DOCSLIB.ORG

Dedicated to the Filipino Martial Arts and the Culture of the Philippines

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Dedicated to the Filipino Martial Arts and the Culture of the Philippines Dedicated to the Filipino Martial Arts and the Culture of the Philippines Vol 7 No 1 2010 Contents FMAdigest Publishers Desk Publisher Grandmaster Christopher ‘Topher’ Ricketts 4 Steven K. Dowd Offensive Use for Defanging the Snake 21 5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Self Defense Knife 25 FMAdigest Representatives The Main Role of Senior Students 27 Marc Lawrence Reflection of December 11, 2009 29 Building Blocks of FMA 32 Columns Past FMA Events 34 Building Blocks of FMA MyFMA net 35 MyFMA.net FMA Future Events 36 FMA Pulse FMA Pulse 38 Weapons Review: The “Hataw Stick” 40 Contributors Book Review: David Foggie Filipino Martial Arts: The Core Basics, Structure & Essentials 42 James Hogue Joel Huncar Phillip Weathers Frank Aycocho Michael Butz Barry McConnell The FMAdigest is published quarterly. Each issue features practitioners of martial arts and other internal arts of the Philippines. Other features include historical, theoretical and technical articles; reflections, Filipino martial arts, healing arts and other related subjects. The ideas and opinions expressed in this digest are those of the authors or instructors being interviewed and are not necessarily the views of the pub- The articles are the prop- lisher or editor. erty of the author’s that wrote them We solicit comments and/or suggestions. Articles are also welcome. and cannot be used without the The authors and publisher of this online magazine are not responsible permission of the author. for any injury, which may result from following the instructions contained in the The FMAdigest is the magazine. Before embarking on any of the physical activates described in the property of Steven K. Dowd and is magazine, the reader should consult his or her physician for advice regarding for the promulgation and promo- their individual suitability for performing such activity. tion of the Filipino martial arts and the Philippines. The information in the FMAdigest is a compilation of many sources. If there NO issue can be printed is any misinformation or information that is not given the proper credit, please and Sold for Monies, without the contact us. express permission of the Owner FMAdigest 1297 Eider Circle Fallon, NV 89406 and Publisher Steven K. Dowd. (775) 423-3253 [email protected] Publishers Desk Kumusta Well better late than never. The FMAdigest almost closed down due to no material, however thanks to following writers (David Foggie, James Hogue, Joel Huncar, Phillip Weathers, Frank Aycocho, Michael Butz, and Barry McConnell) who responded immediately with some very interesting articles and to some others that have contacted me saying that they will contribute articles. The FMAdigest can stay alive and continue in its promotion and promulgation of the Filipino martial arts and the culture of the Philippines. The first article is a very informative interview with Grandmaster Christopher Ricketts.Then Guru James Hogue explains “Defanging the Snake” as a defensive counter against punches. Joel Huncar who has had several articles about knives in the FMAdigest again gives some handy tips in purchasing a self-defense knife. Learn the main role of a senior student of Amara Arkanis as explained by Phillip Weathers. December 11, 2009, The Arnis Bill of Law, Republic Act No. 9850, an act declaring Arnis as the Na- tional martial arts and sport of the Philippines was signed. Now let’s see how this will affect the art and the practitioners of the Philippines. What makes up the basics of Filipino martial arts known as Eskrima, Arnis or Kali? A new column by Marc Lawrence called “Building Blocks of FMA” is making its debut and it is and through this column infor- mation will be brought forth on the basics so non-practitioners and practitioners will understand what the Fili- pino fighting arts are built upon which make the Filipino martial arts a dynamic and most interesting martial art. The FMAdigest, FMA Pulse, and MyFMA.net are working together to educate and serve as a resource for the current and new generations of Filipino martial arts enthusiasts. And in so doing the FMA Pulse and MyFMA.net will have a column to tell you the reader what is going on at their websites so you can visit and gain knowledge and