Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 11:39:05 -0700 (PDT) From: eskrima-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: Eskrima digest, Vol 9 #145 - 6 msgs X-Mailer: Mailman v2.0.8 MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Sender: eskrima-admin@martialartsresource.net Errors-To: eskrima-admin@martialartsresource.net X-BeenThere: eskrima@martialartsresource.net X-Mailman-Version: 2.0.8 Precedence: bulk Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net X-Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net List-Help: List-Post: X-Subscribed-Address: rterry@idiom.com List-Subscribe: List-Id: Inayan Eskrima / FMA discussion forum, the premier FMA forum on the Internet. 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Today's Topics: 1. bringing weapons on a plane (Bobbe Edmonds) 2. RE: tabak toyok (Jamie Hutchins) 3. US-RP Joint Exercises (Marc Denny) 4. RE:bringing weapons on a plane (Dennis S. Troy Jr.) 5. list slow... (Ray Terry) 6. Kuntaw ng Pilipinas & Maharlika Kuntaw (Kyud) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: "Bobbe Edmonds" To: Subject: [Eskrima] bringing weapons on a plane Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 22:55:50 -0700 Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Eric has an excellent point, bearing also in mind that Balisongs are damn near illegal EVERYWHERE in the US, save a few select areas. One of my instructors tried to bring an antique balisong from Cebu back in the early 90's, and they (U.S. Customs) confiscated it because they are illegal to import. Mailing it to yourself is your best bet. Bobbe --__--__-- Message: 2 From: Jamie Hutchins To: "'eskrima@martialartsresource.net'" Subject: RE: [Eskrima] tabak toyok Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 12:45:58 +0100 Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Hi Phil and Frank, Great to hear from both of you. Phil - I really like your comment about the TT/chuks being useful for developing circular motion and flow in solo practice. This is certainly applicable for me and one of the reasons I wanted to find out more i.e. I need to work this area. It seems fairly logical that you would have to keep these weapons flowing and that this would have a knock-on effect to ones stick work. Same for wrist strength & flexibility + muscle memory. Like you say it is sometimes nice to pick up something a little different if only to ensure that you do indeed put in the time. So I guess this afternoon will be spent finding a supplier and instructor. Frank - I really hadn't thought of it being a good lead-in weapon for others in the flexible category. Good point. Thanks for replying. Jamie --__--__-- Message: 3 From: "Marc Denny" To: Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 00:01:11 -0700 Subject: [Eskrima] US-RP Joint Exercises Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Woof All: Any comments from those there? Crafty ------------- Summary U.S.-Philippine joint military exercises aimed at defeating the extremist Islamic Abu Sayyaf rebels have proven fairly effective. As a result the two governments will be able to increase cooperation between their militaries despite domestic opposition among some Philippine leaders. Analysis Following the arrival of U.S. troops in January, a recent offensive by the Philippine armed forces against the Abu Sayyaf has significantly contained the Islamic militant group, which operates on the southern island of Basilan. About 160 U.S. Special Forces are training and advising Filipino troops in the hunt for the al Qaeda-linked group, while 550 U.S. troops are providing additional support. Officials in both the United States and the Philippines are satisfied with the results of the military campaign against the Abu Sayyaf so far. The containment of the group has also served as a feather in Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's hat, as she approved the U.S. deployment despite substantial opposition. Though many Philippine leaders still criticize the U.S. presence, the success of the military cooperation will ensure that joint exercises continue on a greater scale and past their original June deadline. Opposition to the U.S. deployment has centered largely around the issue of whether the training exercises violate the country's constitutional ban on foreign combat forces within Philippine territory. There have also been concerns about more direct involvement by American forces -- which are allowed to fire in self-defense if attacked by hostile elements. However, the exercises still enjoy the support of most Filipinos, especially business owners in rebel-infested areas. And with the U.S. presence comes valuable equipment and training for the Philippine army. Local economies get a boost, and the increase in overall security of the Philippines benefits the national economy. The Abu Sayyaf has carried out a string of kidnappings over the