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Okay this for the newbies but I won't lie the forumites here talked me into getting the entire DB series. Dave Fulton, Fenris and the rest reviewed DB 1, 2, 5, 6 pretty well.
DB 3 Sinawalli (73 min) concerns fighting with 2 sticks. Eric Knaus starts you off with warm ups before getting into the Fluid Attack, a double stick power shot as seen in most FMA styles though very few emphasize
the hip torque Knaus does (I can think of about 2).
From there you have
Switching hits
Alternate, Fluid, and Upward Figure 8s
Florete (as a drill)
The LaCoste 8 count Drill
The Exploding Star footwork pattern
4 fights/interviews
Jabs/Single stick combos
Double sticks and empty hands w/ Burton Richardson
Burton Richardson takes all the double stick moves reviewed and does the empty hand version of them against punches.
DB 4 Blocks, Thrusts, Punyos, Disarms (75 min) starts with a lengthy interview with a former Navy SEAL before Eric Knaus shows the 4 Walls blocks then breaks down
The Umbrella
The Roof Block
Thrusts
Punyos (3)
Disarms
Seguidas (7 stick sets to develop dexterity, mobility, and power)
Exploding Star Carrenza (A combination of the footwork sets with striking practice)
I have to admit, I like the series and found that as much as DB approach is new (blending with other arts) it is also traditional in two ways, traditional Pekiti Tirsia drills/forms are taught and armorless fighting is emphasized. I've always hated stick warm ups but I've tried the ones shown using heavy kung fu butterfly swords and it's a blast, similar to the Indian clubs. For more fun, I tried some of the seguidas with a knife then a bandana.
These tapes are good for all levels though beginners will probably benefit the most. The fight footage should be of particular benefit, as much as they tear down some myths, they'll support some of what most FMA stylists have learned.
In tape 4, the last section with Burton is possibly the most dated and has some classical FMA moves. Burton himself has changed his training and teaching methods regarding FMA. The viewer will have to decide there effectiveness and if they want to add or delete it to their arsenal. And if the viewer can make it work terrific.
Okay this for the newbies but I won't lie the forumites here talked me into getting the entire DB series. Dave Fulton, Fenris and the rest reviewed DB 1, 2, 5, 6 pretty well.
DB 3 Sinawalli (73 min) concerns fighting with 2 sticks. Eric Knaus starts you off with warm ups before getting into the Fluid Attack, a double stick power shot as seen in most FMA styles though very few emphasize
the hip torque Knaus does (I can think of about 2).
From there you have
Switching hits
Alternate, Fluid, and Upward Figure 8s
Florete (as a drill)
The LaCoste 8 count Drill
The Exploding Star footwork pattern
4 fights/interviews
Jabs/Single stick combos
Double sticks and empty hands w/ Burton Richardson
Burton Richardson takes all the double stick moves reviewed and does the empty hand version of them against punches.
DB 4 Blocks, Thrusts, Punyos, Disarms (75 min) starts with a lengthy interview with a former Navy SEAL before Eric Knaus shows the 4 Walls blocks then breaks down
The Umbrella
The Roof Block
Thrusts
Punyos (3)
Disarms
Seguidas (7 stick sets to develop dexterity, mobility, and power)
Exploding Star Carrenza (A combination of the footwork sets with striking practice)
I have to admit, I like the series and found that as much as DB approach is new (blending with other arts) it is also traditional in two ways, traditional Pekiti Tirsia drills/forms are taught and armorless fighting is emphasized. I've always hated stick warm ups but I've tried the ones shown using heavy kung fu butterfly swords and it's a blast, similar to the Indian clubs. For more fun, I tried some of the seguidas with a knife then a bandana.
These tapes are good for all levels though beginners will probably benefit the most. The fight footage should be of particular benefit, as much as they tear down some myths, they'll support some of what most FMA stylists have learned.
In tape 4, the last section with Burton is possibly the most dated and has some classical FMA moves. Burton himself has changed his training and teaching methods regarding FMA. The viewer will have to decide there effectiveness and if they want to add or delete it to their arsenal. And if the viewer can make it work terrific.