F.M.A. and Arnis Discussions

[Serene]

I wanted to take arnis back when I was still a complete freshman, but we were a block section so I had to take the same subject as everybody else [cultural dance - Oh the bad memories. I liked it though]. Anyways, I took up arnis when I got back to college. Though We were only taught the basics and had some light sparring, I still practice the strikes and blocks which apparently look the same.

Apparently the shorter you are, the more likely you have to be on the offensive since your opponent has an upper hand when it comes to reach - you gotta attack first else they'll get the upper hand.

At least it means that I have to start the pace

True. I have long reach and was attacked by a classmate with a good step-in. Stabbed the wind out of me.