From: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: eskrima-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #152 Reply-To: eskrima@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest Mon, 26 March 2001 Vol 08 : Num 152 In this issue: eskrima: Serak in Massachusetts eskrima: Jo and Short Staff Re: eskrima: Serak in Massachusetts eskrima: Anatomy of the Stick 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: Taojen1@aol.com Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 17:15:54 EST Subject: eskrima: Serak in Massachusetts First I hope this older edition of AOL will make it through the HTML nightmare. Mahaguru Victor DeThouars will be presenting principles and techniques for empty hand, stick, and blade of Pentjak Silat Serak on June 9, 2001. The location is the Asian Arts Kung Fu and Health center at 440 Broadway Rt. 138 Raynham, MA from 8-5. The cost is prepaid $90.00 or $110.00 after June 1, 2001. For more info write me at Taojen1@aol.com Hormat, Buddy ------------------------------ From: Ray Langley Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 14:18:02 -0800 Subject: eskrima: Jo and Short Staff > I hope this will help you, Brian. Is there anybody else on this > digest who practises jo techniques and eskrima? > Regards, Michael Hi Michael. I am taking private lessons with Maurice Gatdula (aka "thekuntawman"). Luckily, I have been able to spark his interest in adapting his family's system of Kuntaw-Kali to the common crooked-top walking cane. Because of the length and weight of the cane, we have determined that the cane is primarily a two-handed weapon. Digest member Tuhon Bill McGrath is also known to use the cane. - -- Ray Langley ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 15:23:08 PST Subject: Re: eskrima: Serak in Massachusetts > First I hope this older edition of AOL will make it through the HTML > nightmare. Worked great. Also remember this previously posted workaround for those on AOL 6.0. Ray --------------------------------------------------------------------- Forwarded message: Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2000 09:19:45 EST According to the gurus at AOL the only way to send a plain text email message in 6.0, is to click on the explorer icon (or navigator) enter aolmail.aol.com. It can't be done from the program to date. Hope this helps Ray. Frank ------------------------------ From: Alex France Date: 26 Mar 2001 13:58:09 -0800 Subject: eskrima: Anatomy of the Stick There's been some good stuff on the "1st Teachings" thread. Since no one has brought up the anatomy of the stick yet, I'll throw it out. It's Lesson 2 in my curriculum. (Lesson 1 is on Ettiquette). Feel free to critique: Lesson 2 - Anatomy of the Stick Parts of the Stick 1. The stabbing point (pag saksak) 2. The striking area (pag tama) 3. The blocking area (pag sangga) 4. The disarming area (pag disarma) 5. The grip area (pag hawak) 6. The butt (punyo) Pros & cons of having/not having a punyo 1. Pro: The punyo is a combination of all the other areas 2. Con: The punyo can be used against you 3. The hidden punyo in GM Cabales, Serrada Eskrima 4. The hidden punyo in the Villabrille-Largusa Kali 5. The Punyo in Master Bais' family system of Kali 6. The Punyo in GM Presas, Kombatan Stick Length 1. Short vs long - which is better? 2. GM Angel Cabales, comment 3. Master Ed Farris, comment 4. The longer the better? - No! 5. Finding the ideal stick length 6. In the hands of a true master, does length really matter? -No! Composition of the Stick - Pros & Cons of Different Materials 1. Rattan - Why it,s ideal for practice and combat 2. Kamagong and other hardwoods - for combat 3. Synthetic sticks - pros & cons 4. What to check when buying your sticks The Grips and When to Use Them 1. Types of grips a. Thumb over index finger - pros & cons b. Extended thumb - pros & cons (1) For Finesse (2) Also used with the jo in JMA c. Other grips 2. Grip placement a. Placement for punyo - pros & cons b. Placement for no punyo - pros & cons c. Placement for close quarters - dos & tres puntas ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2001 16:37:40 PST Subject: eskrima: . ------------------------------ End of Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #152 **************************************** 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. Old digest issues are available via ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com. Copyright 1994-2001: Ray Terry and the Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply.