From www.pukulan.net: Forum
March 1, 2007
I just had the chance to watch all four of the footwork videos by Bob Orlando. I can recommend them 100% to any and all who are looking to gain more insight into the fighting footwork of Kuntao-Silat ... Bob Orlando breaks down these footwork drills to finest detail, and the use of graphics will help you get an understanding that you may not have had before. Bob Orlando also shows you how to apply this video into your present system to enhance your techniques.
I liked the points that Bob Orlando brought out like, train as you fight. In a high stress situation you will resort back to your training, so you want your training to be as real as possible. I very rarely hear of this coming from an instructor.
On a scale form 1 to 10, I would give Bob Orlando's use of comedy in this video a 3.
However, on the same scale, I will give this video an 11 for the great information about Kuntao-Silat. Do yourself a favor, if your going to spend money on a video series, I would highly recommend this one.
Guru James Hogue
Malay Fighting Arts Academy
www.pukulan.net
From www.karatejunkie.com: Karate Junkie
April 7, 2006
I'm a big fan of silat, and generally of anything from Bob Orlando. It should be no surprise that I give a positive review of this Paladin Press DVD. Note, that I am reviewing DVD 1 of a 2 DVD set. As you might expect from the title, this DVD focuses on the footwork (lankahs) of Orlando's Dutch-Indonesian silat. His explanations and demonstrations are clear, systematic, and well thought-out. Orlando wisely explains in the beginning of the video not to get hung up on techniques. The intent is to develop skills through exercise and observation. He then goes on to demonstrate the lankahs, and their application in concert with upper-body exercises. The production is excellent with obvious attention paid to clear sound and video. The information and exercises would be useful for most martial artists. This video may not be as useful for beginners as it would be for skilled martial artists. Although Orlando breaks down the concepts and principles well, it's clear this DVD is an extension of his earlier works on silat. If your looking to add some great footwork drills to your martial arts training, look no further. I also appreciate understanding why the drills are important, and Orlando delivers.
From Belgium: Wim Demeere
September 6, 2004
If like me, you only have limited brain power, chances are you'll feel overwhelmed after viewing this DVD for the first time. It is so crammed with information, you just cannot process everything right away. Bob gives you tons of material ... meaning not only techniques and drills but also concepts and strategies to apply in all of your game. Wonderful as this is for us, it makes reviewing the disc a bit difficult. It is hard to do it justice without making a checklist of everything that's in it. And there's a lot. I've said it before, Mr. Orlando goes into detail about things that are the "secret teachings" of other styles. He is extremely generous in providing information. ... In this DVD, you will find hours and hours of training material plus the possibility to verify almost any of the questions your study might bring forward.
If you are training in Southeast Asian martial arts, you will love this disc for the drills it shows you and all their possible variations. If you practice other arts, you could do well by getting this one and incorporate what you can. Two thumbs up! ... full Review
From Albuquerque, NM: John Zembiec
August 3, 2004
Just received Fighting Footwork Volumes 1 and 2 and Reflex Action for my 34th birthday. Visually appealing, entertaining and clear as a bell instruction. Absolutely thrilled. Finally, videos you can actually learn from.