SENSITIVITY
SENSITIVITY DRILL
There are many different types of sensitivity drills
from Wing-Chuns Chi Sao, Silat foot trapping to
Eskrima's tapi-tapi drill.
The drill that we will be using is called Hu-bud /
Lu-bud. This drill is a Kali - Eskrima energy-
exchanging drill that can be used in different
varations. The meaning of Hu-bud Lu-bud is
tranlated in the Filipino language as to tie-up and
un-tie.
This drill can be taught in both empty hands as well
as with any middle to close range weaponry.
Lets determine what type of sensitivity we are
looking at and what exactly needs to be devloped.
First lets look at the definintion of what sensitivtiy
is : The condition or quality of being sensitive;
The responsiveness of an organ or organism to
external stimuli.
In escence, It is the ability to feel that person
through sense; by usage of all five senses;
(A.) Sight(B.) Touch
(C.) Hear
(D.) Smell
(E.) Taste.
Sensitivity in combat terms means to be able to feel
your opponents oncominng attack through sight and
tactile and be able to counter or smother their attack
with the correct movement or counter attack;
because your movement is a result of his movement,
your technique is a result of his technique.
Two types of Sensitivity we can develop :
(1.) Vision (Vision Sensitivity): The eyes are the best
tool to use for senetivity for if you can see your
opponent you already know what is expected.
You are dealing with two types of visions Central
vision and Peripheral vision both can be developed
and maintained.
(2.) Tactile Sensitivity: This sensitivity is to be able
to touch; That can be perceived by the touch;
tangible;
This is related to the sense of touch; By conditioning
the structure nerve endings with sensitive to touch
or pressure.
Tools for advancing to a higher level of Sensitivity :
Eye Awareness Sensitivity :
- Focus Gloves- Speed Bag
- Knife Drill
Tactile Sensitivity :
- Kali-Eskrima (Hubud / Lubud) Drill
- Wing Chun (Chi Sao) Drill
- Silat (Lock flow) Drill
- Judo / Aikido Drills
- Knife (Kali) Drill
- Tai Chi (Push Hand) Drill
- Karate (dead pattern) technique Drill
- Wrestling (Pumpil) Drill
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