In attendance: Joe, David, Michael, Mosi, Brian, Asim, Ryan, Bryant, Bob, Will and Kashif.
We warmed up with 3 of 9 tapping or transition drills (depending on level) then introduced the new Atienza Kali material covered in the seminar this past weekend, including the double knife evolution and the bolo evolution.
In attendance: Bob, Joe, Adam L., Chris R., Chris M. and Asim.
Tuhon Carl and Silak Dianne introduced us to the AK single knife evolution and its empty hand variations. We started out with double blades, then transitioned to the empty hand techniques as opposed to the other way around. Tuhon Carl also demonstrated some of the kicking techniques that are used with the hand strikes. Great stuff!
It was “back-to-school” night for me, so Joe C. ran class …
Attendance: me, Dave, Brian, Mosi, Ryan, Lauris, Roderick, Will, Bryant
Class went well. We started off reviewing 3 of 9 Left and Right, right hand leads and then tapping as a warm up and assessment period.
The two newest students (Will and Bryant) continued to work on 3 of 9 Right and left while the rest explored free flow for the receiver’s benefit. We started off with the feeder going light and slow enough to garner repeatable correct responses from the receiver. We drilled at a pace that only allowed for the occasional cut for about 20 mins. Feeders were encouraged NOT to get carried away and put too much pressure on the receiver too soon and draw incorrect responses. Eventually the pressure was increased to get cuts more often but still less than 3/4 speed. Emphasis was placed on the importance of a solid phase one foundation before training phase two.
In attendance: Roderick, Joe, David, Brian, Asim, Ryan, Bryant, Frank, Bob, Tavon and prospective students Will and Brian (Tavon’s friend).
We spent the night on some tactical scenario training. Roderick, David and Ryan took turns walking down “the street” dealing with various encounters:
The post-scenario assessments were interesting. The second round (David and Tavon’s friend Brian) went better as both sides learned from the initial go-round.
A fight broke out during a Walbrook High School class reunion on August 28. Approximately 600 participants were ” having a good time” when James Dixon, 28, reportedly went “on a stabbing rampage,” injuring seven and fatally stabbing Carrington McNutt. Both Dixon and McNutt had criminal records.
In attendance: Roderick, Mosi, Brian, Ryan, Asim and Bob.
Mosi worked on transition drills with Brian while the others installed 3 of 9 left defeats right. Class ended with light free flow.