Kickboxing Class Schedule – March 21st, 2011

Kickboxing Class Schedule – March 21st, 2011

Gear:
Boxing / MMA Gloves

Schedule

Opening Prayer
Prayer acknowledging Christ as the center of our lives and our training
Warm up
We’ll go through our standard warm up and stretching.�
Burpee for 30 seconds
Pogo Jump for 30 seconds
Sprawl for 30 seconds
Jab / Cross for 30 seconds
Divebomber Pushup
V-Ups
Squat Jumps
Session #1
We’ll be focusing on endurance training with punching combinations and kicks using the body shield.
Session #2
We’ll be working on the unarmed self defense techniques that we have learned the last few weeks, but will go at a much faster pace to improve reaction timing when confronted with an assailant.
Granada
We’ll perform our granada at the end of our class. 
Devotional
Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. —Ephesians 6:13
When I played American football as a kid, one thing that took some getting used to was all the equipment we had to wear. Running effectively in a helmet, shoulder pads, and a variety of other protective items can feel awkward and clumsy at first. But over time the protective gear becomes like a familiar friend that provides welcome protection against serious injury. When a football player suits up, he knows that his equipment is designed to protect him in battle against a dangerous opponent.
As followers of Christ, we also face a dangerous foe—a spiritual enemy who seeks our downfall and destruction. Fortunately, our Lord has provided us with protection, and He challenges us to suit up for spiritual battle.
In Ephesians 6:13, we read, “Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Paul then describes our armor—helmet, breastplate, shield, sword, belt, and shoes. These pieces of spiritual equipment are effective only if we put them on and use them—even if they might feel uncomfortable at first. Faithfulness in the Word (v.17), in prayer (v.18), and in witness (vv.19-20) are critical to making our armor feel like a part of us. So suit up! The battle is on! —Bill Crowder
Be not weary, Christian warrior,
Buckle on thine armor tight;
Be ye strong and face the battle
In the power of His might. —Iler
God’s armor is tailor-made for you, but you must put it on.
Reference to Our Daily Bread: www.odb.org