Thursday, 25 February 2016

25/2/16 Footwork, boxing hand, pad training and grappling

BOXING AND GRAPPLING THEMES FOR THE CLASS TONIGHT

FOOTWORK:

Step and slide in the four directions (compass points)
Cross step to crash in with lead forearm to the neck and shoulder.
Pivot
L step



The following is taken from: http://www.oocities.org/jkdinstructor/footwork.html

First things first - Stance

(On-Guard Position)

All footwork is initiated form the On-Guard Position which is also known as the "Ready Position." The On-Guard is the most versatile of stances because it allows you to be ready for all things- attack or defense- instantly. It’s a geared position that is geared for mobility. You have to feel very comfortable in the On-Guard. If you’re not comfortable in the On-Guard Position then there is something wrong. You have to feel comfortable at all times so that you are able to react instantly. If you are tense- that is, not comfortable - you’re not able to react quickly. You need to so relaxed that whatever happens, you respond to it instantaneously- whether it be the need to immediately advance, retreat or side step an attack. That’s why the On-Guard Position has been called the "Anchor of JFJKD"- for all techniques flow from it. The On-Guard is the best way to move straight back, forward or to the side. You’re not over-committed one way or the other. The On-Guard places your strongest side forward, which, in JFJKD is typically your right side, with your strongest hand lifted up so that your fist is in line with your shoulder. Your chin and shoulder should meet about halfway, with the right shoulder raised an inch or two and the chin dropped about the same distance. The right side of your chin should be tucked into your lead shoulder. Your left hand is also in close, to protect your midsection. Your right hand is your attack weapon so it should cocked and ready to fire. The right shoulder is slightly raised and your chin slightly lowered in order to protect your chin and jaw from strikes. The right knee is turned slightly to defend your groin area and your right foot should be rotated in roughly 25 degrees so that, if necessary, you can employ it as a kicking weapon. Your left foot should be angled at approximately 45 degrees. The heel is raised because it is your sparkplug- ready to ignite you forward, backward or sideways- and depending whatever besets you. Your stance should be like a car with its engine idling; you’re ready to go- with as much power as you need- as soon as you engage the transmission, which in this case, is your legs and hips. Now that you’re ready to move, let’s look at some of your options.

BOXING HANDS:
Feeder throws jab and lead hook
1: Catch the jab, respond by catching the jab, circle under the hook as you step out and throw the left hook to the book, get in tight and close, use your elbow to expose the ribs and throw kindness then head shots combo.
2: Catch the jab, close the gap on the lead hook with the elbow cover (hand on hard, chin tucked into shoulder), left hand covers his free hand. Keep the head in tight to his, overhook the arm and step back to wrench the elbow and shoulder. Finish with an elbow combination.

PAD TRAINING:
3:Feeder throws jab and lead hook. Catch the jab, shoulder roll the left hook and come back with the cross - lead hook - cross combination.

GRAPPLING:
1: Feeder throws the jab, as you pak and finger strike to the eyes. Overlook the arm and step around to his 3/4. Your head is now tight to the back of his shoulder and your right arm is around on his right trapezium. As you step back with the right you take him down maintaining arm control. The left knee is now on the floor and strike to the head. Step over with the right leg and pull in tight to close all his gaps and prevent his escape. From here, posture up and rotate left (away from the head) for the submission.

This is what the finishing position looked like.
2: Feeder throw jab and right cross. Catch the jab, v-step and strike to the throat with the right hand. Right hand suckers on to the face, left hand goes to the hip for the shearing takedown. Maintain arm control, go to knee on belly with arm extended. From here continue to strike and manipulate the arm.

The finish looked a little similar to this

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

23/2/16 Boxing combinations, pad training and knife


Theme for the lesson was boxing and knife work.

WARM UP:
No hands shadow boxing.
Shadow boxing, left jab only.
Shadow boxing, 3 punch combinations.

BOXING COMBINATIONS:
In all the 3 combinations, the feeder throws jab then cross.

1: Catch the jab with the right just in front of the chin, as the right comes in throw your right cross to the chin, left uppercut, pull on the elbow to bring the chin forward as you come over the top with the left hook.

2: Catch the jab and as he throws the right throw the cut punch over his arm. Drive it straight into the chin. Right cross, left uppercut, pull on the elbow to bring the chin forward as you come over the top with the left hook.

3: Catch the jab with the right, and destruct his right with your elbow on the centreline (palm on the top of the head), left hammer fist to the head, 3 punch combo.

An example of elbow destruction



PAD TRAINING
Drilling the basics

Round 1: Jab, cross, jab - cross

Round 2: Lead hook, right cross, right cross - lead hook

KNIFE
Feeder attacks with a stab to the heart. Defender is poised holding the knife in reverse grip at head height - ready to strike. As the stab comes in, lean back out of range and cut down to the outside of the wrist then de-fang the snake.

Same initial attack as above and same response but this time they bring the knife up to the head so you cover with the right and finger jab to the eyes with the left to counter (or pre-empt). Step out and extend the hand, keeping control of the hand and strip the knife.