Topic 1 - Class 1 Notes

 5/15/2024

Part of slice 1

Part of topic 1

 6 attendees, Eric, Mike P, Shane S, Zach, Alexis, Andrew, got as far as jab defense, still wanting a little more proficiency before the constrained games. Was not able to get to jab sparring or cross. Did a preview class of same material w/Scott, the sat before, able to start working progressive chaos on jab and cross. Likely to be at least 2 more classes before we move to Topic 2, shoot boxing. 

  • Whiteboard overview
    • 3 Ranges of MMA
      • Striking
      • Clinch
      • Grappling
    • Shoot Boxing slice across the 3 ranges
  • Stance
    • Shape - and why
      • Feet
      • Body angle
      • Guard
      • Additional context, boxing, muay thai, mma
  • Footwork
    • General pattern
    • Keep fight stance
    • Range game
  • Jab
    • Form (form follows function) and why
      • Twist/snap back
      • Elbow up
      • In center
    • Body Mechanics
      • Rotation, shift, aligment
      • Fair amount of tweaks
  • Jab Defense, the 3.5 blocks
    • Block first - easier, good "Oh s**t" reflexes
    • Catch
    • Cover
      • Crazy Monkey Variant
    • Parry
  • Partner exercise
    • Stationary
      • Correct distance and correct target (head not glove)
        • Else defender never learns correct timing and how to read
      • Practice multiples of one block
      • Rotate block
      • Block of your choice
    • With footwork (same as Range game)
      • Practice multiples of one block
      • Rotate block
      • Block of your choice
  • Video
    • TBD after I edit it

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