Informative Issue No. 181 2015

Master Jon Escudero

If one is a weak teacher of their art, the practi- tioners will definitely know it, and that teacher will never make it teaching in Israel. One is going to be tested and will have to prove themselves to get the respect due to a professional Filipino martial artist. This can be fully understood with the people in Israel if one knows the history and what the country has and is going through in their daily lives. The FMA Informative while visiting the was fortunate to get with Master Jon Escudero and his wife Lightning Scientific International Neta while in Baguio. The FMA Informative has known Master Escudero since 2007 while visiting the Philip- Grandmaster Benjamin Luna-Lema pines that year. A Complete System of Fighting One would have to say about Master Escudero he is easy to talk with, has a sense of humor, quick The Adventure Begins minded, and fully a serious minded professional practitioner. Also it can definitely be said he is one of the top Master Jon Escdero - Background promotes and propagators of the style of Scientific Lightning Arnis. When in publication he was responsible for Going To Israel putting out Official Monthly Newsletter of Academia Tercia Cerrada Caderilla y Espada y Daga “SEGUIDA.” Needed Mentality and Requirements The purpose of the publication was to give information on LSAI activities, events and news so it would be Mentality in Teaching reported accurately as well as serve as a historical log of the activities of the organization. It was committed to Changes in Teaching to Succeed promoting the Filipino martial arts and Filipino martial arts lifestyle as well as providing information and advice Modifications in Lightning Scientific Arnis regarding martial arts training and philosophy. Is the Filipino Martial Arts Catching on in Israel? Final Thoughts about Teaching in Israel Master Escudero has traveled throughout the world promoting and propagating Scientific LightningAr - nis and in the past few years it seems he heads out each year to the United States and England and is also open to any country that would be interested in learning and share the knowledge that he has in Scientific Lightning Arnis. The FMAdigest did an issue on Master Escudero on his exploits in Israel, however the FMA Informative thought it would be interesting to learn how it is to commence teaching and trying to get established in Israel as a Filipino martial artist

