# Video of the Week 19: Forward Pressure

- Link: https://brianejohns.com/2024/08/19/video-of-the-week-19-forward-pressure/
- Published: 2024-08-19T11:00:00-04:00
- Author: Brian Johns

## Forward pressure is the ability to apply relentless pressure on an opponent. By using forward pressure, one can dominate an engagement with an opponent.

 Forward pressure in Modern Arnis not only disrupts the opponent’s balance and timing
but also enhances the practitioner’s ability to create openings for strikes, counters,
and disarms. By consistently applying forward pressure, practitioners can force 
their opponents back on to their heels. Often they scramble desperately to maintain
their defense.

Having been uke for Professor Chuck Gauss for many years, I know what it’s like 
to be on the receiving end of forward pressure. The result is Professor Chuck’s 
forward pressure enables him to hit, bait and disarm me at will. I found it difficult
to counter him when he has forced me into frantically defending myself.

Learning how to apply forward pressure isn’t too hard.

Start with the sweep stroke.

It doesn’t matter if it’s the left or right sweep stroke. Work on driving forward
and splitting their centre line.

Drive with intent.

Drive like you want to take their head off.

All gas and no pedal.

Work on moving them or breaking their posture.

Got the idea?

The next thing to learn is what to do after you’ve successfully moved an opponent
or broke their posture. Now we’re talking about hitting, baiting, disarming, takedowns
and all the cool stuff you’ve learned during your martial arts journey.

## But first, work on your forward pressure!

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