Kama
Check out these great videos from industry greats and world class competitors like Mike Chat, Tyler Weaver and Mackensi Emory.
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Mike Chat - Kamas - Same-Time Outside Reverse Combination
This combo puts together the outside and reverse rotation for a flashy speed set. Be sure to finish with strong cuts that reinforce the basics.
XMA | Kamas | Weapons | Extreme | Spin | Tricks | Cuts | Combo | Speed -
Mike Chat - Kamas - Sideways Finger Roll Palm Down
This spin is very similar to the palm-up sideways finger roll, but is made a bit more difficult because now you are working against gravity.
XMA | Kamas | Weapons | Extreme | Spin | Tricks | Manipulation -
Mike Chat - Kamas - Spin Chop Punch Combination
This drill uses the same chop-punch basics you should have already covered. Now, take a step up with the footwork and add a dynamic spin.
XMA | Kamas | Weapons | Extreme | Combo | Cuts | Footwork | Stances -
Mike Chat - Kamas - Extreme Negative Grip Double Cuts
Learn a creative cutting combo using the kamas in a negative or reverse grip. These cuts are great for performance and competition.
XMA | Kamas | Weapons | Extreme | Cuts | Combo -
Mike Chat - Kamas - Traditional Cutting Drill
Holding the kamas at the bottom are designed for traditional power, not extreme speed. This drill will reinforce your students' traditional basics.
XMA | Kamas | Weapons | Traditional | Cuts | Basics | Combo -
Mike Chat - Kamas - Closing the Weapon
Kamas require the use of cutting in both the positive and negative grip. This transition will show you how to get from one grip to the other.
XMA | Kamas | Weapons | Extreme | Transition | Grip -
Mike Chat - Kamas - Cheat to Close Combination
Learn how to hide the weaker hand when manipulating kamas with this technique, which has been used to win multiple world championships.
XMA | Kamas | Weapons | Extreme | Spin | Tricks | Transition -
Mike Chat - Kamas - Chop Punch Combination
This fundamental combination is used in almost every extreme kama form you can find. Combine precise cuts with clean stances.
XMA | Kamas | Weapons | Extreme | Cuts | Basics | Combo -
Mike Chat - Kamas - Double Cut Combination
Learn the proper way to double punch with the kamas. Don't push the kamas forward, be sure to follow a circular, hooking motion.
XMA | Kamas | Weapons | Extreme | Cuts | Power -
Mike Chat - Kamas - Figure 8 to Close
The figure 8 to close is a flashy transition to switch from a forward kama grip to reverse grip. Be sure your spin carries your hands up before you drop the hands down as you close the kamas.
XMA | Extreme | Creative | Spin | Tricks | Kamas | Weapons