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January staff curriculum

This month we are working on staff technique. I will be teaching off this rough outline. Basics Weapon familiarity: different grips, passing from one side to the other, left lead, right lead While pacing Making a zoned hit to a … Continue reading

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Rene Latosa Seminar, Dec 4-5 in Seattle!

Rene Latosa, one of the pre-eminent Filipino martial arts figures of our day, will be in Seattle December 4-5 sharing his unique, concept-driven approach to martial arts. He brings with him over 40 years in Filipino martial arts, having started … Continue reading

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Attacking without telegraphing, and adapting to it

Theme of this training was smooth entries without telegraphing, and adapting to the opponent’s movements to maintain your superior position no matter what nonsense he pulls. Shadowboxing in mirror with various weapons (stick, broadsword, short arming sword, longsword). Conceal your … Continue reading

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Stab defenses, distance, body positioning

Working stab defenses but many of the drill today also emphasized footwork and body centering relative to the opponent. Main approach to evading stabs is moving the body offline. All these stabs thrown from long distance (step through to attack). … Continue reading

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Short hits off the roof position

Concept review: the term “centerline” here refers to an imaginary line extending from the center of your trunk to the center of the opponent’s trunk. You want the base of the centerline to be perpendicular to your chest. The end … Continue reading

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Yay Stabz

Background Stabbing is really fast and represents the longest range attack available to you. Speed and accuracy is a higher priority than power. The strike is concentrated in the tip, which is a small diameter (maybe a point) and so … Continue reading

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Short-stick practice at Gasworks

Second to last park workout of the summer… we worked on some strength and balance exercises, and finished with working on hand-first timing with passing step. The first set of drills are from my friend Vernon… his idea is that … Continue reading

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Fall 2010 Administeria

The summer is finally winding down and we are heading into the last couple outdoor sessions of the year. This Saturday at Gasworks Park, we will meet around 10am by the restrooms on the main entrance walkway. My plan is … Continue reading

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Free hitting / box system practice

Working the five strikes (inside high, outside high, inside cut short, outside cut short, and stab) with passing step footwork. Focus on hand – body timing (throw the strike out first, let the body follow it). First, dry hits solo. … Continue reading

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Longsword practice 8-6-2010

Zornhau pressure drills plus counters to Zwerchhau attacks. Used the new Purpleheart Armoury synthetic type II swords for the first time. In escrima terms, a zwerchhau is an abanico. Zornhau pressure drill Partners begin with swords crossed as if both … Continue reading

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