This drill is derived from similar techniques using escrima (sticks). Multiple variations help defend against the hook punch.
Stick | Escrima | Weapons | Empty Hand | Self Defense | Basic | Intermediate | Partner Drill

Learn a takedown that targets the back leg. This techniques applies to gi and no-gi classes.
Wrestling | Grappling | Takedown | Self Defense

After your students understand the sprawl technique, this drill is great for helping students defend a takedown on instinct. Use conversation to distract from the actual takedown.
Basic | Intermediate | Takedown | Grappling | Wrestling | Self Defense | Partner Drill

First, focus on teaching the proper way to fall for this drill. Then, this drill teaches a takedown that targets the entire lower body on the knees.
Wrestling | Grappling | Takedown | Falling | Self Defense

What do you do when a takedown fails? This drill shows how to use a grab and some striking to continue the takedown attempt and succeed.
Wrestling | Grappling | Take Down | MMA | Partner Drill

This drill is great for learning proper body mechanics and positioning. Develops footwork and timing between two partners.
Balance | Warm Up | Footwork | Basic | Intermediate

Learn about basic takedown defense. This is an important self defense concept that is often overlooked in classes of all styles.
Wrestling | Grappling | Takedown | Self Defense

Not only is this a great warm up and helps your students get focused, it also develops the intuition to slip an incoming punch. There are multiple variations for this drill.
Warm Up | Reaction | Footwork | Partner Drill | Punch

This old-school drill, otherwise known as Kenpo 2, is excellent for developing speed in self defense techniques. Precision is very important for these strikes.
Kenpo | Speed | Accuracy | Self Defense | Partner Drill

Learn a takedown targeting the back leg. Having a strong grip on the collar is crucial to having a successful takedown.
Grappling | Wrestling | Intermediate | Standing

Learn a takedown that targets the entire lower body. It is important to lower your center of gravity and avoid attempting a "football style" tackle.
Wrestling | Grappling | Takedown | Standing

Learn how to do a takedown targeting the front leg. Great for controlling an attacker in self defense situations.
Grappling | Technique | Wrestling | Takedown | Basic

Instructors often don't spend enough time at close range with students, this drill can help you change that. Learn how to enter the clinch from mid range and how to defend against it.
Partner Drill | Self Defense | Close Range

The final drill of this series focuses on defending yourself when the knife is pressed against your neck from behind. It is best to avoid finding yourself in this position, but these are a few ideas that may help.
Knife | Self Defense | Weapons

This fun and functional drill can be used in any style to ensure your students are having fun with their training. The drill teaches how to defend from a high backhand strike.
Escrima | Kali | Partner Drill | Weapons

Learn a Muay Thai-style block to defend against various punches. This technique can be used in sparring. Have students follow up the block with striking combinations.
Muay Thai | Sparring | Partner Drills | Self Defense | Kickboxing | Blocking

Use the stick to help your students learn spacing and distance. This drill focuses on action and reaction, including counter-striking.
Escrima | Kali | Partner Drill | Long Range

This disarm defends against a backhand strike. This drill also discusses the difference between being open and closed when using sticks.
Escrima | Disarm | Weapons | Partner Drill | Kali

This disarm defends against a forehand strike. An important lesson is that you cannot force a disarm, let the attacker feed you the opportunity.
Escrima | Disarm | Weapons | Partner Drill | Kali

This disarm comes off of a low strike by the opponent. Use your wrist to turn the stick toward the weak part of the hand to disarm.
Escrima | Weapons | Disarm | Partner Drill | Kali

Close-range drills are very important for self defense training and mitt drills are a staple for many classes. This drill helps transition from blocking to the clinch or takedown.
Blocking | Partner Drill | Takedown | MMA | Self Defense

Mitt drills are great for any martial arts class. This drill will help students defend against hook punches or "haymakers".
Punching | Parry | Self Defense | Blocking | Partner Drill

The first drill of this series focuses on a knife threat pressed up to the neck. Use the fact that action is faster than reaction to successfully defend yourself.
Weapons | Self Defense | Knife | Takedown

The second drill of this series focuses on knife defense when the attacker has the knife to your stomach. This works great when the attacker is already applying some pressure with the knife.
Weapons | Self Defense | Knife | Takedown