Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:34:21 -0800 From: eskrima-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: Eskrima digest, Vol 13 #56 - 7 msgs X-Mailer: Mailman v2.0.13.cisto1 MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Errors-To: eskrima-admin@martialartsresource.net X-BeenThere: eskrima@martialartsresource.net X-Mailman-Version: 2.0.13.cisto1 Precedence: bulk Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net X-Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net X-Subscribed-Address: fma@martialartsresource.com List-Id: Eskrima-FMA discussion forum, the premier FMA forum on the Internet. 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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. Hilot Class/Membership (GatPuno@aol.com) 2. pedoy school of escrima article (dvljr1@verizon.net) 3. Fitness class influenced by ancient art of stickfighting (Daniel Arola) 4. Re: Fitness class influenced by ancient art of stickfighting (Steve Kohn) 5. Re: Fitness class influenced by ancient art of stickfighting (denverama@aol.com) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: GatPuno@aol.com Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:36:29 EST To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Subject: [Eskrima] Hilot Class/Membership Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Hello, It has been a long time since my last post, I just want to leteveryone knows,I am enjoy reading all the post negativeand positive. I am still very active of checking the digest and what is up to it. Anyway, to all of the practitionerof FMA fromFlorida and Georgia I will begiving Seminar in Jacksonville, Florida, hosted by Sam de Galicia, who posted the seminar two weeks ago. I just want invite you all personally. Also to our Seminar next weekend March 4 and 5 in White Tiger School of Martial Arts in West Palm Beach,Florida. Just dropmeane-mail for the flyer and direction. I am now offering a "HILOT" class to all of the practitioner wanted to learn the Theory and practice of the Filipino Healing Arts. The class will offer to all of the practitioner every Thursday night at 7-8 pm. We arealso developing and accepting contact to every States, if anyone interested to be part of this "Hilot USA" just drop mean e-mail. We are now ready to goand educate all of you who interested to learn them majical touch of "Hilot". The Hilot Class will cover the Four Healing Modalities of Hilot.. Massage Treatments, Minor and major accupressureof Hilot, Herbs, oil, water, vinegar and Coconut wine treatments, I will also cover Bintusa treatments, Tublang which is heat treatment using various heating tools (oil, cigar, etc.) So help me to introduced the Traditional Hilot to your Area, by learning the Guarded Traditionof Hilot. Many Medical Doctors try to run a studies in Hilot in various Filipino tribes, all of them failed, it becaused their looking in different persfective, now let me show you what "Hilot Arts" really was and How to use Hilot arts. Last July I went home and meet to a few Hilot Masters and asked their blessing in regardes of this matters. There all hesitate to giveme theiradvise, but attheendof the meeting, all of them giveme the blessingto do so. Now the time has come. I am also offering a intensive training on"Hilot" all you need is a pairof hand and will to help others. Then can start by joining me in every Seminar I was schedule. The time is now, My next visit to the Philippines isJuly 2007, if you are interested to join me just keep this calendar open. Thank you, Gat Puno "Garimot" Baet Garimot ArnisTraining Group International (GAT) Harimaw Buno Federation HILOT USA formerly (Hilot Research Center USA) --__--__-- Message: 2 Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 12:23:22 -0600 (CST) From: To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Subject: [Eskrima] pedoy school of escrima article Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Good article on the school. http://www.midweek.com/content/story/midweek_extrastory/the_filipino_martial_art/ --__--__-- Message: 3 Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:31:58 -0800 (PST) From: Daniel Arola To: danjuandesiga@yahoo.com Subject: [Eskrima] Fitness class influenced by ancient art of stickfighting Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net This is interesting... Like Tae Bo with stick -D http://www.thejournalnews.com/mindbody/july03/fitness.html A monthly guide to health, wellness and prevention Fitness class influenced by ancient art of stickfighting By Joy Victory The Journal News (Original publication: July 8, 2003) What is escrima? Escrima is an ancient Filipino martial art using weapons like sticks or knives. An instructor at Altheus Health Center in Rye has adapted the art form to an aerobics format, similar to kickboxing. Some basic escrima terms: Abaniko — a fanning-style strike with a stick, like the movement of a windshield wiper Banda y banda — a side-to-side step, much like a boxer's dance Baston — the stick used in escrima Dos manos — the two-handed fighting style of escrima Escrimador — one who practices escrima Ilag liyad — a defensive move similar to weaving left and right Ilag luko — a defensive move similar to ducking Lobtik — a slashing, powerful strike with a stick By the time this aerobics-meets-stick-fighting class winds down at Altheus Health Center in Rye, even the most fit participants are drenched in sweat. That's because instructor Jason Winkle keeps the class jumping from foot to foot — like a boxer's perpetual dance — for the entire hour. "You are escrimadors!" Winkle calls out to the class, referring to the name given to people who practice escrima (pronounced es-CREAM-ah), a lesser-known form of martial artistry brought stateside from the Philippines a few decades ago. Although the history of escrima is spotty, some speculate that it came about when Spanish settlers brought fencing to the Philippines. Over time, fencing and the traditional Filipino martial arts blended into escrima. Traditionally, "escrimadors" learn hand-to-hand combat and stick- and knife-fighting — similar to karate, but with weapons. At this new escrima class that began last month, Winkle has kicked it up a notch to include a constant side-step motion often used in aerobics as participants wield a foam-covered stick so they can jab at the air, block, bounce and jab some more. The class is taught regionally only at Altheus, an upscale health and athletic performance center. Altheus has earned exclusive licensing rights to train future escrima teachers, according to owner Tom Crawford, a former director of coaching for the United States Olympic Committee. Twenty classes cost $520. Winkle, currently the only instructor in the area, expects that as more teachers become trained in escrima, it could become the next big fitness fad because of its focus on upper body strength. "I think it's going to be huge," he says. "It fills a niche that's been missing in the fitness world." Unlike traditional aerobics classes where the legs do most of the work, escrima's stick-fighting component makes the arms work harder, says Winkle, who also is a professor of weapons and hand-to-hand combat at U.S. Military Academy at West Point. "You're developing all the skills you would develop in a martial arts class," Winkle says. "What hooks people is we stay basic with the skills and keep the heart rate up." The class is taught with a "dos manos" (two hands) philosophy, meaning whatever is done on the left side of the body also is done on the right. One of the more fun moves in the class is the "redondo rapido," or fast spin. While quickly stepping front to back, a person swings the stick above their head like a lasso. It mimics a defense block to prevent someone from striking from above, or a deadly way to pummel someone in the head. There's also the "ocho y ocho," or figure eight, where a person sidesteps and crisscrosses the stick in front of them. The most skilled escrimadors, like Winkle, can whip the stick around blindingly fast. Since this class began just a few weeks ago, most of the participants are just learning the elements of escrima. One of them, 39-year-old Michael Holmes of Rye, learned the limitations of his flexibility during his first escrima class. He explored the new exercise option while looking for another activity to add to his weekly repertoire of spinning, running and swimming. He left the escrima class feeling a bit sore. "I'm not used to the beats (of the music)," Holmes says. "It was different in that it had aerobic moves and lots of coordination." Winkle said men may not be used to some of the more complex moves, which take dexterity and coordination, much like a complicated step aerobics routine. "It's alien to the men," Winkle says. "That's why we give them a stick." --------------------------------- What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos --__--__-- Message: 4 Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 13:56:20 -0800 (PST) From: Steve Kohn Subject: Re: [Eskrima] Fitness class influenced by ancient art of stickfighting To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net I recall Diana Inosanto experimenting with this idea 5 or so years ago. -Steve Daniel Arola wrote: This is interesting... Like Tae Bo with stick -D http://www.thejournalnews.com/mindbody/july03/fitness.html A monthly guide to health, wellness and prevention Fitness class influenced by ancient art of stickfighting By Joy Victory The Journal News (Original publication: July 8, 2003) What is escrima? Escrima is an ancient Filipino martial art using weapons like sticks or knives. An instructor at Altheus Health Center in Rye has adapted the art form to an aerobics format, similar to kickboxing. Some basic escrima terms: Abaniko — a fanning-style strike with a stick, like the movement of a windshield wiper Banda y banda — a side-to-side