From: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: eskrima-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #487 Reply-To: eskrima@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest Wed, 7 Nov 2001 Vol 08 : Num 487 In this issue: eskrima: Schools near the 91 freeway eskrima: Re: the plam stick eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #486 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). http://InayanEskrima.com http://Inayan.com 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://MartialArtsResource.com Mabuhay ang eskrima! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Eagle556@aol.com Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 14:26:42 EST Subject: eskrima: Schools near the 91 freeway <<< I was looking for a good facility to study weapons in Northern Orange County or Southern L.A. County. I travel the 91freeway, from Anaheim to Redondo Beach, and a facility fairly close to the 91 would be ideal. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.>>> Try the corner of Bellflower Blvd and the 91 freeway in Bellflower. Pak Vic de Thouars has his school there. Take care, Rob ------------------------------ From: Kes41355@aol.com Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 16:39:58 EST Subject: eskrima: Re: the plam stick In a message dated 11/5/01 6:49:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com writes: << Greetings to all, While training yesterday with my instructor, we went over some olisi palad (palm stick) techniques, most of which were simple blocks, locks, parrying, basic stuff. My instructor mentioned that the palm stick was intended as a training tool to take the place of a balisong. His explination was that while training with a balisong was realistic, the chance of it opening in your hand is always present. From this rational he stated that the palm stick was developed as a training tool. Is this true? Or are there some schools that treat the palm stick as a completely seperate weapon which has distinct traits (like striking and/or blocking) that one can not perform with a closed balisong? Any input and/or opinions would be very much appreciated. Walter V. >> Hi Walter, It has been my understanding that, although the palm stick is a fine weapon that can "stand on it's own," so to speak, it is ultimately a training tool for the balisong. The art of the balisong comes into play long before the weapon is ever opened; indeed, the knife would only be opened if the situation deteriorates to the point that deadly force becomes necessary. A closed balisong can handle most situations without having to resort to using the blade. Kim Satterfield ------------------------------ From: Bladewerkrr@aol.com Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 07:20:29 EST Subject: eskrima: Re: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #486 In a message dated 11/6/01 8:12:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, Bladewerkrr writes: << Several years ago one of my students gave me 4 trainers. They look a lot like the Al Marr knifes but they have a "wick" for lack of a better word, that runs the entire length of both sides. You chalk the wick >> A lot of you have sent links for the plain trainer, and I thank you. However the one I am looking for looks like they took the rubber trainer, split the blade in half and inserted a cotton wick about 1/4" thick you use pool cue chalk on the wick and when you make a "slash" it leaves a nice mark on the person, yet easily cleans up. Thanks to all again. Bear ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2001 17:32:39 PST Subject: eskrima: . ------------------------------ End of Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #487 **************************************** 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. Remember 9-11!