The Willy Bacalso way! The Tapi-Tapi drill in Lapunti is a fundamental training method that develops a practitioner’s sensitivity, timing, and coordination during close-range encounters. Through continuous contact and flowing exchanges, practitioners learn to recognize and familiarize themselves with an opponent’s movements, angles, and rhythm. This awareness allows them to effectively deflect or redirect incoming attacks rather than meeting force with force. As the drill progresses, practitione

The Tapi-Tapi drill in Lapunti is a fundamental training method that develops a practitioner’s sensitivity, timing, and coordination during close-range encounters. Through continuous contact and flowing exchanges, practitioners learn to recognize and familiarize themselves with an opponent’s movements, angles, and rhythm. This awareness allows them to effectively deflect or redirect incoming attacks rather than meeting force with force. As the drill progresses, practitioners are trained to apply