Master Jon Escudero Grandmaster Benjamin Luna Lema was an “Old School”, gentleman who would not face people in un- pressed pants. He had an “air” of formality about him. His hair was never out of place and I’ve never really seen him break a sweat. He was nearly always in his “trademark” white long sleeved shirt even when teaching, and was never without his cap. He was definitely a “class-act”, and a tough one to follow. He was a very exacting teacher and would make you do things over and over and over again… if he liked you. He loved teaching. We strongly suspect that the martial arts, was the love of his life. He’d go out of his way for a student interested in the art. He went out of the way for us and for that, we are truly grateful. But then again, at the end of the day, we’d see more of the person behind the stories. He loved to make Lightning Scientific Arnis Israel jokes as well as make fun of us and he loved putting us on the spot. He loved food, and was very picky with (052) 224-9313 what he ate. But when he did find something that agreed with him, it would be defeated very quickly. He was an Email: [email protected] adventurer and loved going places and seeing new things. He never seemed to stop learning. www.lsai.co.il And here we are now, his students, peers, friends and family, caretakers of his memory. Some say he’s not perfect, but I disagree. I’d say he was the “Perfect Human Being”. A man who was great despite his humani- ty. He may have his own faults, flaws and imperfections but then again don’t we all? It was the desire to preserve and protect the martial arts systems of their fathers that Grandmaster Ben Lema and his contemporaries banded together into a group. It combined the systems found in the towns of the Each issue features practitioners of martial arts and other internal arts, other features include historical, theo- island of Panay and other neighboring islands. They named it Lightning Scientific Arnis. retical and technical articles; reflections, Filipino martial arts, healing arts, the culture of the Philippines and other It is a complete system of fighting. It was always about fighting, it is always about combat. It was always related subjects. about tried and tested techniques used to survive. Lightning ScientificArnis is practical with its definition of The authors, publisher and owner of this online magazine are not responsible for any injury, which may result “Scientific.” To Grandmaster Lema it simply meant that “he has tried it, and tested it, it works… therefore it is from the instructions contained in this online magazine. Before embarking on any of the physical activates described in Scientific”. the magazine, the reader should consult his or her physician for advice regarding their individual suitability for per- forming such activity. The ideas and opinions expressed in the FMA Informative online magazine are those of the authors or instruc- tors being interviewed and are not necessarily the views of the publisher, editor or owner of the FMA Informative. The articles are the property of the author’s that wrote them and cannot be used without the permission of the author. The FMA Informative is for the promulgation and promotion of the Filipino martial arts and the Culture of the Philippines. NO issue can be printed and Sold for Monies, without the express permission of the Owner and Publisher of the FMA Informative. Lightning Scientific Arnis International Jean, Benjamin Jr., John Edward, and plan out the directions LSAI acts as his representative and over- and Paul Anthony. would take in order to keep the sees LSAI activities. Ate Patty, as LSAI stands for Lightning Scientific Arnis International. It is an Organiza- In 1959, Mang Ben re- flame alive. she is affectionately known, serves tion promoting and preserving the style of Arnis/Kali, which was developed turned to the Philippines and Currently, there are mem- as the guiding light of LSAI. LSAI and refined by Grandmaster Benjamin Luna Lema. It is a complete system settled in . Immediately ber clubs and practitioners all over seniors and Ate Patty continue to of martial arts, which stresses both speed and power. The system encom- upon his return, he established the the Philippines and in different meet on a monthly basis in order to passes solo baston, doble baston, espada y daga, and empty hands. Lightning Scientific Arnis Interna- parts of the world. In the Philip- both share and keep the knowledge tional, with himself as President pines, there are chapters in the alive and to coordinate activities and Professor Agripino E. Mayuga different municipalities of Metro designed to promote and propagate Grandmaster Benjamin Luna-Lema as Vice-President. Manila, or the National Capital LSAI. Foremost among these is the [1919 - 2003] The passing of Mang Ben, as Region; Davao City, Davao; Rox- Lema Memorial Cup, an LSAI-on- several old time Arnis Masters he was known, followed by the as City, Capiz; Calapan, Mindoro; ly tournament intended to foster from Visayas. One of these mas- subsequent passing of his succes- Laguna; etc. Outside of the Philip- friendship and fellowship among sor, Maestro Elmer Ybañez, left a pines, there are clubs in Singapore, Mang Ben’s students. Other activ- ters would exchange lessons in re- Mambusao, in addition to execut- heavy burden on the shoulders of the UK and in the USA, notably in ities include future tournaments turn for sugarcane and this became ing a number of its citizens. Some their students. In response to this Seattle, Washington. open to all Arnis clubs regardless an almost daily routine, resulting of these citizens included members situation, several of the remaining It