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Mental Toughness Means Uncompromising Determination, Being Capable of Enduring Strain, Hardship, Or Severity During Any Struggle Level Two (Orange Belt/Purple) - JLFS Student Curriculum All previous skills as well as the following Stances: 1. Side Fighting Stance Movements: 1. Transition: Fighting Stance to Side Fighting Stance 2. Push Step 3. Shuffle Step 4. Switch Stance/Step Upper body strikes: 1. (#3 Punch) Forward or Weak Side Hook Punch 2. Right Cross (Rear Hand Crosses over Attackers Punch) 3. Double Jab, Forward Hand Double Jab, (Double #1 Punch) Kicks: 1. (Step-out Forward Leg Round) (Switch Forward Leg Round) Various Applications (Low, Mid & High) 2. Rear Leg or Power/Strong Leg Round Kicks (Pivot or Step Out Rear Leg Round Kicks) Defensive Skills: 1. Body Roll (Defend body hook and head hook) (Body and Head Block with Fist/Elbow and Fist/Forehead) (Fist/Elbow = Elbow Placed on top of fist) (Fist/Forehead = Fist bent towards forehead) 2. Shoulder Roll (Defend straight punch or uppercut) (Shoulder Bump to Cover Jaw and Chin) 3. Catch/Cuff (Open Hand against shoulder Catching or Cuffing Warm-Ups 1. Crunches and Pushups – 1 Minute 30 Sec. 2. Stretch – 4 Minutes 3. Shadow Sparring or Mitts – 1 Minute Start to Practice this Form: (Fighting Forms) Benny Briscoe (10 Count) # 1 Fighter Coach 1. Left high Block Head 1. Right Hook Head (thumb up) 2. Left Hook Head 2. Hold for Left Hook Head 3. Short Right Punch Head 3. Hold for Short Right Punch Head 4. Right Block Head 4. Left Palm Hook Head (thumb up) 5. Weave under right head Punch 5. Right head Punch 6. Left Hook Head 6. Hold for Left Hook Head 7. Short Right Punch Head 7. Hold for Short Right Punch Head 8. Left Hook Liver 8. Hold for Left Hook Liver 9. Left Hook Head 9. Hold for Left Hook Head 10. Close door with kick 10. Hold for Finishing Kick The Benny Briscoe This form sequence was named and created after the famous boxer, Benny Briscoe. He was known for inside boxing skills with his hands. Many mainstream fighters have a habit of stopping once they enter the “pocket.” This sequence is designed to help fighters learn to work from this pocket. Once a fighter is in the pocket, he must remain in constant motion using both his offensive tools and his defensive movements in fluent, rhythmic continuity. There are dozens of various modules using elbows, knees, and kicks which can be created off this principle fighting form. Ready Position #1 – Left high block head #2 – Left Hook Head #3 Short Right Punch Head #4 - Right Block Head #5 - Weave under right head Punch #6 - Left Hook Head #7 - Short Right Punch Head #8 - Left Hook Liver #9 - Left Hook Head #10 - Close door with kick Mental Toughness means uncompromising determination, being capable of enduring strain, hardship, or severity during any struggle. There are ten factors which comprise this important attribute for maintaining success with any self-defense altercation. 1 The WILL to engage 2 The COURAGE to maintain 3 The BRAVERY to endure 4 The CONFIDENCE to always seek a solution 5 The GUTS to face any adversity 6 The HEART to confront and overcome any struggle 7 The SPIRIT to persevere and never quit 8 The TOUGHNESS to see pain as just weakness leaving the body 9 The SAVVYNESS to be resourceful and use “your inner core” 10 The CONVICTION of sound trust in your statement of Self .
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