In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Joe C., and David D.We drilled the first 4 moves of the AK Evo 1 targeting chain, then Joe and I reviewed the AK Evo 1.
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Atienza Kali Seminar – Dec 1, 2007
In attendance: Tuhon Carl Atienza and Silak Dianne Atienza (instructing), Bob Shin, Lem Tasin, Undrea W., and Eric S.
We had a great seminar and picked up a lot of information, including a detailed breakdown of AK evolution 1 and fighter types. It was Undrea’s and Eric’s first formal AK experience, but they both did great. We have tentative plans to bring Tuhon Carl back in March, so keep your calendars open!
Class Notes – October 2, 2007
In attendance: Bob (instructing), Joe, David, Dan, and Eric.With David recovered from his groin pull, he, Dan and Eric used triangle teaching to practice 3/9 tapping and 3/9 right and left hands.Joe and I reviewed the AK long blade evolution 1 and the targeting chain for the AK long blade evolution 2. We also reviewed TD 7-9 and lines of attack.Class ended with free flow.
Class Notes – August 21, 2007
In attendance: Bob, Joe, David and Undrea.Joe and I reviewed TD 7-9, then reviewed AK long blade Evo 1. David and Undrea worked on TD 1, getting through isolation 8.
Sama Sama 2007 (June 30 – July 2, 2007)
It was an especially memorable Sama Sama this year, with two Ascension ceremonies – one elevating Tuhon Chris Sayoc to PAMANA (inheritor) TUHON, the other recognizing the advancement of the Atienza brothers to Tuhon. The wives of the Tuhons were also recognized with the title of Silak.
I was proud to see Guro Lem, Joe C. Jay M., and Dylan M. represent our group so well. I hope that even more of us will attend Sama Sama 2008!
Eight additional 36 count knife drills were introduced, bringing the total number of knife drills to 10. There were melees and one-on-one battles as well as whip training and quick-draws. It was great getting together with the extended Sayoc family, including our brothers and sisters from all over the US and from Europe as well.
And one final announcement: from now on what we do will be simply called “Sayoc” instead of “Sayoc Kali”. We hope that this will allow us to keep doing what we are doing without having other people try to define for us what “kali” should or should not be.
Class Notes – June 26, 2007
In attendance: Bob Shin and Lem Tasin (instructing), Joe C., Chris H., and Chris T.Chris and Chris worked on 3/9 right hand and 3/9 tapping, getting through move 6. Lem and Joe reviewed basic Sayoc material in preparation for Sama Sama, then reviewed the AK material we covered earlier this month. Class ended with free flow.
Class Notes – June 14, 2007
In attendance: Bob Shin and Lem Tasin (instructing), Roderick B., Joe C., Jonathan H., Keith H., and Chris H. (observer).In preparation for Sama Sama, we reviewed Transition Drills as well as the 5, 7, and 10 Count Palusot Drills.We then reviewed the AK material we covered in the seminar last weekend. Specifically, we worked on the right hand targeting chains for Evo 1 and Evo 2. We also reviewed Evo 1 hourglass footwork and the first several exchanges from Evo 2.Class ended with some free flow.