From: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: eskrima-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #351 Reply-To: eskrima@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest Mon, 6 Aug 2001 Vol 08 : Num 351 In this issue: eskrima: RE: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #350 eskrima: Filipinos in California eskrima: Guro Inosanto videos eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #350 eskrima: various eskrima: Training equipment on planes ? eskrima: Dequerdas/Decuerdas definition Re: eskrima: Training equipment on planes ? eskrima: . ========================================================================== Eskrima-Digest, serving the Internet since June 1994. 1200 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 Michael G. Inay (1944-2000), Founder of the Inayan System of Eskrima. 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Just my opinion, Eulalio Silva ------------------------------ From: "Marc Denny" Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 06:55:35 -0700 Subject: eskrima: Filipinos in California A Howl etc: The Filipino communities in California have played an important role in bringing the art to America. This from today's LA Times. Woof, Crafty Dog - -------------------------------- Many Filipino Immigrants Are Dropping Anchor in Oxnard Culture: Nearby Navy base is a source of a growing, tight-knit community. At its heart is a bakery serving up a taste of home. By ROBIN SHULMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER Window-shop at one commercial strip in south Oxnard and you will find things from a world away: purple yam cakes . . . Tagalog karaoke CDs . . . newspapers from Manila. The economic heart of the local Philippine American community, the strip mall at Yucca Street and Saviers Road, reflects a growth spurt in the 1990s, when more Filipinos moved to Ventura County than any other Asian group. "If there's any place where a lot of Filipinos go, it's there," said Tony V. Grey, 63, a retired Navy man who is chairman of the Filipino American Council. Myda Garcia and her husband, along with two other couples, started the Pilipinas Bakery two decades ago. They have fed generations of Philippine Americans such favorites as shrimp with jackfruit in coconut milk. They play crooning, romantic "kundiman" songs as a backdrop to the exchange of gossip and news. Back when the bakery opened, all three families lived in the College Estates development. So many Philippine American families lived in the stucco bungalows of nearby San Juan Avenue that the area earned the nickname "Little Manila." At the time, all three husbands were in the Navy. Philippine Americans in uniform are still a common sight at the business center at Saviers Road and Yucca Street--which includes the Oriental Mini Mart, the Little Manila Restaurant, the Oriental Spa, the Sing Along Plus karaoke studio, and an outlet for sending money to the Philippines. The Philippine American community sprawls about a mile south, east and west of the commercial strip, including pockets such as College Estates and San Juan Avenue. This census tract is 27% Asian--and most of that is Philippine American, say community leaders. Almost 9,000 Philippine Americans live in Oxnard. In recent years, many have left the southern part of the city to buy expensive homes in north Oxnard and Camarillo, only to be replaced in their old neighborhoods by new immigrants. Only 193 Philippine Americans lived in Oxnard 30 years ago, and they gathered for parties and other events with the help of a club called the Filipino Community of Ventura County. Now more than 15,500 Philippine Americans live in the county, and support 22 clubs organized around themes from entertainment to mixed marriages. Ventura County's Philippine American community is tiny compared with neighboring Los Angeles County, with 101,000 residents. California overall has 918,000 Philippine Americans, according to the 2000 census. Most Philippine Americans in Ventura County can trace their presence in south Oxnard to a family member who was employed, often as a clerk or cook, at the Naval Construction Battalion Center at Port Hueneme, said John Obispo, the president of the Filipino American Military Retired group. Filipinos were allowed to join the Navy under an arrangement developed after the U.S. took control of the islands during the Spanish-American War. For years, however, they could hold only menial jobs. Hundreds of thousands took the opportunity to immigrate and, years later, act as sponsors for other family members. Many immigrants were professionals, and a large number were nurses. Most of Oxnard's Philippine Americans hail from towns in the Philippines that are near U.S. naval bases. The couples who founded the bakery come from the city of Cavite, site of a U.S. naval yard. They met in Oxnard and worked together to build the business. "We would say, 'We need $1,000 now, we have to buy a stove,' and someone would come up with the money," Garcia said. Some immigrants--whose native country includes 7,100 volcanic islands and 80 dialects--learned to speak Tagalog only after arriving in Oxnard, so they could better communicate with compatriots. On summer weekends, extended families hold picnics in College Estates Park. Religious holidays are celebrated at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, which includes about 1,000 Philippine American families in its parish. At Channel Islands High School, most Philippine Americans--who make up 15% of the student body--go to college, officials said. Principal Peter Martinez said that Philippine Americans are well represented in honors classes and campus activities. Leaders of clubs for nurses and retired Navy personnel said they are having trouble replenishing their numbers--and that is a sign of their children's upward mobility. Young Philippine Americans briefly attracted negative attention for gang violence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Grey said. Police and community leaders held forums to educate parents on the threats of the American street. Youths were sent to live with relatives, sometimes as far away as the Philippines. Others were jailed. The gangs never came back as a significant force. These days, a U.S.