1, Roof block, reply with A1, inside sweep, reply with A2 outside deflection/drop stick
Important: range - clos enough to check hand and hit head with tip of stick but no closer otherwise you get into trapping and clinch range. focus on slow and gentle actions, getting used to movement and getting body out of way and hitting the stick first before the check.
Mid grades
Thai four count - lead round, cross hook rear round, and rear round, hook, cross, lead round
focus on technique, on your toes, treading grapes, hips up, tummy crunched hands high and forward, twisting on ball of toes for the kicks and targeting.
once warmed up started to add any lead or rear punch to keep defender alive.
Then we practiced a couple of light double kicks. When doing the second kick in rapid succession keep shoulder forward, and bring the kick back to a very narrow almost square stance so it doesn't have to travel all the way back. the standing leg need s to lift up onto toes on every kick to aid a bounce feel and the kicking leg needs to bounce off the floor (bit like the feeling your ankle has on a snap back).
Thai pads X 2
1) Lead round cross hook rear round
2) jab cross, rear round x2
5count sambrada and strips:
The usual 5 count with the following strips:
From roof block - checking hand/arm wraps around stick hand trapping it under arm pit, then a thumb a lift motion twisting body and using your stick to reinforce the strip.
From inside sweep - after checking the hand push your stick behind their arm in a stab the face motion. slide checking hand down their stick and then walking way from them (off line) using the stick and leverage use a scissor motion to strip the stick.
From Drop stick (when they stab the belly) - using only a couple of fingers from your hand that is controlling their wrist, lift up as you smash your forearm down on the their stick (your stick is hitting their head at the same time!)
Experienced:
Re cap the round kick defences from Tuesday
Thai four count - lead round, cross hook rear round
Add the round kick defences to the flow - experiment with timing and also how can you get the defences while you are also defending punches - some worked better and were more natural than others. Also it depending when the round kick came. If the round kick was first more of the defences "worked" (were more clean) where as if it was mid or end combo a few of the defences were more effective than others. Something to explore and continue to play with.
Thai pads X 2
As above
Double stick 5 count sambrada and strips:
worked a variety of strips while recapping the double stick 5 count, also looked at modifications needed due to holding two sticks and movement to create space. Strips similar to the ones above but with some slight adaptations.
Wednesday, 9 January 2019
8/1/19:Footwork, Round kick drills, Thai pads and stick drills
Warm up:
Foot work patterns
step and slide fwd, back left and right
slide and step fwd and backwards
pivot left (slight step left before pivot)
L step right (hard ankle pushing off with your switching leg)
Circle right
L step left
Circle right
circling and changing directions (inc L steps)
Pivot on the spot, left and right (for when someone if trying to move around you, you hold your position)
Shuffle step
Round kick defences: Off rear round kick
Check/ block with lead leg - 90 degrees out - standing foot pointing forward, long guard to off balance and cover head in case kick goes high.
Stop hit (punch) - as kick comes in drive forward to jam the kicking leg and fire a cross straight down the middle (this is why it is important for the kicker to keep the swiping arm high so its a line of defence)
Jeet tek with your rear leg stomping onto the kickers standing leg/knee as they throw a kick to off balance/damage standing leg
Shuffle step back then forward and follow up with ABC (lead hook uppercut jab or cross good here) - trick is to work shuffle step so you are out of the way and back in before they have spun all the way round or can re adjust
Cut kick - switch kick with lead leg to the kickers standing leg, moving to your right away form their kick
Pad rounds: 3 min rounds
1) Jab cross, rear round x2
2) jab rear round cross switch lead round kick. (trying to make it a fast 123, then 4 beat as apposed to a 1, 2,3,4 beat)
Stick drills:
experienced guys did 8 count sinwali, standard earth and heaven, then also played with 5/10 count sinwali (I will try and get some clips form class and add them to this to show what it looks like as hard to explain)
Also did an ABCdario (HH, HH, HLH, HLH, open cob cob, hit through, closed cob cob then repeat starting with left hand)
Key points: Balance rhythm flow are important, having a "bounce feel" all over, from your stepping, to kicking to punching (A bit like the feeling of a snap back or jumping.. the moment you feel that tiny bit of resistance/loading is when you "go"). Not a hard and fast rule but something I have been experimenting with during training to make things a bit snappier. I've also found that with the odd injury hear and there mentally I've not been going all out (nor can I physically) but I have noticed I have been less tense, more "relaxed" but focused and more concerned with targeting as opposed to trying to hit hard and I just feel this is helping in some way. Not sue if that makes sense but just a thought
Foot work patterns
step and slide fwd, back left and right
slide and step fwd and backwards
pivot left (slight step left before pivot)
L step right (hard ankle pushing off with your switching leg)
Circle right
L step left
Circle right
circling and changing directions (inc L steps)
Pivot on the spot, left and right (for when someone if trying to move around you, you hold your position)
Shuffle step
Round kick defences: Off rear round kick
Check/ block with lead leg - 90 degrees out - standing foot pointing forward, long guard to off balance and cover head in case kick goes high.