was recognized that of style, and sharing sessions in in Ben learning all the Masters had of Lema’s group on the suspicion students banded together in order the heir to the style and therefore which both older and younger to teach. of being associated with the under- to continue the legacy of Mang the leadership of the system was practitioners share and compare Grandmaster Benjamin ground movement. Ben and to promote and propagate Mang Ben’s oldest son, Joseph what they had learned directly Luna-Lema Founded Lightning Of the original twenty-five their beloved style. Thus, in 2005, Luna Jr. In the Philippines, his from Mang Ben. Scientific Arnis International in (25) members of the Lightning the senior students started to meet sister Mrs. Patty Jean L. Caballero 1937 in Mambusao, Capiz, Philip- Arnis Club, only five (5) survived pines. the turmoil of World War II: Sat- In 1937, Grandmaster Ben- urnino Pestani, Rodrigo Ponce, A Complete System of Fighting jamin Luna Lema, together with Carlos Villas, Rafael Ceneres, 20 other Arnisadores, founded the Poldo Leones, and Grandmaster Lightning Scientific Arnis It has in its repertoire is a ize tissue and crush bone. Blade Lightning Scientific Arnis Inter- Benjamin Luna Lema. These men is a complete system of fighting. wide range of weaponry from Solo techniques do exist in the system. national, in Roxas City, Capiz. It then integrated their respective It was always about fighting, it Baston, Doble Baston, Baston These techniques are the same as was the habit of these young men styles of Arnis into the formation is always about combat. It was y Daga, Espada y Daga, Knife, the stick techniques with a shift in to go from place to place, seeking of the so-called “Lightning Scien- always about tried and tested tech- Weapon Disarming techniques and emphasis to reflect edge alignment Grandmaster Benjamin to learn from the best arnisa-dores tific Arnis”, with Lema as acting niques used to survive. Lightning Empty-Hand techniques and is for slashing, cutting and thrusting. Luna Lema was born on March 19, they could find, and in some cases, headmaster. From 1945 until 1946, Scientific Arnis is practical with equally effective in the Largo, Me- Training with emphasis on the stick 1919 in Mambusao Capiz, Panay challenging them to a test of skills. Lema became the Arnis instructor its definition of “Scientific.” To dia and Corto ranges. It combines aspect and applying its qualities Island, Philippines, and was first Since its inception in 1937, the of the Manila Police Department, Grandmaster Lema it simply meant the systems of Tercia, Serrada, Ca- to the blade lend it the ability to exposed to martial arts from his association and style had grown in then under Police Chief Manuel that “he has tried it, and tested it, it denilla and Espada y Daga making convert a “crushing blow” into a father, Juan Luna Lema, a well-re- terms of membership. de la Fuente. In 1947, Lema was works… therefore it is scientific”. it a well-balanced, well-rounded “cleaving force”. So it isn’t solely spected Master of Arnis in Panay. In 1941 when the Pacific requested to teach hand-to-hand It is a system that is charac- system. about slashing at vital ligaments This was in keeping with the fam- war broke out, young Ben joined combat to the personnel and en- terized by Power, speed and tim- Lightning emphasizes and sinews, but also about hacking ily tradition as his father, who in guerilla forces in the island of listed men of the U.S. Air Force ing. What makes the quality of the using a stick as a stick. Other through essential limbs. turn had learned it from his father, Panay to fight the Japanese in- stationed at Agana, Guam. He was power in the strike different is that systems will emphasize that the These concepts make had taught Lema Senior. Young vaders. He also taught Arnis to then appointed as Captain of the it utilizes correct body mechanics stick is a metaphor for a blade, and Lightning Scientific Arnis a formi- Ben completed his elementary his fellow fighters in this under- U.S. Air Force Fire Department. to attain maximum power from the that it is just a substitute for the dable and versatile system by being years in Mambusao, attended high ground movement headed by While stationed on Guam, Lema whole body’s movement. Speed real weapon which is the sword. able to address different combat school in Roxas City, and spent General Macario Peralta in Panay. took the opportunity to join sem- is achieved by economy of move- For the Lightning Scientific Arnis situations. It has a standard reper- two years in college where he This training afforded Lema and inars of U.S. personnel at the Ko- ment. Each movement is meant to practitioner, the stick is a REAL toire of strikes in the largo range studied commerce. While in Roxas his fellow guerillas the ability to dokan Judo Institute in 1948 while be an attack. A defense is meant weapon and makes full use of the that is enhanced by combining City, Young Ben diligently pursued defeat the Japanese with the use of in Japan. While in Guam, he met to gain a better position to counter qualities of the weapon. For us them into a continuous flow called the study of Karate, Combat Judo, hardened sticks and bladed weap- and married his wife, Maxima Pe- attack and attack is meant to go it is an impact weapon made to “cadenilla” that accelerates the Boxing, and Body Building. Mang ons. During that war, the Japanese rez. They had four children, Patty through any defense. inflict blunt force trauma, pulver- Ben also studied and trained under burned and destroyed the town of speed of the weapon greatly en- hancing its impact. The cadenilla movement by using