Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:33:39 -0700 From: eskrima-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: Eskrima digest, Vol 13 #177 - 11 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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Copyright 1994-2006: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource The Internet's premier discussion forum devoted to Filipino Martial Arts. 2300 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. RE: Interesting Knife Defense... (marko.ronkainen@nokia.com) 2. Re: Functional - was CAMA (iPat) 3. Your Opinions on this... (sifo) 4. re: Knife used in self-defense (Marc MacYoung) 5. "The Menace" (T David Reyes) 6. (no subject) (Integrated Martial Arts & Fitness) 7. Fwd: Carlito Bonjoc Seminar (jay de leon) 8. Fwd: Article on Mindanao 4 (jay de leon) 9. Updates to San Miguel Eskrima websiete; Pekit Tirsi Kali and San Miguel Eskrima DVD set (Stephen Lamade) 10. Ultimate swordsman (Ray) --__--__-- Message: 1 Subject: RE: [Eskrima] Interesting Knife Defense... Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 10:28:20 +0300 From: To: Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net >Greetings, all... > You know, I know it's important to teach a wide variety >of techniques... >And I also know that in demos / rank evaluations, etc., you >often show something that just "looks cool". But, the last >defense in this video > >http://www.tmi-selfdefense.com/vids/set3/6.mov > > had me wondering. I have very limited experience in the >martial arts, having done this for only seven years, but >strictly speaking, I don't usually consider a succession of >three spinning / turning kicks, followed by a punch, without >making any effort to trap the knife or the arm / hand holding >it, as something I would put in the "Good Idea" checkbox... > Looked cool though... I think I'll leave the spinning >crescent kick to the attacker's arm out of my knife defense arsenal :) LOL! Did the defending guy have a Cobra Kai patch on the back of his jacket? http://www.angelfire.com/fl5/cobrakai/images/Cobra_Kai_Logo.jpg Is this HBSD (Hollywood Based Self Defense)? :D - Marko --__--__-- Message: 2 Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 10:37:04 +0100 From: iPat To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Subject: [Eskrima] Re: Functional - was CAMA Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net does anyone sell 'Functional Eskrima'? if not why not? as there must be a market with so many gullible people around. just a thought while i typed on my (functional?) keyboard On 6/7/06, Ollie Batts wrote: > > ...major strength is his experience and > knowledge of what functions for real, in the street. So his 'Functional > JKD' > just about sums up what it is he does best. .. -- Pat Davies www.amag.org.uk --__--__-- Message: 3 From: "sifo" To: Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 10:25:51 -0400 Subject: [Eskrima] Your Opinions on this... Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net http://63.209.191.203/~f6putfi/videos/15302383678.wmv it's Kadochnikov-Tui-Shou Bobby Indas Balintawak Eskrima - HK --__--__-- Message: 4 From: "Marc MacYoung" To: Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 10:45:33 -0600 Subject: [Eskrima] re: Knife used in self-defense Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net > From: Dave Wong > You should have seen some of the replies on one popular knives internet > forum. They said fighting knives had to be at least of a certain length > and made wth SUPER steel. Anything less won't do. There's a reason I stay away from most forums... > From: Kwiter Greci > It's funny half the time I have a cheesy Chinese > knockoff of the Spyderco Harpy in my pocket otherwise > I have a $24 Benchmade in my pocket. When I'm working around the property I often carry a Civilian knock off that I picked up for 10 euros in Belgium. I beat the hell out of that -- and any -- knife that I carry. It's a great little tool. All the flap about kerambet shaped blades being so good for fighting, really eclipses the versatility and uses of that shaped blade for hard, blister-raising work. A knife is first and foremost a tool, not a weapon. It does jobs that we cannot. When it comes down to it, there are a whole lot better weapons available. If you're going to carry a designated weapon, at carry something that will "Git-R-done" and be willing to take the heat for it. Most so-called "fighting knives" or "tactical folders" really aren't "dedicated" weapons at all, their design is a compromise between weapons and tools. Which makes them tools with glorified titles. And yet with the