Stop hit (punch) - as kick comes in drive forward to jam the kicking leg and fire a cross straight down the middle (this is why it is important for the kicker to keep the swiping arm high so its a line of defence)
Jeet tek with your rear leg stomping onto the kickers standing leg/knee as they throw a kick to off balance/damage standing leg
Shuffle step back then forward and follow up with ABC (lead hook uppercut jab or cross good here) - trick is to work shuffle step so you are out of the way and back in before they have spun all the way round or can re adjust
Cut kick - switch kick with lead leg to the kickers standing leg, moving to your right away form their kick
Pad rounds: 3 min rounds
1) Jab cross, rear round x2
2) jab rear round cross switch lead round kick. (trying to make it a fast 123, then 4 beat as apposed to a 1, 2,3,4 beat)
Stick drills:
experienced guys did 8 count sinwali, standard earth and heaven, then also played with 5/10 count sinwali (I will try and get some clips form class and add them to this to show what it looks like as hard to explain)
Also did an ABCdario (HH, HH, HLH, HLH, open cob cob, hit through, closed cob cob then repeat starting with left hand)
Key points: Balance rhythm flow are important, having a "bounce feel" all over, from your stepping, to kicking to punching (A bit like the feeling of a snap back or jumping.. the moment you feel that tiny bit of resistance/loading is when you "go"). Not a hard and fast rule but something I have been experimenting with during training to make things a bit snappier. I've also found that with the odd injury hear and there mentally I've not been going all out (nor can I physically) but I have noticed I have been less tense, more "relaxed" but focused and more concerned with targeting as opposed to trying to hit hard and I just feel this is helping in some way. Not sue if that makes sense but just a thought
Friday, 4 January 2019
3/1/19: Post Xmas mince pie buster - Thai drills, thai pads and a little stick
The joy of the first session back after Xmas, getting rid of a few cobwebs, getting the engine started again and trying to remember what your doing with your hands, feet etc.
Warm up:
light shadow boxing - body mechanics and movement
Thai drills:
kick for kick round kicks
double kick for kick (e.g. lead then rear round kick)
teep and knee (lead or rear teep with opposite knee)
1) Jab and rear round kick (playing with the lead hand - straight down middle, slight fake, round the outside head height only) one for one partner working on punch defences.
2) add the occasional cross lead round kick (to keep partner guessing (again playing with timing and through the middle or outside lines)
3) Add occasional Kick defence (receiver adds an occasional crush with kick/teep/knee reply) only occasional to stop the attacker from being gun shy with kick (i.e. stopping them short)
I worked with James on this and had great fun working on concepts while focusing on correct technique. we both played with range and timing of strikes, checking partner's guard, long guard and positioning (how can I make myself harder to hit and be able to anticipate what is going to happen) and keeping work rate up
Thai pads:
3 min rounds
1) Jab rear round kick, cross lead round kick.. steady rate partner keeping your hands up and keeping you moving.
2) Power shots: cross, rear elbow, rear knee rear round kick
Note: injuries suck but they force you to listen to your body and adjust what you do so don't be afraid to tell your partner. my shoulder is not in good shape at the moment so I went lighter than usual on the cross and on the power round I mixed doing cross and rear elbow with jab and lead elbow - after discussion with my partner. I also asked him to do light technical cross/elbow on his rounds too as the pad holding was also causing some pain. You have to be mindful of your training partners during drills as you can still learn and develop even if you are carrying an injury - you just work around it
Stick work:
5 count sumbrada and box pattern - focus on flow and movement a little mixing of responses to feeds and then using the left hand! (again adapting due to injury) - using the left hand makes using the stick like trying to man handle a drunk octopus! Needless to say, break it down to smaller chucks, go very slow and light and get mechanics and movement nailed first.
Warm up:
light shadow boxing - body mechanics and movement
Thai drills:
kick for kick round kicks
double kick for kick (e.g. lead then rear round kick)
teep and knee (lead or rear teep with opposite knee)
1) Jab and rear round kick (playing with the lead hand - straight down middle, slight fake, round the outside head height only) one for one partner working on punch defences.
2) add the occasional cross lead round kick (to keep partner guessing (again playing with timing and through the middle or outside lines)
3) Add occasional Kick defence (receiver adds an occasional crush with kick/teep/knee reply) only occasional to stop the attacker from being gun shy with kick (i.e. stopping them short)
I worked with James on this and had great fun working on concepts while focusing on correct technique. we both played with range and timing of strikes, checking partner's guard, long guard and positioning (how can I make myself harder to hit and be able to anticipate what is going to happen) and keeping work rate up
Thai pads:
3 min rounds
1) Jab rear round kick, cross lead round kick.. steady rate partner keeping your hands up and keeping you moving.
2) Power shots: cross, rear elbow, rear knee rear round kick
Note: injuries suck but they force you to listen to your body and adjust what you do so don't be afraid to tell your partner. my shoulder is not in good shape at the moment so I went lighter than usual on the cross and on the power round I mixed doing cross and rear elbow with jab and lead elbow - after discussion with my partner. I also asked him to do light technical cross/elbow on his rounds too as the pad holding was also causing some pain. You have to be mindful of your training partners during drills as you can still learn and develop even if you are carrying an injury - you just work around it
Stick work:
5 count sumbrada and box pattern - focus on flow and movement a little mixing of responses to feeds and then using the left hand! (again adapting due to injury) - using the left hand makes using the stick like trying to man handle a drunk octopus! Needless to say, break it down to smaller chucks, go very slow and light and get mechanics and movement nailed first.
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