close-quarter intentions. Up close it is about feel. formed demonstrations of martial it this group also cross-trained Jon, along with others from also allows the fighter to rapidly techniques that interfere with his Up close it is about making split arts. He saw a demonstration of Ar- in various other sports and mar- the group, was privileged to ac- change the direction of his strikes timing and reactions, creating an second decisions and reacting to nis that changed his life performed tial arts like Muay Thai, Boxing, company Grandmaster Lema to the in response to his opponent’s opening for a finishing blow tak- things more “felt” than “seen.” by the Lema Scientific Kali Arnis Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu. Though Chungju World Martial arts festival reactions. This particular technique ing the attack to its logical conclu- Lightning Scientific Arnis Club - LESKAS led by Master Master Elmer moved abroad a year in 2001 and 2003 where the best gives the fighter a set of attacks sion. also has a substantial curriculum Elmer Ybanez. earlier to the United States, this martial arts teams from all over the and counter-attacks that let him But as systems go, each regarding weapon disarming and Greatly impressed by the group trained daily in the different world were present to represent the control the long distance between one has its particular specializa- control techniques. A major char- demonstration that showed Filipino aspects of the art all the way until martial arts of their country in an him and his opponent. tion and for Lightning Scientific acteristic of these techniques is that martial arts at a world class level, the passing of the system’s Grand- event that fostered and promoted In the media and corto Arnis it is Espada y Daga Serrada. they twist the opponent into pretzel his interest and desire to learn it master and Founder, Benjamin brotherhood through the martial ranges, “tercia serrada” is the Other versions of this like Baston like shapes to control the opponent grew. One of the reasons behind Luna Lema. Grandmaster Lema arts. favored strategy. The Lightning Daga or Baston Serrada, retain and snap them when necessary. the interest is that it was the martial was so impressed with this group In 2001 Grandmaster Lema Scientific Arnis practitioner will the same characteristics of jam- These included stick vs. stick tech- art of his country and that it em- that came from Master Elmer that awarded him the rank of Master want get in close to blind-side his ming and stealing the beat. But niques and empty hand vs. stick bodied a fierceness and energy that he took them under his tutelage, as making him the youngest in LSAI opponent and get behind his oppo- what really makes it special is the techniques. took his breath away. He eventual- well as training them every week- to hold this rank. nent. This way all his opponents’ unique coordination necessary to Empty hand techniques ly joined this group to learn Light- end for four years till his passing, weapons are facing away from him make the technique effective. This are also an important part of the ning Scientific Arnis. Along with earning them the name U.P. Boys. and vulnerable targets are ex- is because the weapon hand isn’t knowledge in LSAI. There are posed. This is also combined with solely dominant. The “live” hand many punching, chopping, locking Going To Israel an aggressive barrage of multiple is just as aggressive and plays just and breaking techniques in the sys- strikes rained down on his oppo- as vital a role. Its use is primar- tem. Just like in the disarming and Master Escudero and Neta it was in 2008 that Master Escu- his teaching in a park nearby, just nent effectively blanketing him. ily sense the movements of the control techniques, they involve Shermister met at the 3rd World dero packed his bags and accom- inviting a few practitioners at first This is done by keeping him off opponent. At the corto range, the much trapping to set-up before FMA Festival in Tagaytay in 2006 panied Ms. Shermister to Israel to and as work got out little by little balance and constantly jamming sense of sight isn’t a very effective launching a finishing blow. where he was invited to be a guest bring the art of Lightning Scientif- more practitioners join the group his weapon arm and impeding his means to discern your opponents’ instructor at the event. Neta stayed ic Arnis to the country. this was due to the current stu- on in the Philippines to pursue Master Escudero found dent’s recommendations. This was training in LSAI under the tutelage upon arrival in Israel that the mar- during the first year. The Adventure Begins of Jon through which they devel- tial arts community was tight knit. Basically the first year can oped a strong friendship which So everybody knows everybody, be thought of as “getting one’s feet Master Jon Escdero - Background grew into a relationship and part- whether it be Karate, Judo, Krav wet,” getting to know the area and Master Jon Escudero was the ones mostly available then at nership in training and their lives Maga and found a small Arnis the people and the people getting born in the city of Manila on Au- that time. together. community, which Neta original to know him. And getting to know gust 26, 1975. From an early age The turning point for him In their discussions they was a part of. how it was to teach in Israel. Jon has always been interested in was In College at the University found that Israel would be an ex- Master Escudero found Martial arts. It doesn’t comes as of the Philippines he met his first cellent place to further the Light- that training was usually held in much of a surprise since his