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Same bro!

You can try the file of tires and try strike with it 2-3mins straight then rest for 1 min. 3 rounds is enough 😊👍.

Ako din po! 😊

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lol @ chi-blocked! It's a tendency I picked up. It keeps my free hand (called the safety hand) active and awake so it flows with my armed hand (called the live hand). It allows my safety hand to eye jab, check, etc. in co-ordination with my weapon strikes. It also heavily develops when you train double stick, so naturally it transfers back to your single stick as well. Lastly, it's a physical cue to let me know I've successfully transitioned into (or back into) a "closed position"

Personally, it's more of an exercise and warm up then a committed technique. I find being too tense doesn't allow the stick to be manipulated as well. A lot of the times, I use it as a bridge to carry on the momentum to and from a strike, in which I close my grip

@@mcanastacio Got it. Thanks for the reply. I just started learning some basic stick drills for about a month now and I am having a hard time twirling with a closed grip. Is it ok to have my grip loose?

Myke Manlangit having a tense grip will take away the ability to flow smoothly because of all the stress you put in your hand. I always tell my students, firm, not loose. So it’s a balance between tightening up for snapping strikes or committed strikes vs transitioning and flowing. Just relax! You’ll know when to grip hard and when you don’t need to. Remember, the stick isn’t always in combat 24/7. (As in, you have twirls, safety hand, footwork, etc.)

Wait what?

Rattan. Rattan (Kali wood) is the most commonly used material for bastons in Arnis training. They are light, flexible and good for training in speed. They are made from dried and cut reeds and are typically cut 26"-30" in length, 3/4"-1" in diameter and rounded at both ends.

Any rattan or bamboo stick will be just fine. Stay away from any hard, dense wood like kamagong in the beginning as you are training the basics first. Don't stress too much about the weapon at the end of the day, it's all about using your brain!

Neither are most Filipinos 😂 I use 28”. If you follow my videos they should work just fine. But some systems may call for different lengths.

@@mcanastacio Thank you sir!!

Yeah but you can also implement the sticks in empty hand

But why? What could possibly go wrong lol

There are always people who put a thumbs down. Some do it just for attention. Eg if you look at the google ratings for Chichen itzá, the bad ratings are usually for people looking for attention and making jokes about pizzas. As of now this video has like 70 thumbs down and thousands of thumbs up, so most people (including me) agree that this is a great instructional video (that I’ll likely watch many times0

@@gregoryupperton1783 hey, dislike bots

What STATE are you from??? Do u hve anybody here in Louisiana??

People don't like to warm up

Some people are just ignorant

Wow!! Honoured this video helps you sir!

How’s it going?

Personally, I don't believe there is a "standard" size because many people use different lengths, widths, material, etc. It depends on what your training goals are and what you plan to do with it. Of course with close range techniques, a shorter stick would be easier to manipulate in tight scenarios. But with long range techniques, a longer stick would more than likely benefit you. I personally use a 26" most of the time, but that's just preference and convenience. Again, these are solo drills to help improve your overall skill but when it comes to striking, grappling, locking, disarming, etc. The stick is the last thing on your mind. It should be what is the best choice for you, for who you are right now. A good saying that I continue to teach my students is that "the stick is an extension of your arm, you are in control - not the stick" So hand me a branch off the park tree and I'll do what I do. I think your teacher is saying such because it is what he/she is used to and what he/she knows to teach you. Everyone has their preference and beliefs in what they do.. But in the grand scheme of things, there is no one-size-fits-all stick, let alone standard weapon. Keep up your training and good luck with everything, thank you for watching!

@@mcanastacio Damn...my personal kali "Yoda", thankx man, i will.hold that advice, much appreciate!

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