In attendance: David D., Tyus, Ryan, Bryant, Frank, Bob and Colin.
David and I returned fresh from Sama Sama (although David was using a cane, having thrown out his back). Taking it easy this evening, we reviewed 3 of 9 tapping and re-introduced 3 of 9 true left.
In attendance (June 7): Jarod, Joe C., David D., Tyus, Asim, Ryan and Bob.
In attendance (June 15): Joe C., David D., Mosi, Brian, Asim, Bryant, Bob, Lem and prospective student Colin.
In attendance (June 22): Joe C., David D., Tyus, Brian, Asim, Ryan, Bob, Lem and Colin.
In attendance (June 29): Joe C., David D., Tyus, Brian, Bryant, Bob and Colin.
These four weeks were spent getting warmed up for Sama Sama. We reviewed the first 5 transition drills and also did a little bit of padded stick sparring (blade simulator) to prepare for the big event!
In attendance (May 17): Jarod, Joe C., David D., Mosi, Brian, Asim, Ryan, Frank, Bob, Lem, Cary and Tavon.
In attendance (May 24): Tyus, Brian, Asim, Ryan, Bob and Cary.
In attendance (May 31): Tyus, Brian, Asim, Ryan, Bob, Cary and Tavon.
These classes were spent reviewing counters to reflexive responses – specifically grab counters. Basic installation of 3 of 9 tapping also continued for Cary.
Instructor: David Davis assisted by Mosi Jack
Attendance: Frank, Tyus, Bryant, Jarod, Brian, Asim, Tavon, Ryan
Visitor: Nelson P
Introduction/definitions
Tuesday’s class continued the theme, situational awareness as it applies to personal safety. The lesson included new vocabulary and exercises to construct relationships between concept and application based on the previous situational awareness definition. The use of vocabulary to construct visual belief models in situational changes may help predict future threats. The evening concluded with the three of nine reverse grip and Mosi introduction of the first three grips from the receiver grip series.
In attendance: Jarod, David, Mosi, Brian, Chris, Asim, Ryan, Bryant and Bob.
David and Ryan experimented with 3 of 9 in reverse grip, then reviewed the AK bolo evolution. Meanwhile, Mosi and Asim worked on the AK single sword evolution, getting through the slip deflections. The others reviewed the Sayoc smoking knife templates and began working on the Kayan 10 count palusot drill. A little bit of something for everyone this evening!
In attendance: Jarod, David, Tyus, Asim, Ryan, Frank and Bob.
We worked on the Atienza Kali bolo and single sword evolutions. Each pair worked on the first 6 counts of one of the evolutions.
The targeting chain for the AK single sword evolution is as follows:
Class was run by Mosi this evening …
First off, thanks Dr. Bob for granting me the opportunity to teach class while he was away. In attendance, was Bryant, Ryan, and Bryan, Jarrod, David, Asim. It was a small class, but we had a good one.
First we went over 3 of 9. However, I had them focus on “intent,” strength, and technique instead of relying on speed and rote memory. We did that for about 10 minutes to get them in the right frame of mind. Then we spent the next 10 minutes free flowing w/n 3 of 9 framework. By now, only 20 minutes in, everyone had a nice little sweat going. ;-)
Next we went through TD #1 (again w/ intent)! They each took turns feeding and recieving TD#1, getting reaquainted w/ the drill and focusing on intent for 15 minutes. After that we then again free-flowed, but using moves from 3 of 9 and TD1. Finally, some of the guys incorporated TD2 into the free flow action. We did this for the remainder of the class, switching partners every 5 minutes ago.
The point was to get them to see that when you apply force and intent, it no longer looks like choreography. Instead, people are moving across the floor in various patterns, as each try to apply a technique, and the other tries to figure out what the counter is. In addition, it helped some guys to see how important their “live” hand was for getting them from one position, to set them up for the next position. All in all, we had a nice hard class. Lots of fun for all.
Mosi