Category Archives: Forms
Substitute
Instead of doing a theme this week – or a challenge this month – I decided to film as many students as possible doing a form. The plan is to film them again in a month and see if there … Continue reading
Sword Return
Willow leaf broadsword form – rough draftWatch this video on YouTube Ready to do your form for the upcoming tournament on February 21st? Good. Here are some thoughts around preparing. Pick a form and focus on it. If possible, do … Continue reading
The Hip Solution
Sil Lum Pai – openingWatch this video on YouTube Sometimes the simplest path is not always that path that clicks for everyone. Sometimes, things actually make sense more when you are forced to do some mental gymnastics to wrap your … Continue reading
Big Chunks
Willow led broadsword form parts 1-5Watch this video on YouTube Our usual mode of operation with forms is to teach a few moves at a time. This helps insure quality and gives the student time to integrate the new moves … Continue reading
More Swords
Willow leaf broadsword form parts 1-4Watch this video on YouTube Kevin and I are prepping for the January sword class. Hopefully, when the crowds come in for the 8 week sword course, we will be ready. The class is, of … Continue reading