Today I’ve added 4 new pages with pictures and explanations of boxing techniques: the jab, catch, shoulder roll, and drop. Links to these new pages can be found on the Boxing Techniques and Training page. Check back soon for more to come.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Sombrada Explained
I’ve just added a new video on sombrada, along with pictures and a description of how to do the drill correctly. Sombrada, along with hubud and other pre-arranged patterns, trapping, etc., has been the subject of much controversy over the years. In 2000 I had a long argument on the old Inosanto forum, and another in 2002 on the old MMA.TV forum with Burton Richardson and Matt Thornton in which Marc Denny (Crafty Dog) also chimed in. Actually, most of the video I’ve posted above comes from a DVD I made to send Denny in 2002 after the MMA.TV discussion. (more…)
Friday, May 2, 2008
FMA and MMA Videos
I’ve added several new videos to the Filipino martial arts technique section today, along with a video on an FMA technique that can be applied to mixed martial arts. The majority of MMA practitioners train techniques from boxing, Thai boxing, wrestling, and BJJ, but very few explore techniques from systems like pekiti tirsia, wing chun, and silat. By integrating techniques from lesser known styles into efficient training methods an MMA practitioner can gain a significant advantage.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Fundamental Five
I’ve added several new self defense technique series to the main site that revolve around what we call the Fundamental Five. The Fundamental Five is a combination of strategies and techniques that provide default responses to various threats, from striking attacks to take down attempts.
Next on my list is to add video to the training section along with technique series on empty hand vs. weapon attacks. Please leave any suggestions for what you’d like to see in the comments…