In attendance: Bob Shin and Lem Tasin (instructing), Joe C., David D., and Eric S.David and Eric reviewed TD 1, while Lem and Joe sparred with padded sticks. The second half of class was spent sparring one-on-one, then two-on-one.NOTE: We are preparing for an Atienza Kali training session on Saturday, December 1, with Tuhon Carl Atieza. If you are interested in participating, email me for more information.
Class Notes – October 30, 2007
In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Joe C., David D., Keith H., Dan H., Cliff J., Derek L., and Eric S.David, Dan, Cliff, and Eric worked on TD 1, while the others worked on TD 10. We also reviewed some skill sets for the more advanced students, then had them free flow with the newer students.
Class Notes – October 23, 2007
In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Joe C., David D., and Eric S. David and Eric worked on TD 1. Joe and Bob reviewed TD 10 and skill sets.
Class Notes – October 16, 2007
In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), David D., Dan H., Eric S. Introduction to basic whip cracks. Review of 3/9 tapping. Free flow.
Class Notes – October 9, 2007
In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Joe C., David D., Keith H., Derek L., and Cliff J.David and Cliff reviewed 3/9 right and left hands, 3/9 tapping, and began installing TD 1.The others reviewed TD 2 and TD 3, then reviewed SPD drills, and ended with a review of tapping and following the line.
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 – September 25, 2007
In attendance: Bob Shin and Lem Tasin (instructing), Joe C., David D., Keith H., Dan H., Cliff J., Derek L., and Eric S.David was injured, so he and Dan worked on 3/9 tapping seated or on the ground. Cliff and Eric continued to install 3/9 tapping, then reviewed 3/9 right hand and 3/9 left hand.Everyone else reviewed transition drills, then worked on SPD techniques. At the end of class, Keith guided them in an historical re-enactment, pictured above.