The movement of the stick covers a larger range of motion, and the knife covers a smaller range of motion. Skills of the hand are more practical and efficient when following the patterns of the knife. Therefore, some logical alteration must be made when translating weapon skills into empty hand comparisons. These drills assist one in discovering the flow and uncovering the truth, which is different for each Cadena de Mano practitioner. These two person counter to counter drills are perhaps the most significant difference from what we are doing and what other groups are doing.
Students enjoy the fun found in the sumbrada drills when practicing eskrima.
This same thrill can be achieved via empty hand two person drills. You get to feel your partner's energy. Thrive off it, respond to it, create and control it. Professor Oliverez said that through the drills one learns the truth about oneself. Your truth is not my truth.