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Expect to watch the dvd several times unless you are already familiar with Keatings style and vocabulary. He draws quite a bit on Filipino stick fighting.
He makes a lot of sense in his approach to the hawk as a "two dimensional" weapon. This category makes sense in context; Keating shows hawks as defensive, offensive, striking, blocking, iron and wooden tools.
The strength of the tape was, for me, a fresh look at he fundamentals. I do wish that Keating had started with a still more fundamental approach; he takes a lot for granted about our skill and familiarity with the weapon.
For me, the basics of any system are in the footwork. I'm certified by the US Olympic Committee as an epee coach, and for me combat begins with the feet. I was disappointed that the few drills in the program did not establish footwork patterns.
I did like the numerous drills which showed the versatility of the weapon. He teaches a number of catches, joint locks, blocks and strikes. There is obvviously quite a bit t learn.
I think this tape is a good introduction to the small axe, and hope that the succeeding tapes go into much more detail. If possible, I would not buy this program, but would skip it and just invest in the more advanced parts of the series.
He makes a lot of sense in his approach to the hawk as a "two dimensional" weapon. This category makes sense in context; Keating shows hawks as defensive, offensive, striking, blocking, iron and wooden tools.
The strength of the tape was, for me, a fresh look at he fundamentals. I do wish that Keating had started with a still more fundamental approach; he takes a lot for granted about our skill and familiarity with the weapon.
For me, the basics of any system are in the footwork. I'm certified by the US Olympic Committee as an epee coach, and for me combat begins with the feet. I was disappointed that the few drills in the program did not establish footwork patterns.
I did like the numerous drills which showed the versatility of the weapon. He teaches a number of catches, joint locks, blocks and strikes. There is obvviously quite a bit t learn.
I think this tape is a good introduction to the small axe, and hope that the succeeding tapes go into much more detail. If possible, I would not buy this program, but would skip it and just invest in the more advanced parts of the series.