From: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: eskrima-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V7 #524 Reply-To: eskrima@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest Sat, 4 Nov 2000 Vol 07 : Num 524 In this issue: eskrima: ESKRIMA eskrima: Fwd: Assault Prevention Articles - DOH! eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V7 #523 eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V7 #523 eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V7 #523 eskrima: DBIMA Website eskrima: Re: Derobioa in HI Re: eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V7 #523 Re: eskrima: Re: Derobioa in HI eskrima: . ========================================================================== Eskrima-Digest, serving the Internet since June 1994. 1200 members strong! Copyright 1994-2000: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource An open FMA discussion forum provided in memory of Mangisursuro Mike Inay, Founder of the Inayan System of Eskrima. 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Eskrima, or Arnis as it is known in the northern areas of the Philippines (including Manila and most of Luzon island), is a martial art for both practical self-defense and for sport. In Eskrima, combatants fight with one or two fighting sticks known as olisi (also called garrotes) or with bladed weapons (including swords and knives) or barehanded. Eskrima is sometimes described as "stick fighting," although its techniques extend beyond the use of sticks. Eskrima is, above all, based on very practical principles of surviving and winning a fight if one is forced into it. Therefore eskrima emphasizes the use of bare hands or whatever makeshift weapons might be at hand - sticks or knives or even using the opponent's weapon, gained through various disarming techniques. Mastery of eskrima is not restricted to men. Indeed, because eskrima relies on speed and practical techniques for using makeshift weapons to overcome the superior strength and weapons of an opponent, it is an ideal self-defense skill for women and youngsters as well. Although Filipinos are proud of their skills and accomplishments in many foreign martial art forms practiced in the Philippines such as jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, kung fu, aikido, wrestling and others - they are prouder still for their own martial art, eskrima, the only truly Filipino martial art. Eskrima is important for Filipinos not only as a practical form of self defense, but also because it has grown into a national sport of its own, identified with Filipinos in the field of martial arts and sports in general. A Brief History of Eskrima Early records of the Malay Sri Vishaya empire, dating from the 8th century A.D. contain references to Kali as the martial art of the Philippines. The term "Kali" now refers to the Malay broad-bladed weapon important in these early forms of martial arts. The use of this weapon became popular throughout the Philippines. Around Manila, it was known as pananandata; in Pangasinan as Kalirongan; in Ilocos as didya or kabaro-an; in the Cagayan Valley as pagkalikali; in Pampanga, central Luzon as sinawali; and in the central Philippines as Kaliradman or pagaradman. The native Cebuano-Visayan term for this martial art was pan-olisi. Its practitioners were recognized as mag-o-olisi. When performed only with bare hands, this art was known as pangamot. The migration of the Malays to the Philippine islands and their subsequent intermarriage with Filipinos resulted in the blending of Malay and native martial art techniques. The Datus from Borneo, remnants of the fading Malay empire, also contributed to the development of Philippine martial arts. The Datus required their warriors to learn Kali for the protection of their people. Eventually, these martial art skills were taught to everyone as commonly as reading and writing. The Spanish expedition under the leadership of the Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, reached the island of Cebu in the central Philippines on Sunday, April 7, 1521. King Humabon and Queen Juana of Cebu were quick to welcome and recognize Magellan as the sole representative of the King of Spain. But not so with Rajah LapuLapu of nearby Mactan island. Showing his true Filipino character, Rajah LapuLapu refused to pay tribute, much less bow down to the foreigner. Enraged by this seeming arrogance of LapuLapu, Magellan personally lead a striking force that invaded Mactan island. Thus, the famous battle of Mactan took place in the early morning of Saturday, April 27, 1521. The Italian chronicler Antonio Pigafetta, a member of the Spanish expedition, described the weapons used by the islanders in this battle. These included the traditional fire-hardened fighting sticks (eskrima olisis) as well as Kampilans (cutlasses), lances, poisoned arrows, bolos and other crude implements. Using these weapons according to the skills of eskrima, the developing Philippine martial art, LapuLapu and his warriors soundly defeated Magellan's professionally-trained force of soldiers equipped with the latest in Western weaponry. Rajah Lapulapu thus became the first eskrima master to display his skills in grand style and manner. That bloody battle showed the Filipino's strength and courage in facing foreign aggression. Magellan's action not only resulted in his untimely death but also in a humiliating defeat of the Spanish forces. Lapulapu's historic and impressive victory paved the way for his rise to prominence as the first