Essential Striking Curriculum – Hooks & Uppercuts
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Week 1 – Hook
Technique
• Lead
• Rear
Defence & Counters
• Cover
• Weave
Combinations
• Jab – Cross – Hook
• Cross – Hook – Cross
Week 2 – Uppercut
Technique
• Lead
• Rear
Defence & Counters
• Cap
• Fade
Combinations
• L. Uppercut – Cross – Hook
• R. Uppercut – Hook – Cross
Week 3 – Counters
Hooks Counters
• Weave L.Hook – Cross – Hook
• Weave R. Hook – Hook – Cross
Uppercut Counters
• Fade – Cross – Hook
• Cap L. Uppercut – Hook – Cross
• Cap R. Uppercut – Cross – Hook
Combinations
• Pads by Numbers 1-5
• PBN with counters
Week 4 – Testing
All of the above.
Elite Striking Curriculum | Spin Heel Kick
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Week 1 – Spin Heel Kick
Technique
– Spin
– Step Through
Combinations
– L. Round Kick – Spin Heel Kick
– R. Round Kick – Spin Heel Kick
Defence & Counters
– Fade – Cross – Hook – Rear Round Kick
Week 2 – Intermediate Counters
Technique
– Spin
– Step Through
Combinations
– L.Hook – Spin Heel Kick
– L. Round Kick – Cross – Hook – Spin Heel Kick
Defence & Counters
Foot Check
Cover & Angle
Week 3 – Uses
Technique
– Spin
– Step Through
Combinations
– Hook – Cross – L.Round Kick – Spin Heel Kick
– Cross – Hook – R.Round Kick – Spin Heel Kick
Uses
– Slip Cross – Spin Heel Kick
– If opp. Scoop blocks – Spin Heel Kick
– Back Kick – Spin Heel Kick
Week 4 – Testing
All of the above.
Notes;
These are the key elements that we need KTX students to learn. Add in additional techniques as you see fit.
Techniques must be taught in order; this will ensure all techniques are covered regardless of who is teaching.
Match students of equal skill and size together, as opposed to letting students choose their own partners.
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Week 1 – Hook
Technique
• Lead
• Rear
Defence & Counters
• Cover
• Weave
Combinations
• Jab – Cross – Hook
• Cross – Hook – Cross
Week 2 – Uppercut
Technique
• Lead
• Rear
Defence & Counters
• Cap
• Fade
Combinations
• L. Uppercut – Cross – Hook
• R. Uppercut – Hook – Cross
Week 3 – Counters
Hooks Counters
• Weave L.Hook – Cross – Hook
• Weave R. Hook – Hook – Cross
Uppercut Counters
• Fade – Cross – Hook
• Cap L. Uppercut – Hook – Cross
• Cap R. Uppercut – Cross – Hook
Combinations
• Pads by Numbers 1-5
• PBN with counters
Week 4 – Testing
All of the above.
Elite Striking Curriculum | Spin Heel Kick
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Week 1 – Spin Heel Kick
Technique
– Spin
– Step Through
Combinations
– L. Round Kick – Spin Heel Kick
– R. Round Kick – Spin Heel Kick
Defence & Counters
– Fade – Cross – Hook – Rear Round Kick
Week 2 – Intermediate Counters
Technique
– Spin
– Step Through
Combinations
– L.Hook – Spin Heel Kick
– L. Round Kick – Cross – Hook – Spin Heel Kick
Defence & Counters
Foot Check
Cover & Angle
Week 3 – Uses
Technique
– Spin
– Step Through
Combinations
– Hook – Cross – L.Round Kick – Spin Heel Kick
– Cross – Hook – R.Round Kick – Spin Heel Kick
Uses
– Slip Cross – Spin Heel Kick
– If opp. Scoop blocks – Spin Heel Kick
– Back Kick – Spin Heel Kick
Week 4 – Testing
All of the above.
Notes;
These are the key elements that we need KTX students to learn. Add in additional techniques as you see fit.
Techniques must be taught in order; this will ensure all techniques are covered regardless of who is teaching.
Match students of equal skill and size together, as opposed to letting students choose their own partners.
