December 2009 Syllabus

This month’s syllabus is subject to change. This post will be updated throughout the month.

Level 1

Techniques / Combatives

• Movement in Fighting Stance
• Straight Punches
• Straight Punches with an Advance
• Straight Punches to the Body
• Straight Punch from Neutral Position

Self-Defense

• Inside Defense: defense from prepared position vs. straight punches to the face
• Inside Defense: defense from prepared position vs. straight punches to the body
• 360° Defense: defense from an unprepared position (neutral stance) vs. round attacks (e.g. “The Haymaker”)

Level 2

Weapons Defenses: Stick and Knife

• Stick Defense: Overhead Swing
• Stick Defense: Overhead Swing – off angle/live side
• Stick Defense: Overhead Swing – off angle/dead side (1 step)
• Stick Defense: Overhead Swing – off angle/dead side (2 steps)
• Stick Defense: Baseball Bat Swing

Offensive Stick and Knife Techniques

• “De-fanging the snake” drills
• Techniques from Krav Maga and Modern Arnis Jujitsu

Hostage Scenarios

• Defense vs. stick around the throat (attacker behind)
• Edged Weapon at Throat from Behind
• Gun Threat, Hostage Position
• Defense vs. garrotte

January Groundfighting Preview

• Mount Escape: Trap and Roll
• Kick Off from Guard
• Defenses vs. Foot Grabs

Advanced Handgun Defenses

• Basic Gun Threat from Front: Dead-Side and Live-Side (“Cupping”) options
• Gun Threat with Defender on Knees
• Gun Threat with Defender on Back and Assailant Mounted
• Gun Threat with Defender on Back and Assailant Standing
• Gun Threat Over an Obstacle