THE ROLE OF FORMS
THE ROLE OF FORMS An excerpt from Way of the Raven Blade Combatives vol. 4 by Fernan Vargas Forms have become the unwanted uncle of the training world. In these modern times of hard NHB training, Tactical Training and the like there is a tendency to dismiss forms training as useless. The reality is that forms provide us with an invaluable tool for the perfection of our art. When properly completing a form, the Warrior is given the opportunity to add valuable repetitions of their core skill set. Forms Training will allow you to work on foot work, stances, attacks and defensive movement in a manner that can be very enjoyable. Proper form affords you with enhanced balance, power and fluidity. Forms also serve a secondary function with as much, if not more value. I remember training with Captain Earl Rogers. While I trained with Captain Rogers for only a short time, I remember him fondly. In fact if it were not for Captain Rogers I doubt you would be reading this boo...