Essential Striking Curriculum – Knees & Elbows__________________________________________________________________________________
Week 1 – Long Knee
Technique
– Switch
– Rear
Defence & Counters
– Switch Knee – Wedge & move right – Cross
– Rear Knee – Wedge & move left – Jab
Combinations
– Jab – Cross – Switch Knee
– Cross – Jab – Rear Knee
Week 2 – Clinch Knee
Technique
– Neck Pummelling
– Skip Knees
Defence & Counters
– Hip Check & Weave
– Shin Block
Combinations
– Jab – Cross – Clinch – Skip Knee
Week 3 – Elbows
Technique
– Horizontal Elbows
Defence & Counters
– Cover
Combinations
– Jab – Lead Elbow
– Jab – Rear Elbow
Week 4 – Testing
Technique
– Long Knees (Lead & Rear)
– Clinch (Skip Knees)
– Horizontal Elbows
Defence & Counters
– Wedge & Move (Long Knees)
– Hip Check & Weave (Clinch)
– Cover (Elbows)
Combinations
– Jab – Cross – Clinch – Skip Knee – L. Elbow – R. Elbow – Spin away
Elite Curriculum – Superman Punch
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Week 1 –Superman Punch
Technique
– Lead
– Rear
Defence & Counters
– Cover & Move
Combinations
– Jab – Cross – R.Superman Punch
Week 2 – Intermediate Combinations
Technique
– Lead
– Rear
Combinations
– L. Superman Punch – Cross – L.Hook – R.Round Kick
– R. Superman Punch – L.Hook – Cross – L.Round Kick
Set-Ups
– Low L. Round Kick – Fake Low L. Round Kick – L. Superman Punch
– Low R. Round Kick – Fake Low R. Round Kick – R. Superman Punch
Week 3 – Advanced Combinations
Technique
– Lead
– Rear
Combinations
– L. Superman Punch – R. Round Kick – L.Hook – Cross – L.Round Kick
– R. Superman Punch – L. Round Kick – Cross – L.Hook – R.Round Kick
Set Ups
– L. Uppercut – R.Superman Punch
– R. Uppercut – L. Superman Punch
Week 4 – Testing
All of the above.
Week 1 – Long Knee
Technique
– Switch
– Rear
Defence & Counters
– Switch Knee – Wedge & move right – Cross
– Rear Knee – Wedge & move left – Jab
Combinations
– Jab – Cross – Switch Knee
– Cross – Jab – Rear Knee
Week 2 – Clinch Knee
Technique
– Neck Pummelling
– Skip Knees
Defence & Counters
– Hip Check & Weave
– Shin Block
Combinations
– Jab – Cross – Clinch – Skip Knee
Week 3 – Elbows
Technique
– Horizontal Elbows
Defence & Counters
– Cover
Combinations
– Jab – Lead Elbow
– Jab – Rear Elbow
Week 4 – Testing
Technique
– Long Knees (Lead & Rear)
– Clinch (Skip Knees)
– Horizontal Elbows
Defence & Counters
– Wedge & Move (Long Knees)
– Hip Check & Weave (Clinch)
– Cover (Elbows)
Combinations
– Jab – Cross – Clinch – Skip Knee – L. Elbow – R. Elbow – Spin away
Elite Curriculum – Superman Punch
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Week 1 –Superman Punch
Technique
– Lead
– Rear
Defence & Counters
– Cover & Move
Combinations
– Jab – Cross – R.Superman Punch
Week 2 – Intermediate Combinations
Technique
– Lead
– Rear
Combinations
– L. Superman Punch – Cross – L.Hook – R.Round Kick
– R. Superman Punch – L.Hook – Cross – L.Round Kick
Set-Ups
– Low L. Round Kick – Fake Low L. Round Kick – L. Superman Punch
– Low R. Round Kick – Fake Low R. Round Kick – R. Superman Punch
Week 3 – Advanced Combinations
Technique
– Lead
– Rear
Combinations
– L. Superman Punch – R. Round Kick – L.Hook – Cross – L.Round Kick
– R. Superman Punch – L. Round Kick – Cross – L.Hook – R.Round Kick
Set Ups
– L. Uppercut – R.Superman Punch
– R. Uppercut – L. Superman Punch
Week 4 – Testing
All of the above.
