Lesson 1Class 5: Basic ground position work (shrimping, guard retention, mount escape), static partner sequencesThis builds basic ground movement and survival skills, like shrimping, bridging, guard retention, and simple mount escapes. You will learn static partner sequences to boost confidence and position sense in a safe manner.
Solo shrimping and bridging patternsHip escapes along the mat wallClosed guard retention fundamentalsMount bridge and elbow escapeStatic partner positional sequencesLesson 2Class 7: Introduction to controlled light sparring templates (position-limited rounds), refereeing rules for coachesThis introduces structured light sparring with position-limited rounds and clear rules. You will learn briefing, refereeing, and debriefing safely, allowing beginners live practice without too much contact.
Safety briefing and allowed techniquesPosition-only and task-based roundsCoach refereeing and stoppage cuesSimple scoring and feedback themesManaging nervous or dominant studentsLesson 3Class 4: Defensive skills (blocks, basic head movement, safe distance management), controlled contact drillsThis focuses on defensive skills for beginners, covering basic blocks, head movement, and distance control. You will learn controlled contact drills to help students spot strikes calmly without fear or flinching.
High and low guard blocking patternsSlip, duck and pull head movementFootwork for safe exit and re-entrySlow-motion defensive partner drillsPre-set light contact counter roundsLesson 4Class 1: Objectives, technical syllabus (stance, basic footwork), drill types (solo, mirror, partner), intensity control methodsThis covers the first class, setting goals, safety rules, and basic stance with footwork. You will learn introducing drill types and intensity levels to direct all future sessions in the programme.
Class briefing and safety agreementsNeutral stance and guard setupForward, backward and lateral stepsSolo, mirror and partner drill formatsRPE scale and traffic-light intensity cuesLesson 5Class 3: Clinch fundamentals and breakfalls, basic takedown awareness, partner-controlled drills, low-impact progressionsThis introduces clinch entries, posture, basic frames, safe breakfalls, and takedown awareness. You will learn low-impact partner drills to build comfort with contact, safeguarding neck, back, and joints.
Warm-up for neck, hips and shouldersStanding clinch grips and postureFrames, underhooks and head positionBackward, side and front breakfallsLow-impact off-balancing drillsLesson 6Class 8: Review, assessment flow, mixed drills, low-intensity situational sparring and reconditioningThis explains running the final review class with assessment flows, mixed drills, and low-intensity situational sparring. You will also learn reconditioning methods and setting goals for the next steps.
Warm-up with review of key skillsTechnical assessment flow checklistMixed stand-up and ground drill roundsLow-intensity situational sparringCourse feedback and progression plansLesson 7Class 6: Combining striking and takedown defense, safe sprawls, flow drills with intensity limitsThis teaches blending striking with takedown defense, stressing safe sprawls and balance. You will learn progressive flow drills that increase intensity while keeping control and technical accuracy.
Striking entries into sprawl stanceHip-heavy sprawl and cross-face basicsRecovering to base and striking rangePad drills that fake level changesTimed flow rounds with power limitsLesson 8Weekly overview and session pacing: session length, intensity progressions across 4 weeksThis explains mapping four weeks of beginner MMA classes, balancing skill building, fitness, and rest. You will learn planning intensity patterns, rest periods, and weekly themes for safe, consistent advancement.
Standard class length and time blocksWeekly technical and physical focusIntensity waves and recovery daysAdapting plans for mixed fitness levelsLesson 9Session templates: warm-up, technical block, partner drills, pad work, supervised low-contact sparring, cool-downThis provides reusable templates for session parts, including warm-ups, technical blocks, partner drills, pad work, supervised low-contact sparring, and cool-downs, for consistent, safe class structures.
Dynamic and specific warm-up formatsTechnical block timing and layeringPartner drill progressions and rolesPad work structure and rotation plansLow-contact sparring supervision cuesCool-down, stretching and recapLesson 10Class 2: Basic striking mechanics (jab, cross, guard), pad work progression, partner mitt drills, safety scalingThis details teaching jab, cross, and basic guard to beginners, progressing to pad and partner mitt drills. You will learn safety adjustments, target choices, and preventing excessive force or erratic punches.
Jab and cross mechanics and alignmentGuard position and simple defensesStatic pad work for accuracyMoving pad drills with footworkPartner mitt drills and power control
