Vol 2 No 4 - 2013

Newspaper Propagating the Filipino and the Culture of the

Forms, , Sayaw, Hyungs Tigers by the Tale A Waste of Time and Energy? By Bobbe Edmonds Article By Brian ‘Buzz’ Smith The US won its independence from the Brit- Beware of the Orphan Kata, Hyung, Sayaw, and Forms: A ish by learning to use their environment not By Mustafa Gatdula set pattern of stances, stance changes, lining up in staggered rows of men loading Article blocks, and counters as if done in a battle their weapons while the first row shoots. The with an imaginary opponent or opponents. colonials learned to hide behind trees and to Over the past 43 years I have trained in use hit and run tactics, while the British fol- many arts and have learned countless forms lowed old rules of engagement against these About ... and routines from the different systems. One men without honor who hid behind rocks Future Events thing that has stood out in my mind; nobody and trees. Past Events fights like the forms they train in. So why do Health & Safety they train with so many different routines? Tid-Bits I was once told that the forms honor past warriors in the art. Sorry, I don’t subscribe to that thinking. In boot camp we learned how to march and shoulder our weapons on command. Do you think for one min- ute in battle we would march in formation? No! You would be sitting ducks in a row for your enemy. Do you think for one second that learning how to do inspection arms is going to save your life on the battle field? No! On the battlefield would you stop and go into parade rest to await new orders? The time would be better spent learn- Learning to march and follow direc- ing how not to be a target. Time spent lining tions was just training tools to learn to orga- up and throwing hundreds of punches into nize your thoughts and how to follow direc- the thin air would be better served learning tions. To me, the time would have been better how to hit a moving target. I do not judge my spent learning how to dive and roll into a fox- students how good they are by how many hole or how to draw a bead on the enemy. perfect forms that they can do, but rather One of the first forms I ever learned was how many attacks I at them that they Won Hyo. I have never fought anyone follow- can control or negate. Too much emphasis is ing any of the combinations in that form. For put on training drills or forms that you will one, it is too robotic to allow you to flow in never use. or around your opponent; you are mainly a How do you train to fight? tank drawing a bead on a non moving target. Of all the forms, , Sayaws, and Go to any tournament and watch Hyungs that I have learned over the years, none the different players, none lock into has ever prepared me for actual fighting. I was the fighting stances of their chosen art. indoctrinated into the mentality that forms Why? Because they become targets. were the formula for fighting. Not true. What I think the time spent learning useless has given me more ability and protection has forms would be better served by learning been learning flow thru interaction and drills. how to avoid rather than absorb an incom- A shooter takes his rifle to the range ing attack. I was once asked if we trained to sight it in and get the feel for his gun. He in Iron Vest Type techniques. You know, the does not use it as he would if he were in bat- technique where you let people hit you full tle. Police officers use the target range for force and you build your body up to accept learning basics, but that is not where they www.myfma.net full force hits. These techniques are great develop skill. They take their basic skills and throwbacks to the ancient days where there hone them in a Hogan’s Alley, you know, the were rules of war. But, there are no rules of range where targets pop out at you and you war on the street. You cannot fight a modern have to decide to shoot the big bad robber www.fmapulse.com battle using the techniques of the civil war. 2 FMA Informative Vol2 No4 2013 Vol2 No4 2013 FMA Informative 3 or the lady carrying groceries. his two palms together out drills help you to develop re- Dancers would step in and out fantastic, if not outright un- mally don’t take it as seriously. That’s not to say the said or did. You can only take But even this training area is in front of him like in praying. actionary defensive skills very of the danger zone while per- believable, and they repeat This is because of the teacher won’t have some- your teacher’s word for it. not adequate enough to really The object of the game was for quickly and to be able to see forming hand movements and themselves in various forms. proliferation of multiple arts thing to offer your mar- It is also apparent hone skills- that training area the opponent to slap the back what is coming before it is flowery accents. In essence - Which art is better because exploding across the U.S. tial education, he does. that much of their teachings is called life. The only way you of his hands before the de- sent- the true nature of flow. they were practicing linear, of what. Now, there are usually three That’s not to say what you changed as time went on. can truly develop reactionary fender could remove the tar- So rather than spend diagonal, and circular stance - Who was the most favored different schools with vari- are learning is worthless, it’s not. Honestly, this is to be expect- skills is under real life pressure. get. If you missed while slap- days weeks , years learn- changes to get in and out of student. ous different styles on every That is not to say ed from a teacher who consid- My eyes were opened ping- you became the target ing a non reactionary form, danger. Skills now commonly - The trustworthiness of any street corner, and of course, you can’t learn some ers outside influences as well, to the truth many years ago until your opponent missed. learn to apply your defen- taught as “V” stepping. particular teacher. the internet. Because there great technique, you can. they know that new informa- when I was fighting in a tour- This was just a game until I sive and offensive abilities Singkil - Language and terminology is so much publicly available, But if you are looking tion will come to light and alter nament and everything I threw realized there was an under to static and active drills. This dance was similar wars. the freedom of choice makes to be the kind of practitioner what they thought was reality. at my opponent was avoided lying formula at work- don’t Don’t waste your time to the Jumping bird in that you - The lineage conflicts that secretive training look silly in your teacher is, with his or her In most cases this is a change and countered in one move- look for the attack- react to learning to march-learn how found safe areas, but instead sunder empires. this modern age…Who needs level of ability and insight, for- for the better, so a good teach- ment. I inquired about how he the attack. While you are busy to dive and roll, pull and fire, of only a line of attack to use - And lastly, who got what it? You can find competent, get it. The odds are so against er will embrace it. Unfortu- trained to do that and he told scanning all possibilities or an- and find a good defensive po- there were zones to step, hop, secret teaching over whom- skilled instructors in your area you, you could bet the farm nately, most Grandmasters me by doing static and ac- gles of attack that your oppo- sition otherwise you are just a or roll to, almost like the pat- ever else. Especially in light online nowadays, and prob- in Vegas and have a better left nothing behind in terms tive drills. Now, I was brought nent can deliver an attack, he target. tern of tic-tac-toe compared of the founder/head instruc- ably discover how good or chance of winning the pot. of where they got what from, thru the ranks doing one steps is already on his way. So this Filipino Forms-Sayaw to the rail road tracks of Ti- tor passing away. bad they’re technique is by The or how they changed things to and this new idea was shak- basic static drill helps you to In the pure Filipino arts ninkiling. This was well suited It’s this last point I want scanning youtube for a bit. has, by all accounts, great suit the current view of the art. ing me up a bit. Static and ac- develop reactionary defensive you will find no forms, what to multiple attackers. Filipinos to address here. I find it curi- So the age of the master technique and training devic- They simply said “Do like this” tive drills, just what are they? skills and if you are the attack- you will find are sayaws (danc- would do these dances right in ous that in this advanced age who withholds his art is dy- es. But there is so much sur- and that was how it was done. Static drills are the target er, you are developing non es). These Sayaw hide many front of the ruling Spanish and of communication there is ing. But what if he is the only rounding the mythos of it, that In the current trend of range where you learn to pull telegraphic attacking skills. offensive and defensive ma- the Spanish had no idea they still so much conflict and de- one who has the art? What it causes confusion and con- “who has what” and students your weapon and fire. , noth- Many Filipino martial neuvers but they do not lock were watching fight training. bate over what a long-dead about those who can withhold flict among the current prac- arguing with other students, ing is moving and you have arts have patty cake drills and restart- they flow. Take a For rank in Kuntaw you martial arts instructor taught, knowledge because there is no titioners, and it insinuates that a common occurrence is to a clear view of your target. that teach blocking, cover- look at some of the Filipino na- will learn many forms, some trained, or believed in. Since one else who has it? There are some of the training might not place blame on practitioners Active drills are the Ho- ing, and entering. When you tional folk dances and you can are useful, some are not so there is no verifiable wayseveral periods in the last 100 be as good as other parts of who haven’t trained with the gan’s alley where you learn understand these drills in a see these skills more readily much. But, remember; each of of communicating with the years of martial arts history, it, regardless of the effective- top dogs and are now teach- to bob weave, twist turn, and static setting it is best to move Tininkiling the forms is learned for a rea- dead, I can’t help but won- especially in America, where ness of it. Was it influenced by ing their version of the system, avoid getting hit while you re- on to an active setting. If you Jumping Bird dance son. They are outlines of tech- der what end such specula- martial knowledge and growth Spanish arts? Were there Chi- maybe with some techniques turn to sender the attacking get stuck in the static setting- Hidden in this dance is niques, skills, and concepts tion is supposed to produce. occurred at a nexus point, and nese arts added later? How added from system “A” and style force. Let me compare that they are just patty cake drills. the ability to get offline in a to make you a better fighter. There is no point that was embodied in a single per- much was from the Malay cul- “B” to fill in the gaps left. This is to something easily recogniz- Learn to apply these drills heart beat. The area between Concentrate not on power, but can be proven to the ground, son. As an example, I could ture, and how much was add- still a kind of stop-loss action, able - SLAP Hands. In school moving in, away, and if the at- the two clacking poles is the on flow, focus, and purpose. nothing of substance that can name Inosanto, Morehei ed later? Why all the different because the base argument we played a game called slap tacks are doubled up. You will danger area in a fight; you do be transmitted, especially if Ueshiba, Cacoy Canete, Yip terms? What did Grandmas- is the same: Partial informa- Way of the Filipino Warrior hands where one person put find that most of these hand not want to be caught there. all the students who actu- Man, Bobby Taboada and Her- ter ------teach, and to whom? tion given leads to investiga- kuntawguro.blogspot.com ally touched hands with the man Suwanda as cases where Who got the most training? tive training after the founder About the Author: Maha Guro Brian “Buzz” Smith - For 40 years Maha Guro Smith was a top weapons and empty hand forms founder of the art are long the art was solely existent Who got the best training? dies. It’s still the founder/head competitor with over 1000 trophies and awards from the Michigan and Can Am Circuits. He is the Founder of the AMKA gone as well. All you have is in a single person. Some of Several Filipino mar- teacher’s fault, the students ( kuntaw.org ) hearsay, second-hand infor- these people have lived long tial arts teachers died unex- (who are now teachers them- mation. For the most part, that enough to successfully trans- pectedly this past decade, selves) are only trying to find Tigers by the Tale wouldn’t be a problem. A val- fer the bulk of their knowl- (we don’t have to go into the the truth in their movements, By Bobbe Edmonds id, useful combat technique edge to others, some of them how of it, the point is that the reality of the art they have This article was originally posted in a private discussion, in which Mr. Edmonds suggested many martial “traditions” and aspects of various systems were can be proven over and over have only given out partial or they mostly didn’t see it com- dedicated years of their lives simply slapped on like a fresh coat of paint. Of course, his post has elicited heated arguments and responses (is there ever an article that Mr. Edmonds wrote again, with positive results. If small tidbits, others died be- ing) and didn’t leave anyone training in. They should have that didn’t? At least he hasn’t lost his touch), and Mr. Edmonds wrote this as a cover-all response. the core motion and philoso- fore they could finish the job. in clear charge of their art in been correctly instructed at phy of the founder are pre- Something I have the event of they’re passing. the beginning, to avoid any having to justify a thing he knowledge for much else. tel amongst the combat sys- I’m not at all surprised by the served, then you can indeed learned over the years is that It is also clear that they taught confusion later on. You can- does or believes with noth- They are not language tems. skepticism and near indigna- get a picture clear enough the teacher must never be different people differentnot blame a student, whose ing more than “My Sifu said it teachers, even if they’re actu- Ab-So-Loutley Kuh-WAILS. tion at the ideas I’ve expressed to continue in the same spir- the art. It places too great a things at different times. Why time and effort is just as valu- was so, that’s enough for me.” ally from the country of your Martial Arts teach- here. No one is more offended it as the founder intended. burden of responsibility on they did this is unknown, but able as the teacher’s, for trying Another way I of- art, or speak the language ers can be, at best, consid- than the traditionalist who has Martial arts in gen- the whim and decision of some people have different to expand his knowledge in ten phrase this in my les- with fluency. ered “cultural references” for just been told the martial cus- eral are typically wrought one person. A man (or wom- things than others from the the same way his teacher did. sons is “Sifu said it was thus, They Are Not Historians. anything outside fighting toms he or she holds near and with mystique and secrecy, an) with great moral charac- exact same teacher. This alone In the event that the so fuck common sense”. They are most certainly methods. As to what they dear to their heart may have and techniques are jealous- ter and deep convictions will has caused conflict and argu- teacher doesn’t openly teach Allow me be perfectly not reliable sources of objec- teach, the effectiveness of it been no more than whimsy, ly guarded. This ailment has still make mistakes. But if one ments among students, and his knowledge