AIM USA SELF DEFENSE CLASS OUTLINE FOR
BEGINNERS:
WEEK 1
STANCES: How to Bow, Stances: Attention, Ready, Horse Stance
STRIKES: Middle Punch, Reverse Punch
BLOCKS: High Block, Low Block
KICKS: Front Snap Kick
RELEASES: Single-Hand Wrist Release
WEEK 2
REVIEW: Week #1
STRIKES: High Punch, Low Punch
RELEASES: Double-Wrist Release
COMBINATIONS: -Low Block / Reverse, -High Block / Reverse
WEEK 3
REVIEW: WEEK #2
STRIKES: Palm Strike
BLOCKS: Inside Block
KICKS: Low-Side Kick
COMBINATIONS:
- Inside Block / Reverse Punch , - High Block / Palm Strike
- High Block / Reverse Punch - Low Block / Reverse Punch
RELEASES: Wrist Grab Release: Front Snap- Kick / Wrist Release
WEEK 4
STRIKES: Hammerfist Strike
BLOCKS: Outside Block
KICKS: Side Kick
COMBINATIONS:
- Outside Block / Reverse Punch
- Inside Block / Reverse Punch
- Hammer fist / Reverse Punch
RELEASES: Release from Shoulder Grab - Outside Block or Inside Block
WEEK 5
REVIEW: WEEK #4
STRIKES: Jab Punch
KICKS: Ground Side Kick
BLOCKS: High X-Block
-Outside Block / Reverse Punch
SPARRING - Introduction
RELEASES: Front Choke Defense
(Promotion to Yellow Tip)
(Parent Night)
WEEK 6
REVIEW: WEEK #5
STRIKES: Backfist
KICKS: Step-Side Kick
BLOCKS: Low X-Block
COMBINATIONS: Step-Side Kick / Backfist / Reverse Punch
WALK WITH CONFIDENCE: Practice for Tournament
SPARRING: 1-Step Sparring (Back-to-Back & Side-to-Side)
WEEK #7
REVIEW: Week #6
STRIKE: Outward Knife-hand strike
BLOCK: Knife-hand Block
KICKS: Rear Leg-Round Kick
COMBINATIONS: -Knife Hand Block & Grab / Side Kick
-Round Kick/ Jab / Reverse Punch
RELEASE: Review all Releases
*SPARRING: Practice for Tournament
WEEK #8
REVIEW: WEEK #7
*SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW: : Practice for tournament
KICKS: Review Rear Leg-Round Kick
BELT ADVANCEMENT - TEST 1/4 OF THE CLASS AT A TIME
*BEST KICK - Practice for Tournament
*SPARRING: 1 on 1 Sparring & Practice for Tournament
WEEK #9
REVIEW: Review & practice all kicks - (concentrate on form & focus)
*BEST KICK - Practice for Tournament
* WALK WITH CONFIDENCE
* SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW
* TOURNAMENT SPARRING
(Test any students who did not test week previous)
WEEK #10
REVIEW: Review techniques learned for parents
AWARDS: Perfect Attendance medals, Belt-Advancement Certificate Belt
(Parent Night)
(Pass out registration forms for next semester)
CLASS OUTLINE - RETURNING CLASS
INTERMEDIATE: YELLOW, GR. TIPS, & GR. BELTS
WEEK 1
REVIEW BASIC TECHNIQUES FROM BEGINNING CLASS:
STANCES: Bow, Attention, Horse-Stance, Self-Defense Stance
STRIKES /PUNCHES: Triple Punches, Reverse Punch, Palm strikes, Hammerfist Strikes, Jab Punch, Backfist Strike, Outward Knife Hand Strike.
BLOCKS: High Block, Low Blocks, Inside Blocks, Outside Blocks, High/Low X-Blocks
KICKS: Front Snap Kick, Low Side Kick, Ground Kick, Side Kick,
Step-Side Kick, Rear Leg-Round House Kick.
