Matt Darcy teaches the jab during fundamental combative jiu-jitsu class. We use this to start the distance control thread we have been working on for the last two weeks.

Matt Darcy teaches the 2nd part of our thread. We use the jab to make our opponent predictable and give us a reactive shot opportunity to take our opponent down.

Date: 8/22/2018
Instructor: Matt Darcy
Location: Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu San Jose

Bellator MMA Veteran and Guerrilla JIu-Jitsu Black Belt James Terry teaches how to counter the front kick.

Date: 8/17/2018
Instructor: James Terry
Location: Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Pleasanton

Bellator MMA Veteran James Terry explains the difference between Proactive vs Reactive takedown setups to close distance when striking.

Date: 8/17/2018
Instructor: James Terry
Location: Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Pleasanton

James combines the last 2 drills to challenge and develop your striking coordination.

James Terry shows a drill to teaches basic striking movements for kids and adults.

James shows another drill to develop basic striking for kids and adults

JT takes you through a Shadow boxing work out.
Warm up:
Jump rope/jumping jacks(3-5min)

Shadow Boxing:
15 min(no break) or in rounds w/ a rest period.

Round 1: Punches only
Round 2: Punches & kicks
Round 3: Build-a-Combo

*add small weights (3lb or less) to your hands while shadow boxing for...

Push kick/burpee pyramid using a bag or flat vertical surface 1-10/10-1

James shows some basic reactive striking combos off blocks.

James shows the basics of blocking punches to the head and body.

James teaches 3 important tips to become a better mitt holder for your partner.

JT shows how to block body and head kicks with your arms.

JT shows how to check low kicks and body kicks.

Jt shows part 2 of elbow strike fundamentals

JT shows how to use a footwork ladder to develop sound striking footwork.

JT teaches the fundamentals of elbow strikes

JT and Nick demonstrate how to properly drill and place kicks to the legs without shin guards.

JT and Nick demonstrate how to set up leg attacks with punch combinations in a light contact offense/defense partner drill. Gloves and shinguards are optional.

JT shows how to fine-tune your hook using a corner

Jt shows how to use a wall to fine-tune your jab and cross

JT shows a tip on how to use a stable post to train your round kick.