continuously be informed of the most up to date information. The FMAdigest Representative is a position that has been created to help bring you the reader more information on the Filipino martial arts. Marc Lawrence is the first to attain the position, and it is hoped that others will be added. What is an FMAdigest Representative; it is someone that represents the FMAdigest at events, collecting articles etc… working with the FMAdigest. Some have said they represented the FMAdigest for whatever reason and they did not. Now if they are listed they truly have the full backing of the FMAdigest and are honest, reliable, have integrity, and are professionals. Maraming Salamat Po Grandmaster Christopher ‘Topher’ Ricketts The Best of the Best By David Foggie Photos provided by David Foggie, except where indicated [**] which are Cour- tesy of Grandmaster Christopher Ricketts Grandmaster Christopher Through an introduction N. Ricketts or ‘Master Topher from my teacher, Grandmaster Ro- ’now resides in the USA where he land Dantes in 1998, I have been now teaches under the banner of fortunate to benefit from Master ‘Ilustrisimo USA’. Recognized as Topher’s extensive knowledge and one of the founders and the Chief experience. Instructor of Bakbakan Interna- Knowing the high regard in which tional, whose motto is Matira my instructor and many other Matibay (the best of the best), respected elders of FMA (Filipino Grandmaster Ricketts’ credentials martial arts) hold Master Topher, in the Filipino martial arts and it was an opportunity not to be martial arts in general are second missed. to none. When I first observed It was with the approval of my A senior disciple of the re- Master Topher demonstrate Kali teacher, Grandmaster Roland vered founder of Kali Ilustrisimo, Ilustrisimo in his home, I knew Dantes that I began studying Kali Grandmaster Antonio ‘Tatang’ I was in the presence of a genu- Ilustrisimo under Master Topher, Ilustrisimo, Master Topher was ine master of the art. During our and as such, I consider him also to one of his closest and most senior training sessions, the true scope of be my teacher. More importantly, students known as the ‘Five Pillars Master Topher’s knowledge be- he is a respected, loyal and values of Kali Ilustrisimo’ and remains came apparent, as did his effective friend. It is my pleasure and honor loyal to the memory and legacy of use of body mechanics. Master to present this interview. his teacher. During these years, he Topher introduced me to the prin- This interview is the was also a close friend and train- ciples and techniques that form the synthesis of an interview I put ing partner of Punong Guro Edgar foundation and the core of Kali together with the much valued and G. Sulite, who founded Lameco Ilustrisimo, and with a sharp eye appreciated assistance of Guro Eskrima. At the time of the pass- for perfect form and understand- Dino Flores and part of Grandmas- ing of Punong Guro Sulite, Master ing, he meticulously dissected and ter Ricketts interview which is to Topher was the highest ranked corrected each technique until he be featured in a Filipino martial black belt in Lameco Eskrima and was satisfied. arts book Grandmaster Dantes designated successor. With such The time spent training un- and I were working on at the well rounded skills in Filipino der master Topher as afforded me time of his passing last year. Rest martial arts, Master Topher is rec- the opportunity to see the various assured the book will be printed ognized as one of the world’s most aspects of this remarkable martial as Grandmaster Roland Dantes respected masters. Additionally he artist. He is a fighter, a teacher and dreamed it would be. However, is qualified to teach several other friend to his students. Martial arts we are submitting this interview martial arts including Ngo Cho are meant to be about honor, re- to be featured in the FMAdigest, Kuen (5 Ancestor Fist), Sagasa, as spect, integrity, loyalty and dedica- since Grandmaster Roland valued well as being a professional box- tion. Master Topher embodies all and respected the work Punong ing trainer. Master Topher’s skills these traits and as such it is easy to Guro Steven Dowd was doing in and credentials are impeccable and see why Grandmaster Dantes and promoting the Filipino martial second to none; he is one of the many other respected masters are arts. Also, myself and others feel best of the best. his friends. Grandmaster Ricketts