Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2002 03:28:13 -0500 Subject: Eskrima digest, Vol 9 #254 - 3 msgs X-Mailer: Mailman v2.0.8 MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net From: eskrima-admin@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: fma@martialartsresource.com List-Subscribe: List-Id: Inayan Eskrima / FMA discussion forum, the premier FMA forum on the Internet. List-Unsubscribe: Status: O X-Status: X-Keywords: Send Eskrima mailing list submissions to eskrima@martialartsresource.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/eskrima or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to eskrima-request@martialartsresource.net You can reach the person managing the list at eskrima-admin@martialartsresource.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Eskrima digest..." <<-------- The Inayan/Eskrima/Kali/Arnis/FMA mailing list -------->> Serving the Internet since June 1994. Copyright 1994-2002: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource The Internet's premier discussion forum devoted to Filipino Martial Arts. Provided in memory of Mangisursuro Michael G. Inay (1944-2000). http://InayanEskrima.com See the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) FAQ and the online search engine for back issues of the Eskrima/FMA list at http://MartialArtsResource.com Mabuhay ang eskrima! Today's Topics: 1. Cordillera Arnis Federation (eskrima-admin@martialartsresource.net) 2. Squadron Shoppe info (eskrima-admin@martialartsresource.net) 3. Re: Beginners Training (eskrima-admin@martialartsresource.net) --__--__-- Message: 1 To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2002 06:47:48 +0800 From: eskrima-admin@martialartsresource.net Subject: [Eskrima] Cordillera Arnis Federation Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Dear Roy Parker I am a Baguio City resident and a native of the Cordillera (pure blood igorot) and I am also looking for an Arnis Guru who could help me. But I know a lot of Escrima enthusiast and we are organizing the Cordillera Arnis Federation and Master Ely Nerona of Palis de mano is our President. We the members of the organization came from different disciplines and we just share our knowledge to interested members. Our Training schedule is Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays 5:00PM to 8:00pm at St Vincent Parish Gym, Campo Filipino, Baguio City. Mabuhay ang Arnis. Gumagalang John W. Nakihid Philippine Martial Arts Crusaders --__--__-- Message: 2 To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2002 06:50:04 +0800 From: eskrima-admin@martialartsresource.net Subject: [Eskrima] Squadron Shoppe info Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Dear Elrik Jundis Thank you for the information about the squadron shoppe, I went there and have found the things I need for our Club here in Baguio City. Squadron Shoppe is a complete shop for the Filipino Martial Artist. Mabuhay ka Gumagalang John W. Nakihid Philippine Martial Arts Crusaders --__--__-- Message: 3 To: Subject: Re: [Eskrima] Beginners Training Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 17:18:31 -0700 From: eskrima-admin@martialartsresource.net Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net >"I was just wondering what you guys out there would suggest as a beginner's training method for a starting practitioner of FMA (regardless of style)."< Do a LOT of research, & keep an open mind. I have found many techniques & drills that built up my skills that were NOT Doce-Pares related. Practice the triangle footwork drills, and train your basics until you can do them in your sleep. Mastery of the basics will aid you immensely in later years. >"I plan to enroll in a Doce Pares school near where I live"< An excellent choice (Yeah, I'm biased, big deal...:)) "and was wondering how can I become really good at this and advance rapidly." See above for becoming really good. As for advancing rapidly, that's up to your individual talent for absorbing information, Time dedicated to training, and your physical attributes (stamina, reflexes, speed, timing, etc.). To be truthful, there is no "rapid advancement" method of training, excluding a vulcan mind meld, and those are expensive. I'm gonna assume by rapid advancement you mean "Acquire skill quickly", not "Get a certificate in six months". Good luck Alex, & train hard! Bobbe Edmonds Renton Martial Arts Academy --__--__-- _______________________________________________ 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 http://MartialArtsResource.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember 9-11! End of Eskrima Digest