Thursday, April 19, 2012
Training @ Maharlika Martial Arts: April 17, 2012
Guro Bob was not able to attend class, so I was able help David and Mosi instruct tonight. We started class by reviewing 5-count passing drill. We then drilled the grappling isolation for each count. Later, we free-flowed. Free-flow is done usually with one person with a blade (Feeder), but as a Receiver you can try to regain the upper hand to cross-tap, strip, disrupt or disarm (if you can). Mosi suggested that we try to flow smoothly and not in a jerky motion. . . trying to implement technique instead of power and speed during free flow.
Later, David had us try something new. Feeder and Receiver stood back to back. When Feeder initiated movement, that's when the fight would begin. It was an intriguing exercise, because David was trying to create that element of surprise. That was quite interesting. I wished we had more time to play with that.
One element that I have to work on is my attempt to add strikes or disruptions when I'm the Receiver during the flow. I feel like I'm able to parry most of the attacks that a Feeder might use. Hopefully, I'll try mixing it in with my cross-tapping.
Cool... Be the Feeder!
Later, David had us try something new. Feeder and Receiver stood back to back. When Feeder initiated movement, that's when the fight would begin. It was an intriguing exercise, because David was trying to create that element of surprise. That was quite interesting. I wished we had more time to play with that.
One element that I have to work on is my attempt to add strikes or disruptions when I'm the Receiver during the flow. I feel like I'm able to parry most of the attacks that a Feeder might use. Hopefully, I'll try mixing it in with my cross-tapping.
Cool... Be the Feeder!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Seminars: Buffalo, New York or Louisville, Kentucky??
If you are in these areas and would like to check out Sayoc Kali. Full Instructor Guro Bob Shin will conducting a seminar near Buffalo, New York. Hosted by Warren Dabney. Date: April 28, 2012. Contact: Warren Dabney/Sayoc Kali of WNY.
And also... Full Instructor Guro Victor Wong will be doing a seminar in Louisville, Kentucky. This seminar will be hosted by Guro Matt Campbell. Date: April 29, 2012. Contact: Guro Matt Campbell/Forge Fighting Sayoc Kali
Both seminars would be great to go to. Wished I had flying super powers so I could train at both seminars!
And also... Full Instructor Guro Victor Wong will be doing a seminar in Louisville, Kentucky. This seminar will be hosted by Guro Matt Campbell. Date: April 29, 2012. Contact: Guro Matt Campbell/Forge Fighting Sayoc Kali
Both seminars would be great to go to. Wished I had flying super powers so I could train at both seminars!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Class: April 15, 2012
Attendees:
Tavon
Lem
Notes:
3 of 9 template rh/lh
3 of 9 lh defeats rh
3 of 9 true left
Reviewed TD 1-4
5 count passing drill
Introduced silak in TD 1.
Tavon
Lem
Notes:
3 of 9 template rh/lh
3 of 9 lh defeats rh
3 of 9 true left
Reviewed TD 1-4
5 count passing drill
Introduced silak in TD 1.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Negative Responses or Positive Responses @ Maharlika Martial Arts: April 10, 2012
Today in class, we had three different groups working on what they needed to know for TD's (transitional drills). We had groups learning from TD's 2, 5, and 8. It's nice to see everyone working on something different and still have enough partners to work with.
One thing I notice happening (and I've done this too) was that the Receiver puts up his counter/parry before the Feeder attacks the target because they already know the drill. The Receiver knows that the Feeders next shot is to the neck or heart. I had to remind them to respond to the Feeders attack before acting on the drills next movement. I guess it's like dealing with bad situations in life.
Sometimes in life, we react too quickly before anything happens. Anticipating something bad is coming or going to happen because of past experiences. Or, our emotions start making us react wrongly/unreasonably, because we already feel it's coming. Stop! We have to reset ourselves and remember that things will happen when it gets there. When that moment comes, then we are ready to deal with it with correct responses (our positive/feeder mindset is ready to deal with it); not with bad responses or negative thoughts. But with positive thoughts (you can get through this bad time, you can overcome your fear of...) and thoughts of how you could learn from this bad situation.
One thing I notice happening (and I've done this too) was that the Receiver puts up his counter/parry before the Feeder attacks the target because they already know the drill. The Receiver knows that the Feeders next shot is to the neck or heart. I had to remind them to respond to the Feeders attack before acting on the drills next movement. I guess it's like dealing with bad situations in life.
Sometimes in life, we react too quickly before anything happens. Anticipating something bad is coming or going to happen because of past experiences. Or, our emotions start making us react wrongly/unreasonably, because we already feel it's coming. Stop! We have to reset ourselves and remember that things will happen when it gets there. When that moment comes, then we are ready to deal with it with correct responses (our positive/feeder mindset is ready to deal with it); not with bad responses or negative thoughts. But with positive thoughts (you can get through this bad time, you can overcome your fear of...) and thoughts of how you could learn from this bad situation.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Class: April 5, 2012
Attendees:
Joe (perspective student)
Lem
Notes:
3 of 9 template rh/lh
3 of 9 w/tapping
Blade protocol
Joe (perspective student)
Lem
Notes:
3 of 9 template rh/lh
3 of 9 w/tapping
Blade protocol
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