Paul shares his knowledge of how to apply Jeet Kune Do for survival in the streets. These are the brutal techniques that he taught the US Navy SEALs, intended for military combat and self preservation. Included are lessons on stick fighting, trapping, edged weapons, wooden dummy training, and gro...

Using sticks and bags is a great way to continue to drill, but also build speed. Getting feedback from actually making contact is critical to mastering techniques.
Kids | Kali | self defense | conditioning | timing

Develop counter-striking at close range with this drill. The partners should be flowing smoothly from offense to defense, with the opportunity to disarm at any time.
Self Defense | Empty Hand | Kali | Partner Drills | Matching | Timing | Rhythm | Weapons

Thomas Sipin shows the self defense moves for his universal training drills.

Learn self defense techniques against overhead club attacks, roundhouse club attacks and multiple club attacks.

Thomas Spin expands on the basics of single stick eskrima and introduces the basics of double stick eskrima. The double stick curriculum includes basic warm ups, strikes and twirling, and arko with footwork. The Sipins complete this segment with instruction on double stick abesedario, ska_hulog, ...

Using a bag is a very helpful way to build speed with Kali techniques without risking the injury of another student. Entry six has three strikes on either side of the body.
Kali | Escrima | Weapons | Conditioning | Targeting | Bag Drill | Rhythm

Using the bag for Kali drills can be a helpful way to build speed without risking another student getting injured. Entry 4 has two targets on either side of the body.
Kali | Escrima | Weapons | Rhythm | Bag Drill | Targeting | Conditioning

The tap is used to mess with your opponent's rhythm. The subsequent twirl is used with the tap to fake a strike.
Kali | Escrima | Weapons | Partner Drill | Timing

This technique is a fake that is used to read how your opponent will react. The goal is to strike the hand that comes out to block the technique you were faking.
Kali | Escrima | Weapons | Partner Drill | Timing

This variation of Entry 4 can be used to mess with the opponent's rhythm, making it easier for you to land potential strikes. It is important to make sure the students understand the application of this drill.
Kali | Escrima | Weapons | Partner Drill | Rhythm

This technique involves faking a strike to the head to actually strike to the hand. Be sure students use control when working this drill.
Kali | Escrima | Partner Drill | Footwork | Weapons

This is a combination of many of the Kali drills you can access on this site, making the techniques flow together. This will also help students learn how to better teach the techniques.
Kali | Escrima | Weapons | Footwork | Partner Drill | Combo

In entry 6, there are 3 places where you hit on either side of the body. Work on your footwork and fundamentals to master this Kali principle.
Kali | Escrima | Partner Drill | Targeting | Footwork | Weapons

Another variation within the figure 8 family of combos, this drill works downward striking from long range.
Escrima | Kali | Weapons | Partner Drill

Work uppercuts from "largo" or long range. This drill is another member of the figure 8 family.
Kali | Escrima | Weapons | Partner Drill

Combine multiple combinations from the figure 8 family to create one drill. Make sure your students have mastered the individual combos before trying to link them all together.
Kali | Escrima | Weapons | Partner Drill

This fun and functional drill can be used in any style to ensure your students are having fun with their training. The drill teaches how to defend from a high backhand strike.
Escrima | Kali | Partner Drill | Weapons

Use the stick to help your students learn spacing and distance. This drill focuses on action and reaction, including counter-striking.
Escrima | Kali | Partner Drill | Long Range

This disarm defends against a backhand strike. This drill also discusses the difference between being open and closed when using sticks.
Escrima | Disarm | Weapons | Partner Drill | Kali

This disarm defends against a forehand strike. An important lesson is that you cannot force a disarm, let the attacker feed you the opportunity.
Escrima | Disarm | Weapons | Partner Drill | Kali

This disarm comes off of a low strike by the opponent. Use your wrist to turn the stick toward the weak part of the hand to disarm.
Escrima | Weapons | Disarm | Partner Drill | Kali

The final video of this series teaches how to defend against a low backhand strike. Use simple footwork and counter-striking to set up a disarm.
Escrima | Weapons | Kali | Partner Drill

This drill helps students develop footwork and counter striking at long range. You can add to the drill by adding more strikes or a disarm.
Escrima | Long Range | Footwork | Weapons | Kali