deserves the 2 exposure and recognition he truly while I trained with Jimmy Gales deserves. in his arnis style which he called Sphinx. He used the centro baston (central grip) and susi (inverted Question: Grandmaster Topher, grip) styles of wielding a stick. I firstly you are based in San Diego, also trained with Doc Lengson in USA and now teach under the the Arnis Federation of the Philip- name Ilustrisimo USA? Why is pines style from 1973-1978. this? Grandmaster Ricketts: Actually Question: Jimmy Gales, now there I just teach under the name Ilus- is a name from the past. Anything trisimo. USA is just where I hap- you would like to share about your pen to be at this point in time. The training with him and the Sphinx www.ilustrisimousa.com site is style? just one of my information portals Grandmaster Ricketts: I was available. I still have my Philippine never a student of his.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • THE BLADE SHOW By: SERDC/MARTHA DE MATIZ JUNE 1-3, 2018 BOOTH COUNT Inventory As of 01/29/2018
    REVISION Date:4/26/2018 THE BLADE SHOW By: SERDC/MARTHA DE MATIZ JUNE 1-3, 2018 BOOTH COUNT Inventory as of 01/29/2018 Dimension Size Qty SqFt 10'x10' 100 183 18,300 10'x15' 150 2 300 COBB GALLERIA CENTRE - EXHIBIT HALL - JOHN A. WILLIAMS BALLROOM 10'x20' 200 72 14,400 10'x30' 300 24 7,200 10'x40' 400 5 2,000 20'x20' 400 1 400 20'x30' 600 4 2,400 ATLANTA, GEORGIA Custom 300 1 300 Totals: 292 45,300 LOADING DOCKS LOADING DOCKS SECURITY Exhibit Hall AIR AIR = 8' Table (620 Total) TELE. ENG. DOOR ENG. H.K. WALL Lobby STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE = 8' Table (41 Total) REST MAINT. Ballroom ROOMS SHOP = 8' Table (121 Total) Sales Office Exhibitor Services DRESSING ROOM Robo-Jet 40' Waterjet 20' Evenheat 20' 20' Crusader Rustick PowerTac 20' 20' Allen Smith & Hardcore Behring 30' Outdoor 30' 30' 20' 20' Byington Utica Fleming Kroll Int'l Wicked Edge Precision Sons Trend Hardware Made Edge Cutting Miller Bros. Blades Kiln, Inc Forge Knives Flashlights KME Sharpeners Hogue Knives Elishewitz JMD Int'l Lunar Eclipse Forge Moen Works Painted Pony Designs Wuertz Machine Blades Cutlery Knives LLC Zac Brown's Southern Grind Fabrication Sharpeners Exotac Knife Co Australia Knives Cutlery Hardcore Grinders Works 34 38 39 41 42 44 47 48 49 50 52 54 55 56 5857 59 Knifesupplies.com 63 64 67 Lile Knives 71 73 7675 77 78 Blade BladeArt BLDG. LEGEND: HQ, 10' LLC 1656 20' DDR Texan Gerber Attleboro SOG 20' Index 20' Tri-City Forrest Porterfield (TRM) Fox Wood 20' Knife Knife & AMK, TOPS Three Custom Knives Gear Knives Specialty Joy Ent VZ Grips Fasteners Dynamics Wilmont Knives Case Co Northridge Knives Works Tool LLC Tool LLC Knives Rivers Mfg Knives Knives & SBI L.T.
    [Show full text]
  • Cold Steel 1998 Catalog
    Performance Warranty We insist all of our knives deliver When it comes to the blade, these include construction. For handles, we strive to develop We stand behind our knives 100%. We extraordinary performance for their asking profile, thickness, blade geometry, edge the perfect mix of materials and ergonomics to subject them to the highest standards in price. In other words, “they must deliver their geometry, steel and heat treatment. Every one offer the most comfortable secure grip available. the industry and strive to make each one moneyʼs worth”. of these factors is studied in great detail to arrive Above all, we TEST what we make! Rigorous as perfect as possible. In order to achieve this goal, we are vitally at the optimum combination for a specific use. testing is the only way to ensure we get the level Our fixed blade sheath knives have a 5 interested in all the elements that are critical to If the knife is a folder, we concentrate on the of performance we demand. year warranty to the original owner against performance. locking mechanism to ensure the strongest, safest defects in materials or workmanship. Our folding knives are warranted for one year. Please remember ANY knife can be broken Tests of Strength & Sharpness or damaged if subjected to sufficient abuse and that all knives eventually wear out (just The Tanto perforating a steel drum. like your boots) and must be replaced. Critics say that practically any knife can Most of the tests shown here be stabbed through a steel drum... but (Right) Retaining a fine edge while are dangerous and they should unlike other knives, the Tantoʼs point is repeatedly cutting pine (wood) not be duplicated.
