1.      BROKEN   -     Single
                              Double (Switching)
                              Combination

2.      FLUID        -    90 degrees Sidestep
                               180 degrees Sidestep
                               Double Sidestep

3.      TAKEOFF  -    Forward
                             Reverse

4.      FORWARD TRIANGLE   -     Open
                                                Closed

5.      REVERSE TRIANGLE      -    Open
                                                 Closed

6.      WAVE - IN / WAVE – OUT

7.      DUCKING/KANGAROO

8.      RANGING  -    45 degrees
                              90 degrees
                              135 degrees (Long Range or Range)

9.      FALSE STEPPING

10.    DAGA FOOTWORK

11.    INVERTED “L”

***COMBINED APPLICATION OF ALL BASIC FOOTWORK PATTERNS ABOVE

12.    L

13.    N

14.    M

15.    Diamond


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Foundation Footwork 1-15

Weapon Striking Mechanics

Edged/Impact/Empty Hands weapons – employment and characteristics
Bladed body position
Hold/Grip
Blade edge orientation
Chamber positions 1 and 2
Third hand placement
Elbow position
90 degree principle – weapon to forearm, wristbreak
Shoulder and hip rotation

Foundation Baston/Kalis Striking Drills (Bladed position)

Vertical wrist rotation – centerline forward and reverse 
Chambering and Switching
Fluid 1 and 2 with third hand tapping
Broken and Fluid 1 and 2 with third hand tapping
Diagonal, Horizontal, Vertical - forehand and backhand

Foundation Daga Striking Drills (Bladed position)

Fluid 1 and 2 with third hand tapping (Pakal and Saksak)
Broken and Fluid 1 and 2 with third hand tapping (Pakal and Saksak)

Foundation Mano Mano/Pangamut Striking Drills (Bladed position)

Fluid 1 and 2 Slap with third hand tapping (Right/lead hand)

Fluid 1 and 2 Slap with Doble Kamot (both hands)



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This is a very easy drill that teaches more than what meets the eye.  Always keep an open mind when learning a new drill; often times things are not what they seem.  This drill for the beginner teaches you a basic pattern in which to practice the mechanics of certain motions.  To an intermediate student this drill teaches you precision and timing of basic motions while building speed and sensitivity.  To the advanced student this drill teaches you the numerous possibilities of flow, entry, disarming and basic to advanced stick sparring as well as empty hand and knife flow.

#1.      Start with overhead Roof block

#2.      Strike a #1 angle strike to your partner.

#3.      Step back with your right leg. Strike straight down (drop stick) onto the incoming strike, be sure to check their weapon hand when you make your down strike.

#4.      Flow into a vertical down strike to the top of your partner’s head.  Step forward with your right foot as you make the strike.

#5.      Counter attack to your right side with Quatro Cantos (4 Wall).

#6.      Now strike down to your partner’s leg using a double force leg/hip strike.


This is your basic pattern.  Take it slow at first and eventually as you gain confidence go faster but you must always be in control of yourself.  In other words, if you get used to going too fast you run the risk of developing poor technique and injuring yourself or your partner.  Remember to work together.  This is not a competition.  It’s a valuable training tool.
In the six count pattern above it is inferred that the stick is in the right hand.  If you try it on the left side you must imagine a mirror image of the right side.  Teach the right hand first as most people are right handed.  When you can demonstrate this sequence with skill, precision, proper striking mechanics and footwork, we will move on to the next set. 


*Footwork:
#1.  Right 45         #3.  Right false step        #5.  180 Side Step right
#2.  Left Broken    #4.  Right 45                   #6.  180 Side Step left


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                   Player 1                                                 Player 2

1.  Strike to top of opponent’s head                  1.  Roof block with check

2.  #1 strike (4 Wall)                                       2.  #1 strike to head

3.  Double Force strike to hip/elbow                  3.  Drop stick with check.

4.  Tip down block w/check                              4.  Thrust to opponent’s midsection

5.  Vertical witik to head                                  5.  Wing block with check

6.  Roof block with check                                 6.  Strike to top of opponent’s head

7.  (From roof block) #1 strike to head             7.  #1 strike (4 Wall)

8.  Drop stick with check                                 8.  Double Force strike to hip/elbow

9.  Thrust to opponent’s midsection                  9.  Tip down block w/check

10. Wing block with check                               10.  Vertical Witik to head.


After you get this movement down, start working in disarms, and then work on being able to flow between Punyo Sumbrada, Six Count Flow, In-Line 5, and the box pattern.  Then we will move on to the Sumbrada Box Pattern with double sticks, Espada ye Daga, and double Daga.

Footwork:

1. Right 45     2. Right 180     3. Left 180     4. Right 180     5. Shuffle step

6. Right 45     7. Pivot           8. Step back   9. Shuffle step  10. Left 45



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