Tom Callos is a veteran martial arts teacher (6th dan under Ernie Reyes, Sr., former member of West Coast Demo Team, BJ Penn 's first teacher) who resides and trains in Hilo Hawaii at the Penn Fitness and Training Center. He is the head of a martial arts association called "The One Hundred" known for humanitarian work. http://www.thenewwaynetwork.com. Tom's bio and portfolio of work may be seen at http:///www.tomcallos.com.
In this video he works with 3rd dan Scott Provost of Big Island Martial Arts --in the way he likes to hold the mitts for safe and vigorous practice of the martial arts.
These drills (multiple videos) are almost all done with an open hand. Thanks for asking! Tom
tomcallos 6 months ago