From: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: eskrima-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V6 #36 Reply-To: eskrima@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest Thurs, 28 Jan 1999 Vol 06 : Num 036 In this issue: eskrima: FMA in Japan eskrima: one hand knife attachments eskrima: Methods for avoiding Blisters eskrima: bag lady eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V6 #35 eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V6 #35 eskrima: winter carrying eskrima: RE: Brass knuckles eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V6 #35 stubby thing for the swiss army eskrima: RE: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V6 #35 eskrima: Ho from CO .......................................................................... Eskrima-Digest, serving the Internet since June 1994. ~1000 members strong! Copyright 1994-99: Ray Terry, Inayan System of Eskrima, Martial Arts Resource To send e-mail to this list use eskrima@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe eskrima-digest" (no quotes) in the body of an e-mail (top line, left justified) addressed to majordomo@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Replying to this message will NOT unsubscribe you. See the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) FAQ and online search the last two years worth of digest issues at http://www.MartialArtsResource.com Mabuhay ang eskrima! Ray Terry, PO Box 110841, Campbell, CA 95011 FMA@MartialArtsResource.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Manny Gonzales Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:54:53 -0800 (PST) Subject: eskrima: FMA in Japan Hello everyone. I was told by a friend that FMA and other non-Japanese martial arts are very popular in Japan. Anyone have comments to share on this topic? A while back I read in one of the martial arts magazines ( can't remember which one) that Guro Dan Inosanto and some other instructors went to Japan to teach a seminar on FMA and JKD concepts. from UC Irvine, Manny Manuel T. Gonzales | mango@uci.edu | ------------------------------ From: "Michael Melone" Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 18:21:56 -0000 Subject: eskrima: one hand knife attachments >>Does anyone know of any stub or knob that can be attached to a penknife/swiss army knife main blace which allows the knife to be opened with one hand only? I believe I say something like this in a knife mag years ago, but cannot track it down now? Anyone? Anyone?<< I have the 1998 catalog from Smokey Mountain Knife Works that shows something they call the "Bandit One Hand Opener." It looks like a thumb stud that screws onto the blade. Can't vouch for its effectivness myself. If you're interested they're phone # is 1-800-251-9306. There are two models: MI129 Model A (for blades up to 1/8" thick) and MI130 Model B (for blades 1/8" to 3/8" thick). They're only $4.99 each so even if you order one and its not quite what you wanted you're not out much. Also, I've found that SMKW has a very liberal return policy. Hope this helps. Ciao Mike GET YOUR OWN FREE, PRIVATE E-MAIL ACCOUNT FROM RECYCLER.COM -- FREE CLASSIFIEDS, FREE AUCTIONS, AND LOTSA R'COMMUNITY -- HTTP://WWW.RECYCLERMAIL.COM ------------------------------ From: keelkeel@sirius.com (Julia) Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 10:25:05 -0800 (PST) Subject: eskrima: Methods for avoiding Blisters >>>Subject: eskrima: Methods for Toughening My Palms An interesting approach an Escrima teacher in Germany recommended to me is "Hirschfett" ("deer fat" or "deer grease"). I got it there at a drugstore, shaped into a thumbsize stick. This stuff helped greatly. I had a lot of problems with blisters before using it --- tender, female hands :) --- but none since. The interesting part: it doesn't seem to toughen the hands, rather soften them, and in the process keep calluses and blisters from forming. The little stick I got lasted for years, you use a really small amount and rub it in thoroughly before training. If you use too much your hands get slippery, not exactly want you want when stickfighting. I've moved to the States a while ago and have never found the stuff here. Happy Training! J. ------------------------------ From: "Marc Denny" Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 10:49:38 -0800 Subject: eskrima: bag lady Yip: Would the "Barb" who posted about stickbags be so kind as to send me her e-mail address? You made some bags for me a couple of years ago. Woof, Crafty Dog craftydog@dogbrothers.com ------------------------------ From: Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 13:51:58 EST Subject: eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V6 #35 In a message dated 99-01-27 12:16:28 EST, you write: << What knives work best against heavy clothing? >> Remember the Roman general who said "You wound with the edge, you kill with the point." When they dug up old graves of solders they discovered