and dies be- blunt here, and let the cards tivity when it comes to their can only be judged by the added for the sake of after- not decreased as the decades person is the sole purveyor of his grand students don’t have fore he can transfer anything fall where they may: If there own arts. One has but to scan pressure-testing the system thought, since no evidence have passed and new teachers a martial system, if only one a choice; They must attend for of value to video or an individ- is one thing I have found to through how many arts were has undergone. Charlatans to the contrary can be found. are generated, but the mythos person who knows the secrets whomever they’re teacher is, ual, that is simply knowledge be absolutely true in my 26 supposedly founded on two abound in every system. In this manner, martial of the all-knowing instructor of your art, and that person and defend his point. There is postponed until another time. years of training the Mar- animals fighting on a moun- As I look around this arts are so similar to religions, has. The typical martial artist is untrustworthy, secretive, no shame in this, but it is still As far as combat and the hu- tial Arts, it’s that a teacher of tain – A snake, a tiger, a crane, (and almost every other MA it comes down to the burden doesn’t devote his life to his art or only teaching partial infor- monkey-see, monkey-do. If man body is concerned, what ANY system is rarely (if ever a monkey…the mind quails forum) I can see several trends of proof. The offended party the way someone in the 60’s mation, “Your Art, in its Cur- you weren’t there, you don’t is lost can and will eventu- at all) a creditable source of from so much Hansel and Gre- that lend themselves to the always claims umbrage to or 70’s might have, they nor- rent Iteration, is Doomed.” know what these teachers ally be found again, but how 4 FMA Informative Vol2 No4 2013 Vol2 No4 2013 FMA Informative 5 long will it take? Next year? harsh, poverty-sunk society does help preserve the meth- fore, his approach to the sub- Beware of the Orphan Next generation? Next cen- as opposed to any “tradition”.) od & intention better when ject will be minimalist and By Mustafa “Thekuntawman” Gatdula tury? How much effort will it *The mystical and religious you have a clear understand- unrealistic (something I am take on the part of the seek- based methods of the Philip- ing of the art and can translate encountering every time I The Quran warns us to be kind to orphans and treat them justly. These are the most vulnerable of us: the orphan is parentless and has no one to protect him er? Will they have as much pines and Malaysia-Indonesia* it well to others in an intel- give a seminar to a style oth- or speak for him with the fervor that a mother or father would. The orphan is often poor and disadvantaged. The orphan usually has no ties to familial lines or lineage. And finally–the orphan has little loyalty he owes. - So beware the orphan. mental and physical ability (Again, this seems to be soci- ligent manner. Also, you can er than my own). They will as the teacher? Less? More? etal, as opposed to traditional. more efficiently guide your probably “invent” some knife Many poor, lonely, dis- Meeting me today, you would their schools because they systems that they came up But as to the supposi- Indonesia is primarily Mus- students as individual practi- techniques out of their empty advantaged youths have be surprised to find out I took went their own way. Or (using with in notebooks and in their tion of what the founder him- lim, and religious training is tioners. hand motions that are similar grown up to be feared, loved my last martial arts class with myself again) the young teach- minds, testing with themselves self said, did, and taught…Dif- 90% of their education. In this 3 - Whatever religious in- in application, or maybe “bor- and respected men. One such my teachers at 20 years old. er relocates to a new city where as crash-test-dummies. When ficult, bordering impossible. case, you are actually dealing fluences the founder had. row” some techniques from man was Islam’s Prophet Mu- On the other hand, I he has no lineage or home or- some doubter walked up and And the difficulty increases with the law of probability.) When Karate first came whatever style they can find hammad. Others include Ju- have a good brother (ST) who ganization to hide behind. The said, “How do I know that crap exponentially as time passes, *The secretive “Disciple- to America, many of the ear- that has some, even if the mo- lius Caesar, Malcolm X, Cyrus joined the Kung Fu school community doesn’t want to you’re teaching is valid?”– who because the supposed “spo- for-life” guarding meth- ly American Sensei became tion base for this is radically the Great, Nelson Mandela in 1986. It was a year after recognize the credibility of the did they put forward to accept ken” word of the founder be- od of the Chinese styles.* Buddhists, because they were different and conflicts with and former President Bill Clin- the death of our teacher, and young teacher and his school. the challenge? No one; they comes a schoolyard game of (One would think the Chi- taught that way from their everything else they know/ ton. The same argument can the same year that the head- Or they gang up against him had to do it alone. And many gossip, with the story chang- nese are horrible carpen- teachers, who were Buddhists. teach. The explo- go for allowing a fetus to grow quarters’ leadership split and because they see that he has well-connected, big name ing ever so slightly as the tale ters, considering how many Americans at that time sim- sion of the 90’s was due large- to term, or not banishing the went their separate ways. My potential to become a pil- martial celebrity have been put passes between practitioners. style-mythos begin with “He ply didn’t understand the cul- ly to the ignorance of its ex- child product of a rape–you brother was first the student lar master in the community. on their ass by the young, un- Who has all the an- learned the system from peek- tural influence religion has on istence before. If more styles never know what this child will of my older brother, and then Let me tell you; these young, connected, no-name martial swers? Who has the full story, ing through a hole in the wall, martial arts. Nowadays we see were exposed to different grow up to become. You slight went to study with a few other wet-behind-the-ears fighter/ arts orphan without a school unadulterated, trustworthy door, fence, etc”!) that what is really needed is a training methods and tech- a child when he is young– brothers. One could say that teachers won’t stay young or master to run and cry to. and unchanged? Can you re- 2 - The level of education moralistic governor to go with niques back in the 60’s, the treat him poorly, dismiss his he was a martial arts orphan, and wet-behind-the-ears Validation for the true martial ally divine every existing pos- (martial, philosophical, scho- the physical art we are train- martial art styles and attitudes worth–or treat him well, and because on at least three oc- forever. That’s all I’m saying. artist is a very lonely fight; it is sibility and outcome from a lastic) the founder had. ing. Any religious influence towards self-defense of today you may very well come to re- casions, he heard the ill-spo- I would like to bring self-declared and self-proven. single resource? Can you trust A simple village farm- will usually do, or at least a would be radically different. gret or be glad of the actions ken words “I am your Sifu now.” your attention to two young And dare I say it… The your life on one sole point of er who has never seen the moralistic approach to teach- Not everyone will see you took when he grows up. Were these men who wanted orphaned martial artists…. martial arts orphan is among view? Nothing explains every- other side of the coin will ing fighting skills, particularly it this way. Many people view That poor little dusty kid may genuinely to teach him? Or ready? the strongest of us, simply thing, nothing is perfect, and be much more likely to dis- weapons-based arts. Lately, martial arts as something grow up to become a power- did they see a young lion cub and Remy Presas because they dared to go it many of the martial arts today miss anything that is alien to many Americans have discov- worth giving your life away to ful and grateful ally or a pow- growing before their eyes, They both came here alone. The next time some have the deck stacked against him, as opposed to someone ered Islam through the study for any small return of knowl- erful and vengeful enemy. and wanted to be one to feed without the strength of num- 20-something freelance Sen- them when faced with tradi- with a more worldly view. If of , another martial art edge in the bargain. A table “But what is all this ‘or- him? Sometimes, teachers will bers behind them. Neither one sei, Sifu or Guro walk through tionalism in the modern world. all you are exposed to in life steeped deeply in religion and scrap of information given by phan’ talk about anyway?”, you adopt an up and coming tiger carried a certificate or fancy ti- your doors–show him respect. Whatever martial art are warm, sunny days, feel- mysticism. Most of my teach- the master (easily attained might wonder. Because in the in order to take credit for his tles. Both used titles that were He just might end up the next you study will often be hin- ing snow at the age of 52 will ers in Indonesia cannot sepa- through simple reasoning) be- martial arts, we have many skill when he is older. You can self-declared. And both taught Remy Presas. dered by several things: probably give you a coronary. rate the religion from the mar- comes the holy grail of martial orphans who deserve better see it in some students. They 1 - The national or region- At minimum, you will have tial. This is a combination of the arts to the right practitioner. treatment than many of us are hard working, they are ath- “Secrets” of the Filipino Fighting Arts al origin of the founder of difficulty believing what your traditional Islamic teaching Add the mystique of a secret administer. I am a martial arts letic, they are strong and fear- Words from a Modern-Day Warrior the system (whatever coun- eyes and other senses tell you and the superstitious coun- system, the fairy tale of a ven- orphan. My Kung Fu teacher less. But worst of all–they are filipinofightingsecretslive.com try he is from will reflect is the truth. Many martial Arts try beliefs that all rural cul- erated master from a distant died when I was 15, and I was naiive, easily misguided, and the approach to training) styles are exactly like that. This tures have (America included). land and a few colorful belts the youngest of the advanced easy to take advantage of. I Take a look at the vari- is what leads to the “This tech- Personally, out of re- and patches, and what you class. Two of my older brothers have seen it many times; I’ve ous Asian cultures, and you nique cannot be defeated” spect I have learned how to have is a recipe for a ruined in the family took me under even lost some of my young will see what I mean: Depend- or “My style is the best in the overlook it as opposed to try life. A life spent searching for their wing, and I grew up to lion cubs to such teachers. ing on country of origin, dif- world” attitude. It’s easy to be to tell them not to push it on the one true art, when what become one of the senior Sifu So twenty years later, ferent teaching methods are a big fish in a small pond. An me. they need is one simple truth: of the American Jow Ga family. you have a fighter, now ma- often joined inseparably with analytical mind will have the 4 - Whatever knowledge You can carry on the spirit In the same year, I lost contact ture and powerful, skilled, ex- www.stickman-escrima.com the style: capacity to recognize truth of other fighting styles the of the training without the with three of my teachers–two perienced and intelligent. And *The dictatorial drill-instruc- and efficiency quickly, and founder had, as well as actu- added burden of someone’s due to the Mt Pinatubo erup- there are some who would like Conceptual Modern tor method of the Japa- adapt new ideas faster than al combat experience (with name. If they’re not around tion in the Philippines and the to discredit him, take credit By Bram Frank nese and Korean styles.* one that has limited men- his native people, as well as anymore then you shouldn’t death of my Grandfather, leav- for him, or see him fail be- A seldom seen view of Ar- (This evolves from living in tal facilities and resources. other styles and nationalities.) try to second-guess them. ing me teacherless at 21 years cause he was not easy to ma- nis/ the Fili- a militaristic society. Korea This isn’t always the This last point is prob- Dead people don’t chime pino fighting art of Professor old. Without direction, I first nipulate when he grew up. Remy Pesas as seen by 1st adopted much of their mar- case, I have had stellar instruc- ably the most important, be- in on the ways of the living. became a reckless, misguided We also have orphaned Generation student... More tial behavior from Japan) tors, particularly in Indonesia, cause it will reflect any fore- A Chinese saying goes; martial artist who drank heav- teachers–men and women > Bram Frank. Modern Arnis *The “Endure pain until you who couldn’t read or write, sight the founder had. For “It is the height of stupidity to ily and got into fights in night who have teachers, but have is seen through the perspec- get it right” method of Thai- and they have brought me to example, if the creator of the spend your life searching for tive of the family art of the clubs and openly challenged broken away from tradition Bolo and knife,(edged tools) land* (I actually believe this new heights of awareness and style had never seen a profi- the donkey you are already the seniors in my commu- in order to create their own rather than a stick. Some his- method is the result of a understanding. However, it cient knife fighting style be- riding on”. nity–but due to the efforts of paths. They may have had two tory of Modern Arnis in the some close martial arts and or three teachers and wanted USA is told. family members and to combine their systems. Per- File Download: $40.00 Paperback: $69.00 friends I was brought back haps the teachers disallowed Further information and to the middle and guided to the fusion or excommunicat- to Order: Click Here become a respected teacher. ed those young teachers from 6 FMA Informative Vol2 No4 2013 Vol2 No4 2013 FMA Informative 7 the Big Island of Hawaii and the Waimanalo val- The healing arts and martial arts are About ... ley on Oahu. parallel pathways and you should not do one art Integrated Eskrima International Ola’a-Nalo Patch: When you look at our with out the other. Chi, Ki, Mana; or what ever Is a Filipino weapon art taught in the context of Philippine history and culture. Principles and strategies of logo-patch you will notice the absence of weap- you prefer to call it is the “energy of life”. This the art’s application are taught along with each lesson to offer the student insight and experience in ad- ons. That is because in the old days weapons natural energy can heal or kill you, learn how dition to rote repetition of technique. And like many masters before me, I had the honor and privilege of were not displayed until needed. The diamond to take in the good energy and discharge the studying with some highly skilled and experienced teachers, consolidated their teachings and created my shape is from a Spanish fencing diagram. The 12 negative chaos energy encountered in daily life. own method. If nothing else, Eskrima and Arnis are personal expressions, not lineaged artifacts. The seven rayed Sun represents life itself and also signifies When studying Jungle Style a sub-ele- grandmasters that most influenced my expression of Eskrima are: Angel Cabales, Herminio Binas, Antonio the 12 offensive and defensive movements. The ment of Ola’a-nalo Eskrima the student should Ilustrisimo, Ramiro