Year 1
Semester 2

Module 1–Week 4

Martial Arts

Self-Defense: Profiling

Drills

10 each side

1. Sidekick on Stationary Shield

2. Sidekick on Moving Shield

Show students how to sit down and brace when holding the shields while moving.

3. Back leg Sidekick on Stationary Shield

4. Round Kick Pad Series

 (One minute per side. 30-second rest. Three rounds)

 

Cool Down

Cool Down
1. Form a circle with students facing the center

2. Alternating 3 Sets of 10 Push Ups  & 10 Toe Tapper Sit Ups

3. 5-Part Stretch

Korean Styles

Describe Korean Styles

Taekwondo is the national sport of Korea, where it originated. TKD is known for its spectacular kicks and is more sport-oriented than most traditional martial arts systems. TKD has been in the Olympics since 1984. It’s also the most popular martial arts because it is the easiest to learn.

Self-Defense Review

Review

  • Why Kids Are Soft Targets
  • The Fastest Technique
  • Low & High Anchor
  • C-Strike
  • Thumb Punch

Drills or Stripe Testing

Mitt Drills

 (One minute per side. 30-second rest. Three rounds)

Elbow Combo 2-1

1-3-2

1-4-3

1-4-3-1

Cool Down

Cool Down
1. Form a circle with students facing the center

2. Alternating 3 Sets of 10 Push Ups  & 10 Toe Tapper Sit Ups

3. 5-Part Stretch