Saturday, August 26, 2006In attendance: Miguel and Francisco A., Joe C., David D., Dean F., Bethany G., Jonathan H., Pat R., Bob S., and Aaron T.We met Saturday morning in Joe’s backyard where he had set up a number of targets for projectile training. We threw knives, bayonets, tomahawks, and (my favorite) a cleaver.We also practiced whip cracking and sparred with padded sticks.It was a lot of fun. Thanks Joe for setting the whole thing up!
Month: August 2006
Class Notes – August 24, 2006
In attendance: Bob Shin and Lem Tasin (instructing), Joe C., David D., Dean F., Bethany G., Jonathan H., Keith H., Derek L., Tom M., Pat R., Aaron T., and prospective students Jon K. and Bryan D.We had a surprise visit from Tuhon Tom Kier, Guro Victor Wong, and blademaker Justin Garvey, who had been attending the TREXPO (Tactical Response Expo) outside of DC.The more experienced students reviewed the 7 count passing drill, then advanced to TD 1 silak. Tuhon Tom corrected some of our movements and encouraged us to work on reducing any pauses in our movements that would break our flow. The newer students worked on 3/9 tapping. Tuhon Tom was pleased with the quality of the students, and no one was flogged.Justin G. showed us some of his tactical drop point blades and talked about the ergonomics of the design. Awesome stuff!Don’t forget about projectile training at Joe’s on Saturday …
Class Notes – August 17, 2006
In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Joe C., David D., Dean F., Bethany G., Jonathan H., Keith H., Pat R., Aaron T. and prospective student, David D.We continued with the 7 count passing drill and 3/9 tapping. Nothing fancy, just working the basics. We ended class with a little bit of free flow.
Class Notes – August 10, 2006
In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Lem T., Joe C., David D., Dean F., Jonathan H., Maria H., Derek L., Tom M., Aaron T., and prospective student Bethany G.Class began with a transition drill 1 review. No matter how often we do the drill, there are always little details that can be polished up.The second part of class was spent introducing the 7 count passing drill, which changes the focus to the receiver. This drill consists of some basic silak techniques.We ended with a little bit of light free flow.No Bench of Doom casualties to report. The salutations occured without incident.
Class Notes – August 3, 2006
In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Joe C., Chad D. (an friend from the Butohan), David D., Keith H., Adam L., Derek L., Tom M., Pat R., Aaron T. Prospective students: Jonathan H., James P. and Dean F.Today we focused on 3/9 left hand. We first reviewed the template, then worked on 3/9 left hand defeats right hand. This drill teaches direct counters, and begins to introduce footwork and framing.We also examined various grips. There are multiple grips listed in the instructor outline. There is an animated gif illustrating multiple grips online at http://sayoc.com.