Estalilla, Benjamin Luna Lema, Florendo Visitacion and Remy Presas. mountains represent the 2000 foot cliffs of the be open to anything that is found to be effective Integrated Eskrima presents an integration of the techniques of my teachers and each technique and Koolau mountain range that are found in the in any range of armed or empty hand combat. concept is integrated with the others taught at the same level before new material is learned. Regarding Waimanalo valley. The tree in our patch is the The essence of Jungle Style is to never retreat integration of technique concept, Integrated Eskrima is most influenced by: Banyan tree. The Banyan tree is considered in- unless it is of tactical advantage. Train to win, - The quick maneuvering and reflex training of Angel Cabales habited by spirits (good & bad) by many Pacific not to fight. The objective is to practice with as - The stroke training and disarming concepts of Herminio Binas Basin cultures. The Banyan tree root system is many types of hand held and projectile weap- - The timing, positioning and sword techniques of Antonio Ilustrisimo Ola`a Nalo Eskrima - The double sticks and merging methods of Ramiro Estalilla massive, signifying that without “the roots” you ons as possible. Training should be indoors as - The power strikes and limb control methods of Benjamin Luna Lema Ola’a-Nalo Eskrima Jungle Style is a weap- have no foundation in the martial arts. well as outdoors. Light-medium is man- - The progressive joint locks and body strikes of Florendo Visitacion on-based martial art drawing influences datory, heavy sparring is optional, but desired. - The basic strikes, blocks and locks of Remy Presas from the various armed and unarmed In Jungle Style we apply the movements from Firearms training is desired. Movements Utilized: Core Concepts fighting arts of the Pacific island jungles. nature, such as the movement of the horse (to Derobio, Ala-contra, 2-hand baton, direct vices, Integrated Eskrima is a system of comprehensively Linking and Integrating techniques concepts, principles and strategies of weapon combat Utilizing the outside passing movements evade obstacles), or do not be like the monkey direct disarms. Combine () and through the Integrated Modular Training Methodology (IMTM). Through three decades of observation, training and questioning I came to under- of Pedoy Style Derobio Escrima combined (that holds the fruit too long and gets caught). weapon strikes to coordinate double attack, stand that what makes one art or technique more “useable” in authentic situations (rather than prearranged drills and applications) is based on with the against-the-force blocks of Kali In the jungle the tree bends with the force of high-low, left-right. Always the weapon proper training methods and mental attitude. In other words, the Means must justify the Ends, and in many arts the means and ends never meet. As and Arnis, Ola’a-nalo Eskrima is an extreme- the wind, and then snaps back once the wind hand (de-fang the snake) directly when possi- a result of this “insider’s view” of the arts, I was able to see a through-line and developed the Integrated Modular Training methodology (IMTM) — a ly versatile weapons system. Ola’a-Nalo, the passes. In Ola’a-nalo Jungle Style we encourage ble.Jungle Style has only one objective: survival conceptual paradigm to teaching and training. namesake of this martial system, is dedi- the study of the healing arts that come from in combat. The highest form of Integrated Eskrima is Lusot Palisog—a sword method that is like water flowing down stream: it moves around obstruc- cated to the Filipino, Chinese, Japanese and nature such as Reiki, Hilot, Massage (Lomi-Lomi), www.olaa-naloeskrima.com tions and fills voids and crevices, as opposed to being obstructed by them. The optimal goal of the system is to discard blocks, always move forward, others that migrated to Hawaii and were Magnetic Therapies. It is known that many of and strike without being struck. assigned to the sugar cane plantations on the old Eskrima masters were healers. Training The process of developing skills from a beginner to a Master is not easy. Often times, the art is taught in a simple way: learn 12 angles of attack and then defenses and disarms against each of the angles, then add in some reflex and flow drills. There is often a lack of focus on the prin- Defensor Method ciples, concepts and strategies in the teaching format. These are the most important aspects of Integrated Eskrima and are brought forth in every Defensor Method of Filipino Martial Arts is a complete system that enables you to turn your whole body and lesson. anything around you as a weapon. These arts are thought to be weapon based only but in actuality it is a Integrated Eskrima offers a comprehensive training curriculum taught within 12 Modules. Each Module focuses on one specific area of study, complete system of self-defense. You will learn fighting drills using the stick, knife, staff and the whole body and each concept and technique within the Module is fully integrated before moving on to the next Module. The 12 Modules are developed around as a weapon.Maha Guro Nate Defensor, Founder of the Defensor Method of Filipino and Indonesian Martial techniques categorized by the following weapons: Arts was born in City, Philippines. Since his youth till now Guro Nate has been a - Solo – Single Stick student of the indigenous fighting arts of the Philippines. Countless hours of training and learning from the - Doble Baston – Double Sticks masters of Filipino martial arts and other various fighting forms have culminated into what is now known as - Dos Manos Solo Baston- Two-Handed Single Weapons the Defensor Method of Filipino martial arts. - Baston y Daga – Stick and Dagger Guro Nate Defensor has been teaching the “Defensor Method” of Filipino-Indonesian Martial Arts for 30 - Espada – Sword years in the Chicagoland area. Defensor Method is a combination of Inayan System, Pekiti-Tirsia, Inosanto - Espada y Daga – Sword and Dagger Blend, Tobosa/Villabrille System, Pusaka Dwipantara Silat, Jalur Putih , Eskrima, Dero- - Daga – Knife bio, Balintawak, Ilongo Style, Muay-Thai, and . Guro Nate, through his years learning and training with - Talahib – Empty Hands different Masters of the Filipino martial arts, has systemized the whole of his experiences and the core princi- The weapons are taught according to the following classification by method of use: pals of various styles into a curriculum for the purposes of learning, teaching and promoting Filipino martial - Single Weapon, Single Hand arts. Guro Nate Defensor has been teaching the Defensor Method of Filipino Martial Arts for over 30 years in - Single Weapon, Double Hands the Chicagoland area and is continually striving to promote the effectiveness and simplicity of Filipino martial arts to his students around the world. - Double Weapons, Equal Lengths www.defensormethod.com - Double Weapons, Unequal Lengths - Empty Hands vs. Weapons Balintawak. between his studies at the Philippine Air Force Application of Integrated Eskrima is dependent on the proper Linking and Integration of its six Integral Methods. These encompass the nuts and In early 1976, “Nene” Gaabucayan moved College of Aeronautics and the YMCA in Lapu- bolts of the system in terms of its composition of movement theories and methods. These are: to Cebu City from Cagayan de Oro to attend Lapu. The photo below are some of his students, - 13 Methods college. He lived in a boarding house owned by from left to right is Nonoy Patalinghug, Boy Booc - 13 Striking Methods “Ben” Marapao in Urgello area. Upon learning ( instructor), Nene, Dr. Marapao, Tonying Pa- - 12 Angles of Attack that Nene was interested in continuing his Ka- talinghug, Fred Baguio, seated wearing a gi is Boy - 3 Ranges and 4 Modes of Engagement rate training, Dr. Marapao suggested he take up Baguio (Karate instructor), seated wearing a jean - 27 Primary Defensive Techniques Eskrima. Nene attended one training session, in jacket is Conrado “Condring” Ybanez (nephew of - Supporting & Secondary Techniques which he was given a demonstration by Teofilo Tinong Ybanez). - Counters and Reversals Velez. He’d never seen anything like it, since then After completing his studies in Cebu, Nene re- - Feinting Maneuvers he had always been a loyal student and teacher turned to Cagayan de Oro. As one of Teofilo Velez’ Mastery of the art is gained through the Integrated Modular Training Method (IMTM). In a nutshell the material learned in one module (foot- of Balintawak. master instructors, he carried the Gold Chapter of work, strikes, counters, locks) are learned as “individual skills development” and then “integrated” with all other skills in the module, and made “live” Along with Teofilo Velez, Nene trained Teovel Balintawak. He continued to teach Balint- through the “nucleus drill.” Once the module is passed, the student learns Module 2. The process repeats. After Module 2 is passed, the material is all with Bobby Taboada, Chito Velez, Monnie Velez, awak. then “integrated” with those of Module 1, completely, and made come alive via the “nucleus drill.” There is no moving on to Module 3 until full “inte- Eddie Velez, Romeo de la Rosa, and Hector Riz- In 1987, Nene traveled to Germany and gration” of Module 1 and Module 2. Through IMTM, students don’t just memorize specific counter sequences, but they have to modulate and inte- zari. Training was hard, and he made a point to later to Switzerland to teach Balintawak. He grate the material into a whole method of application and understanding. be there every day. Like a sponge, everybody stayed in for 3 years, then returned to integratedeskrima.wordpress.com poured whatever Balintawak knowledge they Cagayan de Oro. Nene has been teaching Balint- had to this very eager 16 year old. In return, he awak for 35 years. 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We are located in the heart of Bicol - Legazpi City, with a view of the beautiful and Majestic Mayon Volcano, and the church of St. Raphael Archangel as it was used to create this company. Visit: zenwaydigital.weebly.com 8 FMA Informative Vol2 No4 2013 Vol2 No4 2013 FMA Informative 9 Future Events Past Events April 2013 Panantukan Seminar February 17, 2013 Genesis Martial Arts International Seminar BaisTresManos/ Silat Kun-Tao FMA Heritage By AJ Ruiz Professor Wade Williams Grand Maestro Jon Bais On February 17, Eskabo know the Filipino martial arts April 6, 2013 April 19, 2013 Daan held its first Panantukan does everything. With or without Genesis Martial Arts, 1497 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI. BTXR2 Fitness Martial Science Complex seminar. Panantukan, which is a weapon it doesn’t matter. They Contact: [401] 301-4448 2060 Meadowridge Center, Suite R., Elkridge, Maryland literally translated into “Dirty came in expecting to learn a few Space Limited Contact: Grandmaesatro Mustafa Rawlingsa - [443] 540-3672 Boxing” an indigenous form boxing drills and some ways to Flyer LakanDatu Jun Paliangayan - [410] 608-1561 of empty-handed Eskrima in be dirty. Little did they know we 1st World Martial Arts Festival Flyer the Philippines. Panatukan were going to show locks and April 7, 2013 incorporates elbows, head butts, takedowns as well. They were Rapid Arnis International FMA Seminar groin shots and eye gouges. This even briefly exposed to defending Cayetano Complex Bagumbayan April 20 - 21, 2013 Taguig City, Philippines style of fighting is considered a against knives utilizing only Fitrooms means of survival as opposed “boxing.” Contact: 378-1933 254-258 Northend Rd., London Flyer to the traditional sports style of Among those in attendance Contact: Andrew Jansen - [0797] 324-0177 Email: [email protected] boxing. Master Joseph Bautista was Mark Ruiz, who got his first Flyer explained the desire to put on taste of Filipino martial arts The Kalis Ilustrisimo Training Camp Website: www.london-arnis.co.uk April 11 - 13, 2013 - back to on April 14, 2013 right this event stating, “We wanted through this seminar. A Filipino- structure of art. “I never expected would ever attend another seminar to break down the stereotype American from the Bay Area, Ruiz how creative you can be behind after breakfast. BaisTresManos/Kalis Silat Kun-Tao FMA Heritage held by Eskabo Daan again, and misconception that Filipino walked into the seminar with the the moves. You have your choice of Justo’s Vineyard Beach Resort, San Juan Grand Maestro Jon Bais Ruiz simply smiled and replied martial arts is only about sticks.” intent of “forming a foundation moves you can execute depending Transportation services will be provided to and from the April 21, 2013 “Definitely.” Furthermore he also expressed of techniques to defend myself.” on your style and your current resort. Pick up point in the morning of April 11, 2013 will be Brampton Olumpic Karate Eskabo Daan’s seminar is show how he wanted “people can As someone without any prior position” When asked to comment at Luneta Park. 110 Pertosa Dr., Brampton, Ontario, Canada just one example of how they are see first hand just how efficient knowledge or training in any on his thoughts and feelings Contact: Peachie Baron-Saguin - [email protected] Flyer propagating the Filipino martial and effective people from Filipino martial arts, he walked in skeptical about the event, he replied “I felt arts around the world. Whether Best of the Best Seminar and Gathering Kuntaw - National Martial Arts Championship 2013 Martial Arts can be without about his ability to execute. But accomplished. I didn’t think that it is with weapons or without, April 13, 2013 Hosted and Sponsored By: Kuntaw ng Pilipinas weapons.” When asked what the once he was immersed into the I would be able to execute any Eskabo Daan is showing the world 8637 Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA. April 27-28, 2013 goal was for the event, he stated, lesson, he picked up quickly moves beyond the extremely basic the beauty of Filipino culture one Contact: Master Felix Rolies [323] 350-8500 Walter Mart Event Center “The goal was also to let them and was impressed of with the that quickly.” When asked if he seminar at a time. Guro Ed Abo [818] 802-6171 Trece Martires City www.eskabodaan.com Duane Milares [626] 610-6850 Cavite, Philippines Flyer Flyer Rapid Realismo Kali International Pagsasama ng Mandirigma Legacy Seminar and Tournament Dan Medina 1st RRK Gathering of the Year and Seminar April 13-14 2013 April 27 - 28, 2013 February 24, 2013 San Joaquin Delta College Blanchard Gym. 1027 Juan Tabo N.E. Vergara Barangay Hall (covered Basketball Court) 5151 Pacific Ave. Albuquerque, NM Mandaluyong City, Philippines Stockton, CA [505] 294-6302 By Guro Isagani Abon Contact: Darren G. Tibon [209] 471-1198 Webstie: www.majapai.com Email: [email protected] Flyer The Rapido Realismo Kali (RRK) Filipino Combat Arts Group recently Flyer held their first seminar of the year billed RRK: Pagsasama ng mga Mandirigma Filipino Martial Arts - Street Self-Defense (Gathering of Warriors) at the Barangay Vergara covered court in Mandaluyong city BaisTresManos/Kalis Silat Kun-Tao FMA Heritage Fund Raising Friendship Seminar last February 24, 2013. The seminar is the first of a series of seminars slated for 2013 Grand Maestro Jon Bais April 28, 2013 which covers Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) combat evolution. April 18, 2013 Marikina Sports Park Center Thirty-five attendees participated in the interactive five-hour event. Four Honeygo park Gym 3rd Floor, Marikina City, Philippines local instructors shared various FMA training concepts and techniques, under the Honeygo blvd., Perry Hill, Maryland Contact: Maestro Lakan Melchor Amosco - [0947] 360-8969 guidance of Punong Guro Henry Espera, Founder and Grandmaster of RRK and Contact: LakanMaestro Bob Light [410] 905-8088 Flyer Batikang Guro Isagani Abon, chief instructor and training director : Dalubahasang Guro Joemar Obejas on the basics and fundamental concepts of LakanGuro rene Castro [443] 506-2259 the Filipino martial arts; Guro Isagani Gabriel jr. on basic knife