Modern Arnis - Redonda - Forward and Reverse

JRRMAS Staff member PH practices Redonda with Brown Belt student AG.

Lesson 1:

Redonda.....

one circle on the same side

two circle's on the opposite side

The first strike crosses over when going forward

and under when doing the reverse

train both sides simultaneously

Keep the beats even

especially in between side changes

and feel the one, two, three...it's a triplet.....without accents....

add in Rompida and Abinico

Now add stance work...forward, backward and to the sides

It's all there....study the nature of circles, timing and momentum

Truly marvelous practice!

Modern Arnis, Redonda and Rompida

JRRMAS Staff member PR assists student AG by holding sticks as targets for the Redonda and Rompida combination drill he is doing.

Drills like Redonda are a basic component in many styles of Martial Arts. Redonda is also the weapons translation of our 'Trapping Hands" drills. Rompida (up and down) is also a basic found in all weapons arts. These are tried and true techniques that have come down through the ages.

Striving to reach the minimum standard of 10,000 strokes is a must for all serious practitioners...there is NO substitute for repetitions.....get started today!!

Lesson 1:

Practicing double weapons drills

Will......

Develop coordination between your right side and your left side.....

it will make your weaker side...... stronger!!

Practicing improves grip strength and shoulder flexibility,

and will....Connect your foot work,

your body

and your arms,

into one unified movement, working towards.....

"Whole Body Power"

Lesson 2:

" Aways use your waist rotating and your weight shifting when practicing"

"Continue striving to connect your whole body, into..... 'One'! "

"Everything must be aligned, unified, and balanced, then the movement must be coordinated, so that the whole body starts and stops together, in order to develop................ Whole Body Power"