
Basic Footwork. Open Triangle. Closed Triangle. The Star Drill is an efficient way to train " Diamond " and lateral footwork. Don't get too caught up staring at the ground or where your hands go. Keep a slight bend to your knee's, no locking out. Both feet flat in the beginning, and then start to go on the ball of your back foot to feel " springy " My JKD brethren know exactly what I'm referring too. We will elaborate in the combative module down the road.
Understanding the Angles of attack will make it easier for us to communicate down the road.
Whether alone, or with a partner, this is a great first drill to understand " Flow ". It also forces you to cross center line through the entire drill. Which increases coordination and cognitive function thanks to both sides of the brain having to work together.
The fan.
Play this one back a few times until you go to the chains.
Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.
This drill can be challenging, but is the best for what we are striving for. Take your time. It may take a few days for it to set it. Sleep is your best friend. As you sleep, if your training, new neural pathways will be created. Thus making an " improved " version of yourself. So train. Every day. Train.
Take your time.
Typically taught empty hand. Mindful of your range and the kali stick. We will add the empty hand version in the bonus section.
Here come the chains. Prepare your mind for scrambled eggs.
Create your own chains. I suggest keeping it in sets of 2 - 3 drills or concepts.
I'll do some talking in this one.
So so many different ways to do the same thing.
Slightly different approach with some added footwork.
Love me some Meihuaquan!
Coordination Kali will teach Lacoste Inosanto Kali utilizing the Drill Format.
Benefits include, but are not limited to
- Coordination
- Reflexes
- Cognitive Function
- Basic understanding of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) and JKD( Jeet Kune Do/Jun Fan Gung fu)
- Great activity with friends, family or by yourself
- Blends well into any Art.
Eventually the student will come to understand the different between a technique and a concept.
The basic course offers a non-combative form of Kali/Eskrima designed to build on the practitioner’s coordination and build individual confidence. This is an excellent course for the elderly & individuals with limited physical abilities. There is significant data to show Kali/Eskrima coordination drills have benefited individuals suffering from early onset dementia.
Wing Chun and Jeet Kun Do are closely related in that Bruce Lee developed the Jeet Kun Do concept based on his original learning in the Wing Chun system. The Collective Martial Arts will be offering courses that teach the concept in lieu of a systematic or regimented martial arts style. This is to allow individual students to learn and adapt what works best for them as they progress through the system. As with the Kali/Eskrima coordination course, the Wing Chun & JKD courses will be offered on-line as a solo training program and in person training at the center.