fighting principles; Guro Alexander Tiongson, MD on basic groundfighting for FMA; LakanDatu Jun Paliangayan [410] 608-1561 July 2013 and Guro Adrien Pierre Quidlat on injury prevention and basic first aid on the practice of the Filipino martial arts. Flyer Filipino Fighting Arts Weekend Retreat Six members of the group were promoted during the gathering. Tagapagsanays (Trainers) Adrien Pierre Quidlat, Aries Santos, Yosef Ganav, July 19 - 21, 2013 Jhie Jadie, and Roel Habacon Ruiz were promoted to Guro (Instructor) rank; and Mag-aaral (Student) Rogelio Valiente to Tagapagsanay. Featuring Kunt Tao Dumpag and Pekiti TersiaKali RRK was officially May 2013 849 Warwick TKE. founded April 1997, FMA Gathering 2013 Hewitt, New Jersey headed by Punong Filipino Martial Arts Expo Email: [email protected] Guro Henry Espera. It is May 18, 2013 Phone: [203] 596-9073 a traditional martial art- Silver Spring civic Center, One Veterans Pl. Silver Spring, MD. Register online: based system adapted Contact: Walter Crisostomo [301] 768-8401 www.psdtc.com/Events/Kuntao.kali.retreat.htm for modern times, an art Wesley Crisostomo [301] 728-6177 Flyer designed to work under Flyer the most stressful of New Forest Open Summer Camp conditions, utilizing the Abaniko Tres Puntas Classical Arnis Camp person’s natural reaction July 19 - 21, 2013 to danger as starting For More Details Contact: Grandmaster Angelo Baldissone point for self defense [0787] 312-0515 Outside UK [0044-787] 312-0515 techniques. Its roots 13th International DAV Summercamp came from three distinct 2nd UMA (Unique Martial Arts) July 29, 2013 systems: Kali Ilustrisimo, FMA Training and Recreational Tours Sportschule Schöneck Orabes Heneral Eskrima May 9 - 22, 2013 Sepp-Herberger-Weg 2 and Automatic Arnis. Eskrima Carin International will be the co host of the 2nd D-76227 Karlsruhe, Germany UMA (Unique Martial Arts) FMA Training and Recreational Flyer Tours by Organizer Grandmaster Greg Henderson of DAV Website: www.modern-arnis.de/english/index.shtml Diamondback Eskrima And Magkuno Eskrima Cebu, Philippines in Cebu City The Philippines. We welcome FMA November 2013 Practitioners and Enthusiasts, visitors and guests to Cebu 4th Katipunan (1st Katipunan - Hall of Fame) For more info on Rapido Realismo Kali, Training Group Program, Instructor Certification Program, other short courses, Seminar and events. City the place of origin of Eskrima/Kali/Arnis.. November 8 - 10, 2013 Contact: visit: Contact: Greg Henderson or Danny Collings Contact: Gat Puno Abon [305] 788-4403 +63 (921) 617-6010 www.facebook.com/rapidorealismokali on Facebook or Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/rapidorealismo.kali.1?fref=ts Flyer Email: [email protected] www.angelfire.com/art2/rapidorealismo 10 FMA Informative Vol2 No4 2013 Vol2 No4 2013 FMA Informative 11 Biggest Modern Arnis examination in Ekaterinburg, Russia something new and useful. students. My wife commented on March 1, 2013 Then came the counters to great it was to see women doing By Grandmaster Dieter Knüttel Espada y Daga , this is where you the art with such skill. see the genius of Ama Guro’ come I was next on the floor into play as he demonstrates his assisted by Shawn Burley a family art. All I can say here is if Pambuan Arnis Guro. We shared you did not attend this event, then a little of Majapai Derobio. I you missed out. You will need to first demonstrated some of the definitely make plans to attend passing principles and stick locks next year. Start saving now as this of Derobio. This allowed all those is a must attend event. present to see first-hand the bone Then came Lunch again this and tendon tearing that makes was catered by Universal Studios. Derobio Unique. I then showed All I can say here is we feasted. some of the other systems I’m After lunch we again started acquainted with Arnis 63 Generals more training this time on Buno or and Arnis Kuntao just to wet the the Pambuan student whip a bottle cap that was holding the Filipino grappling with the knife appitite. demonstrations. This was amazing bowling ball in place, all without and stick. For those not exposed to This was followed by Sensei to watch as we got a chance to see disturbing this heavy object. this art form, its must see. Mike Friedman who put on a Pambuans students in action. The Wow…. Next was the school multiple attacker demo that had crack of the whip sounded like gun This all came to a close and demonstrations first on the floor everyone oohing and awing. fire as we got a chance to witness certificates of appreciation were was the Combat Kuntao and Next on the agenda were as the students male, female and issued to the supporters of the youngsters got a chance to show Pambuan Arnis. We all then lined their skill. This was followed by up and respects were paid to all Guro Woody’s and his son who the instructors, guests, and each The great Modern Arnis event in Ekaterinburg, Russia: Examination and RAF Instructors seminar with Grandmaster Dieter Knüttel (Germany) during wowed the crowd with a dual other. Much respect to Ama Guro the last weekend! 46 participants of exam passed their test from white to brown belts! Congratulations, guys! whip demo of incredible speed for putting on such an event. and surgical skill. Then came the I would like to thank This was the exam during my 8th trip to Jekaterinurg in the Ural, Russia. Since 2004 they are practicing the DAV Modern Arnis in blinding speed and accuracy as can Geraldine De Guzman for all the Jekaterinburg. In the begnnig is was maily Alexander Pisarkin, who spread the art there, but in the recent years his student Vitaliy Emilianov is the only be performed by Ama Guro photos. driving force behing Modern Arnis in this region, for he has opened Modern Arnis groups in many cities near Ekaterinburg (7 or 8 groups there). This Pambuan who proceeded to with In ending, all I can say is gives Modern Arnis a strong foundation in this “Sverdlovsk” region. Alexander also teaches offers the Filipino martial arts systems, but has already 7 one smooth continuous motion what a great event and I would like Modern Arnis blackbelts of 1st and 2nd Dan level. Modern Arnis is in good hands there. to knock a paper cup from the top to see you next year. of a bowling ball and also take out

Honorable guests of the Biggest Modern Arnis examination in Ekaterinburg, Russia: Special forces veterans, World champion Nikolay Zuev, Grandmaster Viktor Larin and others. RAF Black Belts with Grandmaster Diter Dieter Knüttel during his Modern Arnis seminar in Ekaterinburg in the last weekend.

7th Annual Pambuan Ni Lolo Arnis Seminar and Banquette March 2nd and 3rd 2013 By Grandmaster Dan Medina of Majapai Derobo Photos Provided by and Copyrighted: Ger Aldine Stars & Stripes Seminar with Tuhon Ray Dionaldo This year’s Premier Filipino small groups were taken to the side March 3, 2013 Martial Arts events. Students, and taught Largo Mano by one of By Gil Rich Verdejo instructors, Guros, and Masters the senior Pambuan Instructors traveled from all parts of the world Guro Woody Woodman. Then It’s been over 2 yrs since was its choking abilies. What the came to subject. and U.S. to Participate, Learn, Ama Guro turned the floor over to Tuhon Ray Dionaldo, founder of participants didn’t realize is the Tuhon demonstated that Teach and Demonstrate their Arts. Master Samuel Scott of the Combat FCS KALI, has taught in California. sarong’s ability to crush due to the kerambit has mulpiple grip to Ama Guro Raffy Pambuan taught Kuntao School who taught a class We were all very excited to have the series of torque you can apply. serve a particular cutting, stabbing classes on his Family Art Pambuan on Filipino Boxing again amazing, him back! The event was hosted by Being at a firearm’s facility, the or controlling action. The most Arnis. Skills covered were Solo the quality of instruction was Robert White of Stars and Stripes participants where really facinated popular of that day was the reverse Baston, Espada y Daga as well superb. The way the combinations Tactical Inc. and National Firearms by this concept. To better relate to extended grip. Hold it blade variations on disarms. The timing and take down were shown and Training. The seminar took place in the lesson to them, Tuhon used a down, you are able to launch or and disarms taught were an eye the skill of the students assisting Yucaipa, Ca March 1-3. Friday was shemagh, a headscarf mostley use flip the bled to the opposite side opener. Ease of application and were of the highest caliber. Now more of a private setting where in the middle-east, including our of your oppanat’s anatomy. For the defensive foot work indeed the evening does not stop there. Tuhon Ray introduced the sarong military teams. example, as your knife hand is amazing. I will not go into detail. Next is the Banquette. This was certificates were specially created The comradeship and how to the group. He showed that is To keep with the theme of grabbed from the top, you are able This is something that you need to held at the Universal Studios VIP for this year’s event. All the schools friendly the atmosphere was great. innocent looking cloth was a multi- locks and chokes, he transitioned to swing the blade to bite into witness in person so don’t forget lounge. This year’s theme was logos represented, what a great Day 2 at 10AM training purpose tool and a devastating to stick grappling. He taught how the forearm and filet as you break to come next year. To see these student appreciation, for without surprise for all the students. Also begins with Stick and knife weapon. A bit of history, the certain positions can subdue, out. The ring also acts as striking techniques applied with such skill, the students there would be no let’s not forget the food which was training. Again the amount of hankerchief type cloth was the for secondary weapons and/ surface as you hit the right mastoid precision and speed was indeed teachers. This gave a chance for fit for a king and Queen. I have information given is tremendous. weapon of choice by professional or use their opponant as a human process. That action can launch the something to behold. Ama Gurno the teachers to recognize their never seen so much food and there All this is and was taught in a very assisins called “Thuggies”. Hence shield. The series consist of 12 blade to the other side with the Saturday’s class was a bit Pambuan is a true Master of the students from Student of the Year was no way you were going to precise and expert manner where where the term “Thug” came from. positions. We only covered the first possibility of puncturing the left larger. He did a quick recap on the Philippine Fighting Arts. This year to the Fighting Spirit Award. The leave hungry. novice to expert will all learn The most obvious technique 4 before the infamous kerambit carotid. sarong, but the main lesson of the 12 FMA Informative Vol2 No4 2013 Vol2 No4 2013 FMA Informative 13 situation. “As stress disengaging or even breaking the points to to power-assist cuts, Grandmaster Felix Roiles of Pakamut increase - skill decrease” flow. In my opinion, it’s a skill set impalements and even possible United Martial Artist for Christ Demonstration At times we would have that can not be practiced enough. “decaps”. March 9, 2013 to rely on our Empty- Most drill start with a knife already At the very end, were all Los Amigos High School Fountain, Valley CA. Hand skills to create an in our hand with a ready position. given a treat as Firearms expert opportunity to safely May not be practical in certain Robert Write of SNS Tactical Inc. pull out the knife out of situations. He demonstrated tactical pistol our pocket and deploy The final day was on Stick maipulations with his Colt 1911. the actual blade. and Bolo. Known for his Punyo- While maintaining hold of his Dropping, forgetting or Mano range, Tuhon had a great flaslight, he showed how you’re even missing a chance time adapting the drills and able to clear malfuntions and keep Angels Disciples Escrima Serrada to get your weapon is a technique to a particular student it all in your workspace. He also March 9, 2013 high probability. Patrick B. which I will dub “The One showed how to be ready for a mag Knuckle Up Training Center, Vallejo, CA. Tuhon introduced a Arm Swordsman” Without directly change while clearing a room. His Angels Disciples Vallejo Mano-Mano drill that announcing it, Tuhon challenged technique has really impressed chapter seminar and friends had a can help assist on how himself to alter the Sumbrada so us all and I practice those pistol great time great people thanks to or when you can draw that it can be done with the right, manipulation techniques now! James Hundon Joel Juanitas Brian your weapon from left or both hands no matter what Again a very special thanks Everett Gordon Brown and students different angles. Ever side your partner uses. He even to Tuhon Ray Dionaldo of FCS for your support Looking forward to wonder why we have so included the possibilities of a few Kali for sharing and frying our the future Highest regards and Long day was about Mano-Mano aka many knives on our training gear? one handed disarms. minds as usual. Also to Robert live the Legacy of FMA. Panantukan of FCS Kali. A lot of It’s to aid us on being able to draw Saying “What you can do Write on his expertise on tactical This event was a great success people carry knives, mostly in their from various angles and positions with your blade, you can do the Pistol Manipulations and to Stars Professor James Hundon of San pockets verses carrying them in the from eith right or left hand. Yes, same a stick” isn’t entirely true. A and Stripes Tactical Inc. “The One Francisco will be the next afiliat of hands all day. Almost anyone can we have a primary location, but huge factor is edge awareness. Stop Shop For Your and Angels Disciples Escrima Association carry a knife, but it creates a false our seconday or backup blade can There are plenty of close range Tactical Needs” Highest Regards Professor Hundon sense of security if you’re unable to be anywhere. So during the emty stick techniques, but not so many looking forward to the future Long deploy it. Unless trained, it takes a hand drill, you’re encouraged to have done bolo in a grappling live the Legacy! lot of dexterity control to pull off try and draw your weapon at any range. Tuhon taught how are your knife engaged in a high stress chance your can create without able to use your body as folcrum Tagisan ng Palasan March 9, 2013

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For more info on Tuhon Ray Dionaldo and FCS Kali and more info of the West Coast Rep, Rich Verdejo visit: www.fcskali.com For your shooting/tactical needs visit www.snstactical.com “Recognizing Human Rights and Self-Defense: A Necessity on Women Empowerment” 102 International Women’s Day March 8, 2013 Cavite State University Imus Campus Philippines Laraw Kali Pamuok Filipinomartialarts