    [Show full text]
  • 1001 Years of Missing Martial Arts
    1001 Years of Missing Martial Arts IMPORTANT NOTICE: Author: Master Mohammed Khamouch Chief Editor: Prof. Mohamed El-Gomati All rights, including copyright, in the content of this document are owned or controlled for these purposes by FSTC Limited. In Deputy Editor: Prof. Mohammed Abattouy accessing these web pages, you agree that you may only download the content for your own personal non-commercial Associate Editor: Dr. Salim Ayduz use. You are not permitted to copy, broadcast, download, store (in any medium), transmit, show or play in public, adapt or Release Date: April 2007 change in any way the content of this document for any other purpose whatsoever without the prior written permission of FSTC Publication ID: 683 Limited. Material may not be copied, reproduced, republished, Copyright: © FSTC Limited, 2007 downloaded, posted, broadcast or transmitted in any way except for your own personal non-commercial home use. Any other use requires the prior written permission of FSTC Limited. You agree not to adapt, alter or create a derivative work from any of the material contained in this document or use it for any other purpose other than for your personal non-commercial use. FSTC Limited has taken all reasonable care to ensure that pages published in this document and on the MuslimHeritage.com Web Site were accurate at the time of publication or last modification. Web sites are by nature experimental or constantly changing. Hence information published may be for test purposes only, may be out of date, or may be the personal opinion of the author. Readers should always verify information with the appropriate references before relying on it.
    [Show full text]
  • Best Factory Knives of Blade's First 40 Years
    BEST FACTORY KNIVES OF BLADE’S FIRST 40 YEARS Table of Contents Chapter 1 Best Factory Knives 1973-1988 Chapter 2 Best Factory Knives 1989-2000 Chapter 3 Best Factory Knives 2001-2012 Chapter 1 Best Factory Knives 1973-1988 They may have been your father’s knives or your grandfather’s knives—they may even be your knives. To help celebrate its 40th anniversary, BLADE released a three-part series recognizing the top 40 factory knives over that span (1973-2013). The first chapter pinpoints the top factory knives from 1973-88. We compiled a list of some top factory knives over that stretch and submitted them to a panel of veteran knife observers and asked them to select their top five to 10—or however many they felt comfortable choosing. Though “top factory knives” can be subjective, we determined a top factory knife is one that excelled in terms of setting a standard that other companies attempted to emulate, and/or excelled in quality of craftsmanship, originality and creativity—or both. We no doubt inadvertently omitted knives that should be included. As a result, we asked our panel members to add those and rank them in their lists, too. The panel members: knife writers James Morgan Ayres, BLADE field editor Kim Breed, Durwood Hollis, Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall-Of-Fame member Bernard Levine and Mac Overton; Pete Cohan, former curator of the National Knife Museum; writer/photographer Terrill Hoffman; Roy Huntington, editor of American Handgunner Magazine; and Rick Thronburg of William Henry. Some of the knives ranked herein were made before 1973.
