Responding to arnisadors request, Im attempting to write a few things about the Drawpoint system.
The Drawpoint system is a close quarter combat method, primarily used in a reverse grip knife manner and is based in only 3 drills. It is modified Pekiti Tirsia but with the simplistic, conceptual and analytical approach of its founder, James A. Keating.
The best part of it is that it is a conceptual system, i.e. its movements, strategy and tactics translate to empty hands, impact & improvised weapons as well, using the same skills and attributes.
Very easy to learn, an effective & practical self defense system.
The Draw part of the name, suggests that you must be able to access & deploy your weapon very fast. Most systems assume that the weapon is already in your hand.
In order to draw fast and more accurate, timed exercises are used and the weapon is sheathed in a pakal position - as Drawpoint is primarily a pakal method (hence the Point part of the name). The point also implies the combative approach of the system. Slashes dont always have stopping effect. Thrusts / stabs do.
I keep using the word weapon instead of knife, because in many countries carrying a knife is illegal, so I translate it to any improvised weapon. Legalities and use of force should always be our concern. My best recommendation is a small sized pen with a pocket clip.
1st drill is about stabs and rotary picking
2nd drill is cover and slash (slashes also included in the system)
3rd is a palasut drill.
All of these can and should be practiced in:
- Both pakal and sak sak grip,
- All variations regarding left and right hand. One should be able to use both hands the same way.
- High line and low line
Any drill can be added if it serves Drawpoints concepts. For example, I have added a Pekiti Tirsia drill (5-8-9), which connects very well with the palasut one. As I said, Drawpoint is modified Pekiti Tirsia.
The following things are also taught in the natural progression of Drawpoints drills and exercises:
Footwork, parrying, trapping, c-hand, hooking, knife grappling, knife concealment, empty hands, gun integration, reverse grip edge in, double knifes, multiple opponents.
Tactics and strategy occupy a street oriented approach, but taught in a responsible manner.
Two key factors are essential. The mindset should be aggressive and the training alive.
Its a principle-based system, not a technique oriented one, so everyone translates and interprets it in a variety of ways. In that way, everyone tailors the method in his own needs.
The Drawpoint system is a close quarter combat method, primarily used in a reverse grip knife manner and is based in only 3 drills. It is modified Pekiti Tirsia but with the simplistic, conceptual and analytical approach of its founder, James A. Keating.
The best part of it is that it is a conceptual system, i.e. its movements, strategy and tactics translate to empty hands, impact & improvised weapons as well, using the same skills and attributes.
Very easy to learn, an effective & practical self defense system.
The Draw part of the name, suggests that you must be able to access & deploy your weapon very fast. Most systems assume that the weapon is already in your hand.
In order to draw fast and more accurate, timed exercises are used and the weapon is sheathed in a pakal position - as Drawpoint is primarily a pakal method (hence the Point part of the name). The point also implies the combative approach of the system. Slashes dont always have stopping effect. Thrusts / stabs do.
I keep using the word weapon instead of knife, because in many countries carrying a knife is illegal, so I translate it to any improvised weapon. Legalities and use of force should always be our concern. My best recommendation is a small sized pen with a pocket clip.
1st drill is about stabs and rotary picking
2nd drill is cover and slash (slashes also included in the system)
3rd is a palasut drill.
All of these can and should be practiced in:
- Both pakal and sak sak grip,
- All variations regarding left and right hand. One should be able to use both hands the same way.
- High line and low line
Any drill can be added if it serves Drawpoints concepts. For example, I have added a Pekiti Tirsia drill (5-8-9), which connects very well with the palasut one. As I said, Drawpoint is modified Pekiti Tirsia.
The following things are also taught in the natural progression of Drawpoints drills and exercises:
Footwork, parrying, trapping, c-hand, hooking, knife grappling, knife concealment, empty hands, gun integration, reverse grip edge in, double knifes, multiple opponents.
Tactics and strategy occupy a street oriented approach, but taught in a responsible manner.
Two key factors are essential. The mindset should be aggressive and the training alive.
Its a principle-based system, not a technique oriented one, so everyone translates and interprets it in a variety of ways. In that way, everyone tailors the method in his own needs.