past few years -- while murdering more than a dozen hostages -- and survives on ransom payments from such sprees. The kidnapping of more than a dozen tourists from a Malaysian beach resort in 2000 netted $20 million for the group, Reuters quoted local media reports as saying. Such activity has caught the attention of the Bush administration, as many U.S. officials believe the Abu Sayyaf sends portions of the ransom payments to al Qaeda. But the group has not abducted anyone since the arrival of the first U.S. soldiers in January this year, and despite a few small clashes, have not carried out significant attacks either, the largest public signal that the joint military exercises are succeeding. Now the Abu Sayyaf has only three hostages -- Americans Martin and Gracia Burnham and a Filipino nurse, Ediborah Yap. The Americans are still very large bargaining chips for a group greatly limited by the presence of over 2,500 soldiers in its territory. Col. Renato Miranda, who commands the Philippine 2nd Marine Brigade, said in an April 16 Philippine Inquirer report that the Abu Sayyaf is now split into two groups. One group, led by Abu Sabaya and Isnilon Hapilon, reportedly has Martin Burnham, while another group led by Hamsiraji Sali and Bakkal Hapilon is holding Gracia Burnham and Yap. A government official of Sulu province also said some Abu Sayyaf members fled there when the joint exercises began. And in one of the most significant developments in the campaign so far, 18 rebels surrendered April 14, turning over weapons including M-16s and pistols and offering information. This has led to further discussions about lengthening the duration of the joint U.S.-Filipino exercises, while the U.S. government has approved sending an additional 300 troops to Basilan, the Philippine Star reported April 17. The Philippine Inquirer reported that the troops are currently on the USS Germantown, stationed just off the Philippine coast, and awaiting approval to deploy. Manila still has to give the go-ahead for the additional soldiers, 280 of which will be from the U.S. Construction Battalion and 20 from the U.S. Marines. Washington has expressed its belief that inherent poverty in the region, due to the lack of infrastructure, contributes to the appeal of the Abu Sayyaf. So U.S. engineers will work on civic-action duties: building or repairing expeditionary roads, helicopter landing pads and bridges; drilling fresh water wells; and constructing a water catchment and distribution system. Arroyo faces resistance to a possible six-month extension of Washington's presence in the country, including from her own vice president and various senators. But the undeniable weakening of the Abu Sayyaf gives the president the power she needs to ensure further cooperation. --__--__-- Message: 4 From: "Dennis S. Troy Jr." To: Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 08:49:51 -0700 Subject: [Eskrima] RE:bringing weapons on a plane Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Even bringing a key-chain, such as a "kuboton" could cause delays. Once going through LAX, I had to return to the ticket counter, and send my keys, which had the keys to my luggage, in baggage. Luckily, they didn't loose them. * From: "Eric Taimanglo" < Back in 97, a balisong or other bladed FMA paraphernalia might not have been a problem. Today, it would be a different story. Airport security personnel are on the watch for EVERY type of blade now... a balisong or kris, it would be safe too say, are definite no-no's. If you decide to go ahead and give it a try anyway, expect to spend a lot of time explaining to security who you are and why you have FMA weapons with you. I suggest that if you wish to bring weapons back with you, mail them to yourself. --__--__-- Message: 5 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net, eskrima@martialartsresource.net Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 11:03:21 PDT Subject: [Eskrima] list slow... Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Hi all, I'll be out of the office for the next week or so, thus the lists may be slow, or down, during this time. Ray Terry raymail@hpwsrt.cup.hp.com --__--__-- Message: 6 From: "Kyud" To: Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 11:21:58 -0700 Subject: [Eskrima] Kuntaw ng Pilipinas & Maharlika Kuntaw Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Just put the site together for those who studied in the 60's and 70's Kuntaw Academy ~ http://kuntawacademy.tripod.com --__--__-- _______________________________________________ Eskrima mailing list Eskrima@martialartsresource.net http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/eskrima http://eskrima-fma.net Old digest issues are available via ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com. Copyright 1994-2002: Ray Terry and the Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply. Remember 9-11! End of Eskrima Digest