trends in marketing and advertising you're getting the draw backs without the advantages. What makes me shake my head about all these gear queers --who are drooling and touching themselves about their $300 tactical folders and fighting knives that they carry -- is what the prosecuting attorney is going to do with all the advertising. "And why Mr. Smith were you carrying a known 'fighting knife?'" Oops.... Ya shoulda stuck with calling it a tool. And this doesn't even cover the problems you're going to have trying to convince the cop that this pristine condition tactical folder is a "tool." Tools get banged up with use. If this is a tool, why is it in such good shape? It's kinda like the guy who only has a tire iron under his car seat and claims it's a tool -- this instead of a tire iron and other tools. Credibility just gets flushed down the toilet. M --__--__-- Message: 5 Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:00:48 -0700 From: T David Reyes To: Subject: [Eskrima] "The Menace" Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net > I'm often asked by wanna-be knife fighters "What's the best knife for > fighting?" Marc, Whatever became of your 1993 concept knife, "The Menace". Looked to be a good one. The closest any maker came to it in style and price was Newt Livesay and his "Lil Pecker" and "Woo" series, though Mr. Livesay was using 1095. The 5160 blade steel you were using then seems to have gained in popularity in recent years as well. Best Regards, David Reyes- --__--__-- Message: 6 From: "Integrated Martial Arts & Fitness" To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2006 19:48:54 +0000 Subject: [Eskrima] (no subject) Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Mr. Sardinas, Thanks so much for the referral.. I'll pass it along to my student. I'm sure he'll be happy to hear your near where he's staying... Thanks, Don Edwards www.imafit.com >>> Guro Edwards, Gat Puno Baet's school is located in Pembroke Pines which is 15 to 30 minutes away from the Ft. Lauderdale area in South Florida. Please have your student contact me if he or she is interested in training in the Garimot System. Respectfully, Al Sardinas Student of The Garimot System of Arnis From: "Integrated Martial Arts & Fitness" I have a student staying in Fla.. Ft Lauderdale area, that wants to find a place to train (Eskrima) for the week. Anyone know of a good FMA schol down there. Thanks, Don Edwards www.imafit.com<<<< --__--__-- Message: 7 Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 13:28:27 -0700 (PDT) From: jay de leon To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Subject: [Eskrima] Fwd: Carlito Bonjoc Seminar Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Note: forwarded message attached. Received: from [71.109.11.130] by web33314.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:53:05 PDT Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 11:53:04 -0700 (PDT) From: jay de leon Subject: Carlito Bonjoc Seminar To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Length: 1070 X-Converted-To-Plain-Text: from multipart/alternative by demime 0.98e X-Converted-To-Plain-Text: Alternative section used was text/plain I would like to invite you all to my friend Guro Carlito Bonjoc's seminar. I highly recommend it, and I have found it inspiring to train with such a skilled, dedicated and courageous guro. Thank you, Jay de Leon Bee Safe Martial Arts Presents A Seminar with Guro Carlito Bonjoc Jr. Guro Carlito Bonjoc Jr. is considered by many as a leading authority in the Filipino martial arts. With his easy to follow instruction method you will learn the advanced combative applications of Serrada Escrima. The Blade, The Stick & Empty hand attacks Don’t miss this opportunity to experience this rare insight in to the combat aspects of Serrada Escrima. Good for all levels, beginners welcome! $60 for advance registration $75 at the door When: July 15th 2006, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location: BeeSafe Martial Arts 120 Church St. Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 628-9885 (contact Sensei Bee Landrum to register) or email BeeSafeMA@yahoo.com Guro Carlito Bonjoc Jr. ( see www.bagyo.net ) Master/Founder of Mata Sa Bagyo Filipino Martial Arts Fourth Generation Master Cades Lapulapu Escrima Dedicated practitioner of Talawan Escrima system Highly respected instructor of the Cabales Serrada Escrima system --__--__-- Message: 8 Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 13:32:14 -0700 (PDT) From: jay de leon To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Subject: [Eskrima] Fwd: Article on Mindanao 4 Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Note: forwarded message attached. Received: from [71.109.11.130] by web33310.