Skill Drill Self Defence Activities for KS3

Learn and practice proper boxing stance with defensive guard position through progressive repetition and movement patterns

Solo practice of break fall technique to safely fall backwards whilst protecting the head and dispersing impact through correct body positioning and arm slapping

Learning to return to standing position from ground whilst maintaining defensive positioning with one hand protecting and maintaining visual contact with opponent

Essential safety training establishing and practicing the tapout procedure for partner-based physical activities, emphasising immediate response and personal responsibility for partner safety

Systematic progression teaching safe backward rolling technique through three stages: static position hold, controlled rocking motion, and complete backward roll with emphasis on head protection via diagonal shoulder roll

Pairs use tablets to record each other performing a skill (3 attempts), then analyse the video together using specific criteria to provide constructive peer feedback and identify improvement areas