>From: eskrima-request@martialartsresource.net >Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net >To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net >Subject: Eskrima digest, Vol 11 #404 - 5 msgs >Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2004 03:01:49 -0800 > >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 Sudlud-Inayan Eskrima/Kali/Arnis/FMA mailing list ---->> > >Serving the Internet since June 1994. >Copyright 1994-2004: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource > >The Internet's premier discussion forum devoted to Filipino Martial Arts. >1900 members. >Provided in memory of Mangisursuro Michael G. Inay (1944-2000). > >See the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) FAQ and the online search engine >for back issues of the Eskrima/FMA digest at http://MartialArtsResource.com > >Mabuhay ang eskrima! > > >Today's Topics: > > 1. Largo Mano vs. Corto (GatPuno@aol.com) > 2. RE: McFann-Chai Seminar (Patrick Davies) > 3. Re: Largo vs. corto... (Young Forest) > 4. JKD women (Van Harn, Steve) > 5. Re: Re: Largo vs. corto... (H R) > >--__--__-- > >Message: 1 >From: GatPuno@aol.com >Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 08:24:54 EST >To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net >Subject: [Eskrima] Largo Mano vs. Corto >Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net > >Hello, I 'm on my way to Wisconsin Filipino Weekend Seminar, >I probably not g able to answer some question or response to this thread >until my return. > >Everyone who contributed to the topics is right, and raised their good >point >of their opinion. In a sense that everyone understand what range is favor >to >their physical size and length of their weapons. > >Let me share a little piece of info, In Laguna (particularly the Garimot >Arnis), size is not a necessary have advantage of the Largo Mano range, >probably >in Corto I would believed that the two equally skilled Eskrimadors went to >Corto range, I would say most likely the stronger will win the fights. But >in >Largo Mano, I will guarantee, if anyone can master our way of Largo Mano, >your >preference in range would be change forever. > >I am not tall I am average size Filipino of 5" feet and change, but I >tested >to the tallest, strongest practitioner of the Arts of Arnis that I can >easily >hit them, in Largo Mano range without worrying to get hurts back. This is >not >only to show them the techniques. This is what we believed we have >different >theory of Largo Mano to any Arnis, Eskrima, Kali system out there. > >I know is hard to believed it could happen, but hey if you have doubt to >what >I am telling you cought me on one of my seminar, demonstration, and I will >guarantee you would not be disappointed. > >My Father and several of my Maestro's used this theory and keep them alive, >I >used it in countless matches in Unpadded Stick fighting arena in Laguna >Philippines a numerous street fights and keep me standing still. I preached >it to >my student to used it and master it, for their own good and safety. This >is no >Gimmick, No tricks, just straight technical that would change your view of >Largo Mano. > >But we are not saying Corto is weaker that Largo, again, it is depends on >your preference. If I got caught in Corto, I will fight our corto range >tactics. >We are not believe in Medium range, 50/50 is not on our preference. Whether >your are in or out. > >Our Largo Mano can easily ruled your distance by using our triangular >footwork, body mechanics and weapon attacking directions. Again is not a >rocket >science but it works for us... > >Gat Puno Abon "Garimot" Baet >GAT International >Laguna Arnis Federation International >Harimaw Buno Federation >Hilot Research Center > > > > > That's an important point to remember: largo, medio & > > corto are relative to your body size. Something that > > comes up whenever teaching someone of a different body > > size and build. For those of us who live in areas > > where body sizes tend to be similar, this wouldn't be > > a problem; but for those who live in areas where the > > diversity in body sizes is greater, this becomes more > > important. > > At different times, we had three students 6' and over > > in our club. The height and size differences posed a > > challenge in teaching them how to use the movements > > and ranges to their advantage. > > > > Bot > >--__--__-- > >Message: 2 >Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 14:22:14 -0000 >From: "Patrick Davies" >To: >Subject: [Eskrima] RE: McFann-Chai Seminar >Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net > >Tom you can get Marc on ufamcfann@yahoo.com > >He's just opened his new Academy in Fayeteville. He's also been putting >his old seminar tapes - especially with Terry Gibson - on DVD. I had the >pleasure of watching his training in Indonesia with Herman Suwanda on >tape while I was over at his ranch. > >http://www.marcmcfann.com/ > >Pat Davies >www.amag.org.uk > >-----Original Message----- > -- __--__-- > >Message: 4 >From: POWERFACTOR71839@aol.com >Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 20:50:06 EST >To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net >Subject: [Eskrima] McFann-Chai Seminar >Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net > >I have some of Marc McFann's old tapes. I know he has spent time in >Indonesia >studying silat. Does anyone have a current email for him?? I have lots >of >Grappling/Harimau questions. > >Tom Furman --- powerfactor71839@aol.com > >--__--__-- > >Message: 3 >From: "Young Forest" >To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net >Date: Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:18:57 +0000 >Subject: [Eskrima] Re: Largo vs. corto... >Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net > > >At different times, we had three students 6' and over > >in our club. The height and size differences posed a > >challenge in teaching them how to use the movements > >and ranges to their advantage. > >I had a student who was 6'11" - pain in the ass trying to close on him, >since just one of his backwards steps equalled four or five of my bitty >little forwards steps. > >Badger Jones >Siling Labuyo Arnis > >--__--__-- > >Message: 4 >From: "Van Harn, Steve" >To: "Eskrima Digest (E-mail)" >Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 15:44:11 -0600 >Subject: [Eskrima] JKD women >Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net > >Looks like there's a new online magazine on JKD just for Women >In the most recent issue there is an article on the most recent WEKAF >championships held in Cebu titled: >Interview with a World Champion Eskrimadoris: > >*************** > >--__--__-- > >Message: 5 >Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 17:44:42 -0800 (PST) >From: H R >Subject: Re: [Eskrima] Re: Largo vs. corto... >To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net >Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net > >I'm still a bit of a greenhorn in the FMA, but when I used to do boxing, my >trainer had me work on covering up, as well as slipping, just so I could >move in without getting hit. To compliment that, he had me do wind sprints- >changing directins everytime he blew the whistle. That helped me to be able >to shoot in quickly, and almost instantly change directions if needed. > > >--------------------------------- >Do you Yahoo!? > Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com > > >--__--__-- > >_______________________________________________ >Eskrima mailing list >Eskrima@martialartsresource.net >http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/eskrima >http://eskrima-fma.net >Old digest issues @ ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com/pub/eskrima > >Copyright 1994-2004: Ray Terry, MartialArtsResource.com, Sudlud.com >Standard disclaimers apply. >Remember September 11. > >End of Eskrima Digest