Modern Arnis Minute Episode #12 Up & Down vs Rompida

James Miller

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Modern Arnis Minute Episode #12 Up & Down vs Rompida


This episode is the difference between Up & Down and Rompida, as well as the proper use.

 
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I didn't get up-and-down for a long time, but a side-of-blade sweep/clear made sense when I saw it. It took me a few minutes the first time to connect the two motions!
 

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I enjoyed that clip. In the FMA system I trained we also use "up and down", although we call that movement "rompida" or just "rip". The only difference is that we try to "pick" or "rip" with the tip of the blade on the upstroke as well as deflecting a strike. (What Datu Tim calls "rompida" with the blade reversing to cut both up and down would be our "vertical figure-8" or "10-11 figure 8"). I really like this "up and down" movement --it is so direct and efficient.
 

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