From: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: eskrima-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V7 #582 Reply-To: eskrima@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest Sun, 17 Dec 2000 Vol 07 : Num 582 In this issue: eskrima: Inayan Larga Mano video eskrima: slippery surfaces eskrima: Seminar with Guro Dave Gould in Cologne/Germany 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. Replying to this message will NOT unsubscribe you. To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe eskrima-digest" (no quotes) in the body (top line, left justified) of a "plain text" e-mail addressed to majordomo@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com. To send e-mail to this list use eskrima@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com See the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) FAQ and the online search engine for back issues of the Eskrima-Digest at http://www.MartialArtsResource.com Mabuhay ang eskrima! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ray Terry Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 20:23:15 PST Subject: eskrima: Inayan Larga Mano video I just received a copy of the last Inayan instructional video completed by Mangisursuro Mike Inay prior to his death in September. The tape was filmed in Germany at Dieter Knuttel's Abanico Video Productions (thanks Dieter!). Inayan Larga Mano is a long range style based on the longest of the swords of the Philippine Islands, the Kampilan. It is practiced with a long heavy ratan cane, usually about 40" in length. This length of heavy ratan approximates the length and weight of the kampilan sword. The tape is 42 mins long and really is excellently produced by Abanico. The settings used, camera angles employed, and high tech studio effects add to the joy of watching this video. Dieter does an excellent job of dubbing this English language version. I assume he does just as well on the German language version. :) I must admit that it was rather difficult for me to view the video. It was the first time I had 'seen' my good friend and instructor Mangisursuro Inay since his funeral. Suro, we miss you... The video does an excellent job of introducing the basics of Inayan Larga Mano. The flow of the video starts with an intro to the kampilan, shows how to determine what size ratan cane is appropriate for one to use in the practice of this style of Inayan, to the basics of the grip, stances, angles of attack (9), the various types of strikes (training, flow-through, pull, redondo, twirl, bounce, and energy), the striking exercises, counters, and drills. It ends with some applications of how one would employ the kampilan in a serious interpersonal encounter. If you're interested in learning the basics of how to use the kampilan or the basics of a long stick style (where long is ~40") then this is a good tape to obtain, view, and study. I was personally taught this system by Mangisursuro Inay and can vouch that it does a very good job of transferring the basic elements of this long range weapon style. Sorry, I do not have any info on how to order this tape, but perhaps Dieter or Jason will chime in with that info. ABANICO Video Productions is at http://www.abanico.de. I have two more videos by Mangisursuro Inay, also filmed at Abanico to review (thanks again Dieter). They are the PSNA system (Pressure Sensitive Nerve Areas) and the RKD system (Reactive Knife Defense). Yes, I am biased... these videos feature my late instructor and friend, but I think you'll enjoy them. Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ From: "Marc Denny" Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2000 06:18:03 -0800 Subject: eskrima: slippery surfaces A Howl etc: George wrote: " I love reading the digest and got a lot of insights as to what to expect later on in my training! I'm just starting out in this great martial art, but tonight as I was walking back home, I noticed that the pavement was all frozen and could not help but wonder how I could defend myself on such a slippery surface. Mind you I could barely balance myself, let alone parry and counter with any amount of force without falling to the ground... "Anyway, just some food for thought here, and I would appreciate any answers. And it was answered: "This may sound bizarre, but you may try practicing from a kneeling position. If I'm not mistaken Guro Dan said at one of his seminars that a lot of Indonesian martial arts start from a kneeling position because they would often times be fighting in mud. After the first couple of blows standing, they would slip to the ground. You might give it a try." Agreed. And to supplement this one might also consider looking at BJJ/Vale Tudo long range guard. This is a face up posture against the standing opponent. Many NHB fighters consider facing this structure so annoying that they just move back to allow the fighter in this position to get up. Also the old savate was designed for fighting on the decks of ships that might be rolling. I have seen an old drawing where the rear hand, which is typically thrown back during a kick, is used to post on the surface of the deck. And, changing subjects entirely, double congrats to Terry Tippie. Twins are powerful. Woof, Crafty Dog ------------------------------ From: Holger Klein Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2000 19:15:52 +0100 (MET) Subject: eskrima: Seminar with Guro Dave Gould in Cologne/Germany Hi Kali/Escrima/Arnis freaks, please let me announce an intensive Seminar to you, which will take place in Cologne / Germany on March 03./04. 2001. The seminar will be held by the well known LAMECO expert Guro Dave Gould. The event will last for two days and every day 6 hours will be practised. On the first day ,Guro Dave Gould will show single and double stick principles. The second day for whole 6 hours knife fighting principles will be taught. The aim of the Seminar is not to learn dozens of new drills,the aim is more to develop attributes in stickfighting and knife fighting. The seminar is useful for beginners and advanced students too. Attention: Only limitd places. For further information, please contact me under MUSASHISAN@gmx.de or visit my homepage (only german) : http://www.wingchun.de.vu/ Thanx and take care Holger Klein (WING CHUN KUNG FU SCHOOL COLOGNE/GERMANY) - -- Sent through GMX FreeMail - http://www.gmx.net ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2000 11:39:41 PST Subject: eskrima: . ------------------------------ End of Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V7 #582 **************************************** 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. Old digest issues are available via ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com. Copyright 1994-2000: Ray Terry and the Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply.