FMA Informative Newspaper Vol2 No.3

Vol 2 No 3 - 2013

Newspaper Propagating the Filipino Martial Arts and the Culture of the Philippines

Chaos The Mean and Nasty Old Master By Bram Frank Article By Mustafa “Thekuntawman” Gatdula you. He will be an absolute authoritarian in Speaking Strictly for the class room. He will not give you breaks Myself Regarding This will be really quick. I am sure I’ve when you feel like you will pass out. He will Modern Arnis posted on this subject several times before, but tell you to shut up and train when you ask By Jerome Barber I felt compelled to write on it one more time. to learn those cool weapons on the wall. He Article Experience has told me that when I will make you train the same techniques until Dances with Sticks meet a rude, nasty old man who appears you hurt, train till you get bored, train till you By AJ Ruiz to not want new students–I should per- get mad and quit. Because the kind of train- Article haps tolerate his barbs and earn the right ing one will need to totally submit to in the to learn from him. Some of you martial arts- effort to attain the level of skill that satisfies consumers probably couldn’t fathom what him enough to promote you will suck. It will About ... I mean. I will attempt to convey pronto. be less attractive than anything money can Future Events Much of the martial arts that is easily buy. It will be harder to obtain and moment Past Events found for anyone with a few bucks–whether you will be allowed to say that you “know” Tid-Bits by seminar, video, youtube clip, or dojo–is it is a vague, mysterious point in the future decent, good material. However, most of it is that seems to move further and further away not taught correctly and that fact alone ren- each time you think you’re getting closer. ders the validity of the art and techniques ir- And most people who pursue the mar- relevant. I could know how to throw the most tial arts is not wired for this kind of commit- vicious and powerful hook; one that Mike ment. This is why some martial arts students Tyson himself would feel all warm and fuzzy still have their first set of sparring gear to about if he saw me hit someone with it. Yet, if I show friends, and why others (very few oth- don’t properly train you on how to actually DO ers, I might add) can’t even remember what that technique correctly–if I don’t pass on to happened to their first set of sparring gear you the full understanding of how to counter because they’ve owned about 50 sets in their with it, how to counter the counters your op- lifetime. I would say that the percentage of ponent will throw, how to force the technique martial arts students who really want the real, through if the opponent closes his openings, serious stuff is about a fraction of 1% of those how to generate power with it when I’m ex- who actually sign up for a school. Notice I am hausted, how to use the technique against not including the guys who “self-train” and a faster opponent… everything that should only work out in small groups and attend accompany the knowledge of how to throw seminars: The most serious of martial arts stu- that hook, your knowledge will be as useless dents will actually commit to a teacher and as your 11th grade Spanish class. It’s not in school and stick with it for years–1% of them. the knowledge, it’s in the application. Those Sadly, most of the schools that one would things cannot be learned from a teacher or find are not led by a teacher knowledgeable medium that is ill-equipped to ensure you enough to provide this kind of training as well. possess those things. In other words, a quali- So, what happens is that martial arts fied teacher. And not just a qualified teacher, students will join a school, achieve the Black but a teacher that will not end the lesson just Belt, train for years after that, then leave to seek because he needs to get to the next city and out something/someone higher and deeper, collect another $5,000 bucks. A teacher who go from school to school, style to style, and will stay with you until you fully understand if he’s lucky–one day he may encounter that all those things–not one who will just drop old man who may or may not have a school. www.myfma.net the technique on you and hope you practice Let me tell you about that old man. If when he gets on that plane. Or a method of you know or have learned or seen anything learning that is over when the pizza arrives about the martial arts–he has seen and and you have to shut down the computer. learned and knows more. Depending on his The best teachers you will find are not age, he may have forgotten more than you www.fmapulse.com going to be accepted by the masses. He will have seen. If you truly are the serious student Visit the FMA Informative be patient with information he imparts to of the arts that you hope to be–he was once on Facebook - Click Here 2 FMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 3 a man like you, encountering patient, lazy oaf who does not ferent* kind of martial arts nasty old master had died, sis in reality, have no combat- volves actual human bodies: can be honed for combative related pieces sewn together a man like him. Sometimes, deserve his time and knowl- students. Yeah right, go stand you recall that time you got ive foundation but they are Direct confrontation between response or can be shaped to make a whole: each piece that old man has a school and edge. Your money and flatter- in line kid. They all say that. ripped for $300 worth of shit necessary functions of that people on a physical level. Hu- into an artificial copy of those unique, each pattern or lack of will be open to taking on stu- ing compliments mean noth- So he takes you as a stu- lessons in some old codger’s teacher. Teaching something man bodies are built that form that teach them. Learning pattern in laying the patches dents. If you approach him ing to him. You must convince dent, finally, and shows you back yard. You are still search- complex and chaotic must be follows function. A human must echo the natural re- down unique and the final correctly, he will teach you in him to take him as a student. his first three hits in his sys- ing for the path to mastery, complex and therefore con- body is a wonder of construc- sponse and ignore the ego of quilt is unique, for it is born out the manner that is necessary He had schools, many years tem. He sends you to the back unaware that you had and lost fusing. Why make it simple. tion able to do many tasks as creating another in one’s own of uniqueness who’s founda- to achieve the skill level you ago, just like he had a wife. His yard or the classroom, and that one brush with the pos- Right? Wrong! Within the long as it conforms to our ac- image. This is where by teach- tion is random patterns. This is covet. More likely than not, if students ruined him financial- tells you to throw 2,000 strikes sibility of achieving it. So, like complex art of combat there tual structure and form. Hu- ing, the teacher gains under- the same way to teach and un- he takes you as a student, you ly by quitting and/or paying and let him know when you’re the rest of the guys you once is a given variable, highly mu- mans are bound by this struc- standing of these principles, derstand the chaos of combat. will get the foo-foo lessons tuition late. His students made done. After that workout, you said you’d be nothing like– table yet constant. The vari- tural restriction. For example which then can be taught to Organized Chaos of and will have to prove your- him second guess his chosen attend one or two, but then you join associations, you pad able is the act of combat itself. we cannot look directly be- the students. Awareness must combat is essentially small bio- self to get the real lessons. calling by being far less than work gets busy. Or the cost your resume and rank with Combat is different every time hind us; our arms cross over come to first to those that are mechanical modules (patches) You may have to grovel. In this appreciative and consistent of a plane ticket doesn’t jus- easy-to-obtain add-on arts, for every situation for every- our bodies in front, not behind, teaching. It is part of the learn- tied or sewn together with day and age, whether you are than he had been in his youth. tify the four days of calluses you avoid the younger ver- one involved. This is a con- our legs hinge and bend one ing curve. Again to state the connecting threads: points in America or the Philippines They were lazy and com- and sore joints you experi- sions of that old man to hang stant variable. This is a true way. The list of what we can- obvious: learning must be sim- where the modules edges (trust me, they are getting plained too much. In all these ence - just to go home empty out with non-confrontational unchanging principle of real not do is long but what is ple. It must be based on simple meet or concepts overlap al- pretty bad in the Philippines years, he was unable to find handed. Or you find an autho- sissies like you. And you won- combat. This principle has amazing is what we are capa- principles. Easy to learn, easy lowing one to jump from Mod- these days)–students try to a student willing to sleep on rized representative of a well- der if true masters and martial NEVER changed even though ble of. And we must add to to use, easy to teach: the laws ule to another module: this control their teachers with floors, sit at his feet, and pay known master who will intro- arts secrets really do exist. the concepts using this prin- that that human beings can- and ways of organized Chaos. might be whole modules or power of money and the pow- his stinking bills on time. So duce you to a celebrity master ciple change all the time. not EVER replicate a previously Because combat is mu- sections within the framework er of going elsewhere–and here he is, at the dawn of his or two. For the rest of your life, They do. Combat is Chaos personified done motion, or action exactly table pre-recorded or set tech- of a module. By understanding you won’t grovel. Or on the life, with all that knowledge possibly after that mean and and our name for it combat is as it was performed before be- niques cannot work in real the modules and the jumping other hand, he may not want and skill and experiences… “Secrets” of the Filipino Fighting Arts made into a way we describe cause it is physically impossi- time. Responses must be es- or connecting of modules al- to take on any new students. and along comes one more Words from a Modern-Day Warrior physical interaction between ble to repeat a non repeatable tablished that allow a combat- lows one to get a feel for the He believes that today’s stu- asshole who interrupts his filipinofightingsecretslive.com peoples that involves direct event. This gives us the third ant to change with the vari- randomness of combat even dent is an uncommitted, im- nap, talking about he’s a *dif- and indirect confrontation principle of combat: Human ables of the combative “flow”. though it is learned in a semi and deliberate acts to cause combative actions and reac- Since set techniques are use- structured format: Organized Chaos: It Can’t Be Taught or Duplicated Because It’s The “Snowflake of Reality” harm to each other. tions must be within the less and one needs some kind Chaos. By Bram Frank Mankind has fought bounds of actual - natural of defensive responses, the Learning Modules and thousands of wars, millions of physical response: and each only way to accommodate the ability to connect or break personal conflicts and never response and reaction to that both of these variables is to out of Modules eliminates the Chaos by its own definition defies description, one can approximate what chaos might be, and one can assume what one means by have two instances been the response is unique even if al- learn conceptual patterns of fear of randomness for one can chaos, one can almost envision chaos but because chaos is just that, complete lack of rules, logic and form, chaos is seen in each of same. Therefore that variable most the same. motion. Conceptual motions default back to a Module and our limited perspectives. Chaos cannot be repeated, duplicated or copied: it is unique unto itself each time it occurs. Chaos is just like IS the constant and it is the Combat is very stressful, allow for instantaneous chang- then reinsert randomness in a snowflake, for every snowflake is unique never to be repeated again, even if eerily similar, Chaos is unique each time it happens: a first principle of combat: Com- as is any confrontation. The es within the flow of combat bigger amounts till one is com- one-time event that is occasionally recorded by people who by their very nature live and understand form, structure and logic. Chaos bat itself is mutable and can- human mind and body pre- for there is no set response, no pletely random: formlessness is the antithesis of structure and logic. not be contained or struc- pare for this by shutting down right or wrong, but action - in- within a form. But it can be Cha-os: \ka-as\ noun often capitalized tured. Combat is the child of unessential parts and honing teraction: the understanding taught and shared in micro 1) The confused unorganized state existing before the creation of distinct forms Chaos or Chaos personified. in on self- preservation skills. of Chaos with a new process bits, because of the Modules 2) The inherent unpredictability in the behavior of a natural system (as the atmosphere- weather or the beating of a heart) With this first principle These skills are at the instinct called organized chaos. and each person learning a 3) Complete disorder Synonym: confusion, jumble, snarl, muddle, disarray of combat established, the level. They are referred to as Organized Chaos is a module understands it as Let’s digress a bit and chaos by itself. If a pitcher fact that the pitcher cannot Combat must be sim- way one teaches or learns gross motor skills while the simple way to give structure to unique, but the assembly of talk of organized chaos. On could throw fastballs from the duplicate his / her movement ple. How we look at Combat takes on new meaning. Since higher functions the body the unstructured. Obviously those modules and the inter- Deep Space Nine of Star Trek, time he started baseball till he that sets up the trajectory of must be simple. Simplicity the principle is one of con- shuts down are called fine mo- one can’t teach an unstruc- linking of those modules is Commander Sisco is in love could throw no more pitches the pitch nor the release of works under duress! Simplici- stant change then one cannot tor skills. This gives the fourth tured chaotic form even if unique to each person: just as with baseball. His reasoning he could NEVER throw the that pitch. Of course the same ty is the way through Chaos: learn set responses to a com- principle of combat: Combat that’s the reality of combat be- each quilt made would be for this love of baseball is the same fastball twice. It is physi- applies to hitting, catching Chaos breeds chaos therefore bative situation. The response must be simple: chaos reigns cause one needs a sense of the unique to each person. What randomness of the events and cally impossible. A fastball and even the simple act of one needs simplicity of re- most likely will not match the supreme again! Simplicity form, the ability to name the holds this together is a very that we humans try to put might look like another fast- running the bases. Baseball is sponse and motion to counter situation, which in combat trumps complexity when there form in order to be able to strange reality, a truth that de- structure on an unstructured ball but it is always unique. truly organized chaos: ran- randomness, unpredictability could lead to serious prob- are no rules, boundaries or grasp, understand, learn and fies logic: the quadrants of event and physical reactions. The air resistance, the air mov- domness barely contained by and Chaos itself. lems such as death. One must lines to paint within. then teach said form. The easi- Chaotic space are no different He is in love with the unpre- ing over and around the ball organized structure and rules. Anything more is frivo- learn to use a concept of the With these principles to est way is to break down chaos than the quadrants of Struc- dictability, the randomness and the stitches, the revolu- Fighting and combat lous at best and fatal at worst! principle guided by random- guide one, learning combative into easy to digest bits of ran- tured space. and uniqueness of baseball. tion of the ball, the torque on are even more closely en- In one’s learning a com- ness and un-predictability arts takes on new meaning. To domness barely contained A one is a one, a two is a Several aliens on Deep Space the ball, the velocity, the mass trenched in the world of Cha- plex and chaotic thing such as that is held in check by guide- learn about combat yet to vio- within a simple form: like a two for both Chaos and Struc- Nine space station watch of the ball, the trajectory of os. Both parties to fighting combative arts, the simpler lines of form. This gives rise to late these principles gives rise vessel containing water that tured Reality co- exist in the baseball and see it as boring the ball, and the cadence of and combat be it single indi- the equation the better: less is the second principle of com- to unnatural conflict. The con- conforms to the mass within. same galaxy, the same physi- and with such sameness and the ball are unique each time. viduals or nations involved more in this case and easier to bat: One cannot learn a pre- flict is that naturally we want What ties this to chaos itself is cal reality and they both flow repeatability that they know Since humans cannot dupli- have no rules and random- apply! Lots of instructors try recorded response to a spon- to respond in one mode but that in the end the use of ran- in the same physical space. It is the Commander is basically a cate their exact motions, each ness and unpredictability and the mass approach, they teach taneous situation: Chaos are taught to or forced to re- dom set pieces becomes ran- a true conundrum for Chaos simpleton: then he explains set of motions is actually non repeatability reign su- thousands of possible re- reigns supreme and there is spond in another, a pre-con- domness itself. Organized and Structure have common the mechanics of a simple unique unto itself then includ- preme. That brings me to my sponses to a given situation. no form to formlessness! ceived mode. Humans have an Chaos is like a patchwork quilt: elements, connecting threads pitch. Pitching is organized ed in that chaotic mess is the basic rules of combat: These responses have no ba- Human combat in- inborn natural response that it is made up of seemingly un- and co-exist ying and yang in 4 FMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 5 the actual time space as the are Red, Yellow, Blue and sec- Chaos bounded by a loose ganized Chaos is like a foot- eas of the Philippines. Blocking Amador Presas, 1974, p.32). are based on the premise that the situation demands.” (Remy users of the Modules, be they ond row is Black , White, and form that allows randomness ball game: no matter how incoming bladed strikes is sim- Combine the above Modern Arnis as developed Presas, page 21, 1983). Structured or Chaotic. Red. This could repeat or fol- but not complete chaotic carefully one devises, practic- ply not very practical in many quote with the following state- by Professor Presas is first and Perhaps one of the rea- Some will argue with low order a bit and the second structure. Be it art or combat es, and imparts the play to the cases. Evasion and counter- ments that Professor wrote in foremost a bladed art with the sons that Professor Presas very this but let’s make a quilt. Red, square starts where the first for both are organized chaos, team members, its 11 men striking are the better defen- his 1983 version of his Modern primary striking tool being an often skipped right over the Yellow, Blue, Black and White one left off, Yellow, Blue, Black is structured so that each us- working against 11 other men sive actions. In Modern Arnis Arnis book: 18 to 24 inch long blade. My stance training and footwork are the only colors allowed, as the top row, then White, ers unique personality or ex- and there are enough vari- as conceived by Professor Pre- “Notice that your body will shift own choice for a training tool in his seminars and camps in each a unique patch or mod- Red, and Yellow as the bottom pression is allowed to surface, ables that Chaos reigns even sas, the 12 stick strikes are “… almost automatically into the to replicate the long blade is a the USA can be traced back to ule. One might lay them out in row. As this progression con- each perspective honest and in the best of circumstances the life and soul of arnis. They proper stances as you execute wooden replica of the Negrito the days when he first began repeating row patterns to tinues and the squares made relevant, each weaving of the and even in plays that work. are the things around which each strike”. (Remy Presas, 1983, Bolo, which is quite common teaching in the United States, start with, so that Red starts up of smaller Modules are laid modules correct and that Still within this Chaotic region all other techniques revolve.” page 31). and still used on Professor’s Canada and Europe. During the pattern line and White out a completely different there is no similarity except of Space there are ways to de- (Modern Arnis: Philippine Mar- “You must stay loose and move home island of Negros. this time period he was ini- ends the pattern line before it quilt from the first pattern that the principle elements scribe the chaos that is want- tial Art “Stick Fighting”. Remy quickly, always pivoting to face Professor Presas wrote that: tially teaching accomplished repeats. This is done over and comes into being: yet both are are identical. Each is a snow- ed: it’s called calling the plays. Amador Presas, Founder of the strike and keep your bal- “What should be emphasized, black belt martial artists who over till a full quilt appears: A made up of the same identical flake of reality: Organized Coaches describe the Chaos, Modern Arnis, 1974, p. 32). With ance.” (Presas, page 45, 1983.). however, is the fact that the cane were adding Modern Arnis as unique quilt where colors vary patches or modules. There are Chaos. and how they want the orga- that idea in mind, blocking, It appears to be the case is only for practice purposes for an add-on or secondary art to in a horizontal line but make an infinite number of patterns To teach Chaos means nized Chaos to happen and whether with a stick, a blade that Professor Presas always its basically less lethal in nature. their original karate or kung solid color lines vertically. The of color and even the size of we need to have a basic lan- it’s described in set plays… or empty hands must be seen assumed that his Modern Ar- For in actual combat, the stan- fu systems. Most of the first second quilt uses the same the patches or how the patch- guage to describe the action as strictly a secondary behav- nis students would automati- dard weapon is still the bolo or generation Modern Arnis USA colors in the same order but es are made up, how many of chaos: of course we’ve es- CSSD/SC ior which compliments body cally find and use as well as any bladed weapon which is people were already instruc- builds squares not rows, so colors, squares within squares tablished that Chaos is not de- www.CSSDSC.com shifting and evasive footwork. understand the proper po- more stable and convenient for tors within their ‘mother arts’ the first color is the same as which vary without number scribable therefore we will In his three books Pro- sitioning and body shifting this kind of combat technique.” and were well beyond the the last square, so the squares or limit. It is Organized Chaos: work on organized Chaos. Or- fessor always included infor- without his formal instruc- (Remy Amador Presas, 1973, need for any significant train- mation about stances and tional input. Unfortunately this page 9.). ing in the basics. As time ad- body shifting. Professor be- assumption and instructional With this statement vanced and a good number Speaking Strictly for Myself Regarding Modern Arnis, These Days lieved that “… your body shifts omission on Professor’s part alone there shouldn’t be any of Professor’s first generation By Jerome Barber almost automatically into the may be the major contribut- doubt that Professor Presas students became Modern Ar- proper stances as you execute ing factor to the tendency of clearly saw bladed weapons as nis instructors, the absence of Speaking strictly for Presas in his three (3) books. effective, efficient and logical applications for self-defense. each strike.” (Modern Arnis: many of his certified Modern being at the heart of arnis as footwork and stance training myself, I believe that mobil- Without that essential foot- is the built-in economy of mo- At the very core of the The Filipino Art of Stick Fight- Arnis system instructors (and he understood it. Then as if to became more pronounced ity, footwork and body-shift- work foundation these in- tion concept is at the heart of system is the reality that Mod- ing. Remy Presas, 1983, p. 31). their own students) in the USA remove any lingering doubts within the art because these ing needs to be emphasized structors cannot establish any the entire system. Simply put, ern Arnis is built on the prin- I have my doubts about that ,to stand-in-place, relying so Professor added the names of instructors were concentrat- more in the training of most sort of alternate supplemental anything done with the hands ciples of using the long blade, position and I ask, ‘How can heavily on their hand and stick some of the blades that were ing on copying and teaching Modern Arnis students in the patterns of evasive footwork has a corresponding applica- such as the bolo, intake, kris, someone learn to step and skills when practicing the art. featured in the Filipino arnis the arnis stick-work that they United States. If there is one to augment the primary trian- tion with a stick, knife or lon- barong, machete and kampi- shift effectively if they are not Professor Presas was arts as he understood them: had learned from Professor. constant that I have observed gulation steps that Professor ger hand held non-projectile lan among many other blade taught the correct methods of a strong, powerful man with “… kris, bolo, kalis, laring, Consequently the em- in my 30 years of training with- shows in his books, particular- weapon. All of the stick dills types that one can still find be- doing so?’ Learning to shift is good upper body strength. He barong, gunong, kampilan, phasis on footwork fell by the in the Modern Arnis System, it ly the Ohara Publications ver- have companion empty hand ing used in the rural jungle ar- was also a very good counter- gayang,pira, punal, itak banjal, wayside and Professor appar- is that most practitioners do sion of Modern Arnis ((Modern tied to striking and striking re- fighter who could effectively bangkcon, lahot and the pan- ently assumed or was uncon- not demonstrate a mastery of Arnis: The Filipino Art of Stick lies on footwork to move into Inayan System of Eskrima Flexible Weapons the proper position as well as stand his ground and prevail abas.” (Remy Amador Presas, cerned that these instructors good footwork. They typically Fighting. Remy Presas, 1983). By Jason Inay effectively execute the strike. in a confrontation. Therefore 1973, page 10). were not teaching footwork ‘plant’ their feet, thereby lock- Simply talking about footwork In the Inayan System of Eskrima he was prone to say one thing In conjunction with and evasion skills in their re- ing or ‘rooting’ themselves in and mobility is not enough. Flexible Weapons proficiency When Professor taught is a requirement to advance yet actually do another when it footwork one should also have production of the Modern Ar- one spot as they practice their One actually has to teach and seminars and camps that I at- in the system. This DVD is a tended he often skipped right came to evasive footwork and a firm foundation in terms of nis system. Many of the 2nd striking and/or defending then use it in their training ses- presentation of skills and drills past any references to body body shifting. A large number stances and Professor men- and 3rd generations of Mod- techniques in their required sions, then drill it into their stu- to enhance one’s familiarity of Modern Arnis students, have tioned this as well in his pub- ern Arnis students who I have training drills. These people dents until it is a reflexive habit. and skill in the use of a flexible shifting and stances. He would weapon. Though this DVD followed his physical example lications. Professor wrote the worked with and trained be- tend to rely very heavily on If one were to closely immediately begin teaching specifically presents the use of the 12 angles of stick attacks rather than his spoken or writ- following statements: side at camps or seminars do their stick and free hand when examine Modern Arnis stick the bandanna the principles ten words when it comes to “There are only a few specific not appear to fully understand defending against any type of strikes 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 it can be adapted to nearly any and corresponding block plus flexible weapon. Suro Jason evasion and footwork. In Pro- stances or ready positions in the importance of footwork. attack. Many of my fellow Mod- would be readily apparent that the single stick with empty Inay, the head of the Inayan hand translations, joint-lock- fessor’s case his tendency to Modern Arnis, but learning Nor do they understand that ern Arnis instructors talk about these attacks can be evaded System of Eskrima (I.S.E.), also ing, double stick usage and dis- stand-his-ground could be a them is essential before they be- Modern Arnis is bladed martial mobility and movement, but and neutralized by merely illustrates how training the manifestation of his previous come a part of your automatic arts, because they were never in reality they fail to execute shifting your body off the line use of flexible weapons is a arming techniques that were metaphor for approaching training in Shotokan Karate and response in a self defense situa- taught the art using replica the very behaviors that they of attack with either a single based on the 12 angles of stick martial arts with a flexible and attack. Professor Presas made Balintawak Eskrima, which are tion. Effective balance and the blades as their primary striking say are so integral to their art step or rotation of upper body. adaptable mind both primarily linear systems ability to move swiftly backward tool. Therefore among the 2nd and their instructional formats. The integrated transitional Enjoy learning the use of the bandanna with drills and the following statement re- techniques adapted from the Inayan Kadena De Mano styles of with limited footwork options. and forward to facilitate block- and especially the 3rd genera- I have found that most concepts which are inherent garding the importance of the Eskrima. Inayan Kadena De Mano is one of the core styles within 12 stick striking techniques: In the Kenpo-Modern ing and striking are the back- tion students Modern Arnis is of my fellow Modern Arnis within the logical philosophy the I.S.E. that emphasizes empty hand and knife skills. The I.S.E. DVD “In the twelve strik- Arnis curriculum that I devel- bone of arnis or any martial art.” viewed as a stick-based mar- instructors, regardless of cur- of blade avoidance within Pro- covers basic defenses to strikes, locks, and entanglements. oped for the Erie Community “Stances or ready positions are tial art! The concept of Modern rent ranking, have failed to fessor Presas’ system should Visit: www.Inayan-Eskrima.com to find out more about the I.S.E. a ing techniques, the learner complete system of Filipino martial arts founded by Mangisursuro College self- defense program, not static things to be assumed Arnis as a bladed fighting art establish any sort of definitive be readily apparent to anyone is taught how and where Mike Inay. I included 4 basic methods of and then maintained through- has been lost, for many of the pattern of triangulation step- who has studied Modern Arnis to deliver a strike in order This DVD may be purchased via PayPal: [email protected] $37 to achieve the maximum footwork and body-shifting. out practice. The body flows later students turned instruc- ping as described by the late in depth. The thing that makes including ground USPS shipping in the USA These methods of stepping into each appropriate stance as tors, in part because Profes- system Grandmaster Remy A. the Modern Arnis System so power and efficacy.” (Remy 6 BFMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 7 sor did not want to teach that Professor Presas was ters who helped Guro Dan believes that the late was barehands, otherwise known sas, the founder and Grand called leaders and authorities who disagree with my posi- aspect of the art in the USA. not the only Filipino martial Inosanto arrive at some of his absolutely the best Escrima- as Arnis. Remy Amador Pre- Master of Modern Arnis points to disagree with my conclu- tions to find written or some He wanted people to see the arts system leader or Grand- understandings regarding the dor that he studied under. sas, “Father of Modern Arnis”. toward one compelling con- sions in the above document. recorded video/audio docu- grace and beauty of the art master who espoused the Filipino martial arts. Grand- I am a firm supporter Page 26, 1994). cept, Modern Arnis is based on They are entitled to their opin- mentation, that is easily ac- not the carnage that some- importance of body shifting, master Giron was a scout for of the idea that Modern Arnis “Learning to employ body shift- flexibility, mobility, footwork, ions and positions, however, in cessible to others and they one create with a long blade. footwork and mobility. Ac- the Filipino Army which bat- is a ‘living conceptual martial ing in arnis is extremely impor- body-shifting and was devel- the final analysis these people can use that data in their op- The 12 zone stick strik- cording to Steven K. Dowd: tled the Japanese troops in arts system’ that should never tant. Virtually all the techniques oped from a long blade ori- have a deeply profound ar- posing documents. Talk is ing system of Modern Arnis is “Stances are the founda- WWII. His understanding of be relegated to, considered or in this book employ some de- entation. If anyone ignores or gument with Professor Remy cheap. I am on record and I mirrored by the 12 zone stick tion to any style of fighting. For the importance of evasion is in any way treated as a “tradi- gree of body shifting to move denies these truths then they Presas and not me, because I will stand by everything that I blocking system. A very im- without the proper stance, at- battle-tested in the field of ac- tional system”. As far as I am your body away from the oppo- are practicing a mere facsimi- am merely quoting his state- have written above until I am portant aspect of the blocking tacking, defending, or counter- tual combat not some imagi- concerned Modern Arnis, in nent’s angle of attack, yet close le of the full art as developed ments, as published in three proven to be factually wrong. system requires the defender ing an attack will not have the native paper-printed con- reality, has to evolve as it is the distance so that an effective by the founder. I have based (3) books under his name. Modern Arnis is a long to move to a safe zone while power, coordination, timing, or structions of what ‘might be’ moved from one culture to defense can be used (counter- my conclusions on the writ- Since these books are blade oriented Filipino Martial defending against the incom- balance required for success. effective. Grandmaster Giron another. Furthermore, it is strike, disarm, takedown).” (Pre- ten statements of the founder currently in print and readily Art that requires the practitio- ing strikes. The blocks are sup- Proper stances with the proper stated: critical that practitioners of sas, page 26, 1983.). “Imagine of Modern Arnis and not my available to the public, I will ner to utilize mobility, body posed “…to be executed in one body alignment give mobil- “To evade is to move out of the the art adjust to the changing that your stick is a sword and own opinions or unsupported let the public decide whether shifting, good footwork, with smooth and swift motion with ity and the ability for executing path of an incoming blow. This times where- ever the art is that you are “slicing” your op- beliefs about what constitutes or not I have fully and cor- both physical and mental flex- no distinct pauses between the blocks and strikes with confi- does not require the assistance practiced. As Professor Presas ponent’s arm.” (Presas, page the art or how the art should rectly understood what Pro- ibility. That is my professional block, check and counterstrike dence.” of a weapon, although for stated in various ways: 83, 1983). be taught and practiced. fessor meant when he wrote instructional position and I motions.” (Remy Presas, 1983, “Shifting from one stance to maximum protection an eva- “Arnis today has experienced All of the above state- I fully recognize and the various statements that I am sticking to it! p. 45). another with agility and strong sion is best done in conjunction changes in the weapons used. ments by Professor Remy Pre- expect that a number of so- have quoted. It is up to those Immediately after learn- footwork is an art within itself. with a deflection. Evasion is the Although the art still makes Independent Escrima-Kenpo-Arnis Associates ing the basic striking and block- This is essential in combat for most graceful motion in the art use of the itak or bolo now and Dances with Sticks Tactical Arnis-Kenpo-Escrima ing patterns with the stick, the without it balance and timing of Escrima, for this movement then, it has relied considerably By AJ Ruiz Hamburg, NY. student must learn how to will not be correct and failure is reveals the amount of training on the use of the cane as a self Edited and Revised: January 4, 2013 defend against random, non- assured.” (Arnis Balite: The Fili- a player has.” (The Secrets of defense weapon. This is not In every form of martial “Rhythm is very important in sequenced strikes to different pino Art of Hand, Foot & Stick Giron Arnis Escrima. Antonio because the cane is less deadly arts, there are particular the Filipino martial arts because there are other attributes that “To teach rhythm is very areas of their body. The empty Fighting; as taught by Punda- E. Somera. Page 52, 2003). than the bladed weapons but attributes that always come you’re teaching someone to hit fall under the category of difficult unless the student hand translation defenses are dor Manuel M. Aguillon”, Ste- The late Grandmaster mainly because in the later into play. Strength, speed in time. You’re also teaching rhythm. “Speed, timing, these is wiling to learn because most often taught right along ven K. Dowd, Arnis, Page 4). Antonio Ilustrisimo, a highly years, Arnis is engaged in more and stamina are just a few of someone to block in time, so are all parts of rhythm, you rhythm is based not only with with the stick training. The I believe that Punong celebrate escrimador from as a sport.” (Remy Amador Pre- the necessary traits. However, if he or she doesn’t block in can’t separate them; they’re the right side of the mind necessity to move reflexively, Guro Dowd, as the certified Cebu, Philippines, stated that: sas, page 12, 1973). in Filipino martial arts, the time, they’re going to get hit.” all part of it,” Bautista said. but with the left side of the step and body shift are critical inheritor of the Arnis Balite “Any weapons-based fighting “Body shifting is very impor- form contains a number of Castro believes that When asked if mind, the artistic part. So you parts of Modern Arnis training System, must know a thing or art must employ the skills of tant. An Eskrima player should characteristics many are through rhythm, an individual rhythm was as important have to coordinate the two strategy. These skills should two about the Filipino martial footwork and evasion to a high be shifty in positioning his body unaware of, which could is able to learn how his or her as speed or strength, all to get to the one,” said Castro. have become very apparent to arts as taught and practiced in degree.” (The Secrets of Kalis at a vantage point so that he be considered its “x-factor.” own body moves according three agreed that it was. When asked how the thoughtful and observant the Philippines, where he stud- Ilustrisimo: The Filipino Fight- can strike with utmost power. Grandmaster Robert to what technique is taught. “I can be the fastest to train to obtain rhythm, student at this juncture of their ied under the Founder of the ing Art Explained. Antonio Di- Proper body positioning will Castro, Professor Jay Dizon Furthermore, he thinks man in the world but if I got Castro suggests to “go learn training. For those Modern Ar- Balite Arnis System, Manual M. ego and Christopher Ricketts. also enable him to be outside and Master Joseph Bautista of rhythm not only teaches no rhythm, where’s my speed dancing, go learn cha-cha, nis students fortunate enough Aguillon. I have had the oppor- Page 61, 1999). the effective range of an oppo- Eskabo Daan have been asked an individual how to time going?” Castro said. “It’s like go learn samba, that way to learn the art form an instruc- tunity to work with as well as If any doubts the skills nent’s blow or strike. Body shift- to breakdown some of the less techniques but also how to what Grandmaster has always you’ll learn rhythm. That’s one tor who uses the replica train- observe Punong Guro Dowd of the late Grandmaster Ilus- ing consists of stepping, sliding, recognizable fundamentals adapt to their opponent. told us, you can be the strongest part about rhythm, once you ing blades from time to time, and I can attest to his appli- trisimo, talk with the author turning or (a) combination of to the longtime sport. “You have to time your man in the world, you can be learn to dance, you’ll dance the necessity for evasion and cative skills as an Arnisador. of numerous Filipino martial these movements.” (The Practi- The core aspect, or rhythm to the rhythm the the fastest man in the world but for the rest of your life. The shifting as part of the defen- Another Filipino mar- arts books, Guro Mark Wiley. cal Art of Eskrima: 2nd Edition. skill, to Filipino martial arts is opponent is giving you,” said without timing or good rhythm hard part is getting it first.” sive structures are very clear. tial arts system leader who He studies with the Grand- The Filipino Martial Art of At- the art rhythm. Grandmaster Castro. “It’s give and take, the you won’t touch anything. You Rhythm has and always The basic training ideas noted advocates the importance of master in the Philippines and tack and Defense with cane or Castro believes timing is what approach with speed depends may see lack of defense but you will be a staple in Filipino above sets the stage for the footwork and evasion was the determines whether a fighter on the approach of his speed, you won’t be able to touch it without culture. It is expressed through will be doing the hitting or use rhythm to counter rhythm.” proper rhythm” Dizon said. art, dance and even our next level of intermediate Mod- late Grandmaster Leo Giron. Conceptual Modern Arnis ern Arnis skills which should Grandmaster Giron was one of By Bram Frank being the one getting hit. Bautista supported this Perhaps it’s not a fighting style. Regardless of “The Filipino martial arts idea drawing a concept from surprise to some that rhythm one’s speed or strength, how also be acquired and mastered. the Filipino martial arts Mas- A seldom seen view of Ar- nis/Modern Arnis the Fili- without rhythm is like bread one of the greatest martial is so important in the Filipino well you can adapt to one’s pino fighting art of Professor without flour, you can’t make it,” artists. “Much like Bruce Lee martial arts. But in most cases, rhythm, and be aware of your Remy Pesas as seen by 1st stated Castro. When asked why said, to be like water, rhythm it’s more of a God-given gift, own, may be the deciding Generation student... More rhythm is heavily emphasized is water,” he said. Other than and one of the hardest things factor for a happy and healthy > Bram Frank. Modern Arnis is seen through the perspec- in his art Castro explained, timing and how to adapt, to teach and train a fighter. life. tive of the family art of the Bolo and knife,(edged tools) rather than a stick. Some his- tory of Modern Arnis in the USA is told. MARPPIO Instructional Video’s and Live Seminar Video’s File Download: $40.00 Grandmaster Remy A. Presas Paperback: $69.00 Single video’s and sets Further information and To Buy - Click Here to Order: Click Here 8 FMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 9 what that same person can do to a human being loyalty to the organization. Yaw-Yan members are About ... who weighs a 50th less. loyal to the brotherhood, the organization, and to It wasn’t uncommon until 10 years ago for its founder. When you became an advanced dis- to preserve and disseminate the life’s work period of time. A coaching model that stresses martial-arts clubs to come uninvited and challenge ciple, you were not given a belt which you can of two highly respected Masters of Eskrima: the fundamental principles that must be other clubs for sparring sessions. Full-contact easily take off your waist, but a branded mark you Grandmaster Sonny Umpad and Grandmaster expressed during the execution of the art is sparring sessions. carry with you wherever you go, signifying that you Angel Cabales. Grandmaster Wade Williams essential. Armed with a clear rationale for their and his son, Master Keenan Williams, brought execution, the individual is presented with the Yaw-Yan clubs had their fair share of these are a part of the whole. We willingly accept the hot the art of Cabales Serrada Escrima into The tools to see the value in their investiture of challenges and Yaw-Yan old-timers still brag of the iron brand, giving up our ego and our fears, to Guild. Visayan Style adepts Mike Braten, Steve time. The necessity of the physical work be- free and humbling lessons they gave those intrepid pledge our loyalty “Once a Yaw-Yan, always a Magness, Chris Suboreau, Steve Van Manen comes readily apparent, and, opens the gate adventurers. Yaw-Yan”. and George Yore brought the art of Visayan for mental insights as well as spiritual growth. The Meaning of the symbol as explained to All the curving lines and the colors - black, Style Corto Kadena & Larga Mano Eskrima into This work ethic, combined with competent Hybrie Yaw Yan us by Master Nap during one of those advanced white, red and blue… stands for the creed declara- The Guild. The art established by Grandmas- instruction will cause improvement in all those disciples’ gathering at the old Yaw-Yan temple in tion - “Yaw-Yan is my weapon.” ter Angel Cabales: Cabales Serrada Escrima, who persist. We believe that hard work, guided Hybrid Yaw Yan was establish in Quiapo. Hybrid Yaw Yan was establish in year 2000 and the art Founded by Grandmaster Sonny by proper instruction, and combined with real- year 2000 by Henry Yap Kobayashi Master Nap emphasizes to lead our life by Henry Yap Kobayashi to keep up with the mod- Umpad: Visayan Style Corto Kadena & Larga ized insights, will ensure martial arts success. to keep up with the modern trend based on each of the significance of the Yaw-Yan ern trend (MMA) mixed martial arts .To those who Mano Eskrima did not, per se, exist in the Most Masters of the Filipino martial arts (MMA) mixed martial arts .To those seal. have