PETMA Level 3

Striking Techniques

Given the short time and the great variety of people attending the curriculum will be limited to a small number of effective techniques suitable to all:

  • Jab
  • Cross and combinations
  • Chain punches
  • The power of an elbow strike and its variations
  • Knee strikes
  • Round kick to the legs

All these techniques will be performed on focusing mitts and striking pads, while wearing protective gear.

Self Defence against grabs

Many situations of street fighting start from a grab of some kind so having idea how to get out of them is very useful:

  • Throat grab
  • Double arm grab
  • Shoulder grabs from behind

Self Defence against striking attacks

What if somebody attacks you with a punch? Here some ideas:

  • Defence against a swinging punch
  • Defence against a straight punch
  • Avoiding head butts