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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. Kalis Ilustrisimo Seminar review (Steven Lefebvre) 2. Tatang Illustrisimo at his 90's (Alex Ercia) 3. eskrima teaching (Bruce Nelson) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: "Steven Lefebvre" To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 13:03:55 +0000 Subject: [Eskrima] Kalis Ilustrisimo Seminar review Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Ray Floro, Kalis Ilustrisimo Seminar It has been a very busy 3 days! Ray Floro, flew in from San Jose California, to start my training in the Floro Fighting Systems, Kalis Ilustrisimo. We checked in the hotel and went over to the school for some training on Friday night. The one thing, I fully enjoyed was that Ray teaches his art out of “sparring”, meaning, put on a little protective gear and bring it on! There are many teachers in the arts today, but not many of them put their art to the test against their own students, never mind a complete stranger. Ray introduced me to the basic fighting position, footwork and blade grip. We quickly went out and started to drill some basic techniques out through sparring. The first thing you will notice in the Kalis Ilustrisimo system is that it is very subtle, feints to draw an attacker into a position to quickly dispatch him. After, about 45 minutes of sparring, and quite a bit longer talking about various fighting systems, training philosophies, and projectile throwing. We called it an evening. Saturday The first full day of the seminar had us working on the basic fighting position, footwork (almost like walking!!), how to non telegraph the strike, and then basic strikes. This quickly lead us to basic set ups and feints. Ray, would also have a student put on some headgear, and tell them to parry the incoming strike anyway they could and he would then hit them in the mask. Out of the 10 that he tried it on, not one successfully stopped the strike! We moved on to Ray’s version of the cross block, which is braced version of crossing the forearms in a cross. This can be used empty handed, or with 1 or 2 weapons being held. We drilled from here using a single blade and counter attack after stopping our opponent’s incoming attack. After a break for lunch, we moved on to Machete work!! Again, Ray covered the basic fighting position, and basic method of punching out the strike while maintaining the elbow in tight. As we moved on to the counter/defensive methods, Ray then had a student take a live machete and strike at his hand, Ray quickly used the spine of the weapon to deflect the incoming attack on the outside or inside attacking angle. There was just a slight rotation of the body and a small pulling motion of the blade being drawn across the belly line. He then covered his version of the roof block, and counter to the low line attack. Once we had enough grounding in these fundamentals he covered his basic numbering system, and the “Matrix” of strikes/feints etc. As a closing to this first day of the public seminar was coming to an end, Ray then asked if anyone wanted to spar, several students came up and had the opportunity to see and feel Ray’s techniques first hand! My day wasn’t over just yet... several of us went out to a Buffet dinner, then for a quick shopping trip, and for Ray and I, back to the school for some more training. Yes, more sparring!! We covered the thrust, and counter thrust as well as the “Crane” and double machete. Ray and I also went over some Sayoc Kali Whip work, and various methods of projectile use as well. Sunday With several new students coming in for the second day, Ray went back and covered the basic strikes and footwork again. But, then added a little more to the mix by adding in some fencing footwork that allowed you to cover a great deal of distance as well as break the rhythm and timing of the opponent. He also demonstrated the same footwork being utilized while one hand dropped to the floor. We switched to double machetes, and practiced countering various strikes and follow ups. We went back and reviewed the cross block and more counter attacks and finishing moves. After, this Ray proceeded to teach the bandana vs the blade! Awesome, work that brought together the cross block into various disarming techniques. As a final part of the seminar, Ray went over several disarms vs the machete or short blade. Again, nearing the end of the seminar, Ray offered to spar with anyone. Each time Ray stepped up and worked the basic techniques he had taught in the seminar to lay a hit upon his opponents. Ray and I, had another 45 minutes of sparring to cover more material at the end of the seminar. The day wasn’t over, after a nice dinner at a local Indian restaurant, we headed back to the school for more reviewing of the bandana and several other techniques. I would like thank Ray Floro, for a great seminar, also a special note of thanks to everyone who attended and supported this seminar, especially the Atienza Guros who drove from New York, and then drove back at the end of the seminar! Gumagalang Guro Steve Lefebvre www.Bujinkandojo.net _________________________________________________________________ Add MSN 8 Internet Software to your existing Internet access and enjoy patented spam protection and more. Sign up now! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/byoa --__--__-- Message: 2 From: "Alex Ercia" To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 11:44:45 -0700 Subject: [Eskrima] Tatang Illustrisimo at his 90's Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net It's true! I witnessed Tatang in that condition. I used to visit him every morning at Luneta Park. He could be mistaken for a nobody. When I trained with him he was 90-91.Once he held that stick it was magic. Tatang was a warrior. He held his ground even at his age of 90. He latughed if you tried to hit him in laru-laro. I wish I could capture that on video. I cherish all those moments with him. You should even see Manong Cacoy Canete like that. He looks like he can barely walk.But once that stick is in his hand and he plays with you,you are trapped. And if you try to counter it he'll laugh and use his special breathing. All I know was I was on the floor afterwards. _________________________________________________________________ Add MSN 8 Internet Software to your existing Internet access and enjoy patented spam protection and more. Sign up now! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/byoa --__--__-- Message: 3 From: "Bruce Nelson" To: Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 19:42:14 -0700 Subject: [Eskrima] eskrima teaching Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net My name is Andy and I am looking for eskrima in Houston TX any help is grate --__--__-- _______________________________________________ Eskrima mailing list Eskrima@martialartsresource.net http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/eskrima http://eskrima-fma.net Old digest issues available @ ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com. Copyright 1994-2003: Ray Terry, MartialArtsResource.com, Sudlud.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember September 11. End of Eskrima Digest