In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Joe C., the other David D., Jonathan H., Derek L., Aaron T. Anthony C. and Lisa C. observed part of the class.The more advanced students worked on TD 2. The others reviewed 3/9 tapping and 3/9 right defeats left. Only the first half of each of the drills was covered in order to make sure that each move was installed correctly.
Month: January 2007
Class Notes – January 18, 2007
In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Joe C., the other David D., Derek L., Eric M., Moca M., and Aaron T.Joe and Aaron reviewed the TD1 stop-locks, then returned to free flow. We’re working on moving from tapping to control points (stop-locks). A couple of general principles for this kind of drilling – (1) don’t back up, and (2) don’t flinch.Eric and Moca continued to work on installing 3/9 tapping up to move 5. At that point, we introduced 3/9 left hand (up to move 5), and left hand defeats right hand for moves 1 through 3.Derek and David alternately helped Eric and Moca or rotated into the free flow with Joe and Aaron.
Class Notes – January 11, 2007
In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Joe C., the other David D., Jonathan H., Keith H., Dan H., Eric M., Moca M., Pat R., and Aaron T.Jonathan and Pat were asked to review 3/9 right hand with Eric and Moca. Then they were responsible for reviewing 3/9 tapping with Dan and David.Meanwhile, Joe, Keith, and Aaron reviewed TD 1 stop-locks, which helps bridge the gap between Phase I and Phase II concepts.Class ended with free flow. We are still experimenting with headgear and gloves to encourage increased contact.
Tatang Bo Sayoc has passed away
I am sad to report that Tuhon Sayoc’s father, Tatang Baltazar “Bo” Sayoc passed away on January 3. I did not know him personally, but his passing is a great loss for the Sayoc family and for filipino martial arts in general.http://sayoc.com/forums/index.php?topic=1178.0
Class Notes – January 4, 2007
In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Joe C., Keith H., Pat R., and Aaron T. We also welcomed Joe Maraña visiting from California, and two prospective students Eric M. and Moca M.Eric and Moca learned the 3 of 9 right hand template and began working on cross taps.The rest of the class reviewed the isolations from the 5 count palusot drill, trying to perfect each technique. We then transitioned to free flow. In free flow, we worked on entries and control techniques. Gloves and headgear were added to facilitate increased contact.