father Kung-Fu teacher in 1994, Sifu ning Scientific Arnis in which it parks and so he also commenced and grandfather have always been Benito Khu, who steered him on a could be established and grow. So interested in sports. His grandfa- path of serious training and study. ther also did amateur boxing fights He trained in different forms of in his youth. He blames his interest Kung-fu with and without weap- mostly on his dad who often took ons. He was the first president of him to double features of Kung- the U.P. Wushu Club that he and Fu and ninja movies in downtown his classmates founded in 1995. Manila. So naturally, these fantas- He also studied some of the differ- tic features took root in his brain ent Shaolin wushu forms as well tial Arts demonstration called the and kick started his desire to learn as the different styles of Hsing-i, “School of Martial Arts” (SOMA) martial arts. He clandestinely Bagua and Taichi chuan, Particu- sponsored by one of the univer- tried various Japanese and Korean larly Chenjiaguo Taijiquan which sity fraternities, various univer- Master Godofredo Fajardo - Punong Guro Abner Martial arts this school during his he still practices today. sity sports and martial arts clubs, Anievas - Master Jon Escudero Senior Master Bert Lamaniego childhood and teens which were In 1996, during a Mar- including the Wushu Club, per- and Master Jon Escudero - LSAI Needed Mentality and Requirements break it down into words it becomes a lot more complicated. Practitioners want to understand all the details, even the minor ones to be able to grasp the style totally. Basically one must keep it whether if one is teaching in an if one is applying to become a About teaching in the United Kingdom, Master Escudero describes that it is similar to the United States in mind that a martial arts teach- actual school, park, or backyard certified teacher then one must take but what Master Escudero has experienced is they speak less but work more aggressively toward the physical er cannot teach half-heartedly or scenario. Prospective students will the course offered to prove this aspects of the art. half-assed. Israel is not like the sometimes ask if you have insur- fact and the courses are in Hebrew. Philippines in that in the Philip- ance, and insurance companies So again one must learn to speak Changes in Teaching to Succeed pines it seems it is quite easy to will not grant an insurance policy Hebrew. say you are a Filipino martial arts unless you are a licensed teacher. Now we mentioned back- Teaching Lightning Scien- being offered. The correct answer attack, put pressure on the oppo- teacher or just a martial arts teach- This means one must be a certified yard training which in America tific Arnis for so many years in the is yes Lightning Scientific Arnis nent and finish the encounter. er, go to a park and start getting competent instructor which brings and in the Philippines is done quite Philippines, Master Escudero has teaches all of that, but it is derived This is put in the beginning, students. it down to that one needs to go often. This is actually discouraged, had to adapt to changes that have from working with the stick, a pro- then as time goes by the stylistic In Israel everything about through the Israel system of cer- because things can happen acci- to be made if one is to teach Light- spective student usually responds, and aesthetic apect is inserted to teaching is done by the book, tification that one is an instructor dentally, especially when the train- ning Scientific Arnis in Israel. “but isn’t that limiting” and the refine all the motions that have one needs a license to teach and that you are qualified to teach your ing gets to the advanced stages of Prospective students when answer is it is only limited by your been taught, the basics that are a business license for a school, subject matter. So this also means working with the bladed weapons. approaching Master Escudero usu- imagination. studied such as the strikes, the ally ask “do you only teach stick Master Escudero has found methods. This is used to clean up Mentality in Teaching in your martial art”. They want that in teaching in Israel there is a the fighting methodology. Now on the subject of through and the way a Filipino has immediate application of the art knife, bolos and empty hand, in a need to teach more of the fighting This is so important for it actual teaching in Israel compared been use to teaching the Filipino and at the same time or during the combative type of teaching. They side of the art, ahead of the stylis- is the mechanics that are used to to the Philippines Master Escudero martial arts. In the Asian com- teaching bring in the traditional want to learn what they think is the tic aspect of the art, to put it sim- develop the motor-programming, had this to say. munity it is understood about the cultural aspects of the art.. practical aspects of the martial arts ply defense-attack, defend-counter power development and angling. A big thing to remember need to teach or passing on the Not like let us say in the when teaching in Israel is to have traditional culture, the cultural ar- United States which is sort of like patience towards the student and tifacts of the martial arts and style. the Philippines, but a bit more hope the student also has patience, In Israel they think about professional in the methodology, one must remember that there is a combat, what is useful in combat, which a teacher has to be able to different mind-set between what so immediately the teacher has explain in words, for if the teach- the people of Israel have been to find the balance between the er can only show the art and not

