Year 1
Semester 2

Module 1–Week 1 Martial Arts

Class 1

LIFE IS FULL OF POTENTIAL

The values at the core of martial arts are grounded in an important truth: Life is brimming with potential. This applies to both children and adults alike.

Recognizing life’s potential means understanding that there are countless possibilities awaiting us as we grow.

WARMUPS

Warm Up Series

5-Part Stretch

SKILLS

Review Knife Hand and Ridge Hand (in mirror and on partner)

Teach Groin Grab

Skip-Sidekick (10 each side from movement with Penetrate, Kick, Clear, Change Alignment.

Back Kick (10 each side)

Spin Back Kick

Required Defensive Combo 1: 1-Block 2-3 Switch Knee (In mirror and with partner)

Required Defensive Combo 2: 2-Block 1 –2 –3 Round Kick (In mirror and with partner)

DRILLS

Each partner will do 3 one-minute rounds. You choose if they are consecutive (my preference) or alternating each round.

Skip-Sidekick on Shield

Jab-Skip-Sidekick on Shield

Jab-Spin Back Kick

COOL DOWN AND/OR GAME

Slow Motion Side Kick (10 seconds out and 10 seconds back. 10 each side.)

Alternating 3 Sets of

10 Push Ups &

10 Toe Tapper Sit Ups

5-Part Stretch

Game

Tatanka Tatanka

Class 2

LIFE IS FULL OF POTENTIAL 2

It’s like having a collection of Lego bricks, so we can build anything we can imagine.

You have lots of chances to learn, grow, and become the best version of yourself, like a caterpillar turning into a beautiful butterfly.

Did you ever imagine you had a chance to become a black belt in a great martial arts system like Empower Kickboxing? It’s happening right now!

So always believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to try new things, because you have the power within you to do amazing things in life, like earning your black belt!

Let’s get to work!