bothered to notice, one name has practically Philippines - both arts were formally begat in see these arts as “endless.” Once mastery of the who have bothered to notice, one All lines on the seal show the non-resistance been a constant in local and national mixed-mar- America. These two arts comprise our founda- basics is attained, one is free to explore a vast name has practically been a con- principle of Yaw-Yan, what we commonly refer to as tial-arts tournaments: Yaw-Yan, short for Sayaw ng tion. The ancestral origins of these particular world of timing and movement. One is free stant in local and national mixed- go with the flow. The non-opposing lines fluidly Kamatayan or Dance of Death. Yaw-Yan came into Filipino martial arts systems can be traced to to experiment with different weapons. Mate- martial-arts tournaments: Yaw-Yan, flow continuously either with others or indepen- prominence in the Philippines in the 1970s when The Visayan Eskrima Guild the island of Cebu, part of the Visayan island rial already firmly in hand can be combined short for Sayaw ng Kamatayan or dently on its own. its fighters mowed down the opposition in kick- chain of the Philippines. The two arts exist into new sequences and applications. This Dance of Death. Yaw-Yan came into The first outermost black circle is thicker boxing tournaments. To the casual observer, Yaw- The Visayan Eskrima Guild was founded in Oak- separately in The Guild. However, the arts ongoing research and analysis of established prominence in the Philippines in than the second black circle or any of the other Yan might appear just another method of kickbox- land, California, in 2008 to further the study of share many principles and each is a useful methods, along with integrating new insights the 1970s when its fighters mowed lines. This circle signifies the infinite power that ing akin to Muay Thai, the perception reinforced by the martial arts of the Visayan island region of the lens through which to view the other. Like a and permutations gained from the practical down the opposition in kickboxing encompasses all being, no beginning and no end. the concentration on kicking techniques (70-30 Philippines. The Guild serves as a vehicle where- microscope - each art serves as an invaluable knowledge of one’s primary combat system, in tournaments. To the casual observ- This outer circle signifies our shield, we aptly ratio of kicking and punching) and the muay-Thai by the Filipino martial arts can be studied in a tool for dissection, examination and analysis; combination with exposure to other systems, er, Yaw-Yan might appear just affirmed this on our creed “God is my shield”. type of shorts worn by Yaw-Yan stylists, mainly for supportive atmosphere of mutual respect. Seven providing the necessary means to reach true is the life’s blood of a martial art. This continual another method of kickboxing akin The second circle is white, sandwiched comfort not fashion. It is interesting to know that gentlemen comprise the Founding Plank Holders understanding of each art. The teaching of development of increased understanding can to Muay Thai, the perception between the first outermost black circle & second Yaw-Yan delegations have competed in interna- of The Visayan Eskrima Guild; we sit on the Board both arts together, side-by-side, leads the stu- become its own reward to advanced practitio- reinforced by the concentration on black circle. This signifies secrecy. Everyone has its tional Muay Thai tournaments, like in the recent 3rd of Directors & Examiners of the organization - our dent to insights he or she would not receive if ners. However, in order to avoid straying too kicking techniques (70-30 ratio of own weakness and strength, Yaw-Yan practitioners World Muay Thai Championship in Bangkok, giving terms are for life. Membership in The Visayan the practitioner only trained in one discipline. far off course, bear in mind that these arts were kicking and punching) and the are not an exception to this. This circle also signifies as good as they got. Eskrima Guild is offered by invitation only. It is meant for real combat, so they become empty muay-Thai type of shorts worn by our faith, when we assert - “Faith is my Yaw-Yan was officially established in 1972. It the mission of The Visayan Eskrima Guild to both Operational Philosophy without effective warrior mindset and tactics. Yaw-Yan stylists, mainly for comfort preserve and propagate the Filipino martial arts, guide” is a highly-aggressive and hard fighting style There are many styles of Filipino For our organization, it is readily appar- not fashion. It is interesting to The third circle is another black circle; this created by Napoleon “Nap” Fernandez, who was as well as, those martial arts upon which the martial arts and they all have something to ent; as you improve as a practitioner it is your know that Yaw-Yan delegations signifies Organization and Honor, the organization born in Quezon Province eight decades ago. Board members were graced with functional offer the sincere student. Which art is best? obligation to bring your brothers and sisters have competed in international which binds all Yaw-Yan brothers & sisters together. He was not content to stop his martial arts knowledge and instructional concepts. Simple, the art in which you can get the best up with you so that the art may benefit all. Muay Thai tournaments, like in the Give due respect and obedience to our Grandmas- study on jiujitsu. Older students of Yaw-Yan admit The guild format was chosen because it possible instruction, and that will allow, over The art is of paramount importance because it recent 3rd World Muay Thai Cham- ter, as well as to your elder brothers and sisters. that they wore a gi in the dojo before and that they was felt that the vast amount of material, con- the course of time, the individual to develop was handed down with the knowledge that to pionship in Bangkok, giving as Address the founder as “Master” and your elder had karate lessons. Like its founder, Yaw-Yan has cepts, principles, and techniques left to us, via their own personal system. There is no single ensure our future we must preserve our past. good as they got. first-hand interaction and instruction with our superior art, just highly motivated and dedi- The ancestors understood this concept well. brothers and sisters in the art as “Sir” and “Ma’am” evolved to what it is now – an unpretentious teachers, would best be served by not limiting its cated practitioners who train to achieve their The Visayan Eskrima Guild is a group of profes- Yaw-Yan was officially respectively. Remember to say “po” and “opo”, economical system that teaches its adherents to hit interpretation any one person’s grasp. This simple true potential. It has been our experience that sionals who embrace this philosophy. With established in 1972. It is a highly- and be polite to everyone including your younger and hit hard. realization came about as a direct outgrowth of cross training with the right mix of arts can be an emphasis on preservation, teaching and aggressive and hard fighting style brothers and sisters in the art. This traditional Hands, elbows, feet, knees are employed to our many years of friendship, intertwined with very effective. Those who approach their stud- research – practical results and common sense created by Napoleon “Nap” Fernan- hierarchy within the organization, common to our strike. Whoever hits the fastest and the hardest informational exchanges and highlighted by ies with an open mind - have illuminated the obstacles and the goals. dez, who was born in Quezon Filipino customs and values shall be observed at all wins. A favorite tool to help one do this is the numerous protracted training sessions that sub- will be rewarded and enriched by the experi- The Guild hopes to make continuing progress Province eight decades ago. times. The blue circle, the red ellipse, and white Yaw-Yan hitting bag, the stuff of legend. Most sequently lead us all down a path to an agreed ence. in this endeavor. We consider it our honor and He was not content to stop space are all directly connected to this third circle, martial arts styles use the Western boxing punch- upon logical conclusion - in order to do these The real secret to success in the study duty to keep these arts alive. his martial arts study on jiujitsu. this is to remind each of us that life’s most valued ing bag to accustom students to striking. Take the arts justice (arnis, eskrima, kali) the collective of martial arts is hard work. Consistent and www.thevisayaneskrimaguild.org Older students of Yaw-Yan admit treasure more valuable than life itself is our Honor. usual punching bag, take away the rope that knowledge of the group had to prevail. conscientious focus must be placed on the that they wore a gi in the dojo Hence, we say in our creed - “Honor is my wealth”. suspends it from the ceiling, multiply its size 50- The Visayan Eskrima Guild was founded proper areas of concentration over a long before and that they had karate There are 3 main colors inside the black fold and you have the Yaw-Yan striking bag. lessons. Like its founder, Yaw-Yan circle which signifies the same meaning as the Even the most hardy of strikers will be Arnis Bahariya has evolved to what it is now – an Philippines’ flag - White for peace which can also shocked at first sight of the Yaw-Yan striking bag. unpretentious economical system mean truth or purity, Red for bravery, and Blue for This forces Yaw-Yan stylists to hit hard and accu- Arnis Bahariya was formed on May 14, 2010 as supplementary lesson of that teaches its adherents to hit loyalty. rately. The indentation on the side of the bag bears Regino Punongbayan small group of Sikaran Arnis in Royal Navy Base in and hit hard. White signifies peace; it covers the largest witness to the thousands of strikes it has received. Jubail Saudi Arabia. The venue of training is inside the Naval Base which Hands, elbows, feet, knees colors than red and blue to remind us to be always If a person can do that to a huge stationary bag, is called in arabic as Kaida’t Al Bahariyat, that is why the group started are employed to strike. Whoever at peace and to live harmoniously with others. imagine what that same person can do to a human calling the system Arnis Bahariya, a close quarter combat that utilize hits the fastest and the hardest White also signifies Truth or Purity; when we affirm being who weighs a 50th less. defensive and offensive combination. wins. A favorite tool to help one do - “Truth is my fortune”€, this is the color to come It wasn’t uncommon until 10 years ago for Experiential learning is the system of Arnis Bahariya, an approach that this is the Yaw-Yan hitting bag, the to mind. martial-arts clubs to come uninvited and challenge focuses on “learning by doing” on the participant’s subjective experi- stuff of legend. Most martial arts Red signifies bravery and preparedness, other clubs for sparring sessions. Full-contact ence. Regino Punongbayan role is to design “direct experiences” that styles use the Western boxing always ready for what is to come. The space it sparring sessions. include preparatory and reflective exercises. punching bag to accustom stu- occupies on the seal also stands for 40 basic kicks. Yaw-Yan clubs had their fair share of these Arnis Bahariya have three related methods; the Isahang galaw, mostly twirling exercises, the Dalawahang dents to striking. Take the usual This color is on a sort of elliptical or eclipsing shape. challenges and Yaw-Yan old-timers still brag of the manlalaro, here the students will learn doing the sinawali and the sumbrada and spar with cooperative partner. Ri- punching bag, take away the rope Imagine this to resemble the Philippine bamboo free and humbling lessons they gave those intrepid poste de mano is the highest floor in Arnis Bahariya, as the students taught early on how to hit at only 25% capac- that suspends it from the ceiling, tree — when young, it boasts to reach the sky, it adventurers. ity they spar with without padding. multiply its size 50-fold and you continues on as it grows, but gradually in time as it The Meaning of the symbol as explained to have the Yaw-Yan striking bag. aged it bends humbly forward. This is the same as us by Master Nap during one of those advanced Regino Punongbayan Even the most hardy of the learning process common not only in all mar- disciples’ gathering at the old Yaw-Yan temple in Regino Punongbayan a 2nd degree Black Belt of Sikaran (WSABP). His passion in martial arts began when strikers will be shocked at first sight tial arts but life in general. Quiapo. he entered college in 1981 in Philippine College of Criminology in Quiapo, Manila. Defensive tactics and combat of the Yaw-Yan striking bag. This Blue stands for Loyalty and Allegiance, it is Master Nap emphasizes to lead our life sport belonged to the subjects every semester, Regino also entered Karate and Aikido classes offered around the forces Yaw-Yan stylists to hit hard next to red and also occupies the space next to based on each of the significance of the Yaw-Yan area. Until 1989 when Regino left the Philippines to be an OFW in Saudi Arabia. I was in 1997 a friend of Regino and accurately. The indentation on white. The space it occupies on the seal also stands seal. introduced him to Sikaran, the Filipino art of foot fighting under the tutelage of Sir Joel Bautista, Sikaran a 2nd de- the side of the bag bears witness to for 12 bolo punches. Notice that this color is on a All lines on the seal show the non-resistance gree Black Belt. In 2001 Regino received an honorary Black Belt from Sensei Eduardo Claudio 8th Degree Red/White the thousands of strikes it has humbly smaller round circle than the other circles principle of Yaw-Yan, what we commonly refer to as Belt by supporting his Phickaju Int’l Martial Arts Association in Tabuk, KSA. In 2003 Regino met another mentor of received. If a person can do that to — where it begun it continues without end. It is go with the flow. The non-opposing lines fluidly Sikaran in Jubail KSA, Guro George Salomon, 5 degree Black Belt and received from him his Black Belt in Sikaran. a huge stationary bag, imagine directly connected to the bigger circle, signifying flow continuously either with others or indepen- 10 FMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 11 dently on its own. elder brothers and sisters. Ad- White signifies peace; it also stands for 12 bolo punches. 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Coming April 2013 “The Legends of FMA Tour”. This tour will feature four of Past Events FMA’s leading instructors. Grandmasters Giron, Hartman, Pallen and Toboada. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to train with four of the best that Filipino Phoenix FMA Training Group martial arts has to offer! January 12, 2013 By Michael Butz Schedule to Date: weather. It was a little harsh striking pattern commonly the importance of controlling, April 6 (Saratoga Springs,New York) The Phoenix FMA Training early on but started to get seen in that system. Norm and ultimately destroying, an April 10 (Williamsville,New York) Group is an informal, collaborative nice toward the end. Everyone Wassenar shared next, assisted opponent’s structure. The last to April 11 (Mt Gilead,Ohio) training group for anyone within took the opportunity to make by Manuel Galaz. Mr. Wassenar share was Michael Butz, assisted April 12 (Saint Marys, Pennsylvania) the greater Phoenix, AZ area. introductions, pass business demonstrated a disarm sequence by Fransisco Nunez. He taught We meet once a month to learn, For More Information Visit: April 13 (Manchester, Pennsylvania) cards and talk to old friends and from a high backhand strike as three joint locks from Tiger/Crane train, share and experiment datuhartmanpresents.com/2013-events April 14 (Selinsgrove,Pennsylvania) acquaintances. taught in Modern Arnis. After Chin Na. Although each lock was with other Filipino martial arts Email: [email protected] April 16 (Hamburg,New York) Special thanks to those the disarm, Mr. Wassenar moved different, he showed how they April 18 (Allegany, New York) International Hosinsul Federation enthusiasts, regardless of rank, who shared their knowledge with directly into an optional lock were all related by using the same April 21 (West Seneca, New York) Horizon Martial Arts style, system or lineage. There is the group: Francisco Nunez, Norm or throw. The third person to entry and targeting a different no head instructor and no focus Wassenar, Mike Casto and Michael teach was Mike Casto, assisted joint. on any particular system or style Butz. by Alessandro Ashanti Bovoso. Being the first practice, 2nd UMA (Unique Martial Arts) - everyone is welcome to train, Francisco Nunez shared Mr. Casto showed an empty things were a little unorganized FMA Training and Recreational Tours everyone is welcome to teach/ first, assisted by Richell Sampaga. handed, defensive sequence and rough but everyone agreed May 9 - 22, 2013 share. Mr. Nunez showed a drill from with an emphasis on balance it went well and had a good time. Eskrima Carin International will be the co host of The first practice session the Serrada system known as disruption as taught in Silat. There was a unanimous decision the 2nd UMA (Unique Martial Arts) FMA Training was held on January 12, 2013. “Inside 1”. Defending from a high He focused on a core motion to continue with the training and Recreational Tours by Organizer Grandmaster Approximately 12-15 people forehand strike, he taught the that can be used for a variety group. Greg Henderson of Diamondback Eskrima And showed up to train in 35 degree entering block and subsequent of situations and highlighted Magkuno Eskrima Cebu, Philippines in Cebu City The Philippines. We welcome FMA Practitioners and “Chicks with Sticks” Seminar Features Guro Celina Taganas-Duffy as First Guest Instructor Enthusiasts, visitors and guests to Cebu City the place January 19, 2013 of origin of Eskrima/Kali/Arnis.. By Michael Butz Contact: Greg Henderson or Danny Collings on Facebook or Email: [email protected] the Filipino martial arts and those female attributes that completes and complements the male attributes that makes for a well rounded Filipino martial arts warrior...” Guro Celina Taganas-Duffy was the first guest instructor for this series. Guro Bill opened the event with a welcoming dialogue, introductions, and opening show of respect to Guro Celina and to other instructors and masters who were in attendance. Guro Celina then began the seminar by warming up with some basic strikes such as planchada (horizontal strikes), x-strikes, aldabis (upward strikes), 5 core strikes (angles 1-5), and combination strikes. She then taught some basic triangle footwork, and stylized footwork from Kali Ilustrisimo: lutang and equis. She then led the group into performing the strikes simultaneously with the footwork, such as planchada with equis footwork. When everyone was relatively comfortable with the strikes and footwork, Guro Celina demonstrated a “flow drill” Guro Bill Aranda - Guro Celin she developed that combined Guro Bill Aranda started a the strikes and footwork seminar series called “Chicks With taught earlier. The drill was created to help train Sticks”, in Glendale, California, timing, range (to control distance), footwork (to showcasing female Filipino manage positioning), and striking with precision. martial arts (FMA) instructors. Her overall goal was, “...to create something where Guro Bill believes that by new students could comprehend the general featuring female instructors in the Filipino martial arts principles and seasoned Master Joe Tan - Grandmaster Nene Gaabucayan Filipino martial arts, he is helping practitioners could utilize and implement their to highlight the much needed, ‘collection’ of techniques and movements they’ve and often missing, feminine gathered over the years.” Rather than teach several individual techniques, she gave the participants a general side of training, as it’s often rare template with which they could start thinking creatively about their own personal style, expression, and flow. to find and learn from women She covered four main principles with the drill: teachers. In his words, this series 1. “Defanging the snake” which focuses on entry, timing, and range is designed around “...featuring 2. The “kill strike” to help with precision and targeting different female Guros to share 3. “Overkill”/added insurance for fluidity in movement with intention with us their own expression of 4. Breaking structure as to not allow the opponent to recover or to compensate and regain balance Guro Celina ended the seminar with a short demonstration of internal martial arts. She believes that the internal and healing arts are equally as Day of Play - To Unite and Promote FMA important as the external and combative arts. “Some of the best teachers April 20, 2013 I’ve trained with are well versed in the internal arts. I believe they go hand- Mission High School in-hand. Internal knowledge can help augment [a student’s] Filipino martial 3750 18th St., San Francisco, CA. arts skills...” Contact: Joseph [510] 734-0189 Some notable Instructors and Masters present for the event included Email: [email protected] Guro Bill Aranda of Kombat Kali Klub of Glendale, the event host; Guro Flyer Michael Butz of Kada Anan Eskrima, who assisted as “uke” for Guro Celina; Manong Faustino Caigoy of Jack Santos Method, Master Joe Tan of Tapado; Come join us for Mission High School’s Day of Play!! Gradmaster Nene Gaabucayan of Balintawak, Guro Victor Gendrano Jr. of Watch and learn about Filipino Martial Arts! Come watch demos then join the seminars to get hands on training! All styles of FMA are welcome in an Filipino Martial Heritage and Guro Michael Rayas of the Santa Barbara Kali/ effort to promote/propagate and unify FMA. JKD Club. Those who demo/share/showcase their art can join the fun for $5. Each style will also be interviewed for articles to be used by Bakitwhy.com, Guro Celina has been fortunate to have had the opportunity to train with Filam Star newspaper, FMA Informative and more! If they wish to do so that is. quite an impressive list of instructors and Filipino martial arts systems: Those who just want to support and watch can join the fun for $10. • Private student of the late Grandmaster Christopher Ricketts of Kali Everyone will be given the chance to join the seminar to get 4 hours of training for only $20 and to learn from 4 different styles! Ilustrisimo Anyone wishing to demo must register to do so. It allows for scheduling of performances and to give all performers the same amount of • Private student of her uncle, Manong Faustino Caigoy of Jack Santos Method and Hilot time. Performers will also be given priority in the school parking lot. Be sure to ask about group discounts if your group is larger than 8 people. Guro Michael Butz, Guro Celin, Manong Faustino Caigoy and Mike 14 FMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 15 • Private student and mentee under Sifu Robert Chu of Chu Sau Lei Wing Mangangayam Kali Arnis Eskrima Orientation Seminar Chun and Qigong Womar Fogori Headquarters Close Door Meeting • Private student of Sifu Melvin January 22, 2013 Tabilas, Sifu Ray Carbullido, and With Grandmaster Jerry M. Evangelisan, Grandmaster Jay Laoxie Christopher Lee Matsuo Saceda Jumawan, Supreme Grandmaster Ricardo Saballe of Dragon Gate Sanctuary and Supreme Grandmaster Jake Thorman (Baguazhang, Qigong and Internal Held at Maharlika Rd., Market Upper Bicutan, Taguig City, Arts) Philippines at Supreme Grandmaster Thorman Gym. • Private student of Magtutudlo Ramon Rubia of San Miguel Eskrima and Eskrima de Campo Uno-Dos- Tres Orihinal • Private student and Instructor under Guro Felix Valencia of Valencia Lameco Eskrima • Former student of Sensei Shawn Douglass of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Roppokai • Former student of Kapisanang Mandirigma and Lameco under Guro Bud Balani, Guro Dino Flores and Guro Arnold Noche

