I love long range eskrima. For me it is the single most effective aspect of combat and the most efficient use of your training time.

The single most important technique for defending your legs.

It is really useful to be able to deliver a non-telegraphic strike from a different chamber.

A tyre is really useful to help you train for power in specific counters and to learn to deal with the effects of impact.

Using a tyre to develop power

Make sure you use techniques at the appropriate range.

It is really important to understand that you need to be able to defend yourself from any position in which you might find yourself – not just your preferred fighting stance.

It is essential to be able to move laterally, around your opponent. This is a great training drill to develop evasive footwork.

Being able to move around your opponent is essential, so you do not get cornered or outflanked.

This is a great exercise to help you train to hit hard while moving.