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I appreciate hearing that! Many thanks!

Thank you for the kind words, and I hope you enjoy my upcoming videos as well.

I do, and just did some more test-cutting with it last week.

@@gurobadger that's awesome man, would be great if you do a video about your blade collection.

@@user-kb5tr9sf9v Sure could, friend. I've had an urge to do a video explaining test-cutting, so no problem doing a blade review too. Thanks for the idea.

The dumber the name, the more it sticks :) In this case, Cherry Dog came up with the variation, and the rhythm is five beats, like the Cha Cha.

Good observation - the Thai daab sword has a long hilt that gets used for striking, and the mechanics of it tie in tightly with Muay Thai elbow strikes.

@@gurobadger that's nice, I knew there were overlaps with muay thai but did not know the détails. BTW what KK system do you study? I would guess Buddhai Sawan since it appears to be present in north america, but could be wrong.

@@dhalav Yes, Buddhai Sawan - I'd love to try out other KK systems, but the opportunity hasn't come up yet.

@@gurobadger in case you are interested I believe the Tactical Thai Sword system offers online courses

Excellent question. Padded sticks let you swing hard while still maintaining a high level of safety. That said, I'd still recommend eye protection with them. The level of flex in the stick bugs me, but absolutely that's a personal thing, and not something that should be considered as a general problem with them.

Cut the tires with a reciprocating saw (and absolutely do it outdoors). Handles are attached with screws and washers from the outside edge.

@@gurobadger Thanks. Be a good tool for a safe way to go all out and not hurt anyone.

It garners a lot of comments when I'm wearing it.

Safety? Pfft, what's that ever done for us? Let me know how it works out for them!

Thank you, friend, honoured to join such an esteemed fellowship!!

That's an excellent variation - I like upward shots a lot, because people don't seem to be able to block them without a good deal of training.

Glad to hear it - more to come!

Thanks for the kind comment - more videos on the way!

And may your guro rest in peace, with his students carrying on his legacy.

There's the little spot in the bloopers where I had to tell Liam "no, aim to HIT me." He laughed and said, "did you ever think you'd see the day when you'd have to tell a Dog Brother to hit someone?"

@@gurobadger Yes, I was able to lip read 😀

That's a great memory - you would've ruled the class!

Good observation - arnisadors, etc., don't often kick above the waist, and many don't kick above the knee. The idea is that knives are common (especially in some parts of the world like the Philippines) so you're taking an unnecessary risk at putting your leg into range of a blade. That said, rules are made to be broken, and a well-timed high kick can be a fight ender - risks vs. rewards. In contrast, we kick high in the Thai weapons art of Krabi Krabong, so there's definitely ways to make it work.

Ha, thankfully not! I've had plenty of FMA injuries (kind of unavoidable as a Dog Brother), but the eye is a burst blood vessel from an extended sneezing session!

Glad to have you join!

Absolutely. I expect a lot of people have learned disarming techniques, but never take a moment to think about whether it's a stick-only technique, or potentially for a blade as well.

Thank you kindly!

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

Thanks. I was kind of going through that same train of thought before I did this video. - "everybody already knows this, right? Or maybe they don't ... "

Absolutely agree with you. Using a variety of weights and sizes I think is essential, and as you mention, they also need to be used in different settings like solo drills or hitting tires.

There are actually sticks made from hardwood like Kamagong(ebony)and Magkuno(ironwood)which are heavier and more stiff that resembles a blade's weight. But it's mostly used by the more experienced practitioners for solo training as it is dangerous for use in sparring considering it would be like sparring with G.I. pipes. I own a pair made from Magkuno and they are lethal as heck. Wouldn't want to be at the receiving end of a strike from those.

@@johnlloyddy7016 I trained in the Villabrille - Largusa system for a long time, which traditionally uses a heavier garote (flat stick) as the standard weapon. That or 1lb cocobolo sticks are what I tend to use for any training outside of full speed/contact partner drills. For use as a weapon on their own, or as a proxy for bladed items, I much prefer the heavier sticks. Rattan certainly has it's place for safety reasons, but I never liked training with them.

Thanks!

Ha, luckily that's from an extended sneezing jag, not from poor training choices, but it kinda works in context, eh?

@@gurobadger we trained with full machetes briefly in early 90s at IU . I’m glad I still have my eyeballs

Thanks, hombre. Eye is okay - it's an extended sneezing fit, not a training injury. Painless and harmless.

For quite a while, I didn't differentiate between them either. And maybe some day I'll be taught yet another variation ;)

Maybe? Considering the variations in terminology between all the FMA systems, I expect you are correct with many of them. That said, I've also heard florete used to describe what I would call a doblete (with an overhead circle, rather than a vertical one). In the end, it's just terminology. As long as the end result is that we're sharing information, I'm happy.

@@gurobadger I read "moulinex" and remembered my younger students stare blankly when I use the term.

@@toronto_Savate-and-JKD "Okay kids, so back in the 70s ... "

@@gurobadger For what it's worth, I've been to FMA seminars where florete was given as the name for the wrist one (which you call a moulinet). And the overhead was simply called redondo. But, as you say, there's lots of variation in FMA terminology.

You're welcome! More on the way.

Glad to hear it. Have fun!

Glad to hear it! Is there anything specific you'd like to see?

@@gurobadger The reason I enjoy a lot your channel is because you show in such a natural way the biomechanics of each strike or movement. I watch and rewatch your lessons to improve my technique. Being honest with this video, I have many weeks of practice. whatever you upload It will be useful. Have a great day Badger!

@@baybergnaturals4258 Hey, you have a great day too! I've got a lot of videos on the way!

Thanks! Hope it helps in your training!

Just me and the frost giants, duking it out!

Great questions. In terms of wood, I prefer rattan for sparring - it's a lot more forgiving of mistakes. For general training, I like Chinese wax wood. It has a bit of flex, which I think makes it feel more lively in the hand. In terms of length, typically I'm working with a staff around chin height. That seems to be a good compromise between reach and speed for me.

@@gurobadger thank you I appreciate you responding to my questions.

I've been hit by that so many times!

That's for sure! The forecast is what, 15-20cm of snow for this evening? The worst part about shooting video in this weather is figuring out how to dress warmly enough, while still being able to swing a stick.

@@gurobadger a kilt and a leotard?

@@jean-sebastienturgeon5861 the traditional winter warrior wardrobe!

It really was - just one of those silly ideas that turned out to be great fun

@@gurobadger If it's fun and enjoyable, and you get something valuable out of it, I don't really think it's silly.

@@kumawhr The "silly" was more about five grown men getting giddy like schoolkids over the idea. People who take themselves too seriously are missing a lot out of life. Thanks for the comments! I really appreciate them!

My pleasure! Let me know if there's a specific topic you'd like me to cover

Can you do a video on blocks that actually work@@gurobadger

@@davidcapurro2594 I absolutely could! There's the technical side of blocking, and the application side - I'll get to work on it. I have videos on blocking, but it's definitely worth re-visiting the topic. ua-cam.com/video/okJctW2Xv5Q/v-deo.html

Awesome - yeah, when you made your other comment, I thought "I bet I know exactly what you're describing."

Thanks for the kind words! If you're interested in spinning moves, check out my video on the subject: ua-cam.com/video/1MwZE_9pvAY/v-deo.html

@@gurobadger Churs

WOOF!