NUDDA M.A.X.TRAINING™ is an FMA-based system that analyses the gritty and nasty side of urban reality yet maintains a strong bond with the origins and traditions of the Arts. With his unique and creative methods, Antonio Faedda has pushed the boundaries of combat training by blending the very best of the ancient Arts and bringing them straight into the 21st Century.
In NUDDA M.A.X.TRAINING™ students are brought up in a centuries-long tradition of martial arts that allows them to hone their skills and transcend the here and now of effective self-defence to become virtuoso, well-rounded martial artists. The combined weapons and empty-hands training will enhance not only your strength and stamina, but also improve reactions and timing as well as your ability to flow and adapt without breaking the momentum of your actions. Your footwork and overall agility will drastically improve as well as giving you the extra edge that can determine whether or not you survive on the streets.
NUDDA M.A.X.TRAINING™ Syllabus
NUDDA- Filipino Boxing
The NUDDA expression of Filipino Boxing is as “to the point” as it can possibly get. Antonio Faedda has decoded an approach to the Filipino Boxing Arts that strips away all the unessentials and leaves you with the very essence of this beautiful yet devastating martial art.
There is a step-by-step process that will nurture you from the very beginning of your journey, teaching you solid skills that are there to last. We don’t make false promises and you will be required to train hard in order to make NUDDA M.A.X.TRAINING™ work when it matters. One thing we can promise you: once you have reached a reasonable standard it really works. NO Ifs, NO Buts!
You will understand combat dynamically and not just in a pre-set scenario. You will learn how to control “chaos” and become at one with it, after all there is “nothing” (NUDDA in Sardinian) more chaotic in nature than fighting itself.
NUDDA M.A.X.TRAINING™ Weaponry
Kaliradman
The word Kaliradman comes from the Malay, the original inhabitants of the Southeast Asian archipelago. It means more or less “skills/skilled in the art of sword fighting”. Before the arrival of the Spaniards in the Phillipines and before the inhabitants of the Philippines became “Filipinos”, Kaliradman was used for inter-tribal warfare.
The NUDDA M.A.X.TRAINING™ Kaliradman weaponry syllabus involves:
Double stick
The use of two weapons enhances dexterity, coordination, balance and agility. It teaches you how to utilize all 360 degrees of space. This part of the syllabus includes some very acrobatic moves with spectacular spins and jumps to confuse and surprise the opponent who may be attacking from all sorts of angles. Our expression of Kaliradman is all about being unpredictable and moving constantly. By training in this beautiful art you will acquire superb footwork and reactions.
Single stick
The Filipinos have made a science out of stick fighting. With hundreds of different systems and styles to choose from, you would never run out of learning material. But collecting techniques or badges won’t make you a proficient fighter. In line with our approach to training, we have structured an extremely efficient approach to stick fighting.
Igmat Baraw (The Knife)
To fully appreciate how lethal a blade can become in the hands of a skilled knife fighter, you will have to learn how to use it to its full deadly potential. Only then can you approach knife fighting with the right mind-set. Owing to its dangerous nature, this part of the syllabus is only taught to trusted students. It includes:
Long-range knife-fighting – Largo
Medium-range knife-fighting – Medio
Short-range knife-fighting – Corto
Empty hands vs knife
Dulo Dulo
The use of the Dulo Dulo (palm stick) takes on a completely new dimension in NUDDA M.A.X.TRAINING™ and teaches you how to strike from an empty-hand perspective from a variety of angles and positions that are extremely odd and difficult to counter. A Dulo Dulo can be easily replicated by any daily routine object, such as a pen, pencil or even a teaspoon. It is a valuable counter weapon in the unfortunate event of facing a knife.