Empty Hands
Recently we've been dealing with the cross and the hook in our empty hands classes, individually and mid comination. We've used basic slips and parrys as well as techniques from Panantukan (Filipino Boxing).
Everything we do in class is being used in sparring, polishing up the fundamentals. More of the same to follow in the coming weeks with some trapping being introduced.
At the moment the main things to work on are head movement, maintaining a good base whilst applying circular and lateral footwork getting into position to hit without staying in front of the opponent.
Weaponry
In the stick classes we are focusing on the main angles of attack and defenses against them as well as improving our strikes and combinations. We spar regularly and will be building on flow drills in the following weeks.
Working the main strikes from the Cinqo Teros drills we've been doing at the start of each class is a great way to improve your strikes and stick control. Remember to use your core and hips, the movement is just like a cross and hook for a lot of strikes. Remember to stay tight especially on the angle 2 strike, don't flail or extend your arms out too far, the further your hand is from your core the weaker it is and as I like to say... It is the hand that controls the stick.
See you in class!
