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Vol 5 No 12 - 2016 Newspaper Propagating the Filipino Martial Arts and the Culture of the Philippines FMA Informative FMA Informative 5th Year Anniversary Newspaper Articles From 2011 - 2016 The FMA Informative started on Decem- tion of Honesty, Pride and Professionalism Article ber 1, 2011 with its first issue “Will Total in themselves and to others. Some have not Combat System or Unity in the Filipino Martial Arts Ever Be A demonstrated this in the almost 5 years of Combat Style Reality?” and on January 1, 2012 the first the FMA Informative conception, giving their By Marcus Schüssler FMA Informative newspaper came out. word to do something and then just more or Article Well this is the 5th Anniversary of less putting forth the attitude of screw you the FMA Informative yes 5 years in trying until the next time they need something. Reaction Training to promulgate and promote the Filipino So if one might notice that there are for Filipino Kali Martial Arts and the Philippines Culture events that get deleted each time they are By Leslie Buck put on the FMA Informative group page, 5 years of FMA Informative newspapers Article which came out monthly that is 60 FMA In- or you do not see anything in the FMA In- formative newspapers. The FMA Informative formative newspaper or an issue on cer- tain individuals etc. Then understand newspaper is made up of various sections in About ... these individuals have proven themselves this newspaper that can benefit all. The news- Past Events not to be honest, and unprofessional. paper commences with articles / stories which Columns Next the Health & Safety which was can be a few paragraphs up to two pages. Tid-Bits The next section is called “About …” started with FMA Informative newspaper Vol- in this section Organizations, Federations, ume 2 No 4 with Zena Sultana Babao. Though Associations, Schools, and practitioners can not on the Filipino martial arts or the Philip- send in their logo or picture if on themselves pines culture. It did have some valuable facts with a brief narrative about the Organization, and tips for daily and long range life that all Federation, Associations, School, or practi- could learn from. Unfortunate due to her busy tioner. And of course when a topic of a par- schedule had to move on and take a vacation ticular practitioner,, style, Organizations, from writing a column for the FMA Informa- Federations, Associations, Schools are not tive her final Column was in Volume 5 No 2. available the FMA Informative working with Adding to the Health & Safety section and with permission of such cultural publi- with FMA Informative newspaper Volume 3 cations such as My Philippines, Filipi Know, No 6 with Dr. Mark Wiley - A column on the Filipinas Nostalgia, Filipino History, News medical side, was loaded with various great and Classic Stories, Pearl of the Orient, Philip- tips and remedies for health and a prosper- pine Shocking History, Presidential Museum ous life, it was section for practitioners and & Library and a few others that just put out non-practitioners with very helpful informa- something on the culture of the Philippines tion on health and safety. And from time to Following is “Past Events”; hopefully time the FMA Informative receives other once the event has been completed someone articles about safety and health and also will send at least one picture and a little some- about events that are done on safety for thing about what happened at the event. (If women, kids etc. which were very beneficial no picture is available it is ok to just send in to practitioners that attended the events. a little write up about what happened). It is The FMA Informative is fortunate to nice to know what went on for those who have various columns on different subjects could not attend. It’s an advertisement for such as “Discovering the Filipino Martial Arts” the instructor, school, and overall event. which started in Volume 3 No 4, by Ms. Joy However it came to the FMA Informa- Lim - The column was to be on a new stu- www.fmapulse.com tive attention that over the years the FMA In- dent of the Filipino martial arts and explor- formative has constantly tried to promulgate ing how and what one was learning and and promote the practitioners of the Filipino observing. Unfortunately Ms. Lim due to martial arts, it has found some just abuse the situations coming up and as all writers get FMA Informative for their personal use in that after a while got writers block and so exited MyFMA.net they advertise etc., but will not give so others from doing a column for the FMA Informa- tive, the final column for her being in the Visit the FMA Informative Group can share, (This mostly in events etc.,) A Man, on Facebook Woman, Practitioners word is their identifica- FMA Informative newspaper Volume 4 No 7. Click Here 