I chose to work on:
· Striking Fundamentals
· Double Action Abaniquo
· Obstruction Removal
· Dumog
· Balintawak
Striking Fundamentals:
My first session spent reviewing how to properly strike with a stick. I find that many people in FMAs that have poor striking habits. We worked on proper ranges for the different types of strikes. With a little help from some electrical tape we were on our way.
Obstruction Removal
We then went into Obstruction Removal. I addressed proper navigation around both the opponents body and weapon. This technique is very specific and has very strict rules to follow. The biggest thing to remember is on the backhand counters you need to strike parallel to the opponents arm so it wont get in the way of a headshot.
Double Action Abaniquo
This is always something that I like to teach. I always find that proper targeting is a key to pulling this off correctly. I always start with striking the wrist followed by a temple shot and finishing with a hirada for my re-chamber. The exception to the rule is on angles 5 & 12. In these cases I start off with two headshots before the hirada.
Dumog
On the second day I went over Dumog. My primary focus was on proper footwork. The keys that I try to emphasize are how to increase torque and to creating a clear path for your opponents body to fall.
Balintawak
On the final day we worked on the relationship between Modern Arnis and Bacons Balintawak. The primary focus was on inserting different finishes into the semi-sparring drill. This was only meant as a taste of the higher levels of the system.
All in all much was accomplished making for a very productive camp!
· Striking Fundamentals
· Double Action Abaniquo
· Obstruction Removal
· Dumog
· Balintawak
Striking Fundamentals:
My first session spent reviewing how to properly strike with a stick. I find that many people in FMAs that have poor striking habits. We worked on proper ranges for the different types of strikes. With a little help from some electrical tape we were on our way.
Obstruction Removal
We then went into Obstruction Removal. I addressed proper navigation around both the opponents body and weapon. This technique is very specific and has very strict rules to follow. The biggest thing to remember is on the backhand counters you need to strike parallel to the opponents arm so it wont get in the way of a headshot.
Double Action Abaniquo
This is always something that I like to teach. I always find that proper targeting is a key to pulling this off correctly. I always start with striking the wrist followed by a temple shot and finishing with a hirada for my re-chamber. The exception to the rule is on angles 5 & 12. In these cases I start off with two headshots before the hirada.
Dumog
On the second day I went over Dumog. My primary focus was on proper footwork. The keys that I try to emphasize are how to increase torque and to creating a clear path for your opponents body to fall.
Balintawak
On the final day we worked on the relationship between Modern Arnis and Bacons Balintawak. The primary focus was on inserting different finishes into the semi-sparring drill. This was only meant as a taste of the higher levels of the system.
All in all much was accomplished making for a very productive camp!