    [Show full text]
  • Folding) Brend Knives (Folding) Brous Blades (Folding
    Knives FFoollddiinng KKnniivveess 55..111 TTaaccttiiccaal ((FFoollddiinngg)) Al Mar (Folding) Bastinelli Creations (Folding) Benchmade (Folding) Blackhawk! (Folding) Boker (Folding) Bone Collector (Folding) Bradley (Folding) Brend Knives (Folding) Brous Blades (Folding) Browning (Folding) Buck (Folding) Byrd (Folding) Camillus (Folding) Chris Reeve (Folding) Coast (Folding) Brous Blades (Folding) Browning (Folding) Buck (Folding) Byrd (Folding) Camillus (Folding) Chris Reeve (Folding) Coast (Folding) Cold Steel (Folding) CRKT (Folding) DPx Gear (Folding) Emerson (Folding) Entrek (Folding) ESEE (Folding) Fallkniven (Folding) Fred Perrin (Folding) Gerber (Folding) H&K (Folding) Harley Davidson (Folding) HTM Knives (Folding) Hogue (Folding) Ka-Bar (Folding) Kershaw (Folding) LionSteel Italy (Folding) Lone Wolf (Folding) Mantis (Folding) Mcusta (Folding) Medford Knives (Folding) Meyerco (Folding) Microtech (Folding) Ontario (Folding) Paragon (Folding) Protech (Folding) Queen Cutlery (Folding) Schrade (Folding) Smith & Wesson (Folding) SOG (Folding) Spartan Blades (Folding) Spyderco (Folding) Strider (Folding) Surefire (Folding) Timberline (Folding) TOPS (Folding) Trouble Blades (Folding) Viper (Folding) Zero Tolerance (Folding) Knife accessories Attaches & Cases Beads Buckles & Clasps Lanyards Lubricants 550 Paracord Polishing Cloths Replacement Parts Safes & Storage Units Sharpeners Sheaths Toolkits Outdoor & Survival Backpacks Bags & Cases Books Camp Cookware Camp Stoves Compasses Survival Blankets Emergency Candles Field Notes Fire Starters
    [Show full text]
  • FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS the Filipino Martial Arts
    Ronald A. Harris, Ph.D. FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS The Filipino martial arts (FMA) can be called Filipino fencing, because they are methods of personal armed combat that emphasize skills in weaponry over skills in empty hands. Unarmed combat is practiced in FMA, but is traditionally studied after weaponry. This training sequence sets FMA apart from other martial arts that initiate with empty hands. Armed combat is known as Arnis, Eskrima (fencing, Spanish), and Kali. Arnis derives from the Spanish arnes meaning armor. It also comes from “harness,” referring to the battle harness worn by Filipino soldiers under Spanish command. Arnis-de-mano means “harness of hand”, referring to deft hand movements of Filipino grooms for Spanish officers. These lightning fast hand movements were native martial arts techniques in disguise. Forbidden by the Spanish to practice martial arts, defiant Filipinos retained their fighting skills in secret by hiding them in dance forms called Santikan, Sayaw, and Moro-Moro. Other etymologies have been suggested for the names of the various Filipino arts. Dueling an opponent is “to skirmish”. The Spanish term Esgrima is in the Pilipino language. Kali might be named after the Hindu Goddess of c:\mars\clio\fma 1 Ronald A. Harris, Ph.D. Destruction. Dan Inosanto says Kali is the conjunction of the first syllables of two words from the Philippine Islands Visayan language--kamot meaning “hand” and lihok meaning “motion”. Thus, Kali means “hand motion”. An etymology of the Pilipino language indicates otherwise. In the Hiligaynon dialect of the Western Visayas, the term kali means “to dig”, as with a shovel (pala).
