This week’s technique breakdown is the Hook Kicks
24th November 2018
Hook kicks off the front leg can be tricky, the best way to achieve this is to ensure you start in a side on position. When you do the hook kick with your rear leg, think of it in two stages: 1) Turning into a side on position with your rear leg in front …
Read ArticleThis week’s technique breakdown is the Axe Kicks
24th November 2018
When you perform the axe kick remember to keep a straight leg and lean back away from a potential strike. Then come down with your heel on the target. Students who come to our martial arts classes in Wiltshire and Somerset (found here www.warrioracademy.co.uk/clubs) are encouraged to use our online training platform, WarriorNet (www.warrioracademy.co.uk/warriornet). …
Read ArticleThis week’s technique breakdown is effectively scoring with backside kicks
24th November 2018
It’s all about timing when it comes to the back side kick! Practice slowly with your back and then build up speed until you can land it every time! Students who come to our martial arts classes in Wiltshire and Somerset (found here www.warrioracademy.co.uk/clubs) are encouraged to use our online training platform, WarriorNet (www.warrioracademy.co.uk/warriornet). …
Read ArticleThis week’s technique breakdown is the Self Defence, take down from double shirt grab
24th November 2018
Don’t rush this one, keep it safe and look after your partner. Learn to defend from a double handed shirt grab and take your opponent to ground while keeping control throughout. TIP: Stay close to your partner as you do this, big gaps leave an opportunity for your partner to escape. + TIP: You …
Read ArticleThis week’s technique breakdown is the Sparring Drill, turning kick, axe kick, back side kick
24th November 2018
A great sparring drill utilising 3 effective techniques that are aimed at different sections on the target (high and low). Take it in turns doing this drill! Students who come to our martial arts classes in Wiltshire and Somerset (found here www.warrioracademy.co.uk/clubs) are encouraged to use our online training platform, WarriorNet (www.warrioracademy.co.uk/warriornet). Warrior net …
Read ArticleThis week’s technique breakdown is the Clinch Trip 2
24th November 2018
Another excellent clinch trip! It’s all about timing! Wait your that knee to come up and simply tap the front foot to put your opponent off balance. Students who come to our martial arts classes in Wiltshire and Somerset (found here www.warrioracademy.co.uk/clubs) are encouraged to use our online training platform, WarriorNet (www.warrioracademy.co.uk/warriornet). Warrior …
Read ArticleThis week’s technique breakdown is the Clinch – arm grab/trap
24th November 2018
A technique I use a lot in clinching, the arm trap stops your opponent from getting control, with one arm down it’s easier for you to perform strikes or take them off balance. Students who come to our martial arts classes in Wiltshire and Somerset (found here www.warrioracademy.co.uk/clubs) are encouraged to use our online …
Read ArticleThis week’s technique breakdown is the Spinning Elbow
24th November 2018
In this spinning elbow technique you are not bringing your foot with you as you turn, instead you are leaning over your shoulder and returning to your normal fighting position. Have a go doing this and try to look at your target before you strike. Students who come to our martial arts classes in …
Read ArticleThis week’s technique breakdown is the Inner and Outer Crescenet Kicks
24th November 2018
Inner and outer crescent kicks are explained in this video. You are striking with the outside of your foot. A great way to take away the opponents guard! Students who come to our martial arts classes in Wiltshire and Somerset (found here www.warrioracademy.co.uk/clubs) are encouraged to use our online training platform, WarriorNet (www.warrioracademy.co.uk/warriornet). Warrior …
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