Filipino hero and foremost eskrimador of his day to successfully resist and eventually subdue foreign invaders. Eventually however, despite the resistance of Lapulapu and his men, the Spaniards returned in ever-increasing numbers years later until they finally prevailed. The Philippines remained under Spanish domination for almost four hundred years. During this time, the Spaniards also left their mark upon the development of Philippine martial arts. Under Spanish influence, the native martial art skills became known as estocada, estoque, armas de mano, arnes, arnis de mano or more simply, arnis, meaning harness, armor or trappings. Today, in northern Philippine areas, this martial art is known as arnis and its practitioners as arnisadors, However, in the Visayan region of the central Philippines (the area that includes Cebu and Mactan islands), this same skill is referred to as eskrima or eskrima, a word traceable to the Spanish esgrima (fencing). The players are known as eskrimadors. The Spaniards, believing that these Filipino martial arts were too brutal and dangerous, banned their practice. Nevertheless, the ingenuity of the Filipinos persisted. They distinguished their native martial art forms in such folk-plays as the moro-moro, Linambay, and sinulog dance rituals. Many Filipino national heroes - Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Antonio Luna and Gregorio del Pilar - were recognized as foremost practitioners of their native martial arts. In the late 1920's, eskrima attained a high level of popularity in Cebu City, the second largest city in the Philippines (Cebu island is located in the center of the Philippine archipelago). In 1932, the most renown eskrimadors, mainly from Cebu, founded the famous eskrima society, Doce Pares. The name signifies "Twelve Pairs," referring to the twelve basic strikes and twelve basic defenses of eskrima. Since its beginning, Doce Pares has produced many champions in eskrima competitions. At the founding of Doce Pares, Lorenzo Saavedra, then recognized as the foremost eskrimador in Cebu City, became its first famous Grandmaster. He was ably supported by three other top-rated masters: Teodoro and Frederico Saavedra - Lorenzo's nephews - and by Filemon Canete. Later, Master Teodoro Saavedra rose to prominence as the best fighter in the Doce Pares society. Master Eulogio Canete, Filemon's older brother, was elected first president of Doce Pares and remained in that position until his death in 1988. During World War II, Master Teodoro Saavedra, an active guerrilla, was captured and killed by the Japanese occupying forces. Shortly after Teodoro's death, Master Ciriaco Canete, also a resistance fighter, emerged as Doce Pares' foremost fighter and innovator. In the early 1950's, eskrima techniques and tactics were analyzed, devised, modified and systematized by Master Ciriaco Canete, based mostly on actual combat experience with rival eskrimadors belonging to other associations. Among his many contributions to the development of this martial art is eskrido, a combination of Judo and eskrima techniques, as well as the most modern forms of eskrima-offense and eskrima-defense. In Philippine fiestas, a traditionally-important part of the celebration is an eskrima contest among the best eskrimadors from various associations around the country. These competitions are fierce and realistic combat situations. There are no rules to govern the fight, nor are there any prizes at stake, other than the reputations of the combatants and the eskrima schools and traditions they represent. The combatants willingly fight without any protective devices and most often the fight is brutal and bloody. The fight stops only when one protagonist gives a signal of surrender. Such is the training ground of Filipino eskrimadors. Master Ciriaco Canete gained broad and rich experience in such brutal, no-holds-barred eskrima encounters. In more than one hundred challenges he tasted not a single defeat. NARAPHIL From the 1972 imposition of martial law in the Philippines, the carrying or owning of firearms was banned, This resulted in the revival and growth of martial arts clubs throughout the Philippines. In 1975, the National Arnis Association of the Philippines (NARAPHIL) was organized. General Fabian Ver, then Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, was elected its first President. Seeking to promote and propagate eskrima, the only native Filipino martial art, NARAPHIL lost no time in formulating and promulgating rules and regulations to govern eskrima. This paved the way for eskrima tournaments. NARAPHIL conducted the First Open Arnis Tournament on March 24, 1979, in Cebu City and the First National Invitational Arnis Tournament on August 19, 1979, in Manila. In both tournaments, Master Ciriaco Canete emerged as Champion in the Masters Division and other Doce Pares contestants garnered most of the other prizes. During the Third National Arnis Tournament in Cebu City, March 16, 1985, the Doce Pares contestants made a clean sweep of all championship awards in all categories - Openweight, Heavyweight, Middleweight and Lightweight. Most runner-up honors also went to Doce Pares players. Such was the reputation of invincibility of Doce Pares contestants that in the Fourth National Arnis Tournament, which took place in Bacolod City, on July 26, 1986, Doce Pares officers and members were invited only as observers and officials - not as contestants! Copyright ) 1996 Doce Pares International ------------------------------ From: TaoArt@aol.com Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 11:57:16 EST Subject: eskrima: Fwd: Assault Prevention Articles - DOH! In a message dated 11/04/2000 11:52:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, Tao Art writes: << FYI: Our website has a new collection of articles on various aspects of Assault Prevention. Feel free to peruse them and forward any comments to us. Enjoy. >> The direct URL to the articles (so you dont have to dig for them) is: http://www.guardup.com/asap/article1.htm Meghan Gardner Guard Up, Inc. www.GuardUp.com "Always carry love in your heart and a knife in your pocket." me From: TaoArt@aol.com Full-name: Tao Art Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 11:52:45 EST Subject: Assault Prevention Articles FYI: Our website has a new collection of articles on various aspects of Assault Prevention. Feel free to peruse them and forward any comments to us. Enjoy. Meghan Gardner Guard Up, Inc. www.GuardUp.com "Always carry love in your heart and a knife in your pocket." me ------------------------------ From: Taojen1@aol.com Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 12:53:35 EST Subject: eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V7 #523 In a message dated 11/4/00 10:14:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: << Yesterday I celebrated my 40th birthday. I did what I guess is normal at such a milestone in a person's life. I looked back over my life, what I did right, what I did wrong and, hopefully, what I learned from these experiences. >> I have only two things to say about Tuhon Bills post. the first is-Very well said and right on the money, and second- Happy Birthday Tuhon. Buddy ------------------------------ From: Justo370@aol.com Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 13:22:24 EST Subject: eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V7 #523 In a message dated 11/4/00 10:14:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: << From: "BILL MCGRATH" Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 02:19:30 -0500 Subject: eskrima: How big is your "us" >> HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sir! I congratulate you on your last post regarding "the real enemy." I agree with you that "we", as martial artists of ALL styles, must share a common objective in our training, which is to be men and women of valor and integrity. I know that it may sound idealistic, but perhaps if more martial arts instructors shared your maturity and focused on fighting a common "enemy" (i.e., criminals, etc.) and not one another (i.e., the "my-style-is-better-than-yours" mentality), then we would be able to share our knowledge to help become better in our art. Essentially, that means being champions physically, mentally and spiritually --- which is what a true martial artist must strive to become. May you continue to prosper in your art and in life. GOD Bless. Peace. ------------------------------ From: "Bill Lowery" Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 18:57:38 -0000 Subject: eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V7 #523 Hi Ray, >The blind princess was supposedly Princess Josefina, of Gandara. Ray Terry< I was told Princess Josefina was from the island of Samar. Is Gandara an area on the island? Bill Lowery ------------------------------ From: "Marc Denny" Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 11:24:29 -0800 Subject: eskrima: DBIMA Website A Howl of Greeting: The Oct, Nov, and December technique sequences are up on our website AND , , , , , , , , , drum roll please , , , , WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING VISA/MASTERCARD!!! Yip, Crafty Dog ------------------------------ From: Chad Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 12:54:24 -0800 (PST) Subject: eskrima: Re: Derobioa in HI >>Chad, >>You asked about where in HI the Derobio folks were... Waimanalo, HI. So Ray, there are two groups here, I know there is one in Honolulu as well. Any more contact info on Waimanalo guys? Thanks. ===== Chad chad@fullcontacthi.com Full Contact Stickfighting Hawaii http://www.fullcontacthi.com http://www.egroups.com/group/stickfighting __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one Place. http://shopping.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 13:22:44 PST Subject: Re: eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V7 #523 > > The blind princess was supposedly Princess Josefina, of Gandara. > > I was told Princess Josefina was from the island of Samar. Is Gandara an > area on the island? Yes, it shows as a small town almost on top of the 12 deg N latitude line running across Samar. Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 13:23:24 PST Subject: Re: eskrima: Re: Derobioa in HI > >>You asked about where in HI the Derobio folks were... Waimanalo, > HI. > > So Ray, there are two groups here, I know there is one in Honolulu as > well. Any more contact info on Waimanalo guys? Thanks. I think that is Ron England's group. ?? Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 13:24:04 PST Subject: eskrima: . ------------------------------ End of Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V7 #524 **************************************** To unsubscribe from the eskrima-digest send the command: unsubscribe eskrima-digest -or- unsubscribe eskrima-digest your.old@address in the BODY of an email (top line, left justified) addressed to majordomo@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com. 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