From: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: eskrima-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #364 Reply-To: eskrima@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest Thur, 16 Aug 2001 Vol 08 : Num 364 In this issue: eskrima: Training with Street Shoes eskrima: Re: Arnis seminars in Texas this year eskrima: Karate Roots - Shorin-ryu in the Philippines eskrima: forward: Subject: Action Flex Sticks eskrima: Unique Publication Videos ??? eskrima: Moment of Truth video review 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. 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: kalkiusa@netscape.net Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 11:55:46 -0400 Subject: eskrima: Training with Street Shoes > Do you also train with street shoes? > If so, what percentage of training? Negatory, I always train with wrestling shoes ... looking into boxing shoes and the "Chinese Chucks" worn by the fellows at Shaolin Temple (PRC). I'm thinking of chopping some boxing shoes to low cuts. The Saholin monks' shoes are simple, canvas things with nonmarking soles. Main emphasis here is on flat-soled shoes. My street shoes are always flat-soled ... including "dress" shoes (Birkenstock and similar). I will always train using shoes that are flat/level and totally flexible ... proper biomechanics are thus always available. Same thing with work and other street shoes, from the Chuck Taylors to the Birkenstocks. I'm talking about Birk shoes, not sandals! I ain't never wearin' no sandals no mo'! Practical: I don't want to get into a fray and have the feet be more vulnerable due to wearing sandals ... even if the sandals are flat :-) I stopped wearing sandals when I left Miami ... never again ... or just when washing the car or something around the house. Call m! e rational, logical, practical. Enuf noise frum me. Mitakuye Oyasin. Be well, Mik Oh yeah, training with street shoes? Ain't no way I'm gonna wear those Birks to smack the bag my friend. Cost too much!!! __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ ------------------------------ From: "David N. Beck" Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 11:07:12 -0500 (CDT) Subject: eskrima: Re: Arnis seminars in Texas this year Here's an upcoming one in the Dallas/Fort Worth area: Arnis de Leon Seminar Saturday September 15, 2001, 1-5 PM Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas Dojo 1300 Josey Lane at Valley View Farmer's Branch, Texas 75234 972-406-2836 $40 prepaid ($50 after September 1) More info: Jude Barcenas 214-265-8178 jrbarcenas@yahoo.com David N. Beck, WATT Lead Engineer Internet: David.Beck@usa.alcatel.com Phone: 972-519-3103 Address: MS SDVS-2, 1000 Coit Road, Plano, Texas 75075 ** Opinions expressed are not those of Alcatel USA ** ------------------------------ From: "Jay de Leon" Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 19:49:44 -0700 Subject: eskrima: Karate Roots - Shorin-ryu in the Philippines I belonged to the same family but different school. I trained in Shorin-ryu and judo at The Philippine Combat Karate and Judo (PHICKAJU), a large commercial school in Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila, under GM Rannie Henson and Master Morris Dolores. One of my fondest memories was belt testing and receiving my certificate from The Siete Pares Association, a confederation of several Shorin-ryu schools of which PHICKAJU was a member. I had to do forms and spar (single and multiple) with numerous other candidates from the other Shorin-ryu schools, and the competition was very spirited and heated at times. I have no idea whether these organizations survive to this day; at least, my ID's and certificates from these organizations survive in my archives. GM Latino Gonzales is acknowledged to be the father of shorin-ryu in the Philippines, and thanks mostly to his efforts, shorin-ryu was the predominant commercial karate style and the Commando Karate Club the premier dojo during the 60's and 70's. I had several friends who trained there. I believe GM Latino Gonzales passed away here in the States just a few years ago. Actor Roberto Gonzales was another action star in the same genre and time frame as Tony Ferrer, Jess Lapid and Alberto Alonzo. If I remember correctly, the latter two actors died in gunfights at the height of their popularity (at the hands of adversaries, in real life). Since it appears that GM Latino Gonzales lived here in the States for a while, it is entirely possible he was able to set up an organization here in the States. Let's hope a member steps up to provide details. Jay de Leon ------------------------------ From: Stickgrappler Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 23:47:34 -0400 Subject: eskrima: forward: Subject: Action Flex Sticks hello, forwarding for a friend (Ken/Solandes@aol.com), he's got some probs sending to list: Subject: Action Flex Sticks Hi, Has anyone used the Action Flex