RELEASES: Defense Against Grabs;
1) Single Wrist Grab / Release
2) Double Wrist Grab / Release
3) Front Choke Grab / Release
4) Shoulder Grab / Inside or Outside Block / Release
PRACTICE ON BODY SHIELDS / PADS / BLOCKERS
DANGER ALLEY
WEEK 2
STRIKES: Inward Knife-Hand Strike
BLOCKS: Star Blocks, Multiple Blocking (wild & crazy)
KICKS: Roundhouse Kick -Lead Leg
RELEASES: Side- Headlock Release
COMBINATIONS: High Block, Lead-Leg Roundkick / Reverse Punch
SPARRING: 30 sec 1-one & Tournament Sparring
WEEK 3
REVIEW: WEEK #2
BLOCKS: Knife-Hand Block
STRIKES: Rear Elbow Strike- Middle & High, Hammer-Strike Groin
KICKS: Stepping forward - Front Kicks / Jab / reverse punch
COMBINATIONS: -2-way kicks
- Knife Hand Block / Lead Leg Round Kick
RELEASES: Bear hug grab / Hammer strike to Groin / Rear Elbow Strike
BEST KICK - Practice on Bags
SPARRING: Tournament Sparring
(Split Class ..1/2 Best Kick 1/2 Spar)
WEEK 4
REVIEW: WEEK #3
BLOCKS: Double High Block
STRIKES: Elbow Strike - Middle / Knee Strikes
KICKS: Shuffle-Side Kicks
COMBINATIONS: -Front Snap/ Hammer strike to shoulder / Elbow strike
-Shuffle- Side Kick / Backfist / Reverse Punch
RELEASES: Attempted Front Choke / Double High Block / Knee Strike
SPARRING: 2 min. rounds
WEEK #5
REVIEW: WEEK 4
BLOCKS: Knife- Hand Blocks
STRIKES: Backfist strike (Speed Game)
KICKS: Turning Roundhouse Kick (Rear Leg) -Stepping Forward
COMBINATIONS: -Turning Roundhouse / Backfist / Reverse Punch
- Knife hand Block/ Lead leg round kick
RELEASE: Front Hair Grab / Release
SPARRING: Lead Leg Roundhouse Kicks
(PARENTS NIGHT)
WEEK #6
REVIEW: WEEK 5
BLOCKS : Combinations
STRIKE: Rising Elbow Strike
KICKS: Turning Round House Kick - Stepping Forward
COMBINATIONS: Middle Block /Palm Strike / Knee Strike
RELEASE: Shoulder Grab /Rising Elbow Strike
WALK W/ CONFIDENCE - Tournament Prep
SPARRING: Tournament Sparring- 2 min. rounds
WEEK #7
REVIEW: WEEK 6
STRIKES: Rear Hammer Strike - Low
KICKS: Skip-Side Kicks
COMBINATIONS:
- Skip - Side Kicks / Backfist
- Front Snap Kick- stepping forward / Jab / Reverse Punch
- Round House / Jab/ Reverse Punch
SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW: Tournament Prep
SPARRING: Tournament Sparring - 2 min. rounds
WEEK #8
REVIEW: WEEK# 7 & REVIEW FOR BELT ADVANCEMENT
BELT ADVANCEMENT: Test 1/4 of the class at a time
BEST KICK: Tournament Prep
SPARRING: Tournament Sparring
WEEK #9
TOURNAMENT PREP:
2. WALK WITH CONFIDENCE
3. BEST KICK
4. TOURNAMENT SPARRING
BELT ADVANCEMENT - MAKE-UP
WEEK #10
REVIEW: Review techniques learned for parents
PRACTICE ON BAGS - PARENTS TO HOLD BAGS
AWARDS: Perfect Attendance medals, Belt-Advisement Certificate Belt
CLASS OUTLINE - RETURNING CLASS H
ADVANCED: PURPLE- TIP, Jr. BLACK BELT
WEEK 1
REVIEW BASIC TECHNIQUES FROM BEGINNING CLASS:
STANCES: Bow, Attention, Horse-Stance, Self-Defense Stance
STRIKES /PUNCHES: Triple Punches, Reverse Punch, Palm strikes, Hammerfist Strikes, Jab Punch, Backfist Strike, Inward & Outward Knife Hand Strike, Elbow Strikes, Hammer Strikes
BLOCKS: High Block, Low Blocks, Inside Blocks, Outside Blocks, High/Low X-Blocks, Knife Hand Blocks, Double High Block.