Essential Striking Curriculum – Jab / Cross_______________________________________
Week 1 – Footwork & Basic Technique
Footwork
• Forward / Back
• Left / Right
• Circle
Technique
• Jab
• Cross
Defence
• Cover
Week 2 – Combinations & Defence
Footwork
• Forward / Back
• Left / Right
• Circle
Technique
• Superman Punch
Combinations
• Jab – Jab – Cross
• Jab – Cross – Superman Punch
Defence
• Parry (Jab / Cross)
• Cover (Superman Punch)
Week 3 – Defence
Footwork
• Forward / Back
• Left / Right
• Circle
Defence
• Slip
• Fade
Defence Combinations
• Fade – Cross – Jab
• Slip Right – Cross – Jab
• Slip Left – Jab – Cross
Week 4 – Testing
All of the Above
Elite Striking Curriculum – Jump Front, Round, Side Kicks_______________________________________
Week 1 – Jump Front Kick
Footwork
• Lead Leg
• Rear Leg
Defence
• Elbow Parry
• Movement
Combinations
• Jab – Cross – Jump Front Kick
Week 2 – Jump Round Kick
• Lead Leg
• Rear Leg
Defence
• Shin Check / Cover
• Movement
Combinations
• Front Kick – Jump Round Kick
• Jump Front Kick – Jump Round Kick
Week 3 – Jump Side Kick
Basic Technique
• side stance
• front stance
Defence
• Cover and Move
Combinations
• Jab – Cross – L. Round kick – Jump L. Side Kick
• Jump Front Kick – Jump Round Kick – Jump Side Kick
Essential Striking Curriculum | Front & Round Kick
__________________________________________________________________________________Week 1 – Basic Front Kick
Technique
– Lead
– Rear
Defence & Counters
– Wedge & Move
Combinations
– Jab – Cross – Front Kick
Week 2 – Basic Round Kick
Technique
– Lead
– Rear
Defence & Counters
– Cover & Move
Combinations
– Jab – R. Round Kick
– Cross – L. Round kick
– R. Round Kick – Jab
– L. Round kick – Cross
Week 3 – Kick Combinations
Technique
– L. Front Kick – R. Round Kick
– R. Front Kick – L. Round Kick
Defence & Counters
– Shin Check
Combinations
– L. Front Kick – Cross – Hook – R. Round Kick
Week 4 – Testing
All of the above.
Elite Striking Curriculum | Knees & Clinching
___________________________________________________________________________Week 1 – Basic Knees
Technique
• Straight Knee
• Flying Knee
• Round Knee
Defence & Counters
• Wedge (Straight Knee)
• Evade (Flying Knee)
• Check (Round Knee)
Combinations
• Cross – Hook – Rear Knee
• Hook – Cross – Switch Knee
• Flying Knee – Round Kick
Week 2 – Clinch
Technique
• Establishing the clinch
• Skip Knees
• Curve Knees
Defence
• Covering Knees
• Shin across Stomach
• Chin lift & escape or re-pummel
Combinations
• PBN with clinch work
Week 3 – Flying Knees
Techniques
• Flying knees
Defence
• Evade
Combinations
• R. Flying Knee – L. Round Kick
• L. Flying Knee – R. Round Kick
• Front Kick – Flying Knee
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Technique
– Lead
– Rear
Defence & Counters
– Wedge & Move
Combinations
– Jab – Cross – Front Kick
Week 2 – Basic Round Kick
Technique
– Lead
– Rear
Defence & Counters
– Cover & Move
Combinations
– Jab – R. Round Kick
– Cross – L. Round kick
– R. Round Kick – Jab
– L. Round kick – Cross
Week 3 – Kick Combinations
Technique
– L. Front Kick – R. Round Kick
– R. Front Kick – L. Round Kick
Defence & Counters
– Shin Check
Combinations
– L. Front Kick – Cross – Hook – R. Round Kick
Week 4 – Testing
All of the above.
Elite Striking Curriculum | Knees & Clinching
___________________________________________________________________________Week 1 – Basic Knees
Technique
• Straight Knee
• Flying Knee
• Round Knee
Defence & Counters
• Wedge (Straight Knee)
• Evade (Flying Knee)
• Check (Round Knee)
Combinations
• Cross – Hook – Rear Knee
• Hook – Cross – Switch Knee
• Flying Knee – Round Kick
Week 2 – Clinch
Technique
• Establishing the clinch
• Skip Knees
• Curve Knees
Defence
• Covering Knees
• Shin across Stomach
• Chin lift & escape or re-pummel
Combinations
• PBN with clinch work
Week 3 – Flying Knees
Techniques
• Flying knees
Defence
• Evade
Combinations
• R. Flying Knee – L. Round Kick
• L. Flying Knee – R. Round Kick
• Front Kick – Flying Knee