Single Stick Mastery in Filipino Martial Arts

Master forward angle stepping in Filipino martial arts: parry and block, step to the outside, and apply Lobtik and Witik as the weapon becomes an extension of the hand.

Use reverse angle stepping to move away from a weapon attack, then counter in while blocking, sliding the front foot outside the attack for effective defense.

Practice six point stepping by combining forward and reverse angles with lateral footwork, while blocking to the outside and parrying to cover the attack across angle one and angle two.

Master nine striking angles across stick, sword, and empty hand, with footwork basics and efficient power strikes like lobtik and witik, while using punyo and edge cuts.

Step with the left foot to the outside to block the stick in long-range exchanges, defanging the snake by striking the hand or arm to disarm, using sticks or noodles.

Abecedario drills for angles 1 and 2 build timing, rhythm, and reflexes. Practice with the stick only, alternate right and left, circle movement, and strike through the hands or arms.

Master abecedario drill angles 6 and 7 by knee-bend, a bounce, and footwork, then switch hands for practice while striking through to the knee with a three-count rhythm.

Master the abecedario drill in high, low, high by chaining through strikes with bounce backs, focusing on stick movements, footwork, knee power, and practice on both sides.

Master the equis x-strike drill to counter an attack after blocking, delivering full-power strikes. Improve timing and footwork with lobtik, witik, and reverse triangle or lateral steps to maintain range.

Master blocking angles 1 and 2 in a single stick drill by attacking with four strikes and blocking the hand, practicing forward motion with soft sticks or improvised gear.

Practice drill six to block angles two and seven along a diagonal, building speed, timing, and precision as you walk, targeting the hand or arm with the snake technique.

Practice blocking angles 1, 4, and 8: diagonal, horizontal, and vertical, while stepping forward or back, using an umbrella block to protect the head and prepare quick counter strikes.

Master the Abiniko strike, a quick wrist-snap fanning motion at close range using the stick tip for power and rebound energy, with waist rotation for torque.

Master disarms and locks with a live-hand snake disarm, wrist wrap, and forearm strip, while drilling long-range blocking, footwork, and cooperative practice to mimic realistic responses.

Master basic stick defense and attack from open and close guards using the porch step and push step, with angled strikes and quick re-guard after contact.

Combine angles one and two into a single drill with a push step to close gap, keep the left hand up, and back out quickly with aben eco fan strike.

Practice the angle three and one combination to attack low and draw a block, then quickly strike high, using backhand speed and fast movement, exiting after each sparring attack.

Master angles three and two on opposite sides, strike ribs with the tip and end of the stick to reach head, then backhand to angle one and knock him out.

At middle range, treat blocks as counter-strikes to the hand, wrist, or forearm using inside deflections and angles 1–4, cupping the wrist to defang the snake and stop the attack.

Block angles 5–8 by stepping off line to parry the attack on the weapon or hand, then counter with force while the left hand blocks and the right strikes, evading.

Perform the snake disarm by wrapping your arm around his hand, using the inside deflection to stop the attack, while striking ribs and head with forearm and stick.

Snake disarm from angles 2, 4, 6, 8 involves circling the wrist and forearm strike to dislodge the stick. Step in with the left foot for a reverse roof block.

Explore blocking variations for angles 1 to 8, including inside deflections, outside deflections, roof and reverse roof blocks, drop sticks, and chaining blocks, with drills to build proficiency.

Master solo stick strikes by shortening blocks and leveraging the witik half strike, building speed, timing, and reflexes through angles #1–#8 and solo drills before partnering drills.

Block and check on the tire station with inside deflection, outside deflection, and roof blocks for speed. Learn to pass, scoop, and use triangular and circular footwork to create counterattacks.

Learn the chain block in Filipino martial arts, a fluid inside deflection where the stick rolls around the opponent and strikes the head, using punyo or shaft, with forward pressure.

Develop power in single-stick strikes through speed drills and proper torque from an initial block, delivering full power to head or body in combat.

