THE DEFENSOR METHODFILIPINO KALI-ESKRIMA ACADEMY OF CHICAGO

Founded by Guro Nate Defensor

LEVEL ONE

THE BASICSDuration: One YearRequirementsRed ShirtPrepayment of Classes

OPEN HANDSWestern boxing/Panantukan CombinationsJab/Cross/HookUppercut/Uppercut/UppercutHook/Cross/HookChut Chun ChoiHubad LubadEtc.

FOOTWORKKali triangle FootworkMuay Thai Box SteppingShuffle stepSwitch LeadsCross Step

KICKS/SIKARANThai RoundhousePush Kick/Foot JabTadyak/ObliqueThai KneeLow Side Kick/Dongab WARM-UPSStick twirls left and rightStick passesFigure eightsBasic footwork

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THE DEFENSOR METHODFILIPINO KALI-ESKRIMA ACADEMY OF CHICAGO

Founded by Guro Nate Defensor

STICKSDefensor angles of attack 1-12Largo mano 1-5DrillsUp/down Figure 8V cutsWitik/LaptikKob KobSingle SinawaliDouble SinawaliHeaven/standard/earthRoof 6Witik SeriesHubad LubadPunyo Sumbrada3-1-2 SumbradaCountersFigure eight counters for angles 1-5One inside one outside per angleBasic Disarms for angles 1-5Snake CircleStripVine KNIFESakSak/PakalPalosut/Panastas/DungabKnife tapping, triple taps- optionalHubad LubadFraile (scissors) against KnifeSame disarms as aboveBasic Rules of Knife fighting#1 Run away#2 Always use a weapon

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THE DEFENSOR METHODFILIPINO KALI-ESKRIMA ACADEMY OF CHICAGO

Founded by Guro Nate Defensor

SELF DEFENSE SITUATION DRILLSHand GrabLeft to RightRight to RightTwo hands against OneBreak from Choke/Shirt grabBreak from bear hugBreak from head lockEscape from mount and guard - optionalCounter to two hand pushCounter to 2-Hand ChokeCounter to Jab/Cross/Slap (single direct attack)Counter to Sucker PunchEye Poke/SongabThroat PunchPinching/Biting

PENTJAK-SILAT* Inside Outside Puter-Kapala3 takedowns* optional

PRINCIPALSHonor Instructor (very very important)Train in Three’sCenterline EnergyConcept of inside/outsideArc of PowerAngles of Attack

EMPHASISEmphasis is on practical self defense. Daily drills focus on real situation. Only previously experienced students will appreciate the theoretical knowledge at this stage. Making the system appear practical to the novice should be the focus.

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