Basics #3. Clinging, Facing, and efficiency. Basics using deflections, the controlling triangle, footwork, economy of motion, foundations/core concepts.
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Basics 2: Fighting/Self Defense Basics (Forward intent, efficiency). Fight Method video 0006
Basics #2. Forward intent/forward motion. Efficiency. Basics using deflections, the controlling triangle, footwork, economy of motion, foundations/core concepts.
Basics 1: Fighting/Self Defense Basics (deflections, controlling triangle). Fight Method video 0005
Basics #1. Basics using deflections, the controlling triangle, footwork, economy of motion, foundations/core concepts.
Part 2: 13 Kali/Arnis strike pattern & basics. Fight Method video 0010
Part 2 of 2. Kali/Arnis 13 strike pattern instead of common 12 strikes. Also includes basics about holding the stick/cane, concepts behind the pattern, etc.
Part 1: 13 Kali/Arnis strike pattern & basics. Fight Method video 0009
Part 1 of 2. Kali/Arnis 13 strike pattern instead of common 12 strikes. Also includes basics about holding the stick/cane, concepts behind the pattern, etc.
Angle 1 defense against stick/bat martial arts. Fight Method video 0011
Unarmed defense against the most common angle (angle 1 in Kali) with a stick or bat. One of many ideas to work with.
Cliff jumping/iPhone camera impact shock test. Experiencing that adrenaline rush in a fun way.
Just for fun, but also because the more you experience/do things with adrenaline rushing through your veins in a controlled/fun way, the more calm and collected you’ll be when dealing with fighting situations where that rush of adrenaline isn’t such a pleasant feeling. Nothing too exciting here, maybe 60 feet, but it’s enough to get my heart rate up and hesitate. The more I did it, the easier it got.
This sort of view may not be agreeable or shared with some people, and it’s not even a fraction of training, but I just thought it to be an interesting idea in the mental aspect of training and response. Thinking about an intimidating confrontation and remaining calm and clear about how you’d handle it and react if you had no other choice, it can add that realism that is otherwise very difficult to emulate or actually experience.
So, while this may appear as simply jumping/falling, it wasn’t in my mind. I had intentionally set out in my mind something different, and I believe elements such as this, facing those situations in a controlled way and practicing those aspects and actually experiencing that adrenaline, may perhaps offer some advantage in dealing with it in a somewhat realistic way. Anyway, at least it’s fun, regardless.
Martial Arts Training Group in Redding, CA
Update: Please see our “Contact” link at the top of the page to contact us about training/lessons.
Many people are finding this site when they respond to some local postings about training in the Redding area. About a dozen people are currently training, with more inquiring every day. Everyone’s welcome to train, regardless of their experience level. This includes empty hands, various training weapons, and so on. We only ask that you be a legal adult of 18 or older, or you’re otherwise accompanied by a parent or guardian. We train safely, but realistically, so it’s probably not as good fit for non adults that aren’t at least 16 or so, just in case there’s that small chance of injury. Above all, safety and responsibility are paramount. In other words, we’re not just training to grapple in gi’s and tap out. Ground is part of any good system, but we train with realism in mind and it’s not really geared towards children or sport, though many things can certainly cross over well between sport and self defense aspects.
Elbow Drills, elbow strikes, trapping flow drills for martial arts. Fight Method video 0002
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We are doing some elbow drills to build dexterity and to create a flow to cover several areas, angles and ideas to start from. Effective elbow strikes, smashes, cuts, blocks, shields, defense, reaction, flow drills and trapping. Please consider subscribing to this channel and look for more of our videos coming soon!
Elbow Drill 1 Charging Elbows, flow drills, and wrap for martial arts. Fight Method video 0003
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Here, we are doing some elbow drills to build dexterity and to create a flow to cover several areas, angles and ideas to start from. Further detail and other flows/drills are forthcoming that relate to this video, which should give a basis for other ideas to quickly add the effectiveness and devastation of elbow smashes and cuts.