Chain Style - No Check

     This one is called Chain Style using the four methods of defense and counter. In this drill the attacker strikes once and leaves stick in position to allow the defender to work on certain attributes. Start slow and speed it up.
     The reason the drilling of the chain style is important is because Balintawak is defense oriented. You may not be sure of the opponent's timing, changing of angle and level or use of feints, and mutual kills may occur, especially at close range. You may even have to transition your strike to a block on the other side. So getting back on guard after (almost - it is situational) every strike is important and the chain style builds your timing, form, structure and speed in this regard.

Block 1 Grandmaster Atillo defends the strike.	Chain no Check Method 1 Live hand is ready but not checking as Grandmaster Atillo strikes.
Block 2 Grandmaster Atillo immediately brings stick back to guard.	Chain no Check Method 2 Live hand is ready but not touching stick as strike goes to another quadrant.
Block 3 Grandmaster Atillo quickly gets back on guard.	Chain no Check Method 3 Strike to another quadrant with live hand at the ready but not checking stick.
Block 4 Grandmaster Atillo quickly gets back on guard.	Chain no Check Method 4 Grandmaster Atillo steps out and under strike to return strike. Notice his hands at the ready but not checking.