stonewall1350
Blue Belt
Just a quick question for you guys. The guys in my gym don’t seem to do much other than knives and sticks. I know that some places do empty hand stuff, but ours I think I’ve seen them only do a few times (not in the class but I’m interested). Anyway. I know there is a big emphasis in kali about not “blocking” and a lot about avoiding strikes. Because you can’t absorb a knife to the ribs or a stick to the face or ribs. So I’m extending my question to hands only (which I’m interested in). What would you say the philosophy of the empty hand training is?
How much does it resemble boxing or some of the other sports? Are there a lot of parries? Avoiding strikes? Slipping? Do they teach blocks? I’m really curious because I’m starting to consider actually training my standing striking again after several years absent. There is an MMA class and they probably fit my style better (judo/bjj grappler) in some regards..but ultimately I’m interested in a more self defense mentality. Not as much on competition.
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How much does it resemble boxing or some of the other sports? Are there a lot of parries? Avoiding strikes? Slipping? Do they teach blocks? I’m really curious because I’m starting to consider actually training my standing striking again after several years absent. There is an MMA class and they probably fit my style better (judo/bjj grappler) in some regards..but ultimately I’m interested in a more self defense mentality. Not as much on competition.
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