From: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: eskrima-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #147 Reply-To: eskrima@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest Thur, 22 March 2001 Vol 08 : Num 147 In this issue: eskrima: kali instructor eskrima: insurance info eskrima: Re: Clarification on the "Datu" title eskrima: Re:Mission statement eskrima: Video review - Fierce and Female eskrima: GM Atillo Balintawak Seminar eskrima: . ========================================================================== Eskrima-Digest, serving the Internet since June 1994. 1300 members strong! Copyright 1994-2001: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource The premier internet discussion forum devoted to Filipino Martial Arts. Provided in memory of Mangisursuro Mike Inay (1944-2000), 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: "simoun crisostomo" Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 14:31:48 -0800 Subject: eskrima: kali instructor hello ! Can anyone recommend a eskrima/arnis/kali instructor in the Riverside, Ca area. Any info will be appreciated. simoun _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ From: Kristine Strasburger Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 15:39:06 -0800 (PST) Subject: eskrima: insurance info >>>From: "Stephen Lamade" Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 20:44:17 Subject: eskrima: Insurance Does anyone have information regarding companies that provide liability insurance for eskrima schools? Sincerely, Steve Lamade<<< Yes, Steve, I just happened to locate an insurance company last week that specializes in covering martial artists and their schools. I haven't had a chance to enroll for coverage yet, but plan to. They were highly recommended by the folks at NAPMA and at PPS. Here is the contact info: call: 1 (800) 395-8075 ext. 149 talk to: Danielle Bauer regarding: the IDEA Fitness Insurance Program offered by: Murria & Frick Insurance Agency, Inc. 380 Stevens Ave. Solana Beach, CA 92075 You could say that Kristine of Heartland School of Eskrima referred you, if you wanted to. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: "WEE Shin Hoe" Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 11:45:36 +0800 Subject: eskrima: Re: Clarification on the "Datu" title Dear EBrook, There ARE non-Muslims who have been awarded the "Datu" titles. However, this is a title that can only be conferred by Sultans (Well, at least in Malaysia, Indonesia & Philippine). The title is officially recognised here and commands great respect, it entitle you to special treatments such as the use of VIP entrances in our airports. Of all the Mahaguros in Indonesia, Malaysia & Philipine, only a handful of them has been given the "Datu" title for their martial art accomplishments. And these Mahaguros are all head of well-established martial art organisations. Apart from the 10 original Datus that travelled to Philipine from Borneo to spread the art, you can go through the history and see how many of the great past GMs that actually been honoured with "Datu" title. The answer is vey few, and these GMs were considered the best among the best. In my personal opinion, awarding "Datu" title to a mere chief instructor does not do justice to the significance of the title and all the fine Mahaguros that has spend decades of hardwork to earn the title. It is akin to awarding professorships to ten-years old school students. For his contribution to the FMA, Professor Remy Presas might be qualified for a "Datu" title but not as a title to be given to this senior students. In fact, unless "Datu" is part of your original name, using or awarding illegimate "Datu" title in this region could possibly land you in jail. Sincerely, S. H. Wee Borneo, Malaysia. > Not questionning why or when the WMAA started. I accept the start-up as a > fact. It is the continued use of the title that I am questioning > and I recognize that it is annoying to you and some others, but since > "Datu" is a cultural, social and legal title in the Philippines, > Malaysia and Indonesia, the use by a non-Muslim does raise some > very real questions. In the last incarnation of this topic, several > Filipinos commented and I concurred with their position. You stopped > posting right after that and did not reply on the topic again. ------------------------------ From: "Johnaleen" Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 19:58:35 -0500 Subject: eskrima: Re:Mission statement http://www.f-a-t-e.org/mission.html www.f-a-t-e.org FATE organizations has put there official Mission statement on line. I would like to share the 2 address's above with you and ask that you share it with others in show of support for what the Organization overall is trying to achieve. Healing though the Filipino martial arts and Martial arts concepts.. and thank the ones that have been around and watched some of this come to pass and to thank the ones that have helped so far on our journey... Ms J bows deeply to you all... "Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched and those who have tried. For only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives." Ms. Johnaleen Castro CEO/F.A.T.E. 1-888-526-4626 Victims Program Facilitating Awareness Through Empowerment FATE@f-a-t-e.org www.f-a-t-e.org ------------------------------ From: ABurrese@aol.com Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 01:32:50 EST Subject: eskrima: Video review - Fierce and Female Here's a review of a new set from Paladin. Fierce and Female with Melissa Soalt, aka Dr. Ruthless 2-Tape Set. Color, approx. 140 min. total. $59.95 Available from Paladin Press, Gunbarrel Tech Center, 7077 Winchester Circle, Boulder, CO 80301; (303)443-7250; Fax (303)442-8741; to order call (800) 466-6868 or online at http://www.paladin-press.com. ($5.00 P&H charge added to orders) Melissa Soalt's Fierce and Female video set is not only an excellent program on practical rape defense, but also a solid self-defense instructional program for men and women alike. The tapes are filled with important principles, strategies and simple techniques that everyone should know if attacked. While the tape will benefit men, its target audience is women, and one of Soalt's strongest attributes is showing that a woman can and should fight back. She doesn't only give the tools such as strikes to the eyes and throat, palm heel strikes, elbow strikes, groin strikes, head twist takedowns and other self-defense techniques, but she also addresses a woman's emotional state and how to remain focused and not be paralyzed by the fear that goes with an attack. (Take note men, physical violence is scary for the masculine types too.) Tape one starts off with some basic principles and commandments. These were quick and to the point, and I would have liked to have seen Soalt spend a little more time on them because of their importance. However, knowing how time is a critical factor when putting together a video program, I will just suggest here that all viewers watch this part a few times and really take head of what is presented. The rest of tape one covers the techniques mentioned above and when and how to use them. Tape two focuses on the principles and techniques you must use when you find yourself on the ground or floor. Remember that this program is aimed at rape defense, so the ground defenses are based on a male attacker's attempts at rape on the ground. Falling when pushed, kicks from the ground when the attacker is still standing, and things to do when the attacker is on top of you are some of what's covered in this second tape. In both tapes, Soalt shows the techniques full force on her two opponents. Both Michael Haynack and Brynn Stephens wear padded assault training suits enabling Soalt to go full bore with her techniques. Soalt has an extensive background with the padded assault scenario-based training and her use of it here is very effective. At times, the attacker's language and actions are offensive and scary, and that's just how it will be in a real attack, only much worse. Watching this tape will give you a glimpse of what an attack may be like. Listening to Soalt's message on how to combat your fear and fight back ferociously will empower you. Practicing the techniques and following the principles presented in this program will enable you to successfully defend yourself if ever attacked. Reviewed by Alain Burrese, March 2001. ------------------------------ From: ARNISTE@aol.com Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 03:45:28 EST Subject: eskrima: GM Atillo Balintawak Seminar Meownews to all, CATSociety is hosting GM Atillo the Balintawak System of Eskrima/Arnis in Long Beach. Also the Upcoming NAAKESC STICK FIGHT pls.go to: http://catsociety.freeservers.com Nelson"PinoyKowboy"Trinidad ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 7:34:56 PST Subject: eskrima: . ------------------------------ End of Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #147 **************************************** To unsubscribe from the eskrima-digest send the command: unsubscribe eskrima-digest -or- unsubscribe eskrima-digest your.old@address in the BODY (top line, left justified) of a "plain text" e-mail addressed to majordomo@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com. 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