A seminar orientation on the Perspective of Mangangayam Kali Arnis Eskrima in the Field of Filipino martial arts, it is design to input students into well discipline with courtesy, becoming a Leader in the future, it is also to motivate students understanding into propagation of Filipino martial arts, Unity and Harmony in the practitioner, it was a one day seminar.

Pang-Oran Seminar and Tournament Rules & Regulations January 26, 2013 MAMFMA Gym Pasay City, Philippines On January 26th a meeting was held at the MAMFMA gym in Pasay City, Philippines to establish and set the rules for the coming Pang-Oran Tournament set for March 9, 2013. While explainations to the rules & regulations were expressed, to ensure understanding demonstrations and examples were given. For the upcoming Pang-Oran tournament on March 9, 2013 Attendees are being qualified for offical positions for the tournament, certificates were given to participants that will be attending and working as officials during the event.

Laraw Kali Pamuok Training Camp January 21 - February 1, 2013 San Fernando, La Union, Philippines “A taste of Filipino Martial Arts in the point of it’s origin” 10 German nationals participated in the 1st International FMA Workshop in San Fernando, La Union. This was organized by Manong Carlos Pulanco of the Agos Kamay based in Germany. Two (2) FMA Professionals were assigned to conduct the training namely Lakan Ronnie Royce D. Base of Laraw Kali Pamuok FMA and Punong tagapagturo Roger Solar of Sistema Birada. Systems taught were Panuntukan, Karambit, Largo Mano, Dulo dulo, Classical and Modern Arnis. One of the best and memorable seminars Laraw Kali Pamuok Filipino martial arts had ever done... “Meeting good people in one of the beautiful places in the Philippines.”

www.fmatalklive.com 16 FMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 17 Leo Fong Presents - Developing the Tools The “Ao8” anniversary pot luck party featured various ethnic foods January 26, 2013 Warner Ranch Park Main Stage Woodland Hills, CA Focusing on the Fundamentals of Wei Kuen Do Topics included: The Strike Zone, The Five F’s of Wei Kuen Do, and The 1st stage of martial arts proficiency - Developing the Tools. Future seminars will include the other 3 stages: Refining the Tools, Dissolving the Tools and Expressing the Tools. Visit ( www.leotfong.com ) for future seminars.

Melchor Menor proudly pointing to his protegee Mike Lemaire. Grandmaster Narrie Baboa’s Demonstration January 26, 2013 MAKTAN-FMA “2013 Seaside Event” Seminar / Scrimmage Art of Eight - 8623 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA. Hosted by Pensacola Balintawak Last a pot luck party was held to celebrate January 31 - February 2, 2013 the anniversary of the “Art of Eight” (Ao8) at 8623 Pensacola, FL Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA. 92123. The 8.000 square foot facility offers weight training, Thursday p.m., boxing, kickboxing, MMA and Muay Thai. It is Friday a.m., owned and operated by former two-time Muay Saturday a.m. Thai World Champion Melchor Menor, who was 7352 Spinnaker Ct, born in the Philippines. The facility’s General Navarre Beach, FL 32566 Manager, Ricky Guro, is another Filipino-American. Among “Coach Mel” Menor’s latest achievement Friday p.m. and Saturday p.m. was being featured in the 2012 movie “Here Comes the Boom”, where he was shown Gulf Coast Gymnastics beating the hero, played by Kevin James. There was one featured entertainment during the pot luck celebration, an Thanks to everyone that impromptu Arnis demo by Grandmaster Narrie Babao. Assisting him is his student, attended and making the Philip Dang, who actually was the one who invited Grandmaster Babao to the occasion. MAKTAN-FMA “2013 Seaside Grandmaster Babao and Menor had met during the late 90’s, and it was Menor who Event” Hosted by Instructor introduced Grandmaster Babao to the audience. Adam Greenspan at Gulf Coast Another laurel was added to the prestige of “Ao8” last February 9, 2013. One of Gymnastics! Coach Mel’s trainee, Mike Lemaire, won the “Road to Glory USA Middleweight Tournament Championship”. Lemaire won a $20,000 check for taking out three consecutive opponents in a single night. The event was held at the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood, California. British Culture Week February 4 - 8, 2013 International Culture week - Arnis Workshop at British School of Manila - By: Arnis for Kids

A o 8” owner Melchor Menor introduced Grandmaster Babao to the audience

General Manager Ricky Guro appreciating Grandmaster Babao for his demonstration

The MAMFMA instructors taught the basic strikes, block and the single sinawali... Most important before the start of the class it was told to Grandmaster Babao was assisted by student Phil Dang them not to play on the sticks and respect the Arnis... Congratulations to All MAMFMA (Arnis Training at BSM)!!! Thank you to all my Assistant - Romeo Solacito Solatorio, Ken Magno, Arnold Ramos, Dayang Ever, Rodg Vasquez, Reynaldo Lumbog Senson and Dennis Arriola. 18 FMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 19

Getz Pharma 2013 National Sales Conference in Camp Benjamin FMA Awareness - Orientation on Mangangayam Perspective Lakan Ronnie Royce D. Base and Laraw Kali Pamuok Filipino Martial Arts PUP (Polytechnic University of the Philippines) Campus February 9, 2013 Sta,Mesa, Manila, Philippines Arnis Orientation and Workshop in Camp Benjamin, Alfonso Cavite, Philippines Grandmaster Jerry Evangelisan February 09, 2013

FMA awareness, on the Mangangayam Kali Arnis Eskrima Perspective on dealing with self defense into positive meaning and also to elevate students understanding on the proper handling of dangerous situation that may happen not only in school but every single moment, awareness to be ready at all times, awareness to become a discipline citizenry, and including the awareness of the way of life how to achieve a peaceful relationship in the world. In summary the students were oriented to be a leader in the propagation of peace and unity thru understanding of some aspects More than 100 doctors participated in the recently concluded event of Getz involving the Filipino Culture and the Filipino martial arts. Pharma 2013 National Sales Conference held in Camp Benjamin, Alfonso, Cavite last February 8, 2013. One of the company’s advocacy is to promote the Filipino martial arts through holding Arnis orientations and workshops among their clients. Lakan Ronnie Royce D. Base of Laraw Kali Pamuok FMA was chosen to be the resource person to conduct the training in Arnis focusing on the system of Largo Mano and also introducing other Filipino martial arts such as Panuntukan and Dumog through demonstration. Now, Getz Pharma together with the Laraw Kali Pamuok Organization are looking forward for another FMA event next year.

Phoenix FMA Training Group February 9, 2013 By Michael Butz The second practice session was held on Feb 9, 2013. Even with the threat of possible rain, 17 people showed up to practice. Before the training began, everyone took the opportunity to make introductions to newcomers and catch up with others since the last session. Special thanks to those who shared their knowledge with the group: Joey Sampaga, Alessandro Ashanti Bovoso, Russell Mackler and Jeff Latorre. Joey Sampaga shared first, assisted by Michael Butz. Mr. Sampaga showed two drill segments from the Serrada system known as “Inside 1” and “Outside 1”. He focused on the switching footwork used while passing the opponent’s weapon, essentially changing position from the “inside” to the “outside”. Alessandro Ashanti Bovoso shared next, assisted by various attendees. Mr. Bovoso demonstrated the empty-handed variation of the “Inside 1” taught by Mr. Sampaga. After incorporating the pass from the inside position to the outside, he continued the movement to include a joint lock/break and throw. The third person to teach was Russell Mackler, assisted by Alessandro Ashanti Bovoso. Mr. Mackler showed a drill using retreat stepping to avoid continued attacks while keeping range. He focused on constant movement over static stepping, being aware of the direction of an attacker’s energy and using angles to gain a position of advantage. The last to share was Jeff Latorre, assisted by various attendees. He taught how to angle away from a high back hand stick attack followed by a counter attack and disarm. He closed with several variations for the disarm by manipulating the stick position. The next session is tentatively scheduled for March 16, 2013. For more information, please feel free to visit the Facebook group or Google+ Gathering of Warriors II at Columbus MMA Community “Phoenix FMA Training. “Stick it to Cancer” Charity Event February 9, 2013 Columbus MMA 3663 Garden Ct, Grove City, Ohio On Saturday, February 9th, 2013, Ohio’s FMA brothers and sisters reunited to once again partake in the second installment of this exciting event. This year, all proceeds were donated to the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research. Complete support of the charity event: Master Dale Ullom of Ullom’s Martial Arts, Punong Guro Elmann Cabotage of CKA, Head Instructor Jose “Coach” Connors of AEGIS Martial Arts, Guro Tony Jayme of Columbus MMA, Guro Dean T. Marcellana of Bahala Na 20 FMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 21 Bahala Na Open House Self Defense Workshop February 9, 2013 Grandmaster Felix Roiles Presented by Grand Master Antonio Somera, Master Joel Juanitas and the Bahala Na Filipino Martial Arts Association of Stockton CA. February 13, 2013 203 East Hazelton St., Stockton, CA. Sierra College, Monrovia, CA. As an historic event in of what Bahala Na has to offer. their cups and cross-trained to Grandmaster Gilbert Tenio, Master Participants of the self Filipino American Martial Arts We shared knowledge about get the maximum benefit of John Eliab, and Master Bobby defense workshop at Sierra history Bahala Na Stockton held its the history, legacy and culture different energies from different Antuna. College. Thank you Ms. Elizabeth first Open House. In the training of our organization through practitioners. I would like to thank Chan and staff for organizing the hall of the historic Daguhoy Lodge an informative PowerPoint In honor of our forefathers everyone who made the time and seminar and Guro Edwin Abo. students intently participated in presentation. we took a field trip to the local effort to make this event such a www.pakamut.com a day of academic and technical Guro Chris of the Bahala cemetery to pay our respects. great success. To all those who had training. Na San Francisco Bay Area Talking story and sharing the courage to tear down the walls In a comprehensive conducted reactionary drills of memories of great Escrimadores of division and build the bridges of experience of mental and the DeFondo style. Escrimadores such as Grandmaster Angel friendship our teachers look down physical discipline attendees were from across NorCal and different Cabales, Grandmaster Leo Giron, upon us with great pride. exposed to the many nuances martial backgrounds emptied Grandmaster Juanito Lacaste,

24th Gathering Grandmasters FMA / OMA Hosted by: Paclibar Bicol Arnis and Philippine KAIKIJUTSI International February 10, 2013 2013 Kilohana FMA Summit AIMS MC Bidg. Cor, Arnaiz St., Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, Philippines February 16, 2013 VEA Martial Arts Academy 17978 Ideal Parkway, Manteca, CA.

Maestro Jaime C. Paclibar

Great turn out at todays Kilohana FMA Summit at the VEA Martial Arts Academy, thank you to all the wonderful instructors and students who made today’s event a success, and to all my helpers and Carol for the great food. Until next time my martial art brothers and sisters! - Mike Cardenas Featured Systems: Kada Anan Eskrima - Guru Michael Butz Tres Manos Kali - Sifu Oscar Gonzalez Visayan Corto Kadena - Guro Mia Bunga Cantik Pencak Silat - Guro Rocky Twitchell Eskabo Daan - Grandmaster Robert Castro DeCuerdas Diestro Fighting Systems - Grandmaster Art Gonzalez, Master Jorge Magana and Guro Mike Cardenas Special Instruction: Hawaiian Lua - Professor James Muro Japanese Sword - Professor Mike Esmailzadeh

Bali Camp 2013 “Awaken the Warrior Within” February 16 - 22, 2013 Here we go! The fun is on! First day at the Bali Camp 2013! Already, some amazing training that gives a preview of what’s to come for the next 7 days for the 50 participants coming from all over the world! For the first training session, Guro Claes shared some introductory Baston drills with the group, building the flow with a striking drill. Sifu James Nener followed suit with a Silat drill, building foundations for the posture and footwork. Guro Fred Evrard demonstrated an exercise of double karambit manipulation against solo baston strike. Vincent Thibault wrapped the session up with a glimpse of parkour conditioning, on the menu to kick off the day before breakfast tomorrow. kali-majapahit.com 22 FMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 23 FMA icon ‘Mumbakki’ Foronda in His Own Words Interview Tid-Bits (Fact, Fiction, Fantasy or Gossip?) By Perry Gil S. Mallari Sports Editor Manila Times - January 27 2013 1st World Martial Arts Festival Daniel “Mumbakki” Foronda Jr. I developed an amazing speed, to do. What more getting hired foremost. I paint on canvasses, and Sunday January 20, 2013 Grandmaster Frank Aycocho was invited by is among the most skilled and which makes it easier for me to and taking the responsibility of I carve on wood, but my specialty Grandmaster Jay S. Jumawan of Modern Lightning Arnis International well-rounded practitioners of throw a punch in between stick being a tactical trainor? It was not is the artworks on steel. Anything Association. It was disclosed that his assistance was needed at the the Filipino martial arts (FMA). A works. Grandmaster Nick Elizar’s offered to me like a freshly baked metal, from making knives to Womar Fogori which will be holding a World Martial Arts Festival in multifaceted man, he is a Doctor style is a combination of hard and cake. Instead, they need to see making a motorcycle. To date, I Taguig on April 7, 2013. of Physical Therapy as well as smooth movements. Grandmaster how I get baked with the cake. already had two main art exhibits All styles of martial arts are invited it is a huge plan with a good a successful visual artist and Drigo Maranga’s style is artistic In other words, I was inside the in the Philippines and four main future chance to propagate Filipinos overseas headed by Col. Yansa a businessman. and functional, while training oven taking the heat. They need to art exhi­bitions in Moscow, Russia. retired soldier. Grandmaster Aycocho attended a closed door meeting, Foronda is among the with Grandmaster Virgil Cavada know if I am worth the new flavor PM: Can you describe your personal he was expecting a written agenda of the meeting as it was it was an first champions of Universal is like a Wing Chun Kung Fu on a for the tactical team. When one of train­ing routine? What do you do to orally discussion so Grandmaster Aycocho sat down and listened. Reality Combat Championships, stick. Grandmaster Yuli Romo has them offers to show me the way stay sharp? Grandmaster Aycocho also was expecting a distribution of the very first professional mixed a habit of giving “surprise” hits. My to the training room, I should be Mumbakki: I am a firm believer ground rules of the said planned event so to prepare, but there was martial arts (MMA) league in the long range techniques are very pre­pared with a mouthpiece and of body weight exer­cises and none, it said still ongoing. The group just wanted assurance from Philippines. basic but accurate. This is called an extra shirt. Military sambo is a functional drills. I use kettlebells participating groups. In addition to that, he won Sugbo Largo Mano. Grandmaster tough road to take. While there is and cruiser ship ropes. In Russia, I Grandmaster Aycocho signed up for membership in support. in many arnis, wrestling, judo, Eduardo Ceniza and myself are the sport sambo where civilians use the facilities inside the mili­tary The PKL group of Shihan Dennis Q. Aquino expressed interest and is muay thai, and Kyukoshin karate sharing views and knowledge on are trained to compete in public school, the Soviet style workout waiting to read the ground rules of the festival. tournaments. In the following the use of blades. For empty hands events, and for kids and sports­men room. In the Philippines, I alternate Grandmaster Frank Aycocho interview, Foronda talks about techniques, I am currently train­ to watch and enjoy, there is also my training between Elorde Gym Aycocho Martial Arts Center his martial arts training history as ing in the Mindanao fighting art the military sambo. This method in Kati­punan and Fitness First well as the challenge of teaching of Kuntaw Silat, under the most is not only to be fought inside a in Metro East. There is also the FMA to the Spetznatz, the Russian respected Kuntawan/Pendakar warm temperature gymnasium. Dungeon brother-hood Club John Brown Had just become a new father Angeles, Pampanga. His mother was born at Special Forces. Ibrahim Hushin. I also played judo A man’s skills as a fighter will be every Saturday morning for MMA while in the Philippines January 21, 2013 the Clark base hospital. As it turns out, John has Perry Gil Mallari: As a starter, your and Greco Roman wrestling in the tested in different tem­peratures workout. Bahad Zu’Bu Eskrima and Yashai Warcraft visited the base many times and has even driven moniker “Mum­bakki” is now pretty early 1990s, jumping from one on a rough soil on icy earth with PM: You have done so much for the by what’s left of the old hospital. The martial arts community lost a good well known within FMA circles, can gym to another because none of no mats and less training gears. FMA and yet some people envious John stated: “It is interesting how things one. John Brown, was killed in an automobile you tell us more about it? the judo gyms that I enrolled in If one can survive this condition of your success viciously maligned work out! I spend most of my time promoting accident in the Phillipines. He was a brand Mumbakki: The word Mum­baki could sustain their rent. In 1995, while showing off his punches and you on the Internet, putting up and practicing Filipino Martial arts and a part of new father, a deadly martial artist and security (spelled with a single ‘K’) means “a I started attending training for a kicks and ability to use a projectile bogus pages using your name with my family history stems from the same areas I specialist. He appeared in a number of martial healer.” Mumbakki (spelled with variety of submission wrestling weapon and apply­ing his skills in contents hurting your reputation. visit.” arts magazines and videos with, Blaise Loong of double ‘K’) such as mine is simply in­cluding Pankration Athlima a real hand-to-hand fight, then What can you say about these John had been learning about the Yashai Warcraft. a name. It’s not a title nor an which was based in Hong Kong he will get the job as a tactical things? Filipino fighting culture since the mid ‘90s. Each John Brown was born in Huntington important position. with Paul Vivian (then President trainor. Russian Military officers do Mumbakki: There is some­thing in year since 2004, he continued to travel to the Beach Ca. Raised by John Brown Sr. and his PM: You are a very well-rounded of Pankration Asia) as my training not believe in what is written in the name “Mumbakki” that makes Philippines and learn from expert instructors. mother Teri Jo. There are 7 kids in the immediate martial artist, please tell us about partner. But my biggest influence your resumes or bio data. Those a few FMA prac­titioners shiver On January 28th, 2007 John advanced to be Brown family, 4 boys 3 girls; Johnny (as his family your martial arts background. What in the art of wrestling was Matt who are loud about their skills as with envy. This is not a mysterious an instructor in Bahad Zubu, he received his calls him) is third eldest. are the various combat arts you Furey. the most combat effective but case. Just a simple case of envy. I certificate and Bahad Zubu banner. John was an His grandparents, Kay and James have studied? Who is your most On September 9, 1999, I could not put it into action are am not being proud, just simply instructor in the Southern California area as well Thompson, were in the Air Force; his influential teacher? What is your decided to put up the Submission often given the goodbye gestures. being ho­nest; Many of these as Salt Lake City, Utah. The Bahad Zubu Group of Grandmother was among the first Women Air primary system now? Dungeon club in Capitolyo, Sharing my know­ledge to the FMA wannabe achievers do not Colorado. Service Pilots (WASP). His grandparents were Mumbakki: I started learning Pasig and in 2003 it became the Special Forces is a great honor. My understand that as people, we stationed in the Philippines at Clark Air Base, Shorin Ryu karate under the Dungeon Brotherhood. first months as a tactical trainor all have different feet, and shoes famous karatekas of the 1970s, In July 2001, I won my MMA was not easy, of course. It was have dif­fe­rent brands. Stealing my the Gonzaleses Latino and match under the defunct (lack of already a chal­lenge to just show shoes won’t be necessary be­cause Roberto [The late Latino Gonzales funds) organization Asian Sport up in the train­ing room with even if I give it away, it still won’t was considered the Father of Fighting Champ­ionship. every­body who is bigger than me fit them. If there is a feet that gets Philippine Karate.Ed]. I earned PM: You hold the dis­tinction of would need some con­vincing that in, it might not be able to carry my first black belt at age 15. teaching FMA to the Russian Special I am their new trainor. They used the brand well, because every I shifted to Shotokan karate Forces, the Spetznatz, can you to call me “Mister Mumbakki” for branded shoes needs branded under the guidance of Remy share some interesting anecdotes the first quarter of the year. Now, socks that goes with pants and a Presas and I earned my Shotokan while teaching FMA in Russia? Any the name changed to “Monster shirt and a head and a face that black belt under Ernesto Presas. observations on the Russian martial Mumbakki” and any­body who can make the feet walk with the Basically, my first FMA teachers art of sambo? How did the Russians, calls me this name understands shoes. The point is; walk with what were Remy and Ernesto Presas known to be very tough fighters, why. I have a lot of respect for shoes you have, on the road that is but it was under Ernesto that initially re­acted to the fact that a the Russians. Different cities with suitable to what you are wearing, my Arnis skills were honed. He Fili­pino would teach them his native different traditions and different and soon you will reach your own had a big influence in the way I martial arts? mentality often results to some destiny. I have proven myself time strike. After college, I decided to Mumbakki: The Russian Spe­cial difficulty in the character, but the and again. I passed the test of Russians are very loving people John Brown, John Philip Chan and Grandmaster Yuli Romo focus on my career as a physical Forces known as Spetznatz, to my becoming one of the trainors of Yashai Warcraft instructors Jotunn Brown, Chief Yashai the­rapist while I had a burn out mind are the toughest military when trust is developed. Getting the most respected military men in Instructor Blaise Loong and John Brown and took a long break from FMA fighters. It is not in their nature inside the circle was a privilege the world, and I have been tested only to find myself once again to simply trust anybody to come that I will take care and cherish, of my capabilities and what I can train­ing in Eskrima Balintawak inside their facilities and try to and I am lucky to be sur­rounded actually do as a fighter as oppose Filipino Tattoos: Ancient to Modern system under Grandmaster Bob impress them with some martial by educated Russian friends who to teaching only theories and By: Lane Wilcken Tabimina in the early 2000. I have boom-bang from Asia. are kind and caring. destroying other FMA practitioners Tattooing is a very old and spiritually respected art form that has existed in many different cultures around different training experiences Going inside the Mili­tary PM: Besides martial arts, what are to make themselves shine. the world. After many centuries of not being practiced in Europe, tattooing was re-introduced to the with Balintawak-style Eskrima. School to take a peek of what they your other interests? Western world through the inhabitants of the Pacific Ocean. Beginnning in the 16th century, European Under Grandmaster Bob Tabimina, are doing is already a hard thing Mumbakki: I am an artist, first and explorers came across many people who practiced tattooing as an integral part of their cultures. This is the first serious study of Filipino tattoos, and it considers early accounts from explorers and Spanish-speaking Zenway Digital Concepts & Design Center with Independent Creative Concept Photography is a small and writers. The text presents Filipino cultural practices connected with ancestral and spiritual aspects of independent private digital concepts & design center consultancy and contractor with current specialty tattoo markings, and how they relate to the process and tools used to make the marks. 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There is no Voices of the Masters: Warrior Arts of the Philippines May 25 - 26 2013 were not always law-abiding men. shame in losing to a student; it just I have long held the 0930-1800 each day They had things in their lives I means their Master was one hell Taking a comprehensive look at opinion that the best teachers Norwich, Norfolk, UK. would be embarrassed to post of a teacher. If you are a student, an entire martial art and the cul- train his students to beat him. Contact: Dale Wordley [0785] 258-1427 on this blog. But they had good try, try, and try again to kick your ture and tradition behind it is a Many take pride in saying Email: [email protected] fighting arts, and my youth was teacher’s ass. Because when you daunting task. Punong Guro Myr- that they could never best their proof of that, and my students’ skill do, he gets all the credit you want lino P. Hufana decided to take on masters, as if to say that “My Cost: £40 each day is proof of that. him to have. the challenge when one of his teacher was so good, even as an £75 for both days If you want your fighting students, independent filmmaker old man–he could beat me and all Raise £75 in sponsorship for martial arts Barclay Powers approached Hufa- my classmates.” Supposedly, this “Secrets” of the Filipino Fighting Arts - Words from a Modern-Day Warrior endurance training and train for free na in early 2010 about traveling to meant that because the speaker filipinofightingsecretslive.com the Philippines to meet with and had a master who was that good, Event schedule: 16hrs of 1hr workshops each day, that’s 8hrs of training for each attendee and at any one time a selection of two workshops, will also film several highly respected mas- he must be that good because he ters. By March 2010, Hufana and a is his student. How untrue. Now, be BBQ’s and raffles etc. ALL proceeds to Cancer Charity, no instructor, organiser or staff will earn any Cañete to Hold Final US Tour in May 2013 money. Infact all instructors are covering their own out of pocket expenses to support this great event. film crew had arrived in the Philip- if you trained full-time as a young Sun Star Cebu - January 27, 2013 pines, ready to document the rich man, and can not develop the skill DOCE Pares Supreme Grandmaster and his group at the end of May history and the promising future using knowledge an old man gave Confirmed instructors; Diony Cañete ODL (Order of Datu in both New York and New Jersey, of the Filipino martial arts with you to beat the old man who can Grandmaster John Harvey-Kapatiran Arnis System, Dale Wordley-KAPAP IKF, Guy Bloom-F.R.A.C.T,Mark Voices of the Masters: Warrior Arts no longer do the things he used Lapu-lapu) will conduct his final while Grandmaster Steve Wolk of Dawes-legendary author on reasonable force/psychology of combat, Steve Cowan - Team Icon BJJ, Eskrima seminar in the United PIMA-Denver will also host a one- of the Philippines. to… One can deduce one of three Tuhon Crispin Miole Tobak - Fillipino Combat System, Kevin Ebbs - Spartan TKD, Gary Johnson - Kyusho Voices of the Masters is the first conclusions: States of America in May. day seminar in Colorado. Jitsu, Sensi Stuart Gavin - Kempo, Guro Tom Edison Pena - Lightning Scientific Arnis, Mike Bowden - Supreme Grandmaster Supreme Grandmaster feature-length film that captures 1.Your teacher was not that good. Systema, Sifu Talib Fehlhaber - Wing Chun, Ollie Batts - Savate/Sambo, Sifu Terry Nixon, Intergrated Diony ODL, who hinted he would Diony ODL will swing to the the magic of the Filipino Martial Arts. The film will be available for pur- 2.You are not that good. Fighting Systems, Guro Glenn Lobo - Pukulan Langkah Mati Silat, Eric Amada - Modern Arnis, Ian Couch retire from his Eskrima world West Coast in early June with chase as a download, on DVD, and Pay-Per-View. Learn more about the 3.You are lying. - KAPAP Norfolk,Darren Le Ferve - HaganH, Master Darren Davies - Street Combat Arnis, Matt Tucker - seminar circuit in 2004, has finally Grandmaster Bandalan and Master film and where to see it at:www.VoicesoftheMasters.com Hope this doesn’t hurt too much… Dog Brothers, Brett Mackenzie - KAPAP Gt Yarmouth, plus many more to be confirmed. decided to take his last Eskrima Baron hosting the North California First, a good teacher must seminar in May and June in US leg while Masters Mosqueda, at least be able to duplicate his hope that my all my advanced East and West Coasts. McKenzie and Berandoy will own skill in his students. He should students can defeat me. I take “It is about time for me play host of the South California be more knowledgeable by the pride in being able to still move to settle down in the Philippines seminar workshop. time he is a teacher than when like a young man at my age, but as my businesses in Luzon, Supreme Grandmaster he was young. He would know all Visayas and Mindanao need my Diony ODL will be joined by there are many things I can no This is the Filipino Martial Arts Database service, provided to the the mistakes he made when he full attention. Having seminars Doce Pares directors Master longer do. I’ll be damned if I pour FMA community in support of its growth and advancement. was younger. He would foresee 7 years of instruction and eating outside of the country will not Michael Cañete and Grandmaster www.fmadatabase.com the barriers to perfection he home-packed lunches in order to allow me to run my renewable Pableo, Master Gerald Cañete, his encountered himself, and remove give my students better training energy consultancy company,” said biographer Onairos P. Cortel and them so that his students do not and instruction–just for them to Supreme Grandmaster Diony. top instructors from the Doce Forums have to face those hurdles. On be unable to whip a 43 year old, He added, “I am giving Pares World Headquarters. top of that, many of the lessons balding man. Exceed my ability, or way to the Grandmasters After 38 years of promoting he learned on his own, through you are a waste of my time. Please Arnulfo ‘Dong’ Cuesta ODL, Fred Filipino martial arts and covering www.stickman-escrima.com reflection, experimentation and aspire to become better than me. Bandalan, Val Pableo, Masters more than 20 countries, Supreme practice should have all been That’s why I teach. Erwin Mosqueda, Nilo Baron, Mike Grandmaster Diony ODL will manifested in his teachings. Lastly, there is a McKenzie and Remigio Berandoy. focus on his biography project, Ultimately, they should have all misconception that your martial Cebuano Eskrima They are all ready to take the the Tesda-accredited Academy of come out in the next generation. arts is superior if your teacher Beyond the Myth cudgels in holding seminars and Eskrima and training of visiting fmaforum.org Each generation of students could defeat everyone, including By Ned R. Nepangue, M.D. promoting the Doce Pares Multi- foreign students at the Eskrima should be an improvement you at your fighting peak. Please. and Celestino C. Macachor Style system.” Temple and the Doce Pares over the previous generation, That stuff is for Kung Fu movies. Grandmaster Cuesta ODL World Headquarters. He will also as the teacher becomes more In the real world, people get old. of Philippine Integrated Martial personally run his renewable experienced and knowledgeable Cebuano Eskrima: Beyond We get thyroid disorder, arthritis, the Myth boldly unravels Arts-Doce Pares will receive energy consultancy company. as he ages. If not, then his cancer, we gain weight, we get Supreme Grandmaster Diony ODL teaching has not benefited from with compelling and tired, some of us have suffered provocative hypothesis The leading destination for Filipino Martial Arts discussion. experience. Either that, or the brain damage from fights when on the Hispanic origins of Established September 2005 teacher possesses the knowledge, we were young (all of the above). but not the ability to transmit the the Filipino Martial Arts www.fmatalk.com No one expects you to look known as eskrima, arnis and knowledge. Bad teaching. like you were 23 at 43, except Secondly, a student must estokada. in Hollywood. If a man must The last vestiges of the be able to take what the master embellish stories to make himself Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions By Virgil Mayor Apostol has taught him and drill them extinct European medieval look good as a teacher or student After Hollywood screenwriter and script analyst, the late John Sherlock, took the author’s earlier to proficiency. He must baptize fencing could be found of a teacher, then I would say manuscript copy back to his home in Ireland and pored over it, he wrote to the author commenting himself in the memory and stories indirectly linked to Filipino that man suffers from misplaced that he read the pages with “great interest” but thought the book should take the form of a personal of what his teacher once was and eskrima. priorities. And the more dominant odyssey. Taking Sherlock’s advise, the author interweaved his captivating healing and spiritual experi- strive to exceed that level. What The authors present prima facie evidence on the fraud of the your master was when he was ences, years of historical research and collection of photographs, along with information on the roots good is a student if he cannot supposedly precursor art called kali. young, the more beat up he will be of healing from their cultural, shamanic, and spiritual origins. What manifested was his unique mag- live up to the expectations of his A more plausible theory on the origins of eskrima are presented in when he is older. Yes, we will stay num opus, Way of the Ancient Healer, a book that intermeshes esoteric and metaphysical beliefs with teacher? Of course, your masters startling detail from its early beginnings as a defense against Moro in somewhat good shape for men scientific explanations of healing practices, based on an indigenous science and culture. took pupils to make sure that his pirates and slave traders and its later fusion with Spanish fencing our age. But fighting damages the Way of the Ancient Healer provides an overview of the rich tradition of Filipino healing practices, dis- knowledge and experience is through the Jesuit warrior priests during the pivotal years 1635- body. Show me a former fighter cussing their world influences and role in daily life. Enhanced with over 300 photographs and illustra- not wasted. If the master spent 1644, the height of Spanish rapier fencing in Europe during the who at 50 does not have old tions, the book gives readers a rare look at modern-day Filipino healing rituals, including personal ex- all those years researching, Renaissance. stitches and missing teeth and amples from author Virgil Apostol’s own experiences with shamanic healing and dream interpretation. training and testing–and then It also presents a comprehensive chronology on the development joint problems, and I will show you The book begins with an explanation of Apostol’s Filipino lineage and legacy as a healer. After a brief taught someone, and that of eskrima in Cebu, a meticulous commentary of Cebuano pioneers a man who spent all his time on history of the Philippine archipelago he describes the roots of traditional Filipino healing and spiritual- someone is inferior to his own and innovators of eskrima and elucidates the pre-eminence of the sidelines–not the mat. Like I ity, and discusses the Indian, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and American influences that have ability–what good was it? Teach Visayans in the art of eskrima / arnis / estokada. said, I love to see old fighters who impacted the Filipino culture. He presents a thorough description of Filipino shamanic and spiritual to create something mediocre? can still move. All of my teachers As both authors are practitioners of this martial art, technicalities in practices that have developed from the concept that everything in nature contains a spirit (animism) Do businessmen go into business were such men. But they were eskrima never before detailed in other materials on the subject are and that living in the presence of spirits demands certain protocols and rituals for interacting with to barely scrape out a living? all shadows of what they once carefully discussed in the book. them. The book’s final chapter thoughtfully explores the spiritual tools used in Filipino healing - talis- Students who accept mediocrity were, and there is no need for me Other interesting topics related to eskrima like the esoteric practices mans, amulets, stones, textiles, and other natural symbols of power. in order to brown nose their to make up stories of how they and healing modalities are also explained in fascinating detail. Published by North Atlantic Books: www.NorthAtlanticBooks.com teacher’s legacy are indeed somehow found the fountain To Order Visit - Amazon.com Distributed by Random House Distribution Services, to order: www.RandomHouse.com or call (800) 733-3000 unworthy of being taught. I would of youth. If you want credibility, 26 FMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 27 Mastering Eskrima Disarms Grandmasters of the UFMAC recognizing Master Carlito Bonjoc, long time friend of Maestro Sonny Umpad By Mark V. Wiley Penduluim Arts - January 28, 2013 Draws on his 20 years of research and 34 years training in the United States and the Philippines By Jay Jasper under the world’s most legendary figures in Eskrima. He presents in clear language and detailed photos the essential components of Filipino disarming techniques. 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Train Harder Silat Ikhtiar Malaysia since October 2012 taught in Glasgow in Scotland By Jayson Vicente Silat Ikhtiar Malaysia started teaching in Glasgow in Scotland in October 2012. Sun Star Baguio - January 31, 2013 Unlike most fighting styles, Silat Ikhtiar does not claim to be directly in line with a famous hero or icon of Asian or South East Asian history. Even though the founders and innovators of Silat Ikhtiar have studied a diversity of styles, no lineages are claimed. Ikhtiar does not have the unrealistic “Everytime we win we yearn to oversee the whole event. Principal ma’am Elma D. Dona-al; may very well be the reason that and arrogant claim to be a ‘complete’ system. There is no such art in existence. It is merely a tool that can be used in many situations. All aspects of win more, so in response to that Here are the members of Orttez Gabol, Master Teacher II authorities of their respective Ikhtiar are the fruit of study and investigation of Malay and South East Asian history, arts, beliefs and traditions, without ignoring the influence of the yearning, we must train harder.” the Baguio Delegation that have and OIC sports coordinator; SPS school support them in these many phases of the evolution of South East Asian arts. The objective of the founders of Silat Ikhtiar was a functional, usable and progressive fighting This is the orientation that the brought home another honor for Arnis coach Alfredo Tolentino; undertaking. Unlike other kids style which still has its traditional and cultural aspects. For instance: Ikhtiar is the only style still teaching the art of making Racun (knife poison), executives of the Baguio Arnis the City of Baguio; Easter College principal ma’am who find time after school an art long forgotten. (Note: we do not do anything unlawful). Ikhtiar has its own design weapons, ceremonial weapons, its own design kain batik All stars want to realize for our Coaches: Jayson Vicente; Ayatollah May Layag; University of the to play with their friends or (sarong fabric) and a coat of arms. Ikhtiar has maintained a modest ceremonial aspect (Upacara) in order to keep tradition alive. A belt system was arnisadors. Triumph should be Gadaoni; Donny Calaunan; Cordilleras Athletic Director Ruel go gallivanting, these young instated when the first plans for expansion to Europe where discussed. celebrated but it should not Athletes: Alvin Abalos; Cindy Costina; University of Baguio Arnisadors of the Baguio Arnis All Please be aware that Ikhtiar is not involved or affiliated with any political or religious practice or teachings. Ikhtiar is practical bela diri (self be a reason to train less. A win Abegail Monte; Manly Bayona; Athletic Director Ed Laureano and Stars know better and instead find defense) and senaman badan (physical exercise). Ikhtiar does not tolerate any racism, seperatism, disrespect, or any other wrongdoing or unlawful is a reminder that your hard Al Clinton Lumabao; Florentina their coach sir Ceasar Badicao; refuge in Arnis. behavior. work has paid off and it is also a National Institute of Information Congratulations to Pascual; Jhefty Ciano; Norielyn Weaponry warning to train even harder to Joy Sagun; Lorenz Fernandez; Lira Technology (NIIT) school the delegation that defended Silat Ikhtiar training weaponry according to our official unique perform better next time. For a Acachang; Jana Kaye Balicdang; administrator sir Vladimir Cayabas the title for Baguio this year. designs and measurements are now being manufactured by dedicated athlete this is a cycle Danica Caw-is; Vince Cleine and of course Mayor Mauricio Congratulations to their school the USA based Etrainingblades. They are freely obtainable for to live by, training harder means Jimenez; Ian Thomas Manalo; Domogan and City Sports principals, teachers, parents and anybody who wants to have them, worldwide. The hulu (hilt) of improvement and improvement Saskiah May Pascual; Triztan Karl coordinator Gaudencio Gonzales friends. What we have are young the training weapons come in many different woodtypes and always yields better performance. Ribo; Psalmir Padopad; Benhur for their support to the team. individuals who are willing to train finishes. There is a special discount for student of Silat Ikhtiar. After a couple of months Cabrera; Lee Alitag; and Dennis The sport of Arnis may harder to achieve something for The first training weapon made available is the Pisau. The other of preparation and sacrifices for Deo-ay; seem just an extracurricular themselves to make us all proud. the 2013 “Dinagyang Bastoneros” activity for these young They may fail at times before they weapons will be added soon. For more information see the Store Prefects/parents: Maria Everdina page. National Arnis tournament in Iloilo Deo-ay and Esther Alitag. athletes/students. But for their triumph but we must always be The wooden practice weapons the instructors bring for use City last 25-26 January, the Baguio The team wants to coaches they see this as a major with them in failure or in victory. during classes come from Malaysia. Arnis All Stars - Tribal Clan Martial extend its sincerest gratitude to augmentation in the honing of Arts System bested other teams Baguio City National High School their character as a person. This from Iloilo City, Bacolod City, Capiz, Aklan, Philippine Airforce and Philippine Army to retain the overall crown in the seniors Forthcoming book: Silat Ikhtiar - The South East Asian Martial Art division. The event was attended A clear and concise manual with over 900 illustrations. (ISDN 978-1-105-91669-4). by more or less 400 participants and with Baguio City’s lesser entry The training manual of the South East Asian Martial Art Silat Ikhtiar with all the techniques including hand-fighting and the weapons: pisau, compared to last year’s the team badek, parang and keris. The book also features the history and cultural aspects of the art and has hundreds of very clear and above all beautiful still managed to capture the over- illustrations. An inspirational collectors item even for people who do not train in the art of Silat. all Championship. For more information visit: www.silatikhtiar.blogspot.com Young Arnisadors of the Baguio Arnis All Stars got Sonny Umpad’s Eskrima: The Life and Teachings of a Filipino Martial Arts Master a bit nervous being first timers By George M. Yore in the said competitions and Born with the soul of a warrior, the intellect of a scholar, and a zealot’s devotion to his art, after learning that some former Maestro Santiago “Sonny” Umpad forged an enduring contribution to the rich and colorful Philippine team members are history of Filipino martial culture. In 1976, after immigrating to the United States, Sonny founded present to compete. But in the the school of Visayan Style Corto Kadena & Larga Mano Eskrima—rooted in his training in the course of the event the Baguio Philippines and tested by a hard and dangerous life on the streets, Sonny’s system was above all Arnisadors got a hold of their else practical. As Sonny’s reputation as a talented fighter became well-known, he began to cross- emotions and gained confidence train with masters of other martial arts, including Jesse Glover (Bruce Lee’s first student) and Wally which may have caused an Jay (founder of Small Circle Jujitsu). One of the most innovative and visionary exponents of the adrenaline rush and pushed them Filipino arts, Sonny pioneered the concept of “mixed martial arts” long before the term was in use. to perform exceptionally well Sonny Umpad’s Visayan Eskrima provides an insightful portrayal of Sonny Umpad’s life, after the hype of the performance philosophy, and teaching methods, as well as the structural underpinnings of his system. of the “Anyo” participants of the Instructor George Yore has assembled the writings of six of Sonny’s students (including Wade team. Williams, 2012 nominee for the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame) to create a biographic homage The coaches and trainers to this remarkable martial artist; basic techniques and applications are also demonstrated, of the team could not help but accompanied by 130 step-by-step photos. 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Gold leaf was used mostly to enhance In many Silat martial arts Sumatra, Persia and Hindustan. Malaysian batik Book One the beauty of bridal batik. The most magnificent examples were found at the court of the schools practitioners wear sarongs In Egypt linen and occasionally was made with Sultan of Yogyakarta. At the palace of the Susuhunan of Surakarta, the prada was used to March 10, 2013 or sampings. Others don’t, or only wool fabrics have been excavated the use of carved beautify the large court batik called kampuhs or dodots. Wearing or collecting batik is no wear them with Silat performance bearing white patterns on a blue wooden blocks. Visit: www.sikaranpilipinas.com for availability longer exclusivity for the royal court members. or with Silat performance at Malay ground and are the oldest known This illustrates that weddings (pengantin). Without and date from the 5th century A.D. batik arrived in Jerome Blanes is a practitioner of several European and Asian martial arts. He teaches the art going into the martial art of Silat, They were made in Egypt, possibly Malaysia relatively of Silat Ikhtiar in Malaysia and since October 2012 in Glasgow in Scotland, UK. I would like to give you some Syria. late. This technique Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia simple facts on batik, the fabric Batik in Java is also known as More information: www.silatikhtiar.blogspot.com and www.jeromeblanes.blogspot.com that is used for clothing and in Indonesia, most particularly ‘batik chop’. In particular: the sarong. the island of Java, is the area late 1920s, the 2 Pinoys Out to Make MMA History Kain Batik (fabric batik) where batik has reached the Javanese batik By Edri K. Aznar Batik is the art and a craft of greatest peak of accomplishment. makers introduced Sun Star Cebu - February 1, 2013 decorating cloth using wax and Although the exact origins of the use of wax Filipino MMA stars Eric Kelly and Honorio win of his career with a second round dye and has been practiced for Indonesian batik are unknown, and copper blocks Banario will make Philippine MMA history technical knockout over former Ultimate centuries. In Java, Indonesia, batik it is most common on the island on the East Coast. tonight because the winner of their title Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight is an old tradition, and some of of Java, Indonesia. It is known The production bout becomes the first ever homegrown champion Jens Pulver. the finest batik cloth in the world when the art of batik was first of hand drawn batik in Malaysia as a malong. Filipino MMA world champion. Kelly is the current Universal Reality is still made there. The word practiced in Java, batik belonged is relatively new. Known as ‘batik - In Malaysia it is known as a Kelly and Banario are fighting for the Combat Champion (URCC) featherweight batik is said to originate from the only to royalty and families of tulis’, the commercial production kain, kain pelikat, kain sarung. inaugural ONE FC featherweight belt in the champion and is aiming to become the Javanese/Dutch word ‘tik’ and wealth and position. Aristocrats started in the 1960s. This is a Another form in Malaysia is the main event of ONE FC – Return of Warriors best featherweight in Asia by bringing means to tap or dot. and royalty had certain designs free hand method of drawing. kain sampin or songket which is at the Stadium Putra in Kuala Lumpur, home the gold. This craft is peculiar to Malaysia not batik but a woven sarong of Malaysia. Banario’s resume is also as and did not loose its traditional Minang origin (Sumatra), often The 30-year-old Kelly, a former impressive. He is 7-1 and is the current characteristics. The motifs drawn with golden thread, worn by Yaw-Yan practitioner, is one of the most URCC lightweight titleholder. The 23-year- by the Malaysian artists sometimes men with Baju Melayu. dominant forces in the featherweight old fighter from Team Lakay in Baguio City include Islamic values whereby Batik designs motifs of animals are strictly division in ONE FC. He immediately made suffered the first stumbling block in his Patterns at the court were prohibited. In the East Coasts his presence felt after a submission win career, losing his ONE FC debut last year via motifs like the ceplok, the kawung, states of Terengganu and Kelantan over one of the most popular fighters in submission to Kwon - the same fighter Kelly the nitik and the lereng or garis batik is still very prominent. Singapore, Mitch Chilson, in his debut beat last year. He, however, bounced back miring. Ceploks or ceplokan are Artists from around Kuala Lumpur back in 2011. The following year, he won a with a stoppage win over URCC veteran designs with figures of living are more open minded and use unanimous decision over South Korean Bae Andrew Benibe in his second outing. things, such as flowers, buds butterfly motifs, which has now Young Kwon and then captured the biggest seeds, fruit-stones and sometimes become a trademark of Batik even animals. Now Both Kuntaw Logos Trademarked Malaysia. Kawung was the favorite There are two Kuntaw Trademarks that are filed at U.S.P.T.O., the Kuntaw logo and Batik Belanda motif of the Sultan of Yogyakarta’s the International Kuntaw Federation. Both of these applications have been assigned Batik was brought Royal Court. For many years the serial numbers, which allow the filer to use a “TM” (Trademark) on each applied to Holland by Dutch traders motif was forbidden to all but the element. These applications are in varying degree of scrutiny, the IKF logo has been To make batik, selected identifying a family, social status from Java in the middle of members of Sultan’s immediate approved with trademark serial number #85592844 and is only authorized for areas of the cloth are blocked out or geographical location on the the seventeenth century. By family. The history of kawung goes affiliated Organizations of the International Kuntaw Federation, i.e. IKF KNP, MKA, by drawing hot wax over them. island. It is believed that certain the late 1800s Dutch factories back to the 8th century with the NATO. While the “International Kuntaw Federation” logo is currently assigned to an The cloth is then dyed. The parts patterns have special meanings were supplying the bulk of the wall of the Shivatik Prambanan examiner. covered in wax resist the dye and and are thought to bring the Indonesian batik market, and temple as the evidence. Nitiks, like These two elements are protected by intellectual property (I.P.) laws in favour of remain the original colour. This wearer good luck, wealth, as Dutch freighters stopped at the word batik, comes from the the filer. I remind those who use these trademarks to respect the provisions of I.P. process of waxing and dyeing prosperity, health, etc. Central various African ports on their word root syllable of tik, a Dutch/ laws only those that are officially affiliated with IKF and are in good standing can can be repeated to create more Javanese designs are influenced way over, the fabrics found their Indonesian word meaning to tap legitimately use these elements. complicated designs. Batik is said by traditional patterns and colors. way to Africa. The designs that or touch. It refers to the batik style Important notices will be posted in reference to those who are currently using these trademarked elements without my explicit and official to be an ancient art that has been Batik from the north coast of Java, set the trends for the traditional that looks like drops or droplets. consent. handed down for thousands of near Pekalongan and Cirebon, West African dress were actually This motif is believed to be the Great Grandmaster Carlito A. Lanada Sr. years. It is wide spread to places have been greatly influenced by designed and often manufactured most ancient of all. Patterns known Attention To All Concern: Founder/Chief Executive Director, IKF/KNP/MKA/NATO all over the world. Evidence of Chinese culture and effect brighter in the Netherlands during the as lereng (slope) and garis miring Please don’t USE our organization name “KUNTAW” to your personal account in Inheritor, Kuntaw Martial Arts early examples of batik have been colors and more intricate flower 1800s. In the Netherlands batik (slanted lines) run diagonally. FACEBOOK or in any Social Media site, just use your personal name or identity... kuntaw.net/blog found in the Far East, Middle East, and cloud designs. Skills have can be found in many clothing The best-known type of lereng KUNTAW World Central Asia and India from over particularly well developed over shops and is still very popular with is the group of parang motif. It 2000 years ago. It is likely that hundreds of years in Central Java local Indonesians, Indos and Dutch traces back to the times of Raden www.facebook.com/#!/KuntawWorld the craft spread from Asia to the around Yogyakarta and Soto under people. It is part of Dutch culture. Panji, the hero from the 11th islands of the Malay Archipelago the patronage of the Sultan and Sarong, Sampin, Songket century East Javanese Kingdom and west to the Middle East his court. On the coast designs A sarong or sarung is of Kediri and Jenggala. Certain through the caravan route. Batik were developed differently, a large sheet of fabric, often patterns were prohibited to be was practiced in China as early influenced by settlers from China, wrapped around the waist and worn by people outside the royal as the Sui Dynasty (AD 581-618). the Dutch colonists and traders worn as a skirt by men and women court. The prohibited patterns These were silk batiks and have from India and Arabia. The Dutch throughout South Asia and South were, in principal, the diagonal also been discovered in Nara, brought Indonesian craftsmen to East Asia, the Horn of Africa, and motifs. The majestic parang rusak Japan in the form of screens and teach the craft to Dutch craftsmen on many Pacific islands. Sarongs barong was traditionally a sacred ascribed to the Nara period (AD during the seventeenth century. are also used as wall hangings and motif, used only for the king’s 710-794). It is probable that these The traditional dyes used are deep other forms of clothing, such as ceremonial robes or as part of the were made by Chinese artists. indigo blues and soga browns and shawls, baby carriers, complete offering to the spirits of the royal No evidence of very old cotton these are still the characteristic dresses or upper body clothing. In ancestors. Parang rusak kelitik is batiks have been found in India colours for work in central Java. some Silat styles they are used as a the smallest format of the parang but frescoes in the Ajunta caves Towards the end of the 19th weapon and to conceal weaponry. rusak motif. Parang rusak gendreh depict head wraps and garments century chemical dyes were - In Cambodia it is known as is the medium-sized format of the which could have been batiks. In introduced in the coastal regions. sampot suhrong, or simply parang rusak motif. Parang rusak Java and Bali temple ruins contain Batik in Malaysia suhrong. barong is the largest format of figures whose garments are In Malaysia batik was - In Indonesia it is known as a the parang rusak motif and was patterned in a manner suggestive first introduced by the Javanese kain sarung. reserved for the ruler or his very of batik. By 1677 there is evidence and other tribes from the now - In Myanmar, it is known as a close relatives. For royal court Just a Gathering to Review the System of Ilustrisimo of a considerable export trade, Indonesian regions moving to the longyi. batik a technique of gold leaf January 27, 2013 mostly on silk from China to Java, mainland. It is said that the first - In the Philippines it is known application was devised, known Tony Diego Kalis Ilustrisimo with Narzo Arnold and Peachie Baron Kalis Ilustrisimo. 32 FMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 33