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 06 Jun 2006 13:14:16 PDT Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 13:14:16 -0700 (PDT) From: jay de leon Subject: Article on Mindanao 4 To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Length: 2404 X-Converted-To-Plain-Text: from multipart/alternative by demime 0.98e X-Converted-To-Plain-Text: Alternative section used was text/plain MINDANAO JOTTINGS: CATFISH AND WATERFALLS Not everything in Cotabato was violence and turmoil. On the contrary, I have very many pleasant and happy memories of Cotabato. And they did not involve big business deals or personal triumphs. Here is one example, which was simply a lunch break. About half my working time when I was in Cotabato working in road construction actually involved field work. I would have travel to the camp and the worksite with my driver, security officer and sometimes with the company chief accountant. Most of the time, I would actually have to do some administrative function, like distributing payroll, checking on the paperwork at the company gas pumps, or meeting with some official of Philrock, the general contractor for the road construction with whom we had our contract. The rest of the time was either trouble-shooting, or just mingling with the employees to keep tabs on things. I wanted to make sure the employees knew I was available and approachable, and many of them would take the occasion just to say hi or thank you, or actually discuss a particular issue. On the whole, I was happy when I was on the road. I enjoyed being outdoors, although sometimes it was in the heat and dust, and sometimes in the rain and the mud, depending on the season of the year. I enjoyed the personal interaction, and it was gratifying to offer employment to people and sometimes help resolve problems. I tried to make the field work as enjoyable and interesting as possible. I remember one particular day that will forever stay in my mind. We were several miles from base camp, so I asked the driver to scout around and find us some good lunch. When lunch time came, we drove to a house where the driver had contracted the lady of the house to cook lunch for us We collected our lunch, which was unbelievably inexpensive. It was rice, fried catfish, vegetables and soda. Catfish is one of my favorite fish in the Philippines. For those of you that know fish, catfish are ugly creatures, but delicious. My driver then took us to a secluded area that was nicely wooded with a small, gentle waterfall. We feasted on the lunch, and that was a great lunch for eating on the run in a road construction site. Then we all took a dip in the shallow pool with the waterfall cascading on us, frolicking like little children. Since we spent a lot of time on the road, we always had clothes and gear for emergencies like this one. That was probably one of the best lunch breaks in my whole life. Where else can you take a two-hour lunch break with a nourishing, home-cooked meal, then take a dip in a natural pool and waterfall with a lush, sylvan setting? In retrospect, the two-hour, 3-martini lunches I had in my corporate life pale in comparison with this roadside lunch. Reluctantly, we drove back to work at the site. I don’t know about my two other employees, but that was a magical day for me, to be able to work and briefly refresh the body, mind and spirit in a land full of violence and turmoil. --__--__-- Message: 9 From: "Stephen Lamade" To: Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 21:22:43 +0000 Subject: [Eskrima] Updates to San Miguel Eskrima websiete; Pekit Tirsi Kali and San Miguel Eskrima DVD set Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net I have recently updated my site to include additional information related to San Miguel Eskrima; it includes a link to a DVD set that Wes Tasker and I made recently. The URL is: http://northshoreac.com/san_miguel_eskrima/training.htm Best, Steve Lamade --__--__-- Message: 10 From: Ray To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net (Eskrima) Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 19:30:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Eskrima] Ultimate swordsman Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Ultimate Swordsman, fwiw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InlQtTMK5Ys Ray Terry rterry@idiom.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 1994-2006: Ray Terry, MartialArtsResource.com, Sudlud.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember September 11. End of Eskrima Digest