Training in different styles of Eskrima at the same time

[KitEskrima]

Hi All
I wondered if anyone had experience of training in different styles of Eskrima at the same time just to explore the art?
Thanks
KitEskrima

[lionleo]

There is no problem with training at the same time if you have a foundational style.I trained with one style and it became my foundational system..then i proceeded to training and exposing in different systems. On the other hand i knew of people who trained with different styles simultaneously without a foundational style, and their learning and comprehension was affected, since they were not well versed with each system. I found out that their training became protracted and slow....my two cents.

[ryangruhn]

I think just about every practitioner will recommend that you cross train as much as possible. Don’t limit yourself!


Gruhn

[johnj]

There is no problem with training at the same time if you have a foundational style.I trained with one style and it became my foundational system..then i proceeded to training and exposing in different systems. On the other hand i knew of people who trained with different styles simultaneously without a foundational style, and their learning and comprehension was affected, since they were not well versed with each system. I found out that their training became protracted and slow....my two cents.

Very well said! A solid foundation in one system is the key to better understanding the particular arts in general. With that, progress is made more efficiently. After all, it is not the techniques we crave but how their principles are used. And that can make a world of difference.

I think just about every practitioner will recommend that you cross train as much as possible. Don’t limit yourself!

This is better suited when cross training refers to different disciplines as the benefits are unyielding.

John J

[ryangruhn]

Very well said! A solid foundation in one system is the key to better understanding the particular arts in general. With that, progress is made more efficiently. After all, it is not the techniques we crave but how their principles are used. And that can make a world of difference.



This is better suited when cross training refers to different disciplines as the benefits are unyielding.

John J

John,
Could you expound on this?

Gruhn

[johnj]

Hey Ryan,

Simply stated, techniques from different FMA systems may look similar but it is the principles and how they are applied that makes a difference in effectiveness, or lack of. However, without a strong foundation individuals will quite often dwell on a technique rather than principles which are more universal.

I should have clarified that I find a distinction in cross training "within the same arts" and cross training in different arts i.e. Muay Thai & BJJ I find the the latter more productive.

John J