Straight Strikes P1 - Training Syllabus

P1 Lecture/Theory I

A. Preliminaries - Principles of Attack

B. Ready Stances and Movements

1. The meaning of starting positions and the ready stance (AKA "outlet stance")
2. Passive and semi-passive stances
3. The general ready stance
4. Techniques of moving in various directions from the ready stance
5. Finishing modes -- 3 options: move away; scan the area; get equipped

C. Straight Strikes

1. Palm-heel strike (first straight strike to be taught with left / right hand)
2. Closing the fist and punching
3. Straight left punch (to chin)
4. Straight right punch (to chin)

Notes: Punches are first practiced from a semi-passive stance;
later from a general ready stance. Practitioner should understand
principles of attacks and proper way to make a fist.

D. Elbow Strikes

1. Horizontal elbow strikes:
   1) inward; 2) sideways; 3) backward

E. Hammer Strikes

1. Vertical:
   1) forward; 2) downward; 3) backward
2. Horizontal:
   1) sideways; 2) backward

F. Kicks

1. Knee strike -- upward
2. Regular (front) kick with the ball of the foot / instep (to low or higher targets)
3. Stomp kick -- downward
4. Stomp kick backward - at knee level (foot position between a side and defensive back kick)

Note: Kicks should be taught first from the passive stance, later from other stances.

G. Combinations Using Learned Attacks

1. Short combinations (with simple 2-6 strikes / kicks)

General Note: Emphasize recoiling in all attacks (especially straight punches and regular kicks).

H. Outside Defenses

1. 360° outside defenses - with simultaneous counter-attack from a passive stance (against slaps and later against defined punches)
2. 360° defenses as above, with finishing mode - multiple counter-attacks; move away; get equipped
3. Defending against knife attacks - underhand hold (upwards / oriental) or overhand hold (downwards / regular / ice-pick) holds; simultaneous defense and counter-attack/s, then fast retreat

P1 Lecture/Theory II

I. Inside Defenses Against Straight Punches from a Semi Passive Stance

1. Inside defense -- with sending (vertical) palm sent diagonally forward
2. Inside defense and counterattack - forcing the opponent's hand down (1.5 rhythm)

J. Leg Defenses Against Regular Kick

1. Inside defenses (deflection) against a regular kick - using the shin of the front leg

K. Defending Against Front Chokes

1. Timeline (Distance; see Section R: "Simulation and Tactics")
   • Avoidance -- move away
   • De-escalating -- verbal
   • Preventing I (don't get grabbed) - kick and/or punch
   • Preventing II (don't get grabbed) - defenses
     1.1 Preventing III (don't get grabbed) - educational block
2. Release; pluck with 2 hooked palms and counterattack with knee/shin and/or punches
   2.1 Variation -- pluck with one hand; simultaneous counter
   with the other

K. Dealing with Falls

1. Get up from the ground
   1. Forward, with attacks
   2. Fast disengagement
   3. Into a ready stance
2. Forward soft break-fall (towards a wall; from a standing position; if needed, from knees)
3. Forward roll - right shoulder for right-handed practitioners

L. Releases While on the Ground

1. Release from a front choke; assailant kneeling by the defender's side - pluck, push and insert knee; push and kick

N. Using Common Objects as Self Defense Weapons

1. Identifying and categorizing the use of common objects for self-defense, such as: shields, clubs, stones, sharp-edge weapons, small objects, rope and liquids.
2. Using common objects of the shield type - such as a chair or bag.

O. Training - Watching, Awareness, Prevention

1. Observing attacks being initiated, from a realistic distance
2. Same as above, but also foreseeing and imagining possible reactions

P. Returning Attacker (defend -- attack -- defend)

1. Following the defender's initial defense (a choke release; 360 defenses) and counter-attack, the opponent is still able to return and attack again, launch a circular attack (360)

Q. Simulation and Tactics

1. Timeline (Distance) -- against an attacker attempting a front choke. See section L above.

P1 Lecture/Theory III

1. Reaction Games / Fighting Games

• Snatching a coin from open palm; touching/hitting games; pushing games; "rooster fighting"; etc.

2. Attacks and Defenses

• Starting Position - Attacks are first done from a passive or semi-passive stance, later from a general outlet stance / ready stance; and then attacking to various directions.
  Later, practice to various heights, in retreat or while advancing, as well as from other positions, such as sitting or lying down.
• Outside Defenses -- Against straight punches sent from the front or off-center when defender's hands are "crossed".
• Shadow Sparring -- Footwork and positioning with basic attacks, defenses, counterattacks and combinations.

3. Four Against One

1. Push with 2 hands or grab to choke (1 attack every 2 seconds)

Note: One can start with the "zombie" game, hands are straight.