sparring sticks seen in the MA mags? I'd like to know how they hold up in full contact sparring and if they're worth buying. Thanks, Ken "Stickgrappling is a bit like a pinball game when 3 balls get going. There is the grappling, the stickfighting, and the stickgrappling all going on at once and what is sound in one, may be quite vulnerable in the context of one or both of the others." - Guro Crafty Dog ------------------------------ From: Joe Marszalek Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 03:57:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: eskrima: Unique Publication Videos ??? On pages 109-111 of the latest issue of Inside Kung-Fu (Guro Dan on the cover) Unique Publications has new videos listed. Erik Paulson has a grappling series, "Best Defense". Steve Tarani has two series, "The Naked Edge" and "Karambit". Has anyone seen these videos yet. If so please give us a review. Joe Marszalek ===== Web Admin for Martial Arts Koncepts -- http://www.MartialArtsKoncepts.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: ABurrese@aol.com Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 09:20:09 EDT Subject: eskrima: Moment of Truth video review The Moment of Truth: How to Physically, Mentally, and Legally Survive a Street Fight with Luciano Silveira Video. Color, approx. 60 min. $29.95 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) This video is loaded with practical advice and sound tips dealing with violence and self-defense. Luciana Silveira, a martial art instructor put together a cast including Peyton Quinn, founder of RMCAT and noted self-defense author; Brian Dolan, police officer; Michael Hulsizer, a Human Aggression Expert; Steve Banks, a gang and violence expert; and Neil Bruntrager, a former prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney. Switching from one expert to another keeps the video fast paced, and provides perspectives and advice concerning boundaries, boundary invasions, boundary setting, de-escalation, adrenal stress effects and training, basic combat concepts and techniques, and the legal aftermath of a violent encounter. The video includes mock scenes illustrating points, interviews, live home or news video footage, and instructional setting filming. Silveira starts out by saying, "Nobody wins a streetfight." This is probably the most useful message in the film, and illustrations by him and the others show why one should use the de-escalation tips in the video and avoid physical violence whenever possible. One should note that some of the language and scenes would warrant an R rating, and parents may wish to view the tape with their children to point out why you want to avoid violence and not go to prison or the morgue. The language and scenes are nothing compared to what you may face in the street, so if the video opens some peoples eyes to the violent possibilities out there and gets people to be aware and avoid such incidents Silveira will have accomplished one of his goals with the tape, to assist the viewer in remaining safe and out of prison. The Combat Concepts and Techniques section was more of an overview of a couple basic concepts and skills you should consider to be included in your self defense training. Silveira mentions and shows an example of combat mindset, preemptive striking and continuous attack. He then briefly goes over some of the tools you can develop and recommends certain martial arts that train in those skills. I do have to disagree with him that Combat Hapkido is the better art to train in than a traditional Hapkido program for control and restraining techniques, but that is my personal bias from living and training in Hapkido in South Korea and knowing many traditional Hapkido instructors teaching very complete programs. I watched the legal portion closely, having a law degree myself, and found the information to be the basic information a person should understand about this topic in order to protect oneself legally if ever forced to defend oneself from an attacker or bully, especially in an area with witnesses such as many bars where violence occurs. For the novice, who thinks that joining a martial art class turns people into Kung-Fu Killers that are invincible and by joining is ready to take on anyone, this is a good wake up call. For others, it is some good basics to include into your overall self-defense plan. And for instructors, it shows us some different ways to get the message to our students. Definitely a recommended tape, especially for those who have not dealt with violence or the legal system after a violent encounter. Reviewed by Alain Burrese, August 2001 http://members.aol.com/aburrese/ ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 7:04:22 PDT Subject: eskrima: . ------------------------------ End of Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #364 **************************************** 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.