    [Show full text]
  • Martial Arts of the Middle Age
    IQP JLS-0072 Martial Arts of the Middle Age Interactive Qualifying Project Report Submitted to the Faculty of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation by Andrew Aveyard ___________________ Jason Cardwell ___________________ Brad Davison ___________________ Daniel Haggerty ___________________ May 6, 2014 _______________________________ Professor Jeffrey L. Forgeng, Advisor 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Abstract ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5 History of European Martial Arts ................................................................................................................ 10 Medieval Time Period ............................................................................................................................. 10 Environment of the Medieval Age ...................................................................................................... 10 Knightly Combat .................................................................................................................................. 12 Masters and their Manuscripts
    [Show full text]
  • Symbolism in Pre-Colonial Filipino Warrior Culture by Perry Gil S
    FMA CORNER: Symbolism in Pre-Colonial Filipino Warrior Culture By Perry Gil S. Mallari - January 7, 2010 Symbolism is part and parcel of pre-colonial Filipino warrior culture. A certain clothing, tattoo or cicatrix may connote the wearer’s status in the warrior society. Tattooing was widely practiced in pre-colonial Philippines both for the purposes of ornamentation and rite of passage. This was particularly prevalent in the Visayas and among the highland tribes of northern Luzon. So widespread was the practice of tattooing in the Visayas that the Spaniards coined the Visayans “pintados” [painted] because their bodies were covered with tattoos. Batuk is the general term for tattoos in the Visayas. Even today, an annual feast called Pintados Festival is celebrated in Tacloban to pay tribute to the ancient tattooing tradition of the Visayans. On the other hand, in the mountainous part of northern Luzon, tattooing traditions are still preserved today within certain tribes. The Visayas William Henry Scott, in his book “Barangay: Sixteenth Century Philippine Culture,” explains that the display of tattoos plays an important part in psyching up one’s opponent in battle, he wrote, “Still more rugged were those who submitted to facial tattooing. Indeed those with tattoos right up to the eyelids constituted a Spartan elite. Such countenances were really terrifying and no doubt intimidated enemies in battle as well as townmates at home. Men would be slow to challenge or antagonize a tough with such visible signs of physical fortitude.” The location of a tattoo also indicates a warrior’s experience in battle as Scott notes in the following texts, “Chest tattoos which looked like breastplates – less frequently, tattoos on the abdomen – only came after further action in battle; and still later, those on the whole back, widest field for the tattooer’s artistry.
    [Show full text]
  • Cold Steel 1999 Catalog
    ® Cold Steel, Inc. 2128-D Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA 93003, USA Toll Free: 1-800-255-4716 • Outside the USA, Call: 805-650-8481 • FAX: 805-642-9727 © Copyright 1999. Cold Steel, Inc. All rights reserved. studied in great detail to arrive at the optimum combination for a specific use. If the knife is a folder, we concentrate ™ Specifications: on the locking mechanism to ensure the strongest, SCIMITAR Scimitar ™ PERFORMANCE #25SS (Serr.) We insist all of our knives deliver extraordinary safest construction. For handles, we strive to develop Sharp as Saladin’s legendary blade, the sleek, classically curved #25S (Plain) the perfect mix of materials and ergonomics to offer the Cold Steel Scimitar ™ places the power of the sword in your pocket. performance for their asking price. In other words, Blade: 4" “they must deliver their money’s worth”. most comfortable secure grip available. Above all, we Our craftsmen have captured the timeless quality of superior In order to achieve this goal, we are vitally TEST what we make! Rigorous testing is the only way to cutlery and united it with the finest in modern materials. The Overall: 9" 9 interested in all the elements that are critical to ensure we get the level of performance we demand. result is a dazzling, high impact folding linerlock like no other Thick: /64" (3.5mm) knife available. performance. Weight: 4.3oz. The Scimitar™ blade is hollow ground from super tough AUS When it comes to the blade, these include profile, (Right) Manila rope is very tough on a knife edge. AUS 8A Steel thickness, blade geometry, edge geometry, steel Blades that can repeatedly cut this rope will last 8A stainless steel honed to razor sharpness and features the and heat treatment.
    [Show full text]
  • FMA-Vol1-No3.Pdf
    Publisher Steven K. Dowd Contributing Writers Isagani C. Abon Phil Elmore Alfred Plath Contents From the Publishers Desk Grandmaster Vicente Sanchez - "A Magical Tour of Learning" Punong Guro Henry Espera - The art of Rapido Realismo Maestro Elmer Ybanez Train the Stick to Learn the Blade? 2nd Filipino Martial Arts Festival - in Dortmund FMA Future Events Filipino Martial Arts Digest is published and distributed by: FMAdigest 1297 Eider Circle Fallon, Nevada 89406 Visit us on the World Wide Web: www.fmadigest.com From the Publishers Desk Kumusta Just recently I had the opportunity to travel to the Philippines. It was very prosperous in that I met with and interviewed many Grandmasters and Masters in the Filipino martial arts. I owe many thanks to Datu Halford E. Jones, David Foggie of Australia 'who is spending several months in the Philippines continuing to enhance his knowledge of the Filipino martial arts', and Guro Roland Dantes. All are instrumental in introducing me to many of the best Filipino martial artist their. So it will be in future issues of this digest you all will get a glimpse of some of the most interesting Filipino martial artists that I had the privilege to meet. However it is hoped that anyone that can contribute articles to this digest will do so, for their article will most gladly be accepted, and are a most significant benefit to all readers of this online digest/magazine. I remind everyone that there is a practitioners section on the website and it is asked if you know of any Grandmasters, Masters, Instructors, or practitioners please send in a photo with name and style to be added.
    [Show full text]
  • A Brief Look at Filipino Martial Arts
    A Brief Look at Filipino Martial Arts It is said that, originally, the cane was considered sacred by practitioners (Arnisadores), and therefore an arnis practitioner was expected to hit his cane at the hand or forearm of his sparring partner and not at the latter's cane. This had the advantage of being the preferred method in actual combat, referred to as "defanging the snake", that is, making the opponent drop his weapon so that he is less of a threat. However, it discouraged many would-be practitioners who found this training too painful and injury-inducing. The result was that the Filipino martial arts became in danger of dying out; in most areas of the Philippines, Japanese martial arts such as Karate and Judo were much more popular than the indigenous systems. Remy Presas' modernization of the Filipino Martial Arts refers to ancient and newer fighting training method was intended to help preserve the Filipino methods devised in the Philippines. It incorporates elements martial arts. He taught the method of hitting cane-on-cane from both Western and Eastern Martial Arts, the most popular during practice, which attracted more newcomers to the art and forms of which are known as Arnis, Eskrima and Kali. The allowed the art to be taught in the Philippines' school system. intrinsic need for self-preservation was the genesis of these "Defanging the snake" remains a principle of Modern Arnis, systems. however, and in practical application, one would typically strike the hand or arm. The technique can be used empty- Filipino Martial Arts have seen an increase in prominence due handed, where it is known as "limb destruction".
    [Show full text]
  • KNIFE WORLD RON LITTLE Franklin Bulk Mail HALE—Skinner, Rosewood Howie P.O
    I OCTOBER, 1975 IFE ORLDTM $ 6.00 per year Single copy 75V THE MARKET PLACE FOR KNIVES FOR SALE HAND MADE KNIVES FOR SALE FOR SALE Quality Handmade Knives — RANDALL #1-7" Stainless. Ebony, Nickel hilt $ 85 Bench-made knives by Lindiey 154CM Steel - My design or 12" Confederate Bowie, Micarta 165 Maxwell. Hunting, Fishing, Sur- yours — Sporting or Showing 12" Smithsonian Bowie, Rosewood 180 vival Brochure 504. Box 13871. - $45 ft up - Brochure .50 BUSTER 4" Stainless. Drop Point, Cocobolo 115 So. Lake Tahoe, California. — Taylor Agee, Rt. 1, Farm- HUESKE 5" 154C fighting knife. Nickel hilt, 95702. ville, Va. 23901. Osage Orange 75 KNIFE SALE SIGMAN 4" #12 1*4 Nickel hiltd-cap Cocobolo 165 RUANA 6% JUNIOR BOWIE. Brass inlay in back of band $40.00 All new with sheaths RUANA 10" x 5/6" Early American Bowie slabs W oval brass SGT. KLOCH guard $75.00 8333 LINCOLN AVENUE STONE MAGNUM 6" skinner with AX back, nickel silver guard and SKOKIE, ILLINOIS 60076 butt — black linen Micarta — new $160.00 NEW KNIFE KIT: Blade completely finished, high carbon LYLE 4V4" x 3/16" English style Bowie boot knife with tapered tang, tool steel, RC60. Dropped point skinner 3%" blade, 8" over- stag scales — new $90.00 all. Micarta handle slabs, super bonder and brass pins sup- RANDALL German stainless 7" survival knife, saw tooth back — used; in fine condition $35.00 plied. $35.00 for complete kit. For more info and sample assembly instructions, send stamped self addressed envelope LYLE 4" Dagger ivory handled boot knrfe $105.00 HAND MADE KNIVES FOR SALE to: LOF CUSTOM KNIVES.
    [Show full text]