Knife & Unarmed Workshop March 9, 2013 Fight Academy, Pasadena, CA. Guro Roger Agbulos of LAMECO ASTIG Combatives with guest instructor Martin Gantt from the Fight Academy, Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Another great event with my friend mentor and instructor Guro Roger Agbulos. Always a great time with great people learning great information. Because of Roger Agbulos Worldwide Notoriety we had a group from Italy join us in the Knife Combative Workshop. Great turn out for today’s workshop.. if you missed today look out for the next one — with Roger Agbulos and Frank Grimaldo at Knife and Unarmed Combatives Workshop. 14 FMA Informative Vol2 No4 2013 Vol2 No4 2013 FMA Informative 15 Visayan Style Eskrima in the Valley Isidro Modern Arnis Promotion Test and BBQ Single & Double Stick Seminar March 16, 2013 By Michael Davitt, Guild Historian There were 17 students Visadario and Arkido (, March 9, 2013 that went up for their Likas and throws, locks, fall, rolls, cartwheel), Tracy, CA. Likha Antas Isa for Isidro Modern Street Defense, Breaking (Kyukpa), Arnis on this beautiful windy day and many others before reaching On March 9, 2013, The Visayan Eskrima of Saturday afternoon on March Lakan ranking. Master Jose Isidro Guild offered its inaugural Filipino 16, 2013 at Delta View Park, teaches 3 Aspect at his school martial arts seminar. The seminar was Baypoint, California. Included the of Isidro Modern Arnis - 1. the held at Williams Martial Arts Academy, very time,anywhere, ever done Classical, 2. Educational, and the graciously hosted by Grandmaster in Long Distance Certification for 3. Modern techniques of Modern Wade Williams and his son, Professor Likas name Almario Barlam Jr. Arnis of the Filipino Martial Arts. Keenan Williams. In attendance were in Saudi Arabia. He is taking his The most important is that he is a four other Founding Plank Holders of required curriculum by watching Filipino. A Filipino that will teach the Guild - Visayan Style adepts Steve Master Jose Isidro Facebook the real Filipino Culture, heritage, Magness, Chris Suboreau, Steve Van weekly video. He is a Filipino, and language of the Philippines. Manen and George Yore. earning money, working in Grandmaster Dr. Remy A crisp and beautiful day in the Saudi Arabia for his family in the Presas and Master Jose Isidro Valley - this event was attended by Philippines. Master Jose Isidro always conducted the test in a enthusiastic participants more than offered his Long Distance training very comfortable atmosphere, willing to explore elements of the to anyone who fits the criteria never pressuring the students. curriculum of the day - the Visayan Style and accept the required training Everyone enjoyed the testing Eskrima system Founded by Grandmaster Sonny Umpad. curriculum of Isidro Modern Arnis. and successfully passed their Taking the reigns as lead instructor for the day was Maestro George This would be knowing all the requirement. They all received Yore, the author of, Sonny Umpad’s Eskrima: The Life and Teachings of a required Anyo (Empty and Solo the original seal and emblem of Filipino Martial Arts Master. Berkeley: Blue Snake Books, 2012. His work is Baston Anyo), Sinawali, Block/ Modern Arnis that was created the most comprehensive book written about Grandmaster Umpad and Check/Counter, disarm, redirect, and used by the late Professor his eskrima system. Visit www.bluesnakebooks.com to obtain your copy of Give/Take, Sombrada, Knife, gun, / Grandmaster Remy Presas. this martial arts gem that has garnered 5 stars from customer reviews on rifle drill, Sparring, Tapi Tapi, Congratulate and best of luck to Amazon. All strikes/blocks of Modern them of pursuing their dream of The instructors wasted no time; these six gentlemen worked in harmony; Arnis, Bangkaw, Tungkod, Tying, the Filipino martial arts. their love of the material clear for all to see. The training began with Any interest or question of Isidro Modern Arnis contact: Visayan Style double stick work - signature techniques linked to body Master Jose Isidro angulation that employ evasive redirection maneuvers, spring loaded Isidro Modern Arnis 3105 Willow Pass Road, Baypoint, Ca. 94565 [925] 458-1254 strikes, direct thrusts and sweeping slashes/strikes that can be used in [925] 980-3018 a variety of combat ranges. Ample time was allotted so as to attend to the personal needs of each student. The second half of the seminar remained focused on the single stick - direct and effective strikes, blocks and counters. Acute emphasis was placed on flanking the opponent, as well as the utilization of deceptive close quarter and medium range striking combinations. Clear emphasis was placed on footwork, anatomical alignment and “live hand” orientation. It was a beautiful sight to behold as participants became more skilled and developed their timing during this section, under the guidance and watchful eye of the instructors. The third area of investigation was exposure to Visayan Style blade work utilizing the pinute short sword - a mainstay of the system. Since many arts profess the blade as a component of their respective systems, it is crucial to examine this element of the art. By the end of the seminar everyone had a clear appreciation of

the depth of Grandmaster Umpad’s Eskrima system. The instructors of The Visayan Eskrima Guild saw to it that all participants had a grasp of FMA material that can be trained and incorporated into their own arts. The Guild has three more seminars on the books for 2013. These events will be held in June, August and October. If you would like to find out more information about these events and The Visayan Eskrima Guild please visit www.thevisayaneskrimaguild.org. 16 FMA Informative Vol2 No4 2013 Vol2 No4 2013 FMA Informative 17 Asian Seminary Women’s Self Defense Workshop 1st International Filipino Martial Arts Festival Protect ya Neck March 18, 2013 March 16, 2013 ACCM Building 4th Floor, 102 Valero St., Salcedo Village Makati, Philippines Protect ya Neck held at Eskabo Daan in San Francisco, CA. Program Put together in a week to ease the I. Opening Prayer Ms. Jennifer Wolverton minds of the ladies who recently Head of Communications Department, ASCM experienced a scare. Was taught II. National Anthem by leading instructors under the III. Welcome Remarks Mr. Josh Abraham late great sonny umpad of Visayan Head of Department of Academic Affairs, ASCM Korto Cadena. Grab ears, face, IV. Inspirational Talk Dr. Marcos M. Ligero rake/gouge eyes and send them President, ASCM packing! There was a lot more V. Introduction of Guest of Honor/Speaker material covered in the 2 hour VI. Speech of Guest Speaker Hon. Juan Miguel Zubiri (for Confirmation) class. Good fun times! Many thanks Professor Armando C. Soteco to Maija, Jay Jasper Pugao & Ken VII. FMA Demo by ASCM PE Students Espada y Daga Anyo Ingram for coming in and teaching 1. Jan Milbert Sibayan and sharing Visayan Corto Kadena. 2. Edison Losloso 3. Hun Park 4. AJ Lomio Day of Play - To Unite and Promote FMA 5. Vernon Villarta April 20, 2013 6. Genesis Umali Mission High School Doble Baston Anyo 3750 18th St., San Francisco, CA. 1. Jasmin Miranda Contact: Joseph [510] 734-0189 2. Noemi Ancheta Email: [email protected] 3. Christina Alcantara Flyer 4. Mark Sibayan 5. Ambrocio Lawrence Come join us for Mission High School’s Day Redonda Exhibition of Play!! 1. Moses Bawlina Watch and learn about Filipino Martial Arts! 2. Romy Mapili Come watch demos then join the seminars 3. Navarro Jared to get hands on training! All styles of FMA 4. Peter Woo are welcome in an effort to promote/ 5. Sung Yoo Sik propagate and unify FMA. VIII. Song Number Bro. Lionides M. Liveta, Jr. Those who demo/share/showcase their art can join the fun for $5. Each IX. Special Guest Demo Laraw Kali Pamuok headed by Lakan Ronnie Base style will also be interviewed for articles Baxafra Armor headed by Master Ronaldo Baxafra to be used by Bakitwhy.com, Filam Star Chaku - Joseph Alcantara newspaper, FMA Informative and more! If Freestyle - Bretts Ostender they wish to do so that is. We at the Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries were thrilled to host the First Filipino Martial Arts Festival today! What a joy to watch the Those who just want to support and watch Festival celebrating the National Sport of the Philippines. can join the fun for $10. Our honored guests, ASCM President Marcos Ligero, faculty, staff and students enjoyed the Cultural Sport and Music. Everyone will be given the chance to join Thank you very much to Sir Nicolas for coordinating the event and teaching our ASCM students from the Philippines, China, Korea, Myanmar, the seminar to get 4 hours of training for Canada and the USA. only $20 and to learn from 4 different styles! Anyone wishing to demo must register to do so. It allows for scheduling of performances and to give all performers the same amount of 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.

Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions By Virgil Mayor Apostol After Hollywood screenwriter and script analyst, the late John Sherlock, took the author’s earlier manuscript copy back to his home in Ireland and pored over it, he wrote to the author commenting that he read the pages with “great interest” but thought the book should take the form of a personal odyssey. Taking Sherlock’s advise, the author interweaved his captivating healing and spiritual experi- ences, years of historical research and collection of photographs, along with information on the roots of healing from their cultural, shamanic, and spiritual origins. What manifested was his unique mag- num opus, Way of the Ancient Healer, a book that intermeshes esoteric and metaphysical beliefs with scientific explanations of healing practices, based on an indigenous science and culture. Way of the Ancient Healer provides an overview of the rich tradition of Filipino healing practices, discussing their world influences and role in daily life. Enhanced with over 300 photographs and illus- trations, the book gives readers a rare look at modern-day Filipino healing rituals, including personal examples from author Virgil Apostol’s own experiences with shamanic healing and dream interpreta- tion. The book begins with an explanation of Apostol’s Filipino lineage and legacy as a healer. After a brief history of the Philippine archipelago he describes the roots of traditional Filipino healing and spiritual- ity, and discusses the Indian, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and American influences that have impacted the Filipino culture. He presents a thorough description of Filipino shamanic and spiritual practices that have developed from the concept that everything in nature contains a spirit (animism) and that living in the presence of spirits demands certain protocols and rituals for interacting with them. The book’s final chapter thoughtfully explores the spiritual tools used in Filipino healing - talis- mans, amulets, stones, textiles, and other natural symbols of power. Published by North Atlantic Books: www.NorthAtlanticBooks.com Distributed by Random House Distribution Services, to order: www.RandomHouse.com or call (800) 733-3000 18 FMA Informative Vol2 No4 2013 Vol2 No4 2013 FMA Informative 19 Health and Safety Tid-Bits (Fact, Fiction, Fantasy or Gossip?) The FMA Informative is starting a column which is by Zena Sultana Babao this column which will cover health and safety, which everyone should take note. Panagbenga Arnis Tilt Sees Largest Field In Pursuit of Good Health in itself. Besides, not addressing the root causes of high cholesterol, AMKA Rules and By-Laws By Roderick Osis By Zena Sultana Babao such as poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle, puts you at risk of other Sun Star Baguio - February 21, 2013 I want to take a minute to clear up some No matter who we are – male or female, chronic illnesses, like hypertension and diabetes. misconceptions of the AMKA Rules and By- rich or poor, young or old – we are always All of this adds up to powerful reasons to try the most effective Close TO 400 stick fighters from all being of every participant through Laws. in pursuit of good health. Billions have natural strategies for managing cholesterol. Rough up your diet. The over the country take centerstage sports. Students, black belts, members of been spent in this never-ending pursuit. No. 1 foodstuff for lowering cholesterol is soluble fiber – it reduces the today as the Panagbenga National Arnisadores from the other clubs or organizations who come to But the mythical fountain of youth and absorption of cholesterol in the intestine. A high-fiber diet will reduce Arnis Invitational Championship region will also compete in the the AMKA who have attained rank in other longevity is beyond our reach – and your waistline, too, because these foods will fill you up. Oatmeal, formally opens at the University elementary, high school, novice organizations will be allowed to hold that would probably remain so until it is found! apples, barley and sun-dried plums (prunes) are all soluble superstars. of the Cordilleras gymnasium. and seniors division. rank awarded, but will be considered as We want to stay forever young. We want Follow a training plan. While any exercise is good for your Stick fighters from as far Buyugan said participants junior ranked. Advancement qualifications to “live long and prosper” as Spock would health, some workouts are particularly effective at raising HDL, as Iloilo, National Capital Region, from Abra, Mountain Province, will also apply. In order to advance, the say. We want to be fit, healthy and slim. We want to feel great and the good kind of cholesterol. The longer your aerobic workout as Cavite, Cagayan and Nueva Vizcaya Ifugao, Benguet, and even from the student must qualify to hold the belt they enjoy a happy productive life. To achieve all that, we are ready to fork measured by duration or distance, the better the results – intensity are set to compete in the three Police Regional Office-Cordillera in wear. Example: A student starts class and has a green belt in Tang Soo out our hard-earned money. doesn’t matter as much. A combination of aerobic and strength day competition that will last until Camp Bado Dangwa will join the Do; he/she will be considered Green Belt 1st Degree in Kuntaw. In order Health, beauty, and drug companies will gladly supply our training can shave pounds – which can move your cholesterol numbers February 24 which coincides with event. for that student to advance, he/she must meet all requirements for needs to increase their bottom line. in the right direction too. Try a weekly program that alternates two or the annual street dancing and float For the elementary division, Green 2nd Degree. He/She will be treated as a new Green Belt holder It seems that no matter how much we have, we want more. three days of walks, runs, or bike rides at a moderate pace with two or parade of the flower festival. competition will focus on height and given all respects due that rank. But all these material things we have and keep on accumulating aren’t three days of total-body resistance training. If you are sedentary, work “We also have arnis players and age division to comply with coming from the region and we the Department of Education From the AMKA Book necessarily good for us. Just look in your closet, your garage, and up slowly under the guidance of a doctor or trainer. If you lose weight – test- that is allowed, they will still are also expecting a contingent standards. and your rented storage units. They are full of unwanted things. But that’s as little as five or ten pounds – your cholesterol numbers will improve. be recognized. coming from the Phil. Air Force “Seven weight classes will From the AMKA By-Laws another story. Lower-back pain is the most common cause of disabling pain in Now in the case of students and the Phil. Army,” said Rodini be fought in the seniors division If food is your thing, your food cravings can be especially people over 45 – and almost everyone will suffer from it at some point who train outside the AMKA Buyogan of the Baguio City Arnis while five in the high school and destructive to your health. And your “love handles” would be very in life. Fortunately, most cases can be managed or even eliminated The AMKA will not blanket Kuntaw training- it is encouraged.. Club with support from UC and the four in the novice division,” added difficult to handle later on once you decide you wanted to be fit and with lifestyle changes. Here are a few little things to make your spine promote anyone to a higher rank. Yes , you heard that correctly- city government. Buyugan. slim. smile. Those people who have attained encouraged. The more knowledge Arnis Philippines president The competition will give Here’s how to control food cravings. Determine what you are Ladies, clean out your purses! Hanging a heavy weight off one rank are recognized for their efforts you acquire and exposure to Raymund Velayo is set to deliver away medals for the top three really hungry for. The next time you get a craving, ask yourself if you’re side of your body stresses your skeleton as muscles try to compensate. and accomplishments. In order to different train of thought the the inspirational message during