Bata-Batuta learning Filipino martial arts in Israel August 28, 2008

Modifications in Lightning Scientific Arnis

The question was asked individual they may not be able to is, in teaching in Israel no matter by the FMA Informative have you move with the speed that a smaller the size, create the opportunity and had to modify your art. And Master individual can. So it is taught to follow through. Escudero had this to say: In some be aggressive and get directly to Also it must be demonstrat- ways yes, in the Philippines change the point in the attack or counter ed that there is a transition to all is usually in flow, but in Israel it is attack. In the Philippines a practi- the stick, knife, bolo etc., that must best to be more direct, because of tioner looks for the opportunity for be understood. It has been found the size of the individuals. If it is a attack or counter attack, however that the best way is if they see it small individual one finds that they in Israel it is thought better to cre- and experience it they understand from all over Israel came to “Venga” studio at Ben Yehuda St. to be part of Master Jon Es- are able to maneuver around the ate and make the opportunity for it. cudero’s self-defense seminar and workshop. The seminar was dedicated to meeting the risks that the opponent, but with a bigger sized attack or counter attack. The point Filipinos encounter living and working in Israel. LSAI Original 1. Espada y daga entry in close range 2. Krus strike to groin 3. Follow up horizontal strike to ribs

1 2 3 LSAI Modified Israel

1. Espada y daga entry in close range. 2. Krus strike to groin. 3. Follow up horizontl strike to rib. 4. Modification begins here - using the check to set 1 2 3 4 up entry into close range.

LSAI Original

1 2 3 4 5 1. Espada y daga entry into close range. 2. Krus strike to groin. 3. When counter attack is interrupted by an overhead strike- counter with “payong” overhead block. 4. Guide and redirect weapon hand if it is within range. 5. Counter attack to head. LSAI Modified Israel

1 2 3 4 5 1. Use “payong” to block overhead strike but return stick to shoulder. 2. Guide and redirect weapon hand counter clockwise. 3. Enter into “banda y banda” to suppress weapon hand. 4. Shift to power stance with knee to opponents leg. 5. Counter attack with punyo at close range.

LSAI Original

1 2 3 4 5

1. Versus backhand strike to head - counter with “rolling block”. 2. Proceed to “krus” on weapon hand or elbow to neutralize. 3. Escalate to “banda y banda” to suppress weapon hand. 4. Shift to “power stance”, check, push, shove to break opponents bal- ance and counter attack. 5. Follow up with finishing strikes from the blind side. LSAI Modified Israel

1 2 3 4 5

1. Versus backhand strike to head - counter with “rolling block” 2. Proceed to “krus” on weapon hand or elbow to neutralize 3. Guide and redirect his stick clockwise to trap his wrist 4. Punch with stick hand 5. Strike with punyo 6. Release and strike to the head Is the Filipino Martial Arts Catching on in Israel? Yes the Filipino martial Israel for he promoted the Filipino ciples of Serrada for it is similar to arts has been in Israel for some martial arts as a knife art. Actually the knife but used in reverse, with time and will continue to be there. he is correct for part of the Filipi- some extra thrills. Basically it started with a good no martial arts is a knife art. In Israel Master Escudero friend of Master Escudero, Grand- It also seems that the has gained the respect of the other master Guy Rafaeli, a local citizen karambit is becoming very popular local martial artists, and they him who’s Filipino martial arts roots in Israel, now it must be under- as an authority of FMA as well as are through CSSD. So Grandmas- stood the in Lightning Scientific the recognition of being a top- ter Rafaeli takes the credit as well Arnis the karambit is not in the notch professional teacher. as the blame for starting and pro- weapon arsenal, however it can be moting the Filipino martial arts in adapted into the art with the prin-

Final Thoughts about Teaching in Israel

A final note about teaching in the respect or the students. And the high horse as one would say. Israel if one is a weak teacher of this can be fully understood with Listen more - talk less, lead by their art, the practitioners there the people in Israel if one knows example, be practical, and definite- will definitely know it, and that the history and what the country ly get rid of the ego that you are teacher will never make it teaching has and is going through in their better than others for it is a waste in Israel. One is going to be tested daily lives. of time and just bring bad karma to and will have to prove themselves Note: Lightning Scientific Ar- the organization. to get the respect due to a pro- nis is a very highly respected art There are many in Light- fessional Filipino martial artist. throughout the world. But with ning Scientific Arnis that wish to Basically expect some to come all organizations there are some assist in any way possible those forward to test your skills and within the organization that can who need it, however it must be will be up front and tell you what bring about dissention and unrest. remembered, “that it is hard to help will work and what will not work, A basic thought is to promote the a person, when one cannot sit at which if the teacher does not have main idea of Lightning Scientif- the same table.” the answers or the skill to prove ic Arnis, find a common ground them wrong, they will never get within the community, and get off

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