April Kids Curriculum

Takedown: Single Leg (ankle pick, shoulder pressure)

Notes: Inside knee down, outside knee is up and behind to create leverage.

Right hand is grabbing back of thigh, left hand cupping heel. Use shoulder

pressure and leg drive to take them down.

Escape: Mount Escape (arm trap and bridge)

Notes: Get hands up at 45 degree angle to block initial punches. Use knee to

break opponents balance and then trap arm. Trap same side leg, bridge opponent

forward and then over.

Reversal: Simple Sweep

Notes: From full guard establish your grips on opponents lapel and wrist. Drop

legs and move hip out. Slide knee into opponents stomach (maintain hook on opponents hip),

outside leg is hooking opponent’s leg. Bring opponent forward and then scissor legs to sweep.

Submission: Key Lock

Notes: Create the lock and take slack out of opponents arm/shoulder by pulling hands in

and your elbow close to opponents head. Sweep the mat with your opponents wrist in

a circular motion.