winners for both men and women stressed, sad, or bored. If so, you may be eating to fill an emotional Weigh your shoulder bag, backpack, or briefcase on the bathroom test for a higher rank in the AMKA better prepared you are in real the opening program today which in each weight divisions. void. Keep a desire diary for a week or more, and note your mood scale. If it’s more than 10 percent of your body weight, pare it down. you must qualify first for the rank life. No instructor can put blinders starts at 8 in the morning. The event also strengthens whenever you’re hit by the irresistible urge to chow down. Carry less cash. Hey, big spender: Sitting on a fat wallet all day you already have and then you on their students. The goal of our Organizers said the Republic Act 9850 making arnis If stress is your trigger, exercise more to relieve the pressure. If tweaks the spine and can compress a crucial nerve in the buttocks. may test for the next higher rank in organization is to have students tournament aims to uplift their as the official national sports and loneliness drives you to the fridge, call someone. Remember that true That can cause sciatica – inflammation of that nerve. This problem is so Kuntaw. with Knowledge, skill, and wisdom. own skills and techniques and at national martial arts in the country. hunger is easy to satisfy; any food will do. Emotional hunger, on the common among men that it actually has a name: wallet neuropathy. If you do not have these We learn best when we have the the same time develop the well- other hand, often manifests itself in desire for specific things like ice Reach for heat before pills. When back pain strikes, try treating it requirements, you will not be ability to compare and test our cream and fast food. with a renewable heat wrap rather than ibuprofen or acetaminophen. awarded rank- period. The down beliefs and skills. These pads provide 104-degree heat for up to eight hours. They supply fall of many organizations are Get off the energy roller coaster. A second big cause of Guest on Philippine UNTV Show “Cook Eat Right” Any questions? These are more relief than the maximum dose of nonprescription pain relievers the inequitable advancements ravenous cravings is a diet that’s too full of refined carbohydrates, Sunday’s from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. not MY rules, these rules have which can produce drops in blood sugar that prompt hunger. If you and have longer-lasting effects. of people who are not qualified. I been in place since I first started have a doughnut for breakfast, you’ll get a nice jolt of energy from the Your genes have something to do with your life span, but here On February 28th Steven sports enthusiasts and their life personally have seen green belts training in Kuntaw. The very first sugar or simple carbs, but by mid-morning, you’ll be craving more. To are some simple suggestions that are not just prescriptions for living Dowd of Arnis Balite was a guest revolving fitness, nutrition, fashion advanced to Black belt rank with belt I tested for was Brown Belt- I stabilize blood sugar and appetite, start eating more protein and fiber. long, but are tickets to living well. Stop smoking to ward off heart on “Cook Eat Right” hosted by and beauty. Get ready as these no skill set met. The AMKA has was a green belt coming into Tomorrow, try eggs and whole wheat toast for breakfast or a bowl of attack and cancer. Exercise daily. Thirty minutes of activity is all that’s Chef Redj Baron (Chef Redj Baron personalities share their training set requirements for each rank Kuntaw. I was recognized for the fiber-rich cereal with nuts, and see how easily you make it to lunch. necessary. Eat five servings of produce daily. Get health screenings Saguin). The hour show was pre- regimen and favorite meals to and if you cannot meet these rank I had already earned. Stay hydrated. Many people think they’re hungry when they’re recommended for your stage of life. Get plenty of sleep. For most taped and scheduled to air on keep them healthy and kicking for requirements you will not advance adults, that means 7-8 hours every night. UNTV (www.untvweb.com) in their chosen sport. - you cannot buy rank- you earn it. actually thirsty. Drink a glass of water and wait a few minutes to see if Maha Guro Brian “Buzz” Smith your craving subsides. Distract yourself. Taste buds have a very short Ask your doctor about low-dose aspirin. A single baby aspirin March 2013. Hosts of the show are Now if those persons want to go Founder - President attention span. Pop a mint, brush your teeth, check e-mail, call a friend, a day can fight heart attack, stroke, or even cancer. Keep your blood The cooking show with fitness enthusiast and health buffs back to their previous clubs and or take a walk. In many cases, you’ll find you weren’t really hungry. pressure under 120/80. It’s not called the silent killer just to give your a sporty difference – that’s Cook as well, starting with Chef Redj Cholesterol-lowering drugs are cheap and effective – and if life a little drama. Stay connected. Loneliness is another form of stress. Eat Right! This program is unique Baron Saguin, a martial artist, Filipino Tae Kwon Do Team Ready for Myanmar SEAG your doctor says you need then, I have no argument with that. But if Get a husband, a wife, a boyfriend, a girlfriend, or better yet, a pet dog. and highly entertaining as it and Mikeli O’Leary Mapua, an Manila Times - March 2, 2013 it’s a judgment call, consider this: So many people nowadays address Best of all, have a higher purpose in life and strive to achieve features celebrities, athletes and equestrian. something bigger than yourself. Instead of sulking over the impact in the reduction of every problem with a pill. Overmedication is a serious health problem events in the coming 27th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG), the Philippine Taekwondo Association is assembling a team capable of winning as many medals possible in the Myanmar edition of the biennial meet this December. Ready and Custom Made From the 24 talents that were the products of the recent Visit: www.mybarong2.com Carlos Palanca Jr. championships will come the final 12—six each in the men’s and women’s combat teams—that will carry the country’s colors in the Myanmar conclave. The squad will be is actually short for Barong Tagalog, which describes the formal men’s wear of the undergoing rigid training in the coming months, including a stint Philippines. It is properly referred to as the ‘Baro ng Tagalog’ (dress of the Tagalog). Contracting in the world championships in July. the first two words produces ‘Barong,’ which literally means ‘dress of.’ So, if we want to be correct, Coach Dindo Simpao, a member of the national coaching we wouldn’t say just ‘Barong.’ But, the slang way of referring to one of the beautiful formal shirts is staff, said during the recent SCOOP Sa Kamayan session that two simply Barong. Yes, the Barong Tagalog is a dress, a garment, a coat in itself. It is not merely a ‘shirt’. If of the four gold medalists in the lasts SEA Games in Jakarta in it were, then it would need a coat or a jacket over it to qualify as formal wear and would have to be 2011—Joseph Paul Lizardo, winner of the men’s 58-kilogram (kg) worn tucked inside the trousers. Kyorugi and women’s 62-kg Kyorugi queen Elaine Alora—appear cinch to make it, too, this year. The third winner the last time around, Camille Manalo, according to Simpao, opted to beg off because of injury, but the void left by her could be aptly filled in by those who survived the tough grind undergone by the candidates, including a pair of evaluation processes conducted by the coaching staff made up of Noel Veneracion, Rocky Samson, himself and poomsae (form) 847 Hamilton Ave. mentors Tem Igor and Stephen Fernandez. Waterbury, CT 06706 “The bottom line, as we’ve been instructed, is to form the strongest teams possible in order to help the national delegation (203) 596-9073 This is the Filipino Martial Arts Database service, provided to the lessen the impact of the scrapping and adding of many events in [email protected] FMA community in support of its growth and advancement. this year’s SEA Games calendar,” Simpao said. TraditionalFilipinoWeapons.com www.fmadatabase.com 20 FMA Informative Vol2 No4 2013 Vol2 No4 2013 FMA Informative 21 Honoring the Big 3 Forums March 3, 2013 By Terry Joven Members of the Bahala na Multisyle/ Curlee, Master Harry Greene, SLD organizatopn, Serrada Escrima and the Guro Chris Callahan, Guro DeCuerdas Escrima groups met in Stockton, Bob Stewart and others Ca. to recognize their Instructor’s at their grave representing Serrada Escrima. sites. Standing for De fmaforum.org We met on the day of the untimely Cuerdas Escrima group was passing of Angel O. Cabales. Although there Grandmaster Arthur Gonzalez, were many Filipinoo martial arts Master’s who one of his Masters and his have resided in Stockton, Ca. Grandmaster Leo right hand man George Giron, creator of Bahala na, Grandmaster Angel Magana and his son, as well Cabales, creator of Serrada and Grandmaster as others. Standing in for Gilbert Tenio, creator of De Cuerdas became the Bahala na Organizarion, the most famous. was the very leader of that illustrious group of duty to make this event successful beyond The leading destination for Filipino Martial Arts discussion. I call these men collectively,”The Big Grandmaster Dexter Labanog and several top my hopes and expectations. Many cooked ‘Arnis-Pang-Oran’ Tourney Unfolds March 9 Established September 2005 Three”. They are all sadly passed, but reside near members of his group. It was a blessing to and contributed unselfishly, many loaded and By Perry Gil. Mallari - Sports Editor www.fmatalk.com one another in peace, all are near St. Joseph’s get representatives from each organization to unloaded a lot of things like tables, chairs, March 2, 2013 Hospital, Stockton, Ca., in local cemetarie’s. come out and represent. foodstuffs, etc. The 1st Metropolitan Manila competitors are RJ Rivera, creation is also a way of preserving level, sweeping and throwing are Their cemetarie’s are adjacent to each other, After paying our respects we gathered Thank You very much, one and all. I Development Authority (MMDA) Reynante Ariola, Jayson Jumawan, arnis so the art would not die. allowed in addition to punches, without a physical partition. at American Legion Park and laughed, talked, hope to collect some of the many pictures Arnis Pang-Oran Tournament will Richard Valbuena, Jeshorun Arnis is the Philippines’ national kicks and stick strikes. At high noon, we all met and celebrated played, and consumed a goodly amount of taken and post them up soon. And last but unfold on March 9 at the MMDA Amosco, EG Hilao, Bon Garcia, martial art and sport by the virtue Besides Tolentino, the each Grand Master, at their respective burial food and drinks and I loved it. I am seeing not least, is my personal invitation for anyone Command Center in Orenze Ronald Regalado, James Suga and of Republic Act 9850. other guests of honors are MMDA plot, to pay homage and respect. Representing slightly double his morning, so it was the beer, reading this to come out next years event and Street corner EDSA Guadalupe, Israeli fighter Rakotch Shay. Nicolas said that there Assistant General Manager for the various organizations were current Henessy, Tequila, or Seagram’s V.O., which may get in on the love. Please bring something, Makati City. Pang-oran is a sport Nicolas said that the are three levels of tournaments Operations Adel Abas, lawyer Grandmaster’s of these Filipino martial arts. have had a part in this. because it is a family event. I also want to Thank that combines stick fighting and etymology of pang-oran, which in pang-oran: amateur, amateur- Salvador Demaisip, lawyer Vincent Cabales, son of Angel Cabales and We had Ranchera meat, Asian ribs, personally Sig Nubla for bringing out a reporter . he began formulating in 1995, is professional and professional. Emerson Carlos, Grandmaster Tony inheritor of Serrada was representing Serrada fish, Lasagna, Carnitas, Raviolli, salads, of from L.A., from a local T.V. station there, who The Modern Arnis Mano- Ilocano and connotes striking or Participants in the amateur level Diego, Grandmaster Henry Espera, Escrima, as well as his father. Their was also various varieties, pork, breads, pastries, rice, recorded this event for posteriety. There will Mano Filipino Martial Arts to exchange blows with a stick. are required to wear prescribed Master Peachie Saguin, Master in attendance myself, Grandmaster Darren in various forms and a lot more. We ate well. be a polished version of this event released (MAMFMA) headed by Punong “You can spar with a padded body armor and gloves. The Jimmy Paclibar, Master Ronaldo Tibon, Master Khalid Khan, Guro Alessandro Everyone stayed until the sun went down and sometime in the near future. God Bless one and Lakan Garitony Nicolas in stick or a ‘live’ rattan stick and punches are restricted to the torso, Baxafra, Master Jaime Quizana Bovoso, Grandmaster Carlito Bonjo, Guro Sig we couldn’t see any longer. I want to thank the all! Me. cooperation with MMDA Chairman you use the hand wearing the meaning not above the shoulder and American publisher of Filipino Nubla, Guro Anthony Lo Presti, Guro Andy many unsung heroes who went beyond the call Francis Tolentino organized the tilt. glove for punching,” Nicolas said. or below the belt. The empty Martial Arts Informative Steven The main event of the He explained that pang-oran is hand hits are followed by stick Dowd. tournament features Filipino capable of giving more excitement strikes. In professional-amateur, KenAu Pictures Productions fighter Sunshine Facto against to ordinary arnis contests the contestant can or also supported the event. American martial artist Kelvin therefore increasing their appeal the face with follow-up strikes Washington. The other featured to the public. Nicolas said that his with the stick. In the professional

