Class: Sept 23, 2012

Attendees:
Lem
Bryant
Alex

Notes:
3 of 9 rh/lh template
3 of 9 w/tapping
3 of 9 lh defeats rh
5 count passing drill
Free-flow

Class: September 16, 2012

Attendees:
Alex
Bryant
Lem

Notes:
Reviewed 3 of 9 rh template
3 of 9 w/tapping
Lh template (left defeats right)
Rh and lh template together
Push-ups
Discussed reactionary gap and what we could do to survive and yet be efficient enough to get the job done.

Class: Sept 9, 2012

Attendees:
Alex
Bryant (visiting from MMA)
Lem

Notes:
3 of 9 rh template (odds, evens, lh mirror image)
3 of 9 w/tapping
Had students stand back to back. The Feeder initiates the start of the drill when he turns around and picks 3 targets from the 3 of 9 template. Could be in any order (like 1, 3, 4) or whatever flowed well for the Feeder was used. In turn, the Receiver would use movement and the correct cross-tap for each attacked target.
Discussed 3 different responses: Reflexive, Conditioned, and Correct response.

Maharlika Martial Arts: Aug 28, 2012

Notes:

We combined the drilling of Atienza Kali and Sayoc Kali. We used 3 of 9 as the template. First we started with no tapping and just moved out of the way utilizing body movements, footwork, and angles. Some utilized boxing movements like bob n weave or ducking. We continued to switch partners so that everyone experienced different levels of height. It was interesting to watch how they moved to see what worked and what didn't work.

Next, we added the tapping with the movement in 3 of 9. Just like in AK, we stressed movement first and having the cross-tapping there just in case the blade got close enough to cut. Switching again partners to get a different energy. Last part of this exercise, we added a punch after every cross-tap. 

We then moved the class indoors...

We practiced the cross-tapping drill Guro Victor shared last time he was here. Progressing the drill from: Two palms down tap -- one palm down and the other palm up -- regular cross-body tap -- same side palm down tap. Later, we experimented with throwing a punch or an elbow while flowing during tapping. Next, we hit the focus mitts while tapping. Then we showed how it could flow from a punch to a tap and into phase 2 material. 

Before we ended class, we discussed reactionary gap. We gave the dollar bill drop as a demonstration to show how futile it was to grab the dollar after the Feeder let it go (in the reactionary gap). So we asked the question, "how can we shorten our reaction time or how are you supposed to catch the dollar bill?". So I purposely held the paper a little higher to see if anyone noticed what I was doing and let it drop. But this time Joe was able to catch it. Most of the guys picked up on what I did and we discussed what factors could shorten our reaction time. We came up with distance, gaining time, technique, and awareness (situational awareness). Joe and David provided excellent points about situational awareness. For example, being aware of potential dangers when walking down the street or how people posture to conceal a weapon. 

Be the Feeder.

We had a good class!

Class: Aug 26, 2012

Attendees:
Jeff (New Perspective student)
Lem

Notes:
Discussed blade protocol, uses for training blade rig, and Feeder/Receiver concepts
Cross-body parry drills
3 of 9 template
3 of 9 template w/tapping

Class: Aug 19, 2012

Attendees:
Lem
Brian C
Jon (perspective student)
Alex (perspective student)

Notes:
-Discussed blade protocol.
-Explained why we wear the training rigs and why we carry so many blades on our belts. Not many people realize that we use it as a tool. It shows how someone could carry their blade or where you might like to carry your blade. Next, we went over how to pass the training blade safely.
-Performed cross-body tapping drill: two palm down; one palm down, and the other palm up; one hand cross-body parry; same side palm down parry.
-3 of 9 template rh
-3 of 9 w/tapping
-Other topics discussed: timers and switches, reactionary gap.

Maharlika Martial Arts: August 14, 2012

Guro Bob split the class in two groups. One group trained with 5 count passing drill and the other group trained AK Bolo evolution 1. I trained with the long blade group. We went over the template and later the two man drill. A few things to remember when performing long blade drills: movement with the feet, and angling the body in order to get an efficient counter and attack.