20/10/16: conditioned boxing sparring rounds, knife 8 count attachment drill and defences from scarf hold and mount

CONDITIONED BOXING SPARRING ROUNDS
Jab v jab
jab v 2 hands (any attacks)
Knee to knee

Focus was on staying relaxed, footwork, head movement, body mechanics, keeping the hands up, shoulder lead and not being square, staying busy and playing with the range and timing.

KNIFE 8 COUNT
downward forehand - upward backhand - upward forehand - downward backhand - stab - lateral backhand - lateral forehand - high backhand stab
Keeping the motions tight, nothing wasted or extended.

8 COUNT ATTACHMENT DRILL
Simultaneous interception and eye strike followed by passing, turning the head and controlling the elbow, thus giving yourself enough distance for the next attack.

SCARF HOLD DEFENCE
T bar (upper forearm against the jaw sitting on top of the lower forearm which is acting as a support as you get on your side), shrimp the hips out and tuck the head into his ribs, as his head is forced back, lift the leg over the face and reverse the position to take you to the scarf hold.

MOUNT DEFENCE
Cover from the punches then hip up and elevate him with a knee to disturb his base. He will post and wrap up one of his arms and tuck the head into his chest. Hip up to 12 o'clock then to 2 o'clock and sweep over into his guard. Secure his biceps and keep the head on his belly. Posture up, if he tries to punch then put the fingers in his lower abs, this prevents elevated punches and keeps them away! Post up on one leg, keeping the spine erect, then step up on the rear leg. Begin to strike the groin, this should open his legs, pass the leg and go to knee on chest with his arm pinned. Strike then escape.