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Become a listed active member of UFMAC, share your school event and other FMA events on our websites: unifiedfmacouncil.org We are on FB: www.facebook.com/pages/UFMAC/?195724187169215 headed by Punong Lakan Garitony school boys, gold), Jasper Dahap Nicolas in cooperation with (high school boys, silver), Martha Receive new information on UFMAC Upcoming Activities tournament rules, tryouts for the sponsored fighting teams and more. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino de Asis (high school girls, gold), Come to the UFMAC 2013 StickFighting tournament this Saturday March 9, 2013 in Union City or come to our next UFMAC Meeting to sign organized the tourney. Bacolod Edmalene (high school up to join (April 27th, 10:00am - Pallens Martial Arts School, San Leandro) The other winners were girls, silver), Christian Obra (boys Salamat - Mabuhay, Jason Jumawan (men’s junior, 7-8, gold), Jayar Ibanez (boys 7-8, David Ducay gold), Resan Navarra (men’s silver), Elijah James Perez (boys UFMAC Member Recuitment Team junior, silver), Richard Valbuena 7-8, bronze), Bon Garcia (boys 9-10, gold), EG Hilao (boys 9-10, silver), UB, Tribal Clan Win in Panagbenga Arnis (men’s junior, bronze), Boris Jeshorun Amosco (boys 11-12, By Roderick Osis Mendoza (bantamweight, gold), Genesis de Guiros (boys 11- Sun Star Baguio - March 8, 2013 gold), Saidamen Badron (men’s bantamweight, silver), Kaizen 12, silver) and Joshua Domandal place in the elementary division as Tribal Clan made known their National Institute of Information with four gold medals including Ariola (men’s lightweight, gold), (boys 11-12, bronze). Salaknib and La Trinidad Central organization while University of Technology. 2 bronze while BSU and Makneg Carljam Garcia (men’s lightweight, Besides Tolentino, the other School in third and fourth places, Baguio made a preview of their Dennis Deo-ay (Boys 9-10 placed third and fourth. silver), Ronald Regalado (men’s guests of honors were MMDA respectively. performance in an upcoming years old), Alexandria Dumanas Makneg salvaged second MMDA Chairman Francis Oran Tournament on Saturday light middleweight, gold), James Assistant General Manager for tournament by ruling their (Girls 9-10 years old), Gigi Anton Tolentino (center) initiates the at MMDA Command Center Sugay (men’s light middleweight, Operations Adel Abas, lawyer respective divisions in the 2013 (Girls 10-11 years old)took the gold match between American Kelvin in Orenze Street corner EDSA silver), Jeremias Bihay (men’s Salvador Demaisip, lawyer Panagbenga Arnis National medals in the elementary for Tribal Washington (left) and Filipino Guadalupe, Makati City. Israeli middleweight, gold), Reynante Emerson Carlos, Grandmaster Tony Championship recently. Clan while the secondary level Sunshine Facto. Contributed By: Rakotch Shay and American Kelvin Ariola (men’s middleweight, silver), Diego, Grandmaster Henry Espera, The UB Cardinals struck saw Kristen Tamiking (40-44kg), Romeo Solatorio Washington captured the silver RJ Rivera (men’s middleweight, Master Peachie Saguin, Master nine gold medals including 10 Saskiah Pascual (52-56 kilograms), Filipino fighter Sunshine and bronze medals respectively. bronze), Verynz Bulanhagui (girls’ Jimmy Paclibar, Master Ronaldo silver and another nine bronze Jefty Ciano (47-51 kg), Ian Thomas Facto bagged the gold medal Pang-Oran is a sport that senior, gold), Limbauan Havieshay Baxafra, Master Jaime Quizana medal to win the over-all crown in Manalo (51-55kg), and Vince in the main event of the First combines stick fighting and (girls’ senior, silver), Analyn and American publisher of Filipino the college division, while Tribal Jimenez (55-60 kg). Metropolitan Manila Development kickboxing. The Modern Arnis Lompero (girls’ senior, bronze), Martial Arts Informative Steven Clan overpowered their rivals to UB Cardinals opened Authority (MMDA) Arnis Pang- Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts Fernando Reformanet (high Dowd. win both the elementary and high their campaign with a gold school division. from Elmer Batani kin the anyo Kuntaw Laguna headed by Instructor Francis Wilcel V. Adriano “This could be a preview of competition seniors division with brought his team to participate in the Pang-Oran Competition at the Baguio –Benguet Educational Christian Lardizabal topping the MMDA on March 9, 2013. All Kuntaw competitor places in the event. Athletic League because UB is the 51 kg labanan or full contact Jasper Dahap - Gold Medal defending champion,” said event competition. Martha De Asis - Gold Medal organizer Rodini Buyogan adding Also bringing home the Genesis De Quiros - Silver Medal close to 240 stick fighters joined gold medal for UB are Raymart the two day tournament. Gutierez (55-60 kg), Al Clinton Edmalene Bacolod - Silver Medal It was a 7-7-5 medal haul Lumabao (71-78kg), Mher TRIBAL FIGHT WEAR came about when two martial artists saw Havieshame Limbauan - Silver Medal for the newly formed Tribal Clan Becyagen (40-44 kg), Claire a need to represent the Tribal Culture that is the spirit of Martial Fernando Repumanta - Silver Medal that saw them win the crown in Donga-as (48-52 kg), Ruth Ann Arts. Analyn Lompero - Bronze Medal the high school division while Lavarias (52-56 kgs), and Lovely This occurred due to many requests from people asking if one of Elijah James Perez - Bronze Medal coming up with 3-7-6 tally in the Grace Collado (61kg above). the clubs would sell their shirts, which were only available to club elementary competitions of the The University of the members. The result was the creation of a Logo that would in- event organized by the Baguio Cordilleras took first runner-up corporate the company name and reflect the culture of the tribal City Arnis club. in the college division with 5-8- spirit & country. The Logo is broken down in three parts, a flag Tribal Clan actually 9 medal tally while the Baguio representing tribal spirit, three weapons of traditional heritage Eskrima and Kuntaw Class dominated the Anyo competition Central University Criminology and the company name which all combine to create the logos team was second runner-up with 600 Broadway at the Move! studio with gold medal performances of TRIBAL FIGHT WEAR. The products are made from high qual- from Ian Thomas Manalo winning a 2-2-4 medal count while the Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month Time: 2 - 4 p.m.. ity materials that proudly reflect the heritage and culture of the two from single and double Police Regional Office Cordillera Cost: $55 each session or $90 for each month tribe or country. The first shirts and hats are reflecting the Pacific weapon of the tournament was third runner –up after its 2-4-1 Islands Tribal Spirit. Information Contact: Guro Maurice Gatdula backed by the City of Baguio in haul. Email: [email protected] Visit: www.tribalfightwear.com cooperation with the University In the high school division, Website: www.typhoonma.com of the Cordilleras and the visiting team Iloilo placed second 24 FMA Informative Vol2 No4 2013 Vol2 No4 2013 FMA Informative 25 Thoughts About Lineage in the Philippine Martial Arts John Bryant, R.I.P. By Mustafa Gatdula By Dan Anderson Sonny Umpad’s Eskrima: Earlier today I received a and “what are your classes like?” you probably don’t know crap. us to use when we want brownie The Life and Teachings of a Filipino Martial Arts Master John Bryant passed away today “Filipino Karate Academy” with visit from a gentleman who was And always, always–never try to Lineage, depending on who’s in it, points. It does nothing for our skill. By George M. Yore at 1:00 pm. I have been in some help and encouragement an FMA practitioner many years impress or diminish the guy in speaks loudly to the expectations Name dropping is meaningless Born with the soul of communication with John over the from Professor Remy Presas, the ago. He mistook me for a part front of you, especially if you know of those around you. without the skills to back it up. a warrior, the intellect of a last 3-4 years and did know about Grandmaster of Modern Arnis. time FMAer, as many do, because nothing about him. And there is a saying in the But without knowing, respecting, scholar, and a zealot’s devotion his condition for some time. He There was thereafter some I run a full-time school. Most Back to the conversation. martial arts, “You don’t take those representing and having a duty to to his art, Maestro Santiago had colon cancer. He was nothing bad blood between Sifu Zanghi, full-time martial artists are more So, he begins by telling me he was Masters into the ring with you.” serve our lineage our martial arts “Sonny” Umpad forged an but a role model for anyone who was the person who brought businessmen than martial artists, originally a Serrada student back Idiots. Shows how much and our accomplishments become enduring contribution to undergoing cancer, unflappingly the art to the Western New York and most of those who do the in the 70s, then he met a Master in they know about the martial arts; very self-centered and isolated. the rich and colorful history upbeat and positive throughout. Area and served as the first Filipino arts in a commercial dojo Vallejo who was so impressed with or perhaps I should rephrase that In this case, lineage does mean of Filipino martial culture. In For those of you who didn’t Modern Arnis Representative in are doing the FMAs part time as his Eskrima that he took him as a to “how little they know…” nothing. It is not here for us to use 1976, after immigrating to the know John, he was one of the Buffalo, and John Bryant, who had a side hustle to some other art. personal student, then this guy, as a calling card or a substitute United States, Sonny founded pioneers of Modern Arnis in the actually attained only brown belt It’s understandable and also an then that guy… zzzzzzz. for excelling in the art. It is not a the school of Visayan Style Little do you realize, you do take Buffalo area. I believe he first met under Sifu Zanghi at the time he honest mistake. I realized the gentleman weapon to use to try and make Corto Kadena & Larga Mano those Masters into the ring with Remy Presas while being a student broke off to open his own school. I am actually thinking was not interested in lessons, he some random Guro you encounter Eskrima—rooted in his training you. When a man sees you fight, of Donald Zangi (a classmate of Sifu Zanghi had produced several of a few other subjects I’d like was not a teacher, and he was not to feel inferior. Especially when in the Philippines and tested he is looking at the manifestation Jerome barber and a number of black belt students by that time, to address as I write this (note planning to buy equipment from that Guro you encountered just by a hard and dangerous life of your Master and all of his others). Two points of historical notably Guro David Battaglia and to self: address later! I digress), me. Not a problem. But sometimes finished performing a thousand on the streets, Sonny’s system lessons he imparted to you, his value: Craig Petricolla. To John’s credit but something he did in our I have interesting conversations strikes, 100 pushups, and thinks was above all else practical. As experiences, his theories, and his he subsequently produced 3 conversation sparked this article. with visiting martial artists, expert your ego needs a bone-snapping 1. John founded the first Modern Sonny’s reputation as a talented training regimen - and the Master black belt students, David Smith, First I’d like to apologize or not. So I listen–and that’s all wake-up call. If I were to name- Arnis only school, definitely in fighter became well-known, he began to cross-train with masters of before him, and all those things Dr. Jorden Yee and the first NYS for forgetting the man’s name. I really get to do because the drop who I had conversations with Buffalo but I think the entire other martial arts, including Jesse Glover (Bruce Lee’s first student) and - and the Master before him. female black belt holder, Ms. I asked him a few times, but gentleman talked so much I doubt just this morning, he’d think I was United States and (founder of Small Circle Jujitsu). One of the most innovative With your 3-minute match, you Tammy Wilson. he dropped so many names in he even inhaled. Then he said lying. 2. He was ’s first and visionary exponents of the Filipino arts, Sonny pioneered the either validate everything they’ve John and I remained our conversation I must have something significant. Yet that’s not important. instructor. I met Tim at John’s concept of “mixed martial arts” long before the term was in use. worked for, or you shame it. You friends throughout the years either forgotten while trying to “In the Filipino arts, lineage Who you learned from means school while Tim was a brown belt. Sonny Umpad’s Visayan Eskrima provides an insightful portrayal stand for them and all they hoped before he left Buffalo and I regret remember exactly what his lineage means nothing.” Um, no. See, in nothing if you don’t make him John and I reconnected of Sonny Umpad’s life, philosophy, and teaching methods, as well as for with the art. Whether you win that he chose to cut himself off was–or I was looking down on the the Filipino arts, lineage does look good when you step out on roughly 5 years ago and we the structural underpinnings of his system. Instructor George Yore or lose, you represent not just from the people in Buffalo who floor trying to count how many he mean nothing – but it also means the floor. For this, lineage is a very relived old times with RP and has assembled the writings of six of Sonny’s students (including Wade yourself and your teachers, but were his friends and associates dropped. Apparently, in all of this everything. Anyone in the Filipino unselfish gift we receive from our Modern Arnis. He was interested Williams, 2012 nominee for the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame) to create you represent all others from your prior to moving to Arizonia and research of who’s who in the FMAs, arts as a fighting art form – not a martial ancestors. It is our martial in the development of the art a biographic homage to this remarkable martial artist; basic techniques art. Anyone remotely close to what becoming a dedicated member of he obviously skipped over me and, business – knows this. arts, and we honor them by giving while no longer practicing it in and applications are also demonstrated, accompanied by 130 step-by- you do: Your teacher’s classmates the Church of Sceintology. Even in addition to thinking I was a part Lineage is more than just them credit and by being the best present time.John, thanks for your step photos. Practitioners of Filipino martial arts—as well as mixed and their students, their training though I would disagree with time guy, mistook me for someone a reference point for braggarts representative of them as possible. friendship and contribution to the martial artists and security specialists—will find valuable instruction in partners and their students, Dan about the use of the term who gave a damn. and ego. It is knowing where your Can you imagine Neil art. I do not mourn your passing techniques and applications, while the thousands of people touched even foreign styles who are not “warrior”, I would never begrudge Digressing some more… training, knowledge and skill Armstrong saying something like, but instead feel honored to be by Sonny’s teachings will gain a new understanding of this notoriously connected to you by lineage–but credit that he is due for opening when visiting a martial arts school originated. It is understanding the “I am the first man on the moon. your friend and confidant. reclusive master’s life—and how his experiences informed the perhaps from the same country or the first dedicated Modern Arnis you know nothing about folks, logic behind why your art is the My Air Force unit, my science Rest well, warrior. development of his system. only a similar ideology to yours. instructional program in the take some advice from me. Never way that it is. It is knowing why teachers, my pilot instructors, my Paperback: $12.89 When you fight, they are proud WNY area and producing the first go in trying to one-up the guy you have no forms, or knowing family, my President, my country, Kindle Edition: $10.48 of you and they share in your By Jerome Barber, Ed. D. female Arnis black belt student in in front of you. Especially if you where the forms in your style my fellow astronauts, NASA–have To Order Throught Amazon - Click Here glory, even if you lose (just lose Independent Escrima-Kenpo-Arnis NYS. Those are his achievments only plan on doing so verbally. If came from. It explains why you do nothing to do with it!”