This year I plan to do a themed class roughly every four weeks. That may be too frequent: we'll see how it goes. Where a regular class follows a standard format, allowing for repetition and reinforcement of foundational skills, with a couple of blocks where the instructor goes into a bit more depth, a themed class goes more in depth more most of the class. The approach I'm taking this year is a bit different from theme of the month , which I ran in 2009, in which the discretionary blocks for a whole month were on a unified theme, which also seeped into the rest of the class. Here's a list off the top of my head: Throws Kuzushi Leg throws Hip throws Hand throws Hidari class (everything left-handed) Throwing with movement Combination throws Counter throws Restraint and Control Come-alongs Reflexive self-defence R&C throws Standard escapes Groundwork Immobilizations Groundwork randori skills Arm locks and leg locks Strangles Combination locks: such a good title! Advanced ...