healed slash wounds, but that what done 'em in most was the point. Against heavy clothing, slashing is not really effective. It's like light armour. Go with the point, even if you don't get all the way in you're going to wound. A wound in the right spot will generally slow down all but the most seriously committed attacker. Animal ------------------------------ From: Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 14:01:49 EST Subject: eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V6 #35 Hello Everyone, In response to the interest in stick bags there is a great shop in Kingston NY that makes bags to your design. There name is DRAGON Sports Bags. I have had bags made there before and the quality is excellent. There number is : (914) 331-8721 Dave Saunders ------------------------------ From: Joel McNamara Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 11:37:24 -0800 (PST) Subject: eskrima: winter carrying Several years ago I went through Erik Remmen's Clipit course. He was advocating a serrated blade for winter since it sliced better through thicker clothing. When I was doing a lot of travel in Europe awhile back, I followed the same line of thought, given that leather clothing is considerably more popular there than in the US. Now, to play devil's advocate on serrated being better for such times. Erik had a drill where the students cut up a practice dummy covered with discarded welding leathers. I personally couldn't feel a difference between a serrated and plain edge Delica, and examining the cuts really didn't show that much variation. Joe Talmadge, of rec.knives fame, has done some good research that shows a plain-edge blade sharpened with a coarse stone produces micro-serrations. He and others have found that the micro-serrations slice just as well as factory ground serrations. I've switched to entirely plain edge folders these days (typically carrying one razor honed, the other coarse sharpened - Remmen is a big advocate of carrying two knives, strong and weak side, in case one hand is pinned/out of action). Also better during travel, given airport security's increasing paranoia over serrated blades (even if they're under the 4" FAA max blade length). Joel ------------------------------ From: Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 15:44:26 -0800 Subject: eskrima: RE: Brass knuckles I'd avoid these things. It interferes with everything else. Slapping, grabbing, and holding a weapon. You can break your wrist real easy if you hit wrong. Pretty illegal in most places. But they can do some damage. But, there is a nice little number called a sap glove. How does 6-8 Oz of powdered lead in the knuckles of leather gloves strike you? Lots of potential with these. They'd make great bag gloves. Also loads the palm nice for palm strikes. As a option to metal knuckles. A homemade leather slapper is a bit more ergonomic. Imagine a thick leather belt wrapped around your open hand. Sewn together, and the top part filled with lead dustshot. You can have it in the front for punching. Or flip it around for palm striking or loading the fist. Turiyan ------------------------------ From: Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 02:01:27 EST Subject: eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V6 #35 stubby thing for the swiss army In a message dated 99-01-27 12:18:31 EST, you write: << Another topic: Does anyone know of any stub or knob that can be attached to a penknife/swiss army knife main blace which allows the knife to be opened with one hand only? I believe I say something like this in a knife mag years ago, but cannot track it down now? Anyone? Anyone? tenrec tenrec@avcorner.com ------------------------------ >> you may try U.S. cavalry.... they usually run ads in those knife mags.... peace and harmony..... tonessss acrm666@aol.com ------------------------------ From: "Jeffrey Monaghan" Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 00:07:13 -0800 Subject: eskrima: RE: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V6 #35 I used to have a pair of brass knuckles. They hurt your hand when you hit "Stuff". Hurts like hell getting hit with them though. I would say that the old lead lined gloves or slaps are a lot worst though. My brother got worked over pretty good by some thugs wearing a pair of slap gloves when we were teenagers. He was in the hospital for a night and it took over a month for the swelling in his face to go away. Back in the cold winters of Iowa, everyone wore heavy bulky coats. Knifes would have a hard-time cutting through them, except by a stab. The coats also padded against blows to the body. The worst thing you could get hit with was a "Bitch Slap" on the face on a cold day...stings like hell for hours. Jeff Monaghan ------------------------------ From: Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 07:47:18 -0800 (PST) Subject: eskrima: Ho from CO Hello from Colorado. 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