?? graciously and not like a coward). Associates that should be recognized and you are a martial arts expert, then things the way that you do, and Yeah, whether a martial They are pulling for you, and if you Instructor John Bryant was a friend celebrated. He also inspired the introduce yourself as one and it gives legitimacy to everything artist plays down his lineage, look good, they look good. And and classmate of mine who left the creation of the Modern Arnis “H Cebuano Eskrima treat the conversation as if you you do. For a man with no lineage or he exploits it, he sounds a finally, your own students. They Buffalo area around 1986, never Pattern” anyo that was used to Beyond the Myth were meeting a peer. If you are not must work harder to validate his little like that. When he gives full and their pride originates from you to return, even for a brief visit with teach students how to transition By Ned R. Nepangue, M.D. looking for lessons, don’t act like skill and respect (which have to do credit to those who taught him, and how well you represent them. family and friends who remained through the system stances and and Celestino C. Macachor you are. If you are curious about with more than just fighting skill), and devotes himself to being an Train hard, do your best, excel, and behind in our fair “City of Good avoid being trapped in a single how they do business, then be and a man with good lineage must example to the ones to follow him prove your superiority. What more Neighbors”. As mentioned in the spot while sparring. I still use forthright and ask the questions work even harder than HIM to - he is honoring his lineage and Cebuano Eskrima: Beyond is there to the martial arts? post above, did own and operate the “H Pattern from time to time you want answers to. Like “how validate his art. Lineage tells those therefore honoring himself. the Myth boldly unravels with Trust me, lineage is not for the only dedicated Modern Arnis when I have a student who seems much do you guys charge a whom you encounter that you compelling and provocative school in the Buffalo NY area for unable to transition smoothly month?” and “where do you get most likely know your stuff, and “Secrets” of the Filipino Fighting Arts hypothesis on the Hispanic a number of years, 1984 - 1987. when sparring or defending most of your students from?” it can also tell those same people Words from a Modern-Day Warrior origins of the Filipino Martial filipinofightingsecretslive.com He broke with our instructor Sifu against multiple opponents in our Arts known as eskrima, arnis Don Zanghi in 1984 to open his empty hand drills. and estokada. The last vestiges of the extinct European medieval fencing could be found indirectly linked to Filipino eskrima. The authors present prima Inayan System of Eskrima Flexible Weapons facie evidence on the fraud of the supposedly precursor art called By Jason Inay kali. In the Inayan System of Eskrima Flexible Weapons proficiency is a requirement to advance in the system. A more plausible theory on the origins of eskrima are presented in This DVD is a presentation of skills and drills to enhance one’s familiarity and skill in the use of a flexible startling detail from its early beginnings as a defense against Moro weapon. Though this DVD specifically presents the use of the bandanna the principles can be adapted pirates and slave traders and its later fusion with Spanish fencing to nearly any flexible weapon. Suro Jason Inay, the head of the Inayan System of Eskrima (I.S.E.), also through the Jesuit warrior priests during the pivotal years 1635- illustrates how training the use of flexible weapons is a metaphor for approaching martial arts with a 1644, the height of Spanish rapier fencing in Europe during the Renaissance. flexible and adaptable mind MARPPIO Instructional Video’s and Live Seminar Video’s Enjoy learning the use of the bandanna with drills and techniques adapted from the Inayan It also presents a comprehensive chronology on the development Kadena De Mano styles of Eskrima. Inayan Kadena De Mano is one of the core styles within the I.S.E. Grandmaster Remy A. Presas of eskrima in Cebu, a meticulous commentary of Cebuano pioneers that emphasizes empty hand and knife skills. The I.S.E. DVD covers basic defenses to strikes, locks, and Single video’s and sets and innovators of eskrima and elucidates the pre-eminence of entanglements. 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By Bram Frank By Jayson Vicente By Marc Lawrence Its finally done. its Sun Star Baguio - March 15, 2013 These three basic concepts in FMA that I try to teach to my 645 pages long! Its students and get them to understand all the time. These apply to sticks ONLY $55. The WHFSC It is always said that arnis is a considered by many martial artists knives and empty hands. Grandmaster book, weapon based combative art. And as one of the most complex, 1st concept- get out of the way! If you are not at the point of a compendium of with that said it is often mistakenly unique and complete in all impact you do not get hit, simple right, you see this in boxing, FMA and the worlds greatest assumed that the popular stick is martial arts discipline. Although Kung Fu. In boxing its called Bobbing and weaving, in FMA it is called Grandmasters is ready its weapon. Well that may be true some would have hesitations Elastiko or Rubber , in Kung Fu you see this in Drunkin Man style. for purchase. It’s got on a shallow perspective of the in accepting it, more and more I have even seen this in . Kids do this in ducking and dodging in the Grandmasters as martial art of arnis. It may sound martial artists are seeing its games like dodge ball and prisoner. You will see this in the foot work of they want to be known confusing but as I always say in my relevance and are indulged in all three methods. and with old and new lectures on arnis, “With or without learning the Filipino martial art. 2nd concept- block! If you can not get out of the way you need to pictures so they can be anything held by the hand, it is still Weapons like blades block or parry! This means you failed to follow concept 1. You can block, seen and remembered. arnis.” This always raises eyebrows and others become a tool to by being stationary, meeting the force or re-direction the force. This The timing is perfect: from my students and will soon superimpose the secret of the art, is common in all kinds of weapon fighting and hand to hand method. so buy a copy of the drool for my elaboration. making the weapon as the cover introduced to mimic the bladed holding a blade or stick, it is still In boxing you see them slipping a punch, in FMA you see the parry book and take it to the The human body, for a well to what really makes it deadly weapons which was first used in the human body that controls it. and counter strike, even in Western Fencing you see the parry thrust WHFSC Hall of fame versed martial artist, is already and that is the human body. The dances and plays like the moro So in conclusion the stick movement. and Awards weekend a complete arsenal that could practice of blades as part of the moro. is just a representation of the art 3rd concept The armor takes it. This only works if you are fighting in Orlando FL. May be manipulated as a weapon art becomes a facelift of the art It was later found out that of arnis and does not completely with some kind of armor like WEKAF style full contact. The problem with 31-June 1, 2013 and like no other. Anything that is but may become brutal even in a the use of sticks has a benefit summarize the aspects and this is Kinetic energy is still transferred through it. The force goes out in like a Yearbook get the not naturally part of the human controlled environment. So came not seen in the use of bladed principles of the art. Although a ring of energy. I have seen guys sparring with just helmet cups and Grandmasters to sign body becomes an augmentation the birth of the stick that was first weapons. The strikes using sticks popularly arnis is associated lacrosse gloves take shot to the hand and have it break, I have seen guys their pages. Make your edition a part of living martial arts history. you weapon. The parts of the human thought by our ancestors as a could come from any side and with the use of stick, be it rattan, get KO by getting shot straight to the helmet. I have seen in boxing guys can attend just the seminar section, attend the award dinner(advance body have their functions which way to hide the arnis fighting art any direction and from any angle kamagong, etc. it should always with boxing helmet get their bells run hard. Again Concepts 1 &2 are purchase and reservatuions necessary) or both with induction to Hall of contribute to the overall function most especially its bladed weapon while the bladed counterpart is be made understood that arnis is a most important to avoid damage. If the armor has to take it make it a Fame. of the whole. The barehanded component. only limited to the sharp edge of system and not just using bladed glancing blow instead of a dead shot or a head on collision. 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After many centuries of not being practiced in Europe, tattooing was re-introduced to the Event schedule: 16hrs of 1hr workshops each day, that’s 8hrs of training for each Western world through the inhabitants of the Pacific Ocean. Beginnning in the 16th century, European attendee and at any one time a selection of two workshops, will also be BBQ’s and raffles explorers came across many people who practiced tattooing as an integral part of their cultures. This is the etc. ALL proceeds to Cancer Charity, no instructor, organiser or staff will earn any money. Infact all instructors are covering their own out of first serious study of Filipino tattoos, and it considers early accounts from explorers and Spanish-speaking pocket expenses to support this great event. writers. The text presents Filipino cultural practices connected with ancestral and spiritual aspects of tattoo markings, and how they relate to the process and tools used to make the marks. In the Philippine Islands, tatoos were applied to men and women for many different reasons. It became a form of clothing. Confirmed instructors; Certain designs recognized manhood and personal accomplishments as well as attractiveness, fertility, and Grandmaster John Harvey-Kapatiran Arnis System, Dale Wordley-KAPAP IKF, Guy Bloom-F.R.A.C.T,Mark Dawes-legendary author on reasonable continuity of the family or village. Facial tattoos occurred on the bravest warriors with names that denoted force/psychology of combat, Steve Cowan - Team Icon BJJ, Tuhon Crispin Miole Tobak - Fillipino Combat System, Kevin Ebbs - Spartan TKD, particular honor. Through the fascinating text and over 200 images, including color photographs and design Gary Johnson - Kyusho Jitsu, Sensi Stuart Gavin - Kempo, Guro Tom Edison Pena - Lightning Scientific Arnis, Mike Bowden - Systema, Sifu Talib drawings, the deep meanings and importance of these markings becomes apparent. 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Escapte: -Charito Planas: Her Story By Chic Fortich She was scared. For the first time in her life, she was really scared. The genes that had shaped her had been inlaid courage. Her whole life had been an expression of it. She had spoken loudly against the fearsome conjugal dictatorship without fear or reprisal. She had been thrown into prison and placed in solitary confinement for months, but she had never been daunted. She had not been afraid when she spotted the vehicles of the military raiding party that had spurred her escape. But now, as the tiny craft drifted aimlessly on the open sea between the southern borders of her own country and neighboring Malaysia, she could not ignore the cold, twisting mass that threatened to well up from her stomach to her throat. VFear. Now she knew how it felt. And she tried to push it out of her mind. She chided herself, where’s your faith? Didn’t you entrust yourself and your fate to God? But still, the fear remained. The single-engine motorized banca that had been chosen to be her “freedom express” had run out of gas some hours ago. Two dots had appeared on the horizon, and she and her companions had grown horse screaming for help and waving articles of clothing in the air to attract the attention of the passing ship. But the dots grew smaller and finally disappeared. Dejectedly, she lowered herself slowly down on the tarpaulin-covered cases of Coke that had been her “berth” since they pushed off from Sitangkay in the dark hours of early dawn...had it only been that morning! Then, as if in answer to her prayers, the memories, the memories came, making her forget the fear....

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Pinoy Judokas Bag 4 Medals in HK Meet By Emil C. Noguera Reporter Manila Times - March 20, 2013 The national judo team bagged one gold, one silver and two bronze medals in the 2013 Hong Kong International Judo Tournament held at the Shek Kip Mei Park Sports Center in Kowloon. Reigning Southeast Asian (SEA) Games champion Nancy Quillotes led the charge of the Filipino judokas as she dominated the women’s minus 45-kilogram category of the tournament participated in by more than 20 countries. “It was a good start for our team but we need to improve more and condition ourselves for some big tournaments abroad in the coming months,” said Quillotes, a gold medalist in the 2011 (Jakarta, Indonesia) and 2009 (Vientiane, Laos) SEA Games. Veteran campaigner Ruth Duga Duga also added one silver in the women’s +78-kilogram division of the event which drew participants from Mongolia and Southeast Asia among them Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia. Helen Dawa and Franco Teves wound up third in the women’s minus 52-kilogram and minus 55-kilogram class, respectively, while Gilbert Ramirez and Dennis Catipon were not as lucky as they failed to make it to the medal round. The team’s participation in the Hong Kong tournament was part of its build up Philippine Judoka Nancy Quillotes (white gi) engages her for the 2013 SEA Games in Myanmar scheduled in December. opponent in ne waza (ground work). Photo From Nancy Quillotes’ Facebook Page

Filipino Dirty Boxing Suntukan Street Self-Defense with Tony Torre In Filipino Dirty Boxing, Guro Tony Torre blends the traditional with the modern to form a comprehensive fighting system designed to enhance any fighter’s training regimen. Steeped in the Filipino martial arts of arnis and suntukan, Torre draws on his extensive knowledge to give you a whole new sense of street fighting and self-defense under extreme circumstances. After acquiring a solid foundation in positioning, natural combinations, targeting, disruptions and striking, you’ll move on to mechanics, joint integrity and minimization of energy leaks. The extensive partner training exercises included in the video provide you with the skills and confidence that can only be developed with hard work in the gym. Whether your fighting is on the mat or in the streets, Torre’s training methods provide the explosive offensive and defensive tactics needed to overwhelm your opponent and come out victorious. For information purposes only. 170 minutes $29.95 To Purchase: Click Here Mastering Eskrima Disarms By Mark V. Wiley Draws on his 20 years of research and 34 years training in the United States and the Philippines under the world’s most legendary figures in Eskrima. He presents in clear language and detailed photos the essential components of Filipino disarming techniques. In this comprehensive book you will learn the disarming techniques of over 30 different styles of Eskrima, Kali, Arnis and Kabaroan, including 22 Supporting Structures and 9 Essential Principles of Effective Disarms, the 3 Ranges and 4 Modes of Engagement, 2 Positional Gates, 3 Joint Control Concepts, 5 Footwork Methods, and 5 Grip Release Concepts most essential to mastering Eskrima disarms. This masterful text contains 935 photographs illustrating 135 techniques from 33 styles of Filipino martial arts as demonstrated by dozens of its greatest legends. Some of the styles featured include: Arnis Lanada | Arnis Tendencia | Babao Arnis | Balintawak Escrima | Biñas Dynamic Arnis | Black Eagle Arnis Eskrima | D’Katipunan Arnis | DeCuerdas-Diestro Eskrima | Dekiti Tirsia Siradas Arnis | Del Mar Kali-Escrima | Derobio Escrima | Doce Pares Multi Style Eskrima | Eskabo Daan | Estalilla Kabaroan Eskrima | Garimot Arnis | Inayan Eskrima | Inosanto Kali | Integrated Eskrima | Kalis Ilustrisimo | Lameco Eskrima | Lapu-Lapu Arnis | Latosa Escrima | Lightning Scientific Arnis | Modern Arnis | Moro-Moro Orabes Heneral | Pambuan Arnis | Rapid Arnis | San Miguel Eskrima | Sayas-Lastra Arnis | Serrada Escrima | Siete Palo Arnis | Vee Arnis Jitsu | and more…

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Coming April 2013 “The Legends of FMA Tour”. This tour will feature four of 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 martial arts has to offer! Schedule to Date: April 6 (Saratoga Springs,New York) April 10 (Williamsville,New York) April 11 (Mt Gilead,Ohio) April 12 (Saint Marys, Pennsylvania) For More Information Visit: April 13 (Manchester, Pennsylvania) datuhartmanpresents.com/2013-events April 14 (Selinsgrove,Pennsylvania) Email: [email protected] April 16 (Hamburg,New York) April 18 (Allegany, New York) International Hosinsul Federation April 21 (West Seneca, New York) Horizon Martial Arts

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