Thread: How to train solo in Arnis

I would try to find a partner to train. I have to train by myself because I have no one interested in training to practice with and because like you I too am a tight with money and I will tell you it sucks. It really helps to see peoples reactions and you will learn how to adapt to them in combat. Also try doing a sinawali by yourself. It kinda looks funny and I can never tell if I am doing it right without stick contact. I do practice angle of attacks and try to visualize attacking enemies while going through the moves but besides that I have nothing else. So finding a partner is a priority if you ask me. I'm still lookin. Perhaps you can find somebody who is doing the training in there backyard. I know people who hold martial arts classes in their garage. Its real mickey mouse but hey they train hard. I don't really think that those masters practiced all alone. I'm sure they had partners as it would be ridiculous to create a style that was never tested on another person.

$95 dollars a month for only one day a week. That seems like a lot to me. Then again $40 dollars a month is a lot to me.

Where in Jersey do you live? If you are interested check out Kuntawkali.com.

Respects,

HeadHunter01

I Trained in arnis for three years. That was about 7or 8 years ago. I live in a place where there is no arnis. I love arnis so I practice with my sticks 2 to 3 days a week for about an hour.

I am somewhat lucky in that I have two friends that have studied arnis in the past as well and we get together once a week and practice. I think I'm pretty good but I'm sure if I went into a real gym with real arnis guys they would probably laugh at me.

Probably the most important purely martial training that you should focus on while training solo is your footwork drills. Drill them drill them drill them.

Next would be any hand and foot etc patterns... in the air, on tires, on trees, on walls, on whatever. With and without stick(s.)

If there are several FMA schools in your town, then there are groups of people interested in training with you. You just need to find them. Many ways to do this, be creative. You dont even need to limit yourself to people who practice a FMA. There are often free "clubs" in big citys.

Then you can do all sorts of "non-martial" training... like pushups, situps, squats, jumping rope, wind sprints... the list here is almost endless.

We offer classes in Hoboken,NJ.


Respects,

HeadHunter01