Ethos Decimus' TPLA Training Log

[EthosDecimus]

Hello and thanks for taking the time to check this out.  This is the start of my work on the TPLA material.  I'm taking a cue from Tanq and starting it as a thread.  I really appreciate any feedback anyone has to offer as I post videos on my work.  I'm also applying to the LX program, and this first video serves as my application.  Thanks again!

http://youtu.be/IHszzvM0nSs

[eerockk]

I love the aggression and intensity you're showing here. My suggestion would be to slow it down a little and be more deliberate with the moves for now. This will help with the control element a lot, and then you can speed up the controlled version. This was my issue when I entered the program too. Slow and deliberate leads to fast and smooth! Great work though, Ethos!

[EthosDecimus]

Thanks for the input! I will definitely continue to work on slowing it down to build that precision and smoothness. I noticed that some of the angles on my honor sashes are off, and I need to think a little more about where I would be striking an actual target. I'm going to try and do some taping this week to see how these things are coming along. Again, thanks!

[EthosDecimus]

http://youtu.be/qgLNJhxNfcI

My latest bit of recording with Shii Cho and the Nucleus Velocity (solo).  Trying to work on slowing it down to get that smoothness and watery flow...

[Xiphos]

Nicely done m8! I look forward to seeing more from you. Care to share some details about the saber you're using there?

[EthosDecimus]

Thanks Xiphos! I'm going to work on Velocity 2 (Kessel Run) of the TPLA material this week and try to get another video up. The saber is an Ultrasabers Archon v.2 in guardian blue with obsidian sound. It's my first and only saber, but man do I love it!