step, much like a boxer's dance Baston — the stick used in escrima Dos manos — the two-handed fighting style of escrima Escrimador — one who practices escrima Ilag liyad — a defensive move similar to weaving left and right Ilag luko — a defensive move similar to ducking Lobtik — a slashing, powerful strike with a stick By the time this aerobics-meets-stick-fighting class winds down at Altheus Health Center in Rye, even the most fit participants are drenched in sweat. That's because instructor Jason Winkle keeps the class jumping from foot to foot — like a boxer's perpetual dance — for the entire hour. "You are escrimadors!" Winkle calls out to the class, referring to the name given to people who practice escrima (pronounced es-CREAM-ah), a lesser-known form of martial artistry brought stateside from the Philippines a few decades ago. Although the history of escrima is spotty, some speculate that it came about when Spanish settlers brought fencing to the Philippines. Over time, fencing and the traditional Filipino martial arts blended into escrima. Traditionally, "escrimadors" learn hand-to-hand combat and stick- and knife-fighting — similar to karate, but with weapons. At this new escrima class that began last month, Winkle has kicked it up a notch to include a constant side-step motion often used in aerobics as participants wield a foam-covered stick so they can jab at the air, block, bounce and jab some more. The class is taught regionally only at Altheus, an upscale health and athletic performance center. Altheus has earned exclusive licensing rights to train future escrima teachers, according to owner Tom Crawford, a former director of coaching for the United States Olympic Committee. Twenty classes cost $520. Winkle, currently the only instructor in the area, expects that as more teachers become trained in escrima, it could become the next big fitness fad because of its focus on upper body strength. "I think it's going to be huge," he says. "It fills a niche that's been missing in the fitness world." Unlike traditional aerobics classes where the legs do most of the work, escrima's stick-fighting component makes the arms work harder, says Winkle, who also is a professor of weapons and hand-to-hand combat at U.S. Military Academy at West Point. "You're developing all the skills you would develop in a martial arts class," Winkle says. "What hooks people is we stay basic with the skills and keep the heart rate up." The class is taught with a "dos manos" (two hands) philosophy, meaning whatever is done on the left side of the body also is done on the right. One of the more fun moves in the class is the "redondo rapido," or fast spin. While quickly stepping front to back, a person swings the stick above their head like a lasso. It mimics a defense block to prevent someone from striking from above, or a deadly way to pummel someone in the head. There's also the "ocho y ocho," or figure eight, where a person sidesteps and crisscrosses the stick in front of them. The most skilled escrimadors, like Winkle, can whip the stick around blindingly fast. Since this class began just a few weeks ago, most of the participants are just learning the elements of escrima. One of them, 39-year-old Michael Holmes of Rye, learned the limitations of his flexibility during his first escrima class. He explored the new exercise option while looking for another activity to add to his weekly repertoire of spinning, running and swimming. He left the escrima class feeling a bit sore. "I'm not used to the beats (of the music)," Holmes says. "It was different in that it had aerobic moves and lots of coordination." Winkle said men may not be used to some of the more complex moves, which take dexterity and coordination, much like a complicated step aerobics routine. "It's alien to the men," Winkle says. "That's why we give them a stick." --------------------------------- What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos _______________________________________________ Eskrima mailing list, 2300 members Eskrima@martialartsresource.net Copyright 1994-2006: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/eskrima --------------------------------- What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos --__--__-- Message: 5 Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:07:44 -0500 From: denverama@aol.com Subject: Re: [Eskrima] Fitness class influenced by ancient art of stickfighting To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Excellent. We do the same thing on heavy bags. Introduces everyone to the aerobic attributes of the FMA! Best Heather MonDee www.denverama.com -----Original Message----- From: Daniel Arola To: danjuandesiga@yahoo.com Sent: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:31:58 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Eskrima] Fitness class influenced by ancient art of stickfighting This is interesting... Like Tae Bo with stick -D http://www.thejournalnews.com/mindbody/july03/fitness.html