KICKS: Front Snap Kick, Low Side Kick, Ground Kick, Side Kick,
Step-Side Kick, Rear Leg-Round House Kick, Lead Leg- Roundhouse Kicks, Shuffle -Side Kicks, Turning Round- House Kicks, Skip Side Kicks.
RELEASES: Defense Against Grabs;
1) Side Headlock / Release
2) Bear Hug / Hammer Strike to Grain / Rear Elbow Strike
3) Attempted Choke / Double High Block / Knee Strike
4) Shoulder Grab / Inside or Outside Block / Release
PRACTICE ON BODY SHIELDS / PADS / BLOCKERS
DANGER ALLEY
WEEK 2
STRIKES:Ridge Hand - Rear Hand
BLOCKS: Combination of Blocks
KICKS: Back Kick & Skip Side Kick
RELEASES: Side- Headlock/ Release / Lead Leg Round Kick
COMBINATIONS: Rear Leg Round Kick-Stepping Forward / Jab/ Reverse Punch
SPARRING: 30 sec 1-one & Tournament Sparring
WEEK 3
REVIEW: WEEK #2
BLOCKS: Knife-Hand Block (Review for technique)
STRIKES: Ridge Hand - Front Hand
KICKS: Turning -Back Kicks
COMBINATIONS: -3-way kicks
- Knife Hand Block / Lead Leg Round Kick
RELEASES: Bear hug grab / Hammer strike to Groin / Rear Elbow Strike
BEST KICK - Practice on Bags
SPARRING: Tournament Sparring
(Split Class ..1/2 Best Kick 1/2 Spar)
WEEK 4
REVIEW: WEEK #3
BLOCKS: Double High Block (Review for technique)
STRIKES: Elbow Strike - Middle / Knee Strikes (Review for technique)
KICKS: Spinning - Back Kicks
COMBINATIONS: -Front Snap/ Hammer strike to shoulder / Elbow strike
-Shuffle- Side Kick / Backfist / Reverse Punch
RELEASES: Attempted Front Choke / Double High Block / Knee Strike
SPARRING: 2 min. rounds
WEEK #5
REVIEW: WEEK 4
BLOCKS: Knife- Hand Blocks
STRIKES: Combination / Backfist / Reverse / Rear hand - RidgeHand
KICKS: Skip Round House Kicks
COMBINATIONS: -Turning Roundhouse / Backfist / Reverse Punch
- Knife hand Block/ Lead leg round kick
RELEASE: Rear Hair Grab / Release
SPARRING: Focus on Lead Leg Roundhouse Kicks
(PARENTS NIGHT)
WEEK #6
REVIEW: WEEK 5
BLOCKS : Combinations
STRIKE: Rising Elbow Strike (Review for technique)
KICKS: Jump Front Kick
COMBINATIONS: Middle Block /Palm Strike / Knee Strike
RELEASE: One arm behind back / Release / Counter reverse punch.
WALK W/ CONFIDENCE - Tournament Prep
SPARRING: Tournament Sparring- 2 min. rounds
WEEK #7
REVIEW: WEEK 6
STRIKES: Rear Hammer Strike - Low
KICKS: Inside Crescent Kicks
COMBINATIONS:
- Skip - Side Kicks / Backfist
- Front Snap Kick- stepping forward / Jab / Reverse Punch
- Round House / Jab/ Reverse Punch
SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW: Tournament Prep
SPARRING: Tournament Sparring - 2 min. rounds
WEEK #8
REVIEW: WEEK# 7 & REVIEW FOR BELT ADVANCEMENT
BELT ADVANCEMENT: Test 1/4 of the class at a time
BEST KICK: Tournament Prep
SPARRING: Tournament Sparring
WEEK #9
TOURNAMENT PREP:
2. WALK WITH CONFIDENCE
3. BEST KICK
4. TOURNAMENT SPARRING
BELT ADVANCEMENT - MAKE-UP
WEEK #10
REVIEW: Review techniques learned for parents
PRACTICE ON BAGS - PARENTS TO HOLD BAGS
AWARDS: Perfect Attendance medals, Belt-Advancement Certificate Belt
