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Foundation Striking Curriculum | Knees & Elbows | July 2012

Striking Curriculum – Knees & Elbows
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Week 1 – Long Knee
Technique
• Switch
• Rear
Defence & Counters
• Switch Knee – Wedge & move right – Cross
• Rear Knee – Wedge & move left – Jab
Combinations
• Jab – Cross – Switch Knee
• Cross – Jab – Rear Knee

Week 2 – Clinch Knee
Technique
• Neck Pummelling
• Skip Knees
Defence & Counters
• Hip Check & Weave
• Shin Block
Combinations
• Jab – Cross – Clinch – Skip Knee

Week 3 – Elbows
Technique
• Horizontal Elbows
Defence & Counters
• Cover
Combinations
• Jab – Lead Elbow
• Jab – Rear Elbow

Week 4 – Testing
Technique
• Long Knees (Lead & Rear)
• Clinch (Skip Knees)
• Horizontal Elbows
Defence & Counters
• Wedge & Move (Long Knees)
• Hip Check & Weave (Clinch)
• Cover (Elbows)
Combinations
• Jab – Cross – Clinch – Skip Knee – L. Elbow – R. Elbow – Spin away

Notes;
These are the key elements that we need foundation students to learn.
Add in additional techniques as you see fit.
Techniques must be taught in order; this will ensure all techniques are covered regardless of who is teaching.