
Defense Training Institute Est. 1998
Academy of Martial Arts
2116 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora, Il. 60506



Training Notes
This page is designed to support students in their training by providing a preview of upcoming lessons and helping them document their progress in a personal training journal.
Students are encouraged to follow this page regularly as a guide for upcoming training, as well as a resource for reviewing and reflecting on past lessons and development.

THURSDAY: MAY 21
BASIC MOVEMENTS
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Arm Drag to Outside
NAGE WAZA: THROWS FOR DEFENSE
Lapel Grab - Preemptive Tactic - Arm Drag
Single Leg Takedown
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Arm Control Variation
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Close the Gap from an Open and Closed position.
6pm
Defensive Fundamentals
Tuesday - Thursday
This class covers the foundational building blocks and core principles of the training program. Students will develop a strong understanding of movement dynamics, including balance, falling, and recovery techniques. As the foundation of both the Hapkido and the Combat Jūjutsu program, this class provides the essential knowledge and skills required for continued growth and advancement.
FUNDAMENTALS
REVIEW: Circular Wrist
Outside Circular Wrist Lock
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Strike
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Inverted Figure Four Lock / Ude Garami / Kimura
ADVANCED
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Takedown & Hold
Single Leg Takedown: Lunge into the opponent placing your foot in the center and take a firm hold of the ankle while applying forward momentum.
7pm
Masters Class
Tuesday - Thursday
The Masters Class is designed to pressure test your training through advanced drilling, sparring, and live application, helping elevate both skill and confidence. The techniques taught are drawn from the higher levels of the curriculum, but all students ranked Yellow Belt and above are welcome to participate.
Building on the foundation developed in other classes, this training deepens technical understanding, sharpens execution, and accelerates overall skill development. Participation in this class is essential for advancement to the higher levels of the program.
Note: Students should expect to engage in some live sparring.

TUESDAY: MAY 26
TECHNIQUE / NEWAZA - TEST REVIEW
GUARD
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Positional Control (Opponent attempts to pass/escape)
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Two Submissions
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One Guard Escape
MOUNT
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Positional Control (Hold Mount)
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Two Submissions
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Mount Escape
Hey all, tonights goal will be the fundamentals of the ground covering the Guard and Mount Positions . Use this class to come up with different ideas on how you will handle situations such as someone trying to pass your Guard, etc.
6pm

Combat Grappling / Newaza
Monday
In Combat Jūjutsu, training includes not only standing techniques, but also the skills needed to respond effectively if a confrontation goes to the ground. This class is designed to prepare students for that very real possibility.
Students will learn the fundamentals of ground-based self-defense, including positional control, escapes, reversals, and counterattacks. The focus is on developing the ability to regain a dominant position, safely disengage, or apply effective submission techniques when necessary.
Note: Students should expect to engage in some live sparring.
MONDAY: JUNE 1
GUARD DEFENSE ARM CONTROL - ARMBARS - CLOCK METHOD
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Pos. 11 – Arm Triangle (Sankaku)
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Cut Sweep
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Advanced Arm Triangle
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Striking Drill
Guard Control II
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Pos. 12 – Neck – Double Arm Choke – Double Armbar
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Single
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Pos. 1 – Neck/Shoulder – Straight Armbar
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Pos. 1- Shoulder – Omaplata
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Opponent applies forward pressure:
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Same Side wrist control
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Elbow control
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Shoulder Grab - Straight Armbar
Positional Sparring
Although are next Grappling class will not be until the 1st of June, feel free to review and start working on these. There are actually 3 levels, I have added the first two here and will add the 3rd on the following class. Then we can put all together. We can finish the class with some positional sparring.
9am
Guazabara & Weapons Training
Saturday: Check Schedule as this class may change
This class focuses primarily on Guazabara Stick and Knife Fighting, while also incorporating elements of Filipino Kali and Korean Kumdo. Training is designed to develop a practical understanding of weapon use, movement, timing, and the dynamics involved in defending against armed attacks.
Students will build both offensive and defensive skills through structured drills, partner training, and applied techniques.
Note: Students should expect to participate in controlled live sparring as part of the training experience.

SATURDAY: May 30 - GUAZABARA
REVIEW: 1 - 20 Cuts
Give and Take
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1 - 10 Attack & Defend with Chata
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1 - 3 Thrust Long Blade Defense
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Blending
SPARRING : Hand Tagging
This one will be a fun day. I want to review everyones striking but then quickly go into some tagging.