Mataw-Guro Association By-Laws February 9, 2013 - Grandmaster Jonathan “June” Abaya - Makiling announces: The Mataw-Guro Association By-Laws have been revised, updated, and re-instated. Why? The revised By-Laws will consolidate positions so the association will be able to operate more smoothly. Does this mean that a small group will dominate and run the association. NO, each des- ignated position has a specific task and responsibility and if abusing this they will automatically be relieved of the position and another member appointed to fill the position. Also the mission and purpose of the association is more defined and laid out, and should en- hance the associations purpose in promulgating the Basics of Arnis de Mano, empty hand and all Filipino and non-Filipino martial arts. Also a note towards revamping the By-Laws: The over-all purpose of the Mataw-Guro As- sociation that has been lost and it was shortly after the association began to grow, the Mataw-Guro Association is not a style, there are no ranks, IT IS not the basics of Balintawak, Modern Arnis, Sikaran, Amara Arkanis, Kuntaw or Bing Bang Boom. The Mataw-Guro Associations purpose is to teach the basics of Arnis de Mano, Empty hand, and other aspects of the Filipino martial arts or for that fact any martial art, THE VERY BASICS in a common easy to understand universal language to individuals, students, other practitioners so that once they have understood the very basics from there the individual can proceed to a style, system whatever you want to call it and have the general idea (since they understood the very basic concepts of any style and learn that style in a (hopefully) easier aspect, than just walking in and being lost.