-born generation incorporates old-country traditions into south Oxnard lives. Henry Garcia, 30, teaches the deadly Filipino martial art of kali to police officers and other students. Garcia said when he began teaching nearly 10 years ago, only natives of the Philippines had heard of kali, a martial art involving rattan sticks. The art was traditionally taught only in backyards, only to Filipinos, often only to relatives, he said. But Garcia adapted kali to include Korean taekwondo. His students now come from varied ethnic backgrounds. "I love to share my art with anybody," he said. Lew Soratorio Jr., whose father was a professional singer in the Philippines, tries to bring the passionate quality of Tagalog music to his R&B-funk band, InnerVoices. Soratorio, 21, rarely sings in Tagalog, but said the ballads he grew up with color his songs. Other traditions are passed on more formally. A debutante ball has introduced young women from Navy families to the community for 20 years. The debutantes and their escorts prepare for months, meeting with elders who train them in the subtleties of such rituals as a fan dance in which the angle of a girl's fan signals interest. Organizers said some pairings at the ball have lasted for life. ------------------------------ From: "Hutchins, Jamie" Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 11:11:10 -0400 Subject: eskrima: Guro Inosanto videos Hi All, I've recently heard quite a few remarks about Guro Inosanto's video tape series yet I have not been able to find any information on them at all. I take it from the fact that there is now a new series that I am also missing a previous one? I would be grateful for a listing, a synopsis, or purchasing information that anyone might have. Also is there any truth to the rumour that Guro Inosanto is planning to release a set of instructional books? I look forward to hearing from anyone especially as I missed the opportunity recently of attending one of Guro's seminars (you don' know how gutted I was)! Thanks, Jamie From: Seraksatu@aol.com Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 02:44:58 EDT Subject: eskrima: Guru Dan Inosanto New Tape Selamat All: Guru Dan Inosanto new Tape is realy an eye opener. "The new world of Martial Arts" Altough it is produced at the VDT Academy and seen it over and over Folks that have purchased and viewed this tape tell me that they rewind and replay. just simply amazing, the information for a full 60 minutes is jaw breaking information Relating to the many of Arts in our Globe. Philippines, China and Indonesia's arts and many more so. Hand to Hand, Sticks, Knives etc Application, History and much more Call the VDT Academy (562) 920-0472 for information. ------------------------------ From: ken jo Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 10:07:56 -0700 (PDT) Subject: eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #350 Hello all: just private musings here - i've read somewhere of the blind princess in Samar, Leyte (?) - Barrio of Gandarman (?) I believe - who taught Tatang Ilustrissimo and a host of other noted Visayan warriors (including Felicissimo Dizon? and perhaps, by a long shot, the enigmatic GM Bacon?) the art of Kali - - anybody have an idea?, who can expound on the what-when-where-why-who-how? And also when did GM Villabrille become the kali champion of the Philippines? where was this held? who did he fight with? who were the participants? how did he win? [am only vaguely familiar with the August 1979? "Challenge of the GMs" where the most brutal fight between GM Lema and GM Maranga was supposedly put under protest thereby supposedly allowing GM Caņete to become the champion of that particular tournament - hope everybody understands the meaning of the word "supposedly" :-) - no offense meant to anybody, just my innate curiousity, hope all understands] ...Malay blood pounding in my veins, the hunger for knowledge consumes me... Kali! Kenjo __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 10:56:17 PDT Subject: eskrima: various > just private musings here - i've read somewhere of the > blind princess in Samar, Leyte (?) - Barrio of > Gandarman (?) I believe - who taught Tatang > Ilustrissimo and a host of other noted Visayan > warriors (including Felicissimo Dizon? and perhaps, by > a long shot, the enigmatic GM Bacon?) the art of Kali > - anybody have an idea?, who can expound on the > what-when-where-why-who-how? Perhaps a myth, but it makes for a great story... But Princess Josefina was supposedly from Gandara, Samar. Found on the map almost directly under 12 deg N latitude running across Samar. > And also when did GM Villabrille become the kali > champion of the Philippines? He wasn't known in the Philippines. He made his rep in Hawaii. > fight between GM Lema and GM Maranga was supposedly > put under protest thereby supposedly allowing GM > Caņete to become the champion of that particular > tournament Knowing Manong Cacoy, I suspect he'd still be willing to face either GM Lema or GM Maranga should they wish to challenge his claim to that title... :) Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ From: gints@att.net Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 19:27:18 +0000 Subject: eskrima: Training equipment on planes ? Hello, Has anyone required special precautions for aluminum training knives in airplane carry-on luggage? One of my blades is a *sweet* Edges2 mirror-polished aluminum knife. Is it easy to get this through security or should I leave the beauty at home ? Thank you. ------------------------------ From: EGJundis@aol.com Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 15:54:31 EDT Subject: eskrima: Dequerdas/Decuerdas definition Sonny Umpad also uses these terms to refer to what Serrada folks would call "take the power" counters, or a Pekiti Tersia practitioner might call a fulcrum hit. At it's highest level a practioner (in real time) will intercept an opponents attack and use their opponents energy to accelerate their weapon/attack. What could look like a force to force block is really just a ploy to cause the above interaction. Tatang Ilustrisimo was a master at this when he wasnt just cutting you off at the get go. From a Serrada perspective this is designed to always keep you a half-beat ahead of your opponent when the opportunity of a direct attack is unavailable. Elrik ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 13:29:30 PDT Subject: Re: eskrima: Training equipment on planes ? > Has anyone required special precautions for > aluminum training knives in airplane carry-on > luggage? One of my blades is a *sweet* Edges2 > mirror-polished aluminum knife. Is it easy to > get this through security or should I leave > the beauty at home ? I recommend checking it/them thru. A lot less hassle. Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 13:30:58 PDT Subject: eskrima: . ------------------------------ End of Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #351 **************************************** 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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