2 FMA Informative Vol5 No12 2016 Vol5 No12 2016 FMA Informative 3 Next the FMA Informa- ippines and promoting it, his FMA Informative newspaper join in on sharing their knowl- Arnis: A Question of Origins - Bot Jocano tive had the column called last column was in the FMA is a believe it or not section. edge, aspects, and experience. Managing Change - Lawrence Motta “The Goat Locker” which com- Informative Volume 4 No 6. Lastly a note the FMA The FMA Informative Giving the Right Credits - Edgar G. Sulite menced in the FMA Informa- Continuing the col- Informative advertises many is a non-profit online maga- Advanced Techniques - Why the Basics Are So Important - Angelo Garcia tive newspaper Volume 4 No umn “Building Blocks of FMA” things such as book, videos, zine; we do not solicit, expect Issue Vol1 No.6 - 2012 1, written by Papa Goat - A by Marc Lawrence start- equipment and services. The or want donations, just mate- Interview with Guro Dino Flores of Kapisanang Mandirigma - Christof Froehlich column that was done by a re- ed in the FMA Informative FMA Informative tries to en- rial to share with others. The Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis - James U. Sy Jr. tired Navy Chief Petty Officer newspaper Volume 4 No 9. sure the information is cor- FMA Informative Staff is dedi- The History of Tapado - Joe Tan that opened a training facil- Some may remember that rect and up to date, however cated to the Propagating of The Art of Rapido Realismo - Isagani C. Abon ity for young fighters in the Mr. Lawrence did this col- it is unfortunate that the FMA the Filipino martial arts and Issue Vol1 No.7 - 2012 Philippines. The column only umn for the FMAdigest and Informative a lot times is not the Culture of the Philippines. The Keyword for a Success-Oriented Development Not Only in the Martial Arts - Intent - Marcus Schüssler lasted 6 months, and the idea it was a very popular column. up dated on information. It must be remembered Interview with Weapons and Pankration Master Spencer Gee - Tim Johnson behind it was to talk about Last there is the TidBits It is hoped all have en- that the FMA Informative is Care & Feeding of Weapons - Badger Jones upcoming fighters in the Phil- section which is short articles, joyed the FMA Informative what you make it, if nothing re- Luneta Park - Alex France ippines participating in Juego information etc. Its theme Newspapers. Please pass the ceived, and then nothing can Issue Vol1 No.8 - 2012 Todo. Papa Goat since has is (Fact, Fiction, Fantasy or word so more practitioners, be given. Be one that shares. The Hidden Wealth of the Philippines - Bella Maria Baron-Saguin gone onto MMA in the Phil- Gossip?). This section of the and non-practitioners can Mar Angeles - Owner The Mosaic that Guides and Inspires the FMA Practitioner - Edessa Ramos Sparring - Why it is Necessary for Good Training - Angelo Garcia Articles that were published in 2012 FMA Informative Newspaper JEALOUSY: Martial Arts and Self-Examination - Andy Sanano Issue Vol1 No.9 - 2012 A Philosophy of Fighting, A Philosophy of the World - the TnT Core Group Mobility and Basic Footwork in the IEAA - Jerome Barber, Ed. D. Factors Affecting Speed in Stick Fighting - Perry Gil S. Mallari Lightning Scientific Arnis - An Introduction - Angelo Garcia Misunderstanding Arnis - Joel Huncar Issue Vol1 No.10 - 2012 Filipino American History Month Filipino Martial Arts in the United States - Marc Lawrence The United States as the Second Home of the Filipino Martial Arts - Perry Gil S. Mallari The FPAC Festival in San Pedro, CA. - Marc Lawrence Issue Vol1 No.11 - 2012 A Woman in the FMA - Edessa Ramos A Need to Know the Art - Deborah Ann Doe The Modern Maria Clara - Emmanuel ES Querubin Issue Vol1 No.12 - 2012 FMA Informative First Year Anniversary Issue Vol1 No.1 - 2012 Christmas in the Philippines The Subconscious and Super-Conscious Mind and the Flow in the Philippine Martial Arts - About Tradition in Martial Arts - Marcus Schüssler Brian Collins and Guro Ken DeJesus’ Teaching as the Pinnacle of Learning - Perry Gil S. Mallari Some Personal Thoughts About Modern Arnis Instruction - Dr. Jerome Barber Why are Dynamics so Important in the Development of Physical Self-Defense? - Marcus Schüssler Old Practice Techniques - Grandmaster Mon Kiathson Practice versus Preservation - Rich Acosta Issue Vol1 No.2 - 2012 The Challenge Fights of Grandmaster Ciriaco “Cacoy” Canete: The Greatest Living Eskrimador Are You A Teacher or Instructor? - Louelle Lledo By TomMeadows Teaching is an Opportunity for Leadership - Jerome Barber, Ed.D. Grandmaster Tom Meadows, author and longtime student of Supreme Grandmaster Cacoy Canete proudly announces the release of the book he wrote entitled “The Challenge Fights of Grandmaster Parents and Instructors: It Takes Teamwork - Steven K.
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