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Purple Belt
Since Hock was originally a Modern Arnis guy, I'm posting this here. If the mods feel it fits someplace else, feel free to move it.
I attended a 2 day workshop with Hock Hoccheim in Milford Connecticut this past weekend. Its been more than 5 years since the last time I trained with Hock. As I expected, the seminar was great.
In my opinion Hock still draws much influence from Modern Arnis. That being said, he teaches what he refers to as non denominational self defense. The first days progressions all worked from an arm wrap. The two opponents have crashed and locked arms. Hock provided a series of counters and tricks from this position in unarmed, stick, knife, or gun scenarios
The second day worked on a module of finger striking. In essence, using an eye shot as a distraction. The progression worked from traing dummy practice, to live drills (push pass pin (Hubad)), to actual combat scenarios.
The afternoon session started with a kicking progression. Kicks from a natural stance, a fighting type stance, and finally kicks from the ground to pads.
Hock has a no nonsense approach to self defense. He draws from 20 plus years of law enforcement and 30 years of martial arts training. Hock's real genius is his ability to break down concepts and transform them into an easy to follow outline. Once you learn the physical skill, he opens the door from technique to self defense. Over the years I have learned a great deal about teaching physical material from Hock
Hock does offer rank progression for those interested. He does not push it. He is always happy to have people come and train. 14 hours of top notch training for $150 was a huge bargain
Mario Leone hosted the event. The facility was nice. Mario was easy to approach via email and at the seminar. I am looking forward to Hock's return in the fall
I attended a 2 day workshop with Hock Hoccheim in Milford Connecticut this past weekend. Its been more than 5 years since the last time I trained with Hock. As I expected, the seminar was great.
In my opinion Hock still draws much influence from Modern Arnis. That being said, he teaches what he refers to as non denominational self defense. The first days progressions all worked from an arm wrap. The two opponents have crashed and locked arms. Hock provided a series of counters and tricks from this position in unarmed, stick, knife, or gun scenarios
The second day worked on a module of finger striking. In essence, using an eye shot as a distraction. The progression worked from traing dummy practice, to live drills (push pass pin (Hubad)), to actual combat scenarios.
The afternoon session started with a kicking progression. Kicks from a natural stance, a fighting type stance, and finally kicks from the ground to pads.
Hock has a no nonsense approach to self defense. He draws from 20 plus years of law enforcement and 30 years of martial arts training. Hock's real genius is his ability to break down concepts and transform them into an easy to follow outline. Once you learn the physical skill, he opens the door from technique to self defense. Over the years I have learned a great deal about teaching physical material from Hock
Hock does offer rank progression for those interested. He does not push it. He is always happy to have people come and train. 14 hours of top notch training for $150 was a huge bargain
Mario Leone hosted the event. The facility was nice. Mario was easy to approach via email and at the seminar. I am looking forward to Hock's return in the fall
