08/19/2026
Hubud Lubud and B**g Lop drills are both close-quarters tactile sensitivity drills.
What's the difference?
Ruotolo Brothers doing Hubud Lubud is a core close-quarters touch-sensitivity and flow drill from Filipino Martial Arts (Kali/Eskrima/Silat). Translating roughly to "to tie and untie," it cycles continuous defensive checks, traps, and counter-strikes between partners to build reflex speed, tactile awareness, and structural control in a tight space.
Below: "B**g Lop Sao" refers to a fundamental Wing Chun training drill that combines two specific hand techniques—B**g Sao (Wing Arm/Deflection) and Lop Sao (grabbing hand/pulling hand)—to teach practitioners how to redirect an opponent's energy and immediately counterattack. The drill focus on control and redirect an opponent's arm. It involves grabbing the opponent's limb spontaneously to break their balance and create openings for simultaneous counterattacks. This drill builds sensitivity, timing, and structure under pressure.
Key Differences:
• Rhythm vs. Disruption: Hubud-lubud is an endless flow drill meant to build seamless transitions and adaptability. Lop-sao is a disruptive action meant to forcefully break posture and end an exchange quickly.
• Energy Management: Hubud maintains a steady, circular connection ("sticky hands"). Lop-sao borrows or redirects an opponent’s incoming linear pressure by suddenly yielding and pulling.
• Application: Hubud serves as a modular platform for multi-style trapping, limb destructions, and counter-offense. Lop-sao acts as a direct gate-opener for a straight blast or punch down the centerline.
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