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Pistol Defense and Disarms
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This is an example class in the Total Defense System curriculum. Expand each section to view the training drills. Each class should take about 60 minutes to complete all the drills.

To view a drill video in this class, click the drill Category (i.e., "Shadow Boxing") to view a sample drill.

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TDS Class 173 - Phase 2 - Individual Curriculum
 
Class Focus: Redirect and Hit [New Technique]
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TDS Intro and Warm Up Videos :: Print Friendly Lesson Plan
 
Curriculum Path

Partner Training
Focus Mitts/Thai Pads
Individual
Heavy Bag Training
 
 
Warm Up
Jumping rope - (2) 3-minute rounds
 


Technique Progression
 


New Technique
 

Parry Hit
Parry then strike.

Review the previous techniques you have learned so far.



Shadow Boxing
 
Redirect Hit Cross
Redirect hit drill. Individual/Partner Curriculum.

Use the demonstration shadow boxing drills to put together (3) 3-minute rounds.

Remember to remain relaxed - move around and allow your muscles and joints to warm up properly before you start to increase the pace.

 
Redirect Hit Cross Hook Rear Kick
Redirect hit drill. Individual/Partner Curriculum. 		 


Heavy Bag
 
Redirect Hit Cross
Redirect hit drill. Individual Curriculum.

Utilizing all previous techniques and drills combined with new technique and drills and put together 3-3 minute rounds of training on the heavy bag.

Warning: do not go too hard on the heavy bag initially. Take your time and get used to the feel of training on the heavy bag. It will keep you from getting injured and allow you to progress at a faster pace.

 
Redirect Hit Cross Hook Rear Kick
Redirect hit drill. Individual Curriculum. 		 


Sprint, Power, Endurance Round - Heavy Bag
 
Jab Cross
Heavy bag required for this sprint round.

Jab cross double rear kick as many times as you can in 30 seconds. Then rest for 15 seconds and repeat until you've completed a four minute 15 second round.

 
Double Rear Kick
Heavy bag required for this sprint round. 		 


Cooldown
 
Medium Range Empty Hand Vs Single Knife Cover Hit
Medium range empty hand and single knife.

Practice this motion for approximately 5 minutes.

 
Knife Vs Empty Hand Cover Hit Follow Up
Knife vs empty hand drill. Training blade required.