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Filipino Martial Arts > FMA Techniques and Training > Sombrada
Sombrada ExplainedThere is a great deal of discussion as to whether drills like sombrada are an effective method of training. The video above demonstrates that when done right, sombrada can be a very effective training method. The problem is that the majority of people not only misunderstand how sombrada should be applied, but also train it in an entirely unrealistic manner. Below is a step by step demonstration of how to do sombrada correctly, with evasive footwork. Please refer to the FMA Techniques and Training page to learn the basic techniques that are shown in the images below:   "Red" uses an angle 4 or roof block with a deep triangular step to defend "Gray's" downward attack.   Red, now having moved to the outside, is about to attack with an angle 1.   Gray dives in deep stepping forward on the triangle, blocking an angle one with an angle 1. Notice he drops low and keeps both hands away from Red's stick.   Gray shifts to attack with a low backhand and Red steps out on the triangle with a dropstick or angle 2 block, using his free hand to stop or pass if necessary.   Red attacks with a thrust to the midsection and Gray blocks with a point down sweep as he steps back and away with his left foot.   Gray attacks with a horizontal backhand or angle 6, to Red's head. Red defends by taking a deep step out on the triangle using an angle 3 or wing, along with stopping Grey's arm with his free hand.   Red shifts toward Gray to deliver a downward attack to Gray's head.   Gray steps deep to Red's outside and uses an angle 4 or roof block to defend, using the free hand to deflect or stop Red's arm if necessary.   Gray shifts in to attack with an angle 1, and Red steps out deep on the triangle to block with an angle 1, keeping his free hand away from the attack.   Red shifts to attack with a low horizontal backhand, and Gray steps in on the triangle with a drop stick or angle 2 block.   Gray attacks with a thrust to Red's midsection, and Red steps back with his left foot and uses a point down sweep to deflect.   Red attacks with a backhand to Gray's head, and Gray takes a deep step out on the triangle to defend with an angle 3 or high wing, using his free hand to stop the blow.   Gray attacks with a downward blow to Red's head, and the drill repeats from the beginning. Filipino Martial Arts > FMA Techniques and Training > Sombrada |