Topic 1 (Straight Punches) - Class 2 Notes

5/18/2024

Part of slice 1

Part of topic 1






 Just 2 attendees, Scott and Andrew. Fortuitous in that I could spend some more time on body mechanics.  Happy with the results.  Looked good at the end with Jab sparring, esp. since neither have any striking experience before. Good testament to the Progressive Chaos approach, went from never having done jab sparring to being able to competently do jab sparring

  • Reviewed Stance
    • Re-emphasized 
  • Reviewed footwork
    • Had them feel the difference in:
      • Not changing height
      • Not letting feet come together
      • Both feet in contact w/the ground
    • Games/exercises
      • Range game - attached
      • Range game - unattached
  • Reviewed jab
    • Structure - why we
      • Rotate hand
      • Elbow up/Chin protected
    • Body mechanics
      • Focused on rotation (lacking on both)
      • Door slam analogy
      • Central axis rotation imagery
      • "Simplified Shaolin Punch" worked to get both to better utilize rotation along with alignment and weight shift
        • In the air
        • Striking hand
        • Striking bag
  • Reviewed the 3.5 blocks
    • 3 I applied: introduction and isolation
      • Ensure punching at correct distance, correct target
    • Progressive Chaos drill
      • Stationary
        • Rep each block repeatedly
        • Rotate blocks
        • Free form
      • Add footwork - 1 Side strikes, 1 side defends
        • Rep each block repeatedly
        • Rotate blocks
        • Free form
      • One for One
      • Jab Sparring
        • Contains all the previous elements
          • Range game for reading motion/distance
          • Jab body mechanics
          • Blocks
  • Video
    • Highlights


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