The Board members have been selected and have agreed to assume the positions on the Mataw-Guro Association Board of Directors: Membership Director/Treasurer Mataw-Guro Jerome Barber Christian Herrera Mataw-Guro Marc Lawrence Mataw-Guro Richard Lundy National selection of Iran Jendo Arnis Federation in the Kish Island, Iran World Martial Arts Festival…. Selected participants for Jendo & Arnis - Mataw-Guro Walter Crisostomo 2nd International Jendo Championship in the 5th International Martial Arts Games in Melbourne, Australia on May 12 to 17, 2013 Mataw-Guro Thomas Collins Jon Escudero - Lightning Combatives - Isreal PSDTC - February 11, 2013 If it were not for the Philippines Download the up-to-date. re-instituted Mataw-Guro Assocation Constitution and By-Laws: Click Here February 8, 2013 I want to make an I would not be lucky enough to Or visit the Mataw-Guro Association Website: www.matawguro.com On February announcement about my Kuntao have this system. And I am very 8, Jon Escudero style that is important. In the lucky to have this system. Island Dreams - New Movie in Production in the Philippines had the occasion of Philippines, my Kuntao style is I have to thank Grand Insula Building Timog being interviewed well respected however, they Tuhon Leo Gaje for understanding February 4, 2013 for a show on The have a problem with the name why I wanted to change the name An underprivileged Filipina who Filipino Channel as I gave it years ago. Kuntao, for and giving me the Dumpag name dreams of become a singer meets an well as something the most part comes from the to make my Kuntao uniquely mine American vacationer looking for a one night for ABS-CBN in the Muslim region of the Philippines. however, my Kuntao is not Pekiti stand, both ultimately finding something Philippines. It was a Out of respect for the people who Tirsia Kali. I love PTK also of course, else. Synopsis: Julie needs some money… great opportunity indirectly gave me the system, and Grand Tuhon has done a lot fast. A big singing reality show auditions is for his class to come I am removing the “Dumpag” for me in giving me his system going to happen at the town’s capital and she together to showcase from the name. It will be called which I continue to practice and needs to go. Her ticket to instant money is by the growth of Kuntao only. My Kuntao needs no promote wherever I can promote selling her services as a tourist guide to some Lightning Scientific title added to it. My first Kuntao it. So to not disrespect anyone, I visitors of the resort island where she lives Arnis Israel. teacher called it Kuntao with no am following what the elders of with her poor, blind mother. Aside from title added, so I am going to do Kuntao want me to do and remove She gets her chance when she meets Walter, our regular training the same. There was a time when the word Dumpag from my style. a visitor of the island from America in search it included some people did not use titles in the It does not change anything else of True Love’s Peak. It is a secluded place photo opportunities names of their systems the way about the system. It will remain in the island surrounded by a myth-­‐ that as well as interviews. it is done today. I am going to do the way it is...a deadly beautiful anybody who sets foot on the grounds of It’s interesting to note it the old fashioned way out of style. True Love’s Peak is soon bound to find true how the group has respect for the elders of Kuntao Ron Kosakowski love if anyone cares enough to believe.. grown over the past where my style originated from. www.psdtc.com Julie knows the real story of the myth so she five years through the doesn’t believe. Walter is bearing the pains efforts of Master Jon of losing a loved one, someone he made a Escudero and his wife and School Manager Neta Escudero, with the hard promise to believe. But he’s in the island to work and perseverance of their members and students. forget all that, to maybe just get wild and get lucky. The school has grown and expanded to teaching both adults and As the two embark on the journey, they both find themselves gravitating kids. There now are two locations in Israel, Tel-Aviv and Petach Tikvah. towards the promise of that true love. But will they be brave enough to realize that the The school is also represented abroad through Jon Escudero - myth and the place and their own pains actually make them vulnerable to something Lightning Combatives in other locations in the USA, Canada and the UK. beyond their control? And whether it is true love or not, they will both have to find For more information visit: www.lsai.co.il out for themselves. Facebook: Jon Escudero- Lightning Combatives - Click Here Punong Lakan Garitony C. Nicolas - Fight Instructor and Director KenAu Pictures Production is an independent film company start up by Kenneth Au. ‘Island Dreams’ is currently in pre-production. We are very excited to produce our first feature film! Please check for updates. Visit: www.aupictures.net and islanddreams2013.weebly.com

Sikaran Taliba Official Newsletter of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines Get your copy: Click Here 34 FMA Informative Vol2 No3 2013 Vol2 No3 2013 FMA Informative 35 Senate Approves Benefits for Athletes Next 2 Books Sun Star Cebu - February 13, 2013 Tentative Title: The Senate has approved on third international titles in individual Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Education. 1. 100 Arnisadors / Eskrimadors and final reading a bill granting events and P10,000 per team Office (PCSO) under its Individual “As part of the curricula of Solid FMA no other Martial Arts in your Profile, Wearing FMA Uniform retirement, health care and death member who win in team events. Medical Assistance Program the basic education, the Palarong with Sticks, Bladed Knife, Professional Photo and previous FMA No benefits to professional athletes In the event an athlete wins subject to compliance with Pambansa, which begins from need to submit for the 100 Arnisadors / Eskrimador. who win world championship both in the individual and team existing rules and regulations of intramurals up to the national Requirements: titles in international professional events, the retirement benefits the PCSO,” Pimentel said. level of competition, has become 1. Solo Photo sports competitions or in other for individual events shall apply. He said primary a tool not only for tapping the 2. Endorsement Letter or recommendation of your Founder equally prestigious international “Athletes who are actively beneficiaries of a professional potential of our youth in sports 3. Certificate of Promotion games. employed at the age of 50 and athlete will be granted P30,000 but in contributing to their value 4. Club Logo “Many professional athletes have availed of these retirement to cover funeral services or other formation,” Sen. Antonio Trillanes 5. Registration of Club Association Name if you are the owner have risked their health and benefits may continue with such expenses upon his death. IV, author of Senate Bill 3371, said. sometimes their very lives for the retirement benefits,” according to Retroactive Under the bill, a Palarong 2. FMA Various Styles FMA Various Styles for nation. Their achievements have the measure. Once the proposed Pambansa Board will be created 100 Arnisadors put the Philippines in the map. But as the lead policy-making evaluations Requirements: Insurance legislation is enacted into law, FaceBook: www.facebook.com/arnis.balite?ref=tn_tnmn#!/100arnisadors our memories are short,” Sen. Koko The measure also proposes Pimentel added, the benefits body and coordinating body Profile, History, Photo, Logo Pimentel, sponsor of Senate Bill health insurance coverage for under the proposal shall retroact for the preparation, promotion (Logo meaning or Logo stands 3322, lamented. the athletes under the Philippine to all living professional Filipino and conduct of the Palarong for) and 3 Techniques... While the athletes are Health Insurance Corporation athletes. Pambansa. According to the Contact: Punong Lakan Garitory Nicolas adulated during the peak of their (PhilHealth), through a special Aside from Pimentel, the measure, local government units Email: [email protected] careers, he said, Filipinos easily program sponsored by the Games other authors of the measure (LGUs) that will win in the bidding forget the athletes when they and Amusement Board. The include Senate Pro-Tempore to host the Palarong Pambansa grow old. athletes will be deemed honorary Jinggoy Ejercito-Estrada and events will be given incentives and Kali Majapahit - Southeast Asian Martial Arts He cited boxing champions members of the program when Senators Antonio Trillanes IV and appropriate funds will be provided February 14, 2013 Rolando Navarette and Luisito they reach the retirement age of Miriam Defensor Santiago. for the continued implementation Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced students showed off their skills for their testing! Espinosa as examples. He said 50. The Senate also passed of the programs under the Act. Amazing testing and graduation! Very high level skills and highly motivated Kalistas! It was an Navarette today lives in abject “In case of hospitalization on third and final reading a bill (PR) +outstanding cycle and you can now look forward to a great new cycle coming up! poverty, depending on the of an athlete, any amount incurred institutionalizing the Palarong goodwill of his countrymen for in excess of the PhilHealth benefit Pambansa as a premier sporting his subsistence while Espinosa shall be shouldered by the event under the Department of works in a casino in California due to managerial missteps and Senkotros Arnis Fundamentals promotional disputes. By Grandmaster Max M. Pallen “Something must be done to make concrete our country’s For many years Grandmaster Pallen has been appreciation for the honor that our practiticing Arnis. He has seen and read many books about Filipino champion athletes have the martial art styles of other regions of the Philippines. brought to the country,” Pimentel Grandmaster Pallen has not encountered a single stressed. publication about the Bicol region, which prompted this “This bill seeks to publication. It is a big undertaking to let Philippine martial provide more than lip service to art practitioners know that in Bicol they also have their own professional athletes who have styles, Grandmaster Pallen finally discovered and developed dedicated their careers to the the missing link in his Arnis techniques. He has adopted the T’yuy to Feature Conceptual Arnis nation and who have brought sinawali and espada y daga basec on what he has learned February 15, 2013 prestige to our country,” he added. from other styles of Arnis, Kali, and Eskrima. These styles have T’yuy, the first and only and longest running comedy talk show on local cable TV in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, will premiered its The measure proposes also given him a better foundation and made him culturally feature episode on Conceptual Arnis (Martial Arts) System on Friday, February 15, 2013, 10:00 PM on OnTV32. retirement benefits for athletes complete. Guest was James U. Sy Jr., Founder/Master of the Conceptual Arnis System and the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. Together with who reach 50 years of age. Sy will be Montano Mondia IV, Football Coach of the Bacolod City National High School (BCNHS) and a long time Aikido practitioner at CMAS-USLS/ A lifetime monthly pension To order the book: Senkotiros Arnis Inc P.O. Box 3124, San USLS Aikido Club, and Eirine Kimberly O. Longno of AIM Global, a beginner student of Conceptual Arnis. of P15,000 will be granted to Leandro, CA 94578, $40.00 plus shipping The episode included both interviews and demonstrations of both empty handed and weapons (short stick, long stick, knife) methods of the professional athletes who win Order Form: Click Here indigenous art of Arnis, particularly those bred in the province of Negros Occidental. T’yuy, hosted by Anthony Peter Yulo, is a talk show with a twist. It tackles serious issues but from a relatively comedic perspective to further liven the discussion. February 15 will be the premier of the episode and succeeding replays were on the following week. CHI FUNG Mind Body Fitness VisayanFilipinoMartial Arts What is Chi Fung? Chi Fung is a Hall of Fame (2006 Inductee), has tes, hypertension, arthritis, cardio- visayanfilipinomartialarts.blogspot.com mind-body fitness program found been quietly sharing his exercise vascular and respiratory problems by Leo Fong to address to some physiology he calls CHI FUNG, with are inevitable. But we can keep all Brotherhood of his own health issues over ten about 148 Seniors from age 70 to these diseases, some life threaten- By Jayson Vicente Sun Star Baguio - February 15, 2013 years ago. The program is based 101. Yes 101. Inez Harris is a healthy ing under control. The key is the on Tai Chi and Chi Kung principles. 101 year old who has practiced Chi Trinity of Health, exercise, nutrition “MY ART is the synopsis of my clan. This concept is epitomized In sports and in martial expected from them. It is different from the traditional Fung under Leo Fong since he be- and positive mental attitude.” Any being, a collective wisdom of my from the code and principles of a arts, there are people in position We should come together inner arts in that Chi Fung uses gan the program at the San Fer- exercise will not do. What make CHI forefathers being honed with true family where each and every who take advantage of unwitting and act upon the situation light dumbbells for it exercise nando United Methodist Church FUNG unique and effective is its honor, bravery and responsibility member watches out for each athletes. These people use showing the opportunists that movements. After ten years, the in San Fernando, California eight emphasis on staying relaxed, using solidified by strong faith in other’s welfare. “An individual athletes without conscience. Like someone has got these athletes’ backs and will do anything in their program has proven to be valu- years at the request of the pastor light dumbbells, deep breathing God which is my most efficient is just a brick of a wall.” It is an vultures, they prey on an athlete’s capacity to assist them by any able in managing stress, lowering of the church. Inez Harris has a twin with slow motion movements. It is weapon my pledge is peace and astonishing characteristic of a innocence just to fulfill their means necessary. glucose and blood pressure. The sister who resides in Newberry the Western version of Qigong or brotherhood, but in the midst group that would surely make personal agenda. No matter how the essence of the program is based Park, California. Both sisters were Tai Chi with weights. Fong himself of danger when wickedness parents feel safe and secure “There are two kinds of opportunist defends himself on the acronym R.S.V.P., total re- featured on many talk shows last is 83 and continue to enjoy a fully overshadows the good, my answer knowing their children are in good wise people, the sensible and the the whole force and wisdom of the hands and with good company. insensible.” JLV and washes his hands off any laxation during the performance year when they reached the age functioning life. Asked “how of- training. Tribal Clan Martial Arts System” is Before trying any luck in “robbing” In this alarming situation conspiracy that have taken and of the exercise, slow motion move- of 100. They appeared on the Jay ten he trained?” He replied, “Three will take place, the whole support For information on CHI FUNG con- the creed that guides members of us from what is rightfully ours, the role of the brotherhood comes ments and slow deep breathing, Leno Show, ABC Evening News and hours a day 24/7.” He went on to system for the athlete should visualize results during the move- many prime time programs. Re- explain that the Chi Fung program tact Leo Fong at: [email protected] the Tribal Clan Martial Arts System- think twice. Think twice before into play. As a member and most trying to deceive our chances especially as the executive of the always be on the alert. Respect ments and pause between the cently the two sisters appeared on unlike lifting heavy weights, is so Baguio Arnis All stars. 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This explains why the force of rock, A stick is just two things realize that as it moves it covers the stick and the Acceleration the strike is greater in the tip them in its attack mode, an impact that portion of the body, you are come from speed at which you in the mid-section. Just some weapon and a thrusting weapon. protected when done correctly. deliver the strike, you see how the thoughts for the day. Understanding and apply this The gripping area, the force is delivered. When coupled Follow the Discussion means you can correctly apply striking area and very important with concept of Centrifugal force MyFMA.net: Click Here an attack. Adding to the an to to know and understand when understanding of the body and using this as it equates to your its weaknesses you can now ability to deliver the most force Eskrima and Kuntaw Class maximize the damage you can through torque. A stick as an 600 Broadway at the Move! Capoeira studio deliver. 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This is about control someone but also throw becomes a thrusting/cutting the butt being sharpened when use levers and leverage of the them or tear/break the joint or weapon and when fire hardened you did a butt strike you could cut human body. There three areas dislocate it. It really gets into levels or metal tipped. I have seen or stab someone. These are not you must understand in stick of force and how much damage weapons made by Manongs that usually seen here in the states, grappling to be effective, these are you wish to do to someone. had a sharpened piece of a can but they are old Barongay defense stick leverage (think Archimedes), Follow the Discussion held in by a nail. They would strike weapons for street fights. The butt human body and its range of MyFMA.net: Click Here for impact and cut with the sharp can be used as a spike to hook and motion in joints, and the location tip. 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Grandmaster Montoyo Celebrates 67th Birthday By: James U. Sy Jr. February 2013 Grandmaster Elmer V. Montoyo, 8th degree black belt Tang Soo Do, celebrated his 67th birthday with a simple get together with members of his Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association (PIMAA-FTSDA), Inc. and invited guests recently at the Caocao Grill, Burgos St., Bacolod City. The simple celebration also served as the 13th Anniversary celebration of the association. In his speech, Grandmasterv Montoyo thanked all those who have supported him in his endeavors in the past years and who continue to do so. Grandmaster Montoyo, who started martial arts training in 1957, also gave a summary of his personal martial arts history, Grandmaster Elmer V. Montoyo (seated, 5th from left) together with members of his Philippine which ultimately led to the founding of his Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association (PIMAA-FTSDA), Inc. and invited own art, Filipino Tang Soo Do (Filipino Chinese guests at the conclusion of his 67th birthday celebration recently at the Caocao Grill, Burgos St., Integrated Hand Way), and PIMAA-FTSDA, Inc. Bacolod City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo). The program featured some demonstrations of different forms of martial arts. Master Elmer “Don-Don” P. Montoyo, 5th degree black belt Filipino Tang Soo Do, the eldest son of Grandmaster Montoyo, led PIMAA-FTSDA members Nonoy Gargoles and Norbert Poliapoy in showcasing a blend of the Filipino Chinese Integrated Hand Way and other Asian martial arts like Muay Thai and Silat. Chester Esmalla also performed a long stick form developed by Grandmaster Montoyo. Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” M. Lobrido, 1st Generation Inheritor of the Original Filipino Tapado system and President of the Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association (OFTLSFA) Inc., with the assitance of Master Joeffrey S. Deriada of CMAS, Inc., demonstrated the basic and advanced direct hitting linyada of the long stick fighting art founded by his late uncle Grandmaster Romeo “Nono” C. Mamar. Grandmaster Rodrigo Berdin and Grandmaster Anita Montoya-Berdin of Murcia demonstrated the Oido de Cinco Henerales style of Arnis that they developed over a course of several years. Master James U. Sy Jr., Founder of the Conceptual Arnis System andf President of the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc., with the assistance of Chester F. Esmalla, showed the universality of movements in the martial arts by performing side by side methods from the Filipino and Japanese martial arts side by side. Visayan Filipino Martial Arts visayanfilipinomartialarts.blogspot.com

The Basics of Filipino Martial Arts By Marc Lawrence Ready and Custom Made Master Marc Lawrence Academy of Masters Hall of Fame - Life Time Visit: www.mybarong2.com Award, developed this book based upon information gathered over years from 37 different Grandmasters, Masters, Guros and Instruc- tors of what makes up the basics of the Filipino martial art known Barong is actually short for Barong Tagalog, which describes the formal men’s wear of the as Arnis, Eskrima, or Kali. The book contains photographs, diagrams Philippines. It is properly referred to as the ‘Baro ng Tagalog’ (dress of the Tagalog). Contracting and detailed information that explains what makes the basics any the first two words produces ‘Barong,’ which literally means ‘dress of.’ So, if we want to be correct, of the Filipino Martial Arts styles is use today. This book serves as we wouldn’t say just ‘Barong.’ But, the slang way of referring to one of the beautiful formal shirts is companion to any Filipino mattial arts style and this simply Barong. Yes, the Barong Tagalog is a dress, a garment, a coat in itself. It is not merely a ‘shirt’. If information will enhance their skill. (92 pages) it were, then it would need a coat or a jacket over it to qualify as formal wear and would have to be To Order: Click Here worn tucked inside the trousers. “ Can Create and Maintain your Website “ “ Host your Website “ www.maharlika-enterprizes.net

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