Sledgehammer Striking System (Adult)
For the second grade, students will need to have a good understanding of and can demonstrate basic boxing combinations, head movement and basic kickboxing kicking techniques. More advanced pad work, break falls, and self-defense over the 2nd grade is expected. Kickboxing sparring is also a fundamental part of the grade.
PRE-REQUISITES
4 Tags on Red Belt. Full sparring equipment.
SKIPPING
1x 2min round
PARTNER BASED SHADOW SPARRING
1x 2min round
TECHNIQUES (line work, to be performed in both stances) All kicks to be performed showing chambers, kicking off the back-leg, landing in front)
a. ANY Technique from the 1st grade
b. Shuffle forward Jab, Slip, Cross
c. Shuffle forward Cross, Hook, Cross, Roll
d. Shuffle forward Jab, Uppercut, Hook, Roll
e. Switch front snap kick
f. Switch Round Kick
g. Shuffle forward Side kick
BREAK FALLS
a. Front
b. Back
c. Side (each side)
d. Rolling (each side)
SELF-DEFENCE
a. Double arm strangle attack Opponent to end up on ground.
b. Self-defense from previous grade.
PAD WORK
2x 2min round (Single techniques of all the above. Performed moving around or standing still),
SPARRING
2x 2min round
HORSE RIDING STANCE
Up to 2 minute