The Filipino X by the Gringo, W. Hock Hochheim

FMA - The Filipino X! Configuring the 8's
by the Gringo! W. Hock Hochheim

W. Hock Hochheim has forged the very combative essence of FMA and Pacific Islands fighting systems into his 10 level PAC course. In this free film, Hock explains the use of the X pattern in hand, single stick, double stick, espada y daga and double knife methods.

"I have been involved in Pacific Ocean martial arts since 1972 and the Filipino martial arts since 1986. I have done so many different kinds that I cannot be beholding to just any one, or two, or more FMAs for that matter. This video is a collection of X pattern/material from all these systems, but in particular, all the Filipino systems that somehow, in some way use the X in;

- striking,
- blocking
- grappling
- combat scenarios
with;
- hand/mano mano
- single stick, single and double handed grip
- double stick and double weapons
- knife
- espada y daga

You can use this material to organize a class session, a seminar session, or just to exercise through a theme related series based on the X patterns.” - Hock

You will see and learn...

Introduction to the X;
- can be hardcore solo strikes very robotic
- can be very fluid as in figure 8s, a mix of both may be best
- it, along with a diamond pattern, is often used to kick start a stick drill
- the 4 corners of the x as starting points and why

The X with a Knife
The X with two knives
The X with a single stick
- right hand 2 count and left hand 2 count
- old Presas block and strike drill
- block and counter with an X - swing in the air
- block and counter with an X - partners hit an X with sticks


The X with double sticks
- basic right-left x (4 count, 2 right, 2 left)- basic “Sinawali 4 count
* from 12
* from 3 (progression 12 and 3)
* from 6 (progression 12, 3 and 6)
* from 9 (progression 12, 3, 6 and 9)
* from 6 count sinawali with an X on 1 and an X on 4

The X with Espada Y Daga
- basic right left x (4 count, 2 right, 2 left)
- basic “Sinawali 4 count, right, left, right, left
- from 12
- from 3 (progression 12 and 3)
- from 6 (progression 12, 3 and 6)
- from 9 (progression 12, 3, 6 and 9)

The Crossada Block workout
The X with push daggers
The X Arm Smothering in scenarios
The X Leg Smothering in scenarios
Discussing the X block variations from classic to modern

Examples of X Stick Grappling
- X face crush
- 4 X chokes
- 2 Xs on wrist
- X on Pelvis
- X on knee
- X on shin
- X on ankle

X Knife Scenarios
- the military assassination throat and heart attack
- saber knife grip version
- reverse knife grip version
- the 3 X-er attack, throat, biceps, forearm Xs