Intermediate Krav Maga Combatives
Spinal rotations begin the foundation of the movement you will continue using in Krav Maga punches. Use the same rotation of the shoulder girdle and pelvis to send your punches as you do in your spinal rotations.
Intermediate Comabtives
Spinal Twists 10 times. (Chapter 5, page 56)
Alternating Straight Punches 10 times. (Chapter 13, page 149)
Alternating Hook Punches 10 times. (Chapter 13, page 153)
Alternating Uppercut Punches 10 times (Chapter 13, page 155)
Repeat 2–3 times.
You can work these combinations to the heavy bag or focus mitts, in which case you would need a partner to hold for you. Have you or your partner go through the entire sequence then switch pad holders. If you do not have mitts or someone to hold for you, you can shadowbox the combination.
Punch Combo Drill (to focus mitts)
Punches are straight punches unless otherwise specified.
Left-right combo.
Left-right-left-right combo.
10 Left Hooks. (Chapter 13, page 153)
10 Right Hooks.
Left-right-left Hooks.
10 Left Uppercuts. (Chapter 13, page 155)
10 Right Uppercuts.
Left-right-left Hook, right Uppercut.
Left-right combo, then bob and weave to right side (pad holder swings left arm).
Left-right combo, bob and weave, right Cross.
Left-right combo, bob and weave, right Cross, left Hook.
Left-right combo, bob and weave, right Cross, left Hook, right Uppercut.
Now to work the lower half of your body. As you perform the following techniques in repetition, try to find and maintain a rhythm that is comfortable for you. You can do these either to a pad or just move through the motions. The technique is slightly different with each. When you are not making contact to a pad you have to keep from driving your weight into the attack to stay in control.
Lower Body Combatives
10 Right Knee Strikes. (Chapter 14, page 165)
10 Left knee strikes.
10 Right Front Kicks. (Chapter 14, page 160)
10 Left Front Kicks.
10 Right Round Kicks (Chapter 14, page 162)
10 Left Round Kicks.
This drill is done to simulate a round in a fight. If you are working with a partner and using mitts, the person holding the mitts will call out numbers one through four and the puncher sends that many alternating straight punches with as much power as possible. Work like this for one minute. Increase the time of the round as your training progresses. This drill should feel very challenging on your cardio system. Once you are comfortable with straight punches you can add in other variations. The idea is that the puncher has to react to what the holder cues. If you are not working with a partner, cycle through the punches for the length of time desired. You may also add in:
Double Jab
Strong Right Cross
Right Cross, recoil, Right Cross
Single Hooks and Uppercuts
