Joe C., Derek L., Lem T., and I had a great session with Tuhon Carl and Guros Leo, Josh, Anaam, and Will.
We covered right hand targeting chains from Evo 1 and Evo 2. With Evo 1, we practiced the targeting chains with hourglass footward. We also began to install Evo 2.
At the end of the seminar, we did some light sparring with the guros and Tuhon Carl. Naturally, this was very educational and a lot of fun.
In attendance: Bob Shin and Lem Tasin (instructing), Roderick B., Joe C., Maria H., and Jonathan J.Maria and Jonathan reviewed TD 1-2 while Lem and Joe reviewed TD 1-5. As a group, we reviewed AK hourglass footwork, then worked on the AK long blade evolution 1.Joe revealed his custom rig, which includes the option of inverted carry across the back. Nice!
In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Roderick B., Daniel H., Derek L., and Jonathan J.We reviewed basic AK hourglass footwork then progressed to angle 1 and 2 deflections and counters. Derek and Jonathan began to install the AK long blade evolution 1.
In attendance: Guro Lem (instructing), Joe C., Aaron T., and Martin S. (prospective student).
Joe and Aaron reviewed Atienza Kali evolution #1.Then, reviewed TD 1-3 with Joe and Aaron. Also, reviewed Knife Drill #1.Martin worked on 3 of 9 template and learning how to cross tap. Explained about the sayoc rigs and why we wear it.Ended class with zombie attacks (two against one).
In attendance: Bob Shin and Lem Tasin (instructing), Joe C., Keith H., Dan H., Jonathan J., and Aaron T.We warmed up with the AK long blade evolution, with particular attention to the two-count techniques. After that, the more advanced students reviewed TD 1-3, then returned to the first third of knife drill 1. Next, we installed the second third of the drill. Just for fun, I introduced some of the skill sets as well.Jonathan and Dan tightened up 3/9 tapping, then installed the 3/10 smoking knife template. The two of them ended class with light stick sparring.
In attendance: Bob Shin (instructing), Joe C., Adam L., Derek L., and Aaron T.We worked on some basic Atienza Kali long blade material, including AK hourglass footwork, with some basic variations, and long and short slashes. We then worked on minimizing any telegraphing with our short slashes, then ended class with some sparring.Derek filmed some of the sparring and sent me this wmv clip, which highlights some of my incredible footwork.
Guro Leo Manalo (winner of the Cold Steel Challenge 2005) showing one of several AK long blade carry options.