Footwork of Southeast Asian Martial Arts

Footwork is essential when facing an attacker, good footwork separates the high-caliber fighter from the average fighter.

There are many types of footwork methods and many ways to train them. The three most common are: linear, angular and circular. All three types can be used for offensive and defensive movements and all three have their advantages and disadvantages in any given situation.

Here we show you 18 different types of footwork and sweeping drills such as Tri-angular stepping, Diamond patterns, Fakes, Double Fakes, Reverse Footwork, Circular patterns, Side stepping, Sweeps and more. Plus applications and partner drills for the different footwork patterns.