# Fix It Friday: Which Way?

- Link: https://brianejohns.com/2015/08/25/blog-fix-it-friday-which-way/
- Published: 2015-08-25T12:47:00-04:00
- Author: Brian Johns

“Which way do you step against angle 5 or [angle 12](https://brianejohns.com//2015/08/03/blog-defending-against-angle-12/)?”
is a question I often hear from my students.

If you are not able to view this Fix it Friday video, click [here](https://youtu.be/q_Fl_552kJI).

## The 󠀁[left vs. right defence](https://brianejohns.com/2025/02/03/video-of-the-week-27-the-basics-of-training-the-left-hand/)󠁿 against the #5 thrust can be confusing for those doing this for the _**first time**_.

The fix is relatively easy. Knowing which way to go depends on which hand you’re
holding the stick with.

Just step to the side you are holding the stick, and you’re on the right track!

![Stick in the right hand. Step to the right!](https://i1.wp.com/bamboospiritmartialarts.
com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-13-at-12.55.23-PM-2.png?fit=1024%
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Stick in the right hand? Step to the right!

![Stick in the left hand. Step to the left!](https://i2.wp.com/bamboospiritmartialarts.
com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-13-at-12.56.24-PM-1.png?fit=1024%
2C629&ssl=1)

Stick in the left hand? Step to the left!

Pretty simple, isn’t it? The same concept applies to the umbrella block against 
angle #12. Step to the right if you have the stick in your right hand. On the other
hand, if the stick is in your left hand, step to the left and execute the umbrella
block.

In other words, your tactics may change depending on which hand is holding the stick.
Why? Your check hand will change as well. Therefore, you want to position yourself
to put the check hand in the best possible position.

## Now, you know which way to go!

## Additional Reading

 * [Angles of Attack in Filipino Martial Arts](https://brianejohns.com/2015/08/10/blog-angles-of-attack-in-filipino-martial-arts/)
 * [Blog On Hold](https://brianejohns.com/2024/05/06/blog-on-hold/)
 * [First Master Chuck Seminar In Oshawa](https://brianejohns.com/2008/07/03/blog-first-master-chuck-seminar-in-oshawa/)
 * [The Most Dangerous Angles in FMAs](https://brianejohns.com/2015/08/26/blog-the-most-dangerous-angles-in-filipino-martial-arts/)
 * [7 Great Ways to Train Left Handed](https://brianejohns.com/2015/10/01/blog-7-great-ways-to-train-left-handed/)

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