Video of the Week 8: Single Sinawali Pattern
“Oh, why are you discussing single sinawali?” Here’s why. Performing the single sinawali pattern correctly requires incorporating the center line and angles 1 and 8. This weaving pattern is an excellent introduction to using the center line and the entire body in this exercise. Recall…
Video of the Week 5: Modern Arnis Slap-Off/Pull-Off
In this post, the author shares insights on translating Modern Arnis stick techniques to empty hands, exemplified by the slap-off/pull-off drill, emphasizing the importance of center line and footwork. The post outlines a three-step approach to learning this translation and asks for donations to support the website’s expenses.
Video of the Week 4: Using the Center Line
Awareness of and mastering the center line is crucial for any martial artist. Quick aside: This is the last video available to the public. Starting next week, only subscribers can access these videos after this initial period. As such, if you want to view future…
Teaching the Centerline
Many martial arts incorporate the concept of centerline. Wing Chun is well known for its emphasis on the centerline theory. As seen in the phenomenal video below, even boxing incorporates this as well. Teaching the centerline is often easy and difficult at the same time. If you…
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