Originally Posted by
AndrewS
Jon,
a few things for escrima
1). Mess with things from point (empty hand and with sticks)- it forces hip and body use
2). Try stuff from sitting- interesting where you can get power from
3). Start being aware of your head motion as a function of body motion early- try to get your head motion so you move off the attack line but into the other person- I think of it like headbutting behind my hit- it builds some nice power off evasion with forward motion.
Nick,
the stuff coming from Mr. Latosa is a different beast than most other FMA. You've met Steve Tappin- go hit one of his practices and glove up with his guys.
Andrew