Practice block and counter-strike drills to develop timing, speed, and reflexes with a partner, using forehand and backhand half-strikes for rapid, controlled responses.

Block and counter-strike with speed through one-attacker drills, using long sticks for practice and shorter 20–22 inch sticks to boost speed and practicality, with padded contacts for safety.

Practice blocking sequences followed by Abiniko's strike, targeting the shoulders for effective contact. Explore mixed blocks, counter-strikes, and arm strikes to disrupt an opponent and control the weapon.

Learn block then abiniko - part 2 explores blocking and countering a fast abiniko strike, delivering powerful follow-ups to the upper arm and legs while varying patterns for realism.

Combine block, counter-strike, and a punch to head or body in fluent stick work. Emphasize footwork, variations, and rapid retraction with open palm or fist to maintain defense.

Block with the stick, then kick low targets like the groin, thigh, shins, or instep, and refine shuffling footwork to angle off line for block-kick-then-stick attacks in one-attacker drills.

Clear the blocking hand, perform a counterstrike with an impact strike, then re-counter while maintaining stick control, clearing outside or inside and shuffling inside for the final strike.

Master close-range block, re-counter, and punyo strike while controlling the opponent’s hand, sliding in to strike with the butt end or to the chest.

Explore eight stick chokes in Filipino martial arts, focusing on neck compression and triangle chokes, with flow drills and safe practice while adapting to sticks, machetes, or batons.

Master the stick lock flow with a head-under-arm push. Apply the lock after distracting with hard forearm strikes to the chest or neck, then set up the choke.

Practice district block and choke applications by evading attacks, closing distance, and using a stick to control the opponent, bend the arm, and target ribs to deter follow-up strikes.

Master a flow from attack to takedown using the stick to control an opponent, finish with a triangle or blood choke while leveraging the stick and forearm pressure.

Apply the one to attack and evade, move to the ribs, bring the stick to the neck, loop the arm to compress the neck against stick—a variation of triangle choke.

Move to right side of head, block angle, jab face, pin arm, slide stick under arm into armpit, grab right wrist with left hand for a tighter choke.

Move the stick to the right side of the head, evade the first strike, deliver a second block to the head, and transition into triangle choke from behind the head.

Bring the stick under the arm, grab the opponent's stick, and apply a rear armlock to drive him to the ground, with head strikes or neck chokes.

Use angle one with a chain block to parry, strike the head, then lock the wrist into an arm bar, elbow to the armpit and applying body weight for takedown.

Master the stick lock from angle one attack in Filipino martial arts, forming a triangle around the wrist. Pull to the ground, and follow with a strike or choke.

Turn the stick clockwise to lock the wrist from an angle attack, trap the wrist, control the opponent, and progress toward a neck choke from the middle range.

Execute a wrist lock from angle #2 attack, moving into a triangle lock and ground takedown. Use a knee-driven elbow break as a prelude to control.

Master the wrist and shoulder lock from stick defense by blocking to the head, scooping the arm, and transitioning to the ground with a counter-clockwise motion.

Master the angle 2 wrist/shoulder lock in single stick mastery, stepping left counter-clockwise with the stick inside the opponent’s wrist, using midsection blocks to set up the lift and step-through.

Lock #7: drop stick under arm, lift behind elbow, and twist to form a quick elbow lock in Filipino martial arts. It drives opponent to ground and may break elbow.

Block angle one, slide the stick, reach under with the left hand to grab the bottom, pull forward to lock the elbow, then strike the head or body to finish.

Master elbow lock from inside flash: strike the head, invert the stick behind the elbow, and press the arm to control, step on the foot, then apply a shoulder lock.

Master the elbow lock from angle two attack, performed in one fluid motion by blocking and trapping the arm, then striking the head to finish the technique.

Demonstrate locks and chokes using the tactical baton to control, disengage, and finish opponents, then flow into varied applications and integrate stick art into your system.