Lessons
Lessons will begin with a basic stretching warm up and basic level twirling and spinning techniques of the sticks. The twirling of the sticks is foundational in building arm and wrist power to perform the strikes and attacks. This will lead into the Level I training including: foot work, 12 single stick strikes, 6 blocks, combination block and attack drills building a foundation leading into Level II boxing basics with empty hand vs. empty hand blocks, parries, checks and strikes.
Important to Read
When signing up for a self-defense type class many times a person may want to be subject to the attributes of: honor, respect and discipline with a much lesser emphasis on the martial aspect of a given system. It should be plainly understood and disclosed up front that Modern Arnis carries the tradition of these important attributes as any martial system should, but the difference here is that it highly emphasizes the martial aspect.
Heaven and Earth Modern Arnis Academy is a system based on reality combat training. This type of training is meant for the person who wants to train hard and be prepared. Are you that person? This is an excellent system for both women and men due to its reliance on timing, speed and footwork. These skills sets give any individual an equal platform to build upon with no preset advantage.