A monthly guide to health, wellness and prevention Fitness class influenced by ancient art of stickfighting By Joy Victory The Journal News (Original publication: July 8, 2003) What is escrima? Escrima is an ancient Filipino martial art using weapons like sticks or knives. An instructor at Altheus Health Center in Rye has adapted the art form to an aerobics format, similar to kickboxing. Some basic escrima terms: Abaniko ? a fanning-style strike with a stick, like the movement of a windshield wiper Banda y banda ? a side-to-side step, much like a boxer's dance Baston ? the stick used in escrima Dos manos ? the two-handed fighting style of escrima Escrimador ? one who practices escrima Ilag liyad ? a defensive move similar to weaving left and right Ilag luko ? a defensive move similar to ducking Lobtik ? a slashing, powerful strike with a stick By the time this aerobics-meets-stick-fighting class winds down at Altheus Health Center in Rye, even the most fit participants are drenched in sweat. That's because instructor Jason Winkle keeps the class jumping from foot to foot ? like a boxer's perpetual dance ? for the entire hour. "You are escrimadors!" Winkle calls out to the class, referring to the name given to people who practice escrima (pronounced es-CREAM-ah), a lesser-known form of martial artistry brought stateside from the Philippines a few decades ago. Although the history of escrima is spotty, some speculate that it came about when Spanish settlers brought fencing to the Philippines. Over time, fencing and the traditional Filipino martial arts blended into escrima. Traditionally, "escrimadors" learn hand-to-hand combat and stick- and knife-fighting ? similar to karate, but with weapons. At this new escrima class that began last month, Winkle has kicked it up a notch to include a constant side-step motion often used in aerobics as participants wield a foam-covered stick so they can jab at the air, block, bounce and jab some more. The class is taught regionally only at Altheus, an upscale health and athletic performance center. Altheus has earned exclusive licensing rights to train future escrima teachers, according to owner Tom Crawford, a former director of coaching for the United States Olympic Committee. Twenty classes cost $520. Winkle, currently the only instructor in the area, expects that as more teachers become trained in escrima, it could become the next big fitness fad because of its focus on upper body strength. "I think it's going to be huge," he says. "It fills a niche that's been missing in the fitness world." Unlike traditional aerobics classes where the legs do most of the work, escrima's stick-fighting component makes the arms work harder, says Winkle, who also is a professor of weapons and hand-to-hand combat at U.S. Military Academy at West Point. "You're developing all the skills you would develop in a martial arts class," Winkle says. "What hooks people is we stay basic with the skills and keep the heart rate up." The class is taught with a "dos manos" (two hands) philosophy, meaning whatever is done on the left side of the body also is done on the right. One of the more fun moves in the class is the "redondo rapido," or fast spin. While quickly stepping front to back, a person swings the stick above their head like a lasso. It mimics a defense block to prevent someone from striking from above, or a deadly way to pummel someone in the head. There's also the "ocho y ocho," or figure eight, where a person sidesteps and crisscrosses the stick in front of them. The most skilled escrimadors, like Winkle, can whip the stick around blindingly fast. Since this class began just a few weeks ago, most of the participants are just learning the elements of escrima. One of them, 39-year-old Michael Holmes of Rye, learned the limitations of his flexibility during his first escrima class. He explored the new exercise option while looking for another activity to add to his weekly repertoire of spinning, running and swimming. He left the escrima class feeling a bit sore. "I'm not used to the beats (of the music)," Holmes says. "It was different in that it had aerobic moves and lots of coordination." Winkle said men may not be used to some of the more complex moves, which take dexterity and coordination, much like a complicated step aerobics routine. "It's alien to the men," Winkle says. "That's why we give them a stick." --------------------------------- What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos _______________________________________________ Eskrima mailing list, 2300 members Eskrima@martialartsresource.net Copyright 1994-2006: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/eskrima --__--__-- _______________________________________________ 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 1994-2006: Ray Terry, MartialArtsResource.com, Sudlud.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember September 11. End of Eskrima Digest