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Class Notes – December 8, 2009

David D. ran class in my absence …

Attendance: It was an honor to train with guest Guro Ervin Quintin from IMPACT Athletes (Sayoc Virginia Beach Training Group), as well as, having Austin T. observe the class. Others that were present included, Mark, Brian and Calder (a.k.a. Tre).Announcement: As a reminder, students were informed about the upcoming holiday gift exchanged slated for December 22, 2009.Objectives of the class:The objectives of the class are to train the students how to:Define self-determination as goal for self assessing their personal training progress.Illustrate an employable method that allow the student to practice on their ownDemonstrate how to create a personal training station.Assessment CriterionThe purpose of the criterion is to measure how well the student acquired their skills and knowledge. Therefore, the area where the student is assessed is their abilities. Their abilities, for instance, to demonstrate correct position of hand placement according to Sayoc kali standards, within the context of a simulated classroom. This training assessment criterion is based on Bloom’s Taxonomy: an overview – Benjamin S. Bloom following areas of proficiency:Learning outcomes:At the end of the class the student is expected, within the context of a supported classroom situation, to demonstrate how to create an opening with intent to access their targets.Assessment method:At the end of the training session, observed by the facilitator, the student will demonstrate correct hand placement in blade on blade and the true left hand in the class situation to promote behavioral change.Threshold assessment criteria:The student will adequately be equipped to evaluate the effectiveness and the consequences of their actions (getting cut), as well as self-assess their methods for improving their habitual performance. Otherwise, their experiences are ineffective to bring about the desired intent.Class activities:Class started off with a brief explanation of self-determination from a rhetorical perspective as a goal each student sets in order to evaluate their personal progress. Self-determination meaning to cause personal change with purpose and intent. Self-determination as a measurable objective for self assessment, explains the importance of coming to class with an objective to make the most of the training experience.Several rhetorical questions were briefly raised as examples to help the student self-assess their workout, they included:What is your goal today when you train?What do you intend to accomplish today that you did not achieve last week?How do you know if you accomplish you goal?Are your skills better this week than last week?What is the purpose behind each movement?What are your standards for measuring your progress?Why do the Tuhon’s in the Sayoc system, as well as, Dr. Bob move the way they do?These were used as examples of high standards. in addition, examples from the 3 of 9 DVD.I demonstrated to class, how I constructed my personal work station, in addition, I explained my work ethic when I am away from class. Student were taught, how to create a personal work station.The 3 of 9 was covered, in particular, the section on double blade on blade and the true left hand. Throughout the drill, emphasis was placed on the importance of precision and correct movement as standard.David P Davis

Great job as always, David!

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Class Notes – October 13, 2009

In attendance: David, Mark, Martin, Heather and William. David D. stepped up and ran class in my absence. Here are his notes:

Objective:Demonstrate a solo method for practicing the principle of cross-tapping.Define principle and principle using at it relates to cross-tappingProvide an employable method that allow the receiver to practice on their ownApply cross-tapping as an strategy to enter and clear.Last weeks class started off with a brief explanation of the principle of cross tappingPrinciple: As explained a principle is an explanation of the association between two or more (stimulus-response) changes relevant to the feeder-receiver objective. In this case, using cross-tapping as the correct response to a blade. Principle using is basically the application of the essential element which is cross-tapping to a different situation for the purpose of producing change. Also explained was the purpose of Sayoc drills are designed to teach one how to move naturally using hands and feet to create openings for eliciting a response from the receiver.Method: Ball-rollingAs a method ball-rolling was used to achieve and improve the receiver’s cross-tapping performance in a solo environment. As a principle the ball when rolled against the wall uses cross-tapping and adhesion to simulate resistance energy. This was used as an warm up exercise.Afterward a stepping drill was introduce to help the students identify foot sweeps inside of the templates. For instance, William was used to assist in demonstrating foot sweeps inside of TD1 and the last part of 4 of 12.All attendees worked on 3 of 9 feeding and receiving.Class concluded with two movement exercises:Students were shown how to use zig-zag footwork as they rotate through a staggered line of their classmates to zone in on their target.Students utilized circular footwork and tactics from Atienza kali to zone around swarming zombies as they applied targeting concepts from earlier drills.

Awesome job, David!

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Class Notes – July 7, 2009

David ran class during Sama Sama …

Dear Dr. Bob,It was an honor to fill in for you last week, while you guy’s were awaywhooping it up at Sama Sama, LOL!Class objectives:Introduce John Boyd’s OODA Loop theory as it relates to Sayoc kali.Show through 3 of 9 and TD1 how the OODA Loop when applied in Sayoc kaliidentifies what responses are significant.Demonstrate how the OODA Loop can aid in facilitating theway the feeder adapts Sayoc kali against multiple opponents.Last weeks class started off with a brief discussion explainingthe relevancy of John Boyd’s OODA Loop theory on staying a step ahead as it relates to Sayoc kali parallel fighting method (i.e., weapon and empty hand are based on the same principle).Students: Josh worked with Jeff on 3 of 9 tapping, they were able to progressto the blue-worm phase of 3 of 9.Students: Frank and Phil worked on TD-1, with emphasis placed on slower fluid movement and blade orientation, as oppose to rigid aggressive movement.Class concluded with two movement exercises and brief awareness summary:Students were shown how to use zig-zag footwork as they rotate through a staggered line of their classmates to zone in on their target.Students utilized circular footwork and tactics from Atienza kali to zone around swarming zombies as they applied targeting concepts from earlier drills. For the sake of this exercise, attention was given to slower movement in order to identify targets, and respiratory control during fight and flight.Summary identified possible attack cues use to bait the unsuspected.David P Davis