Course Description:
Students will learn the offense-based, close-quarters tactics of sword and dagger from the Filipino martial discipline of Kali and discover its similarities (and differences) with European and other cultural martial arts. There will be a brief lecture on history, strategies, striking mechanics and footwork, then the dynamic executions of the tactics. Guro Ferd has a well-known reputation for being a dynamic instructor balanced with good humor. This will be a very physically engaging and fun class.
Required Gear:
Training swords
- Lengths: minimum 27in., 35in. max.
- Synthetic/polymer or steel/aluminum.
- All must have blunted tips.
- Suitable for blade to blade contact drills and sparring.
- Rattan sticks may also be used (no heavy wood sticks).
Training knives/daggers
- Lengths: minimum 7in., 15in. max.
- Synthetic (rubber, polymer) or steel/aluminum.
- All must have blunted tips.
Minimum safety equipment
- Eye protection: goggles.
- Light protective gloves (fingerless gloves, mechanix gloves, lacrosse gloves, etc.).
Other
- Hydration (water, sports drink).
- workout towel.
- extra t-shirts, tops.
Course Level:
Open to All Levels
Course Format:
Hands-On
Instructor:
Ferdinand Terado
