From: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com To: eskrima-digest@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Subject: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #497 Reply-To: eskrima@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Errors-To: eskrima-digest-owner@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com Precedence: Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest Mon, 19 Nov 2001 Vol 08 : Num 497 In this issue: eskrima: serrada instructor eskrima: Figure 8 Arnis eskrima: network down ========================================================================== 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 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: "Thorsten Knopf" Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 18:56:18 +0100 Subject: eskrima: serrada instructor Hello, a close friend of mine is moving to Kaiserslautern(Germany) and he is interessted in eskrima. I suggested to search for a good instuctor how can teach him the art seriously. I searched the net and found a serrada instructor, named Emmanuel Atento. My question, does anyone knows this man? Should my friend visit his training, cause he never learned any kind of martial art before. I don't want that he is going to be cheated or something else. Thank you very much. greetings from germany Thorsten P.S. excuse my bad english ;-) _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 18:12:12 -0800 (PST) Subject: eskrima: Figure 8 Arnis The final chapter from Santos' book on Figure 8 Arnis. Ray ==================================================================== Arnis: The Figure 8 System by Neofito Santos CONCLUSIONS The figure eight system requires mobility and fluidity. Striking and moving, striking and continuing. One never strike and stop but always on the move, striking and move, move and strike. Once grasped, the figure eight movements will develop body rhythm in such a manner that one will harmonize with an opponent's movements. There is no set counters for any specific attack as in some systems. Figure eight's ultimate goal is to be able to block and counter spontaneous To be able to respond to an attack with feeling for what needs to be done. It is the ability to let your opponent determine what counters you shall execute. In other words the ability to harmonize with the opposition. The whole system of figure eight is built around the eight strikes. However, these eight strikes can be divided into individual categories. For example, the number one strike is to the outside knee of opponent's left leg. When you strike to the opponent's inside knee of the right leg you are also utilizing the number one strike. The movement is the same but the angle is different. What you really have therefore, from an angle standpoint is approximately sixteen strikes or more. The number three strike for instance, could be to the ribs, arms, neck, jaw, temple and etc. The direction of the strike determines the number but the target does not. In executing the strikes, strive for gracefulness. Keep relaxed as you strike, but with snap, block and move. Delivery of the strikes are with the snapping of the wrist action. The turning and twisting of the wrist. The flicking of the wrist and arm. Do not over commit yourself. Do not strike or block beyond the boundary of the body. Keep everything in close to protect the vulnerable areas. As you strike and block, block and strike, be sure to keep the left hand in motion for trapping and trapping of opponent's attacking hand. Coordination of stickhand and left hand is very important for rhythm of movements. Do not hesitate between blocking and striking. Everything must be a continuous motion. To hesitate is to let the opponent get set for a counter. The purpose of the continuous movement is to minimize the chance of a counter blow. Movement of the feet is essential. In meeting a knife attack, blocking and striking of the wrist is effective in disabling. You can strike the wrist on other attacks also, however the severity of the attack determines the severity of the counter. In knife defense, initial immobilization is very important. In knife defense, an aggressive defensive approach is most effective. In other words, strike opponent's attacking wrist on his initial move will give you, the defender the advantage. There must not be hesitation between movements. All movements must be constant and flowing from one target area to the next, and striking with the snap of the wrist. Be mindful that the effectiveness of the figure eight system lies in the coordination of the hand and feet. As you advance, the movements of the lead hand, and the striking hand which is the stick hand must be in harmony, with the forward, sideward, and backward movements of the feet. The whole body must operate as one single unit. A rule of thumb for disarming is to always break toward the weak part of the hand, usually the thumb. There should not be any hesitation between breaking and striking. Disarming and countering should be one smooth motion. The reason behind the figure eight motion is continuity and rhythm. The creator of the system felt that a continuous type of motion is more adaptable to a changing situation than the strike and stop and strike method. The key to disarming without breaking of ones rhythm is to feel the opponent's pull, go with it slightly and then abruptly break and continue with the counter strike. The effectiveness of the nunchaku depends greatly upon centrifugal force. In order to stop a dangerous attack, the arnis expert must evade and at the right time strike between the two sticks and proceed to counter strike. The advantage one have in a single baton is that it can begin its counters and defenses from any position. This is particularly true when ones mind and body has been grooved to the figure eight pattern. The natural response is to react instinctively to the attack. Arnis is undoubtedly one of the most complete forms of self defense. The figure eight system emphasizes spontaneity of movements rather than quantity of techniques. Some system have twelve strikes and twelve counters but an effective system is based on the practitioners ability to respond and react intuitively. Command a feel of the body. Know where you are. ------------------------------ From: Ray Terry Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 18:55:30 PST Subject: eskrima: network down Sorry, my network was down from Sat AM to this AM, thus our lists were also down. If you sent email it may eventually arrive. If not, send again. Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com ------------------------------ End of Inayan_Eskrima/FMA-Digest V8 #497 **************************************** 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. 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