Re: The 3 Count Chop Drill

[JDNichols]

Folks if you want to kick up the 3 count drill a little and have a BOB, Wave Master etc. strap him to a furniture dolly so he can move as you strike him. If you don’t have this option you can do this with a training partner using a pad, pillow or whatever your training partner can hold and you can hit lol. In module 1 you learn the 3 primary elements of a good self defense method are distance, balance and momentum. Training the drill with a moving target like this will let you work on taking the attackers balance while using your momentum to add power and take their balance. You are driving him back taking his balance learning to maintain your balance while striking and staying on his centerline keep them in the weakest position square to your 45 degree angle point of entry.
Once you get the drills down on a stationary target start to practice all of your module 1 drills on a moving target. James you are right work module 1 over and over no matter what your skill level, revisit it often it is the foundation of the whole system. Also the moving target will add much more too the cardio benefit of the drills. I use the moving target concept in our combat fitness class. You can pick up a furniture dolly for cheap a new one cost $20 to $30 at places like Tractor Supply Company, used $5 or so, then purchase a ratchet strap another $5 or so to lock BOB down to the dolly and you’re ready to rock. For a few bucks you can take your training to a whole new level.