Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:48:22 +0200 From: eskrima-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: Eskrima digest, Vol 15 #115 - 5 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 List-Unsubscribe: , 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. Left-handed Lapu-Lapu kills Magellan (Ray) 2. welcome (Kristine Strasburger) 3. Re: Left-handed Lapu-Lapu kills Magellan (jay de leon) 4. Re: Left-handed Lapu-Lapu kills Magellan (Ray) 5. Re: More on GMs Giron and Cabales (James Nordstrom) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: Ray To: Eskrima-Digest Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:40:15 -0700 Subject: [Eskrima] Left-handed Lapu-Lapu kills Magellan Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Left-handed Lapu-Lapu kills Magellan Sun Star Cebu “I bow to no King; I owe my allegiance only to my people.” These words, originally uttered in 1521, immortalized the chieftain of Mactan island, giving world fame to Filipino gallantry and heroism, and his victory over Spanish invader Ferdinand Magel-lan. Yesterday, boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao portrayed Lapu-Lapu, while movie actor Dennis Trillo donned the armor of Magellan, in the annual reliving of the historic encounter. The one-hour “Kadau-gan sa Mactan” earned many praises for being distinct and more historically emphatic than previous reenactments. But for its founder, former customs district collector David Odilao, both the defending and invading warriors lacked practice. “Crowd control was almost perfect, but the fight scene kulang sa (lacked) realism,” he said. Odilao said that in the reenactments he named “Bahug-Bahug sa Mactan” in 1979 to 1981, he had 150 people from eight different Cebu universities and colleges, including 30 warriors for each warring group who underwent rigid training with world Arnis master Ciriaco “Cacoy” Canete. Even before the two main protagonists, Pacquiao as Datu Lapu-Lapu and Trillo as Magellan, arrived at the Liberty Shrine, over 20 women and children in native dresses portrayed the old Filipino way of life, spear-fishing and finding shells during low tide. The male children were playing naked on the shore to make the pre- battle scenario more realistic. Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, Phlippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Andrea Domingo, Cebu City north district Rep. Raul del Mar, Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 Director Ronald Roderos, and China Consul General in Cebu He Shijing graced the affair. In a speech, Mayor Arturo Radaza said the wisdom of Lapu-Lapu’s words to Magellan still resonate today because the city is facing many and new challenges on its way to success and progress. “The city has weathered so many obstacles since the time of Datu Lapu- Lapu until the present, but what make us triumph against evil is our resilience and bravery to tackle these challenges,” he said. He did not mention the controversies, including the Asean lamppost issue, he is currently involved in. A ten-minute native dance preceded the meeting between Magellan’s messenger and one of Lapu-Lapu’s war advisers discussing the chieftain’s unconditional surrender. After a deadlock in negotiations, three loud explosions were heard and two of three stilt houses burned down, dramatizing the effects of the Spaniard’s cannons and starting the memorable battle led by the first Filipino hero When they clashed, Pacquiao only had a short sword, which was half shorter than Trillo’s, and had no shield. Most of the time, he had to dodge away from the actor, who wielded a huge shield and a long sword. But in the end, history was literally repeated, with a triumphant Lapu- Lapu yelling at the top of his voice after killing Magellan in a three- minute duel. “Natagalan nga akong magpatay ni (It took me some time to kill) Magellan,” Pacquiao told reporters afterwards, admitting he only rehearsed for his role the evening before the play. As the things unfold, the dignitaries and the city officials were positioned on three separate makeshift stages for a better view. Below them were plastic chairs reserved for foreign tourists. “It was very exciting because it was about the history. The play was accurate as I know, and that is the very reason why most of the Chinese like more to visit this city because of this place’s historical value,” He said. He is on his seventh month as China’s consul general in Cebu and it was his first time to witness the reenactment. Loud applause from hundreds of people who packed the Liberty Shrine met Pacquiao as he alighted from a van with wife Jinky, who played Lapu-Lapu’s wife Bulakna; boxing aficionado Wakee Salud; and Radaza. --__--__-- Message: 2 Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:39:46 -0700 (PDT) From: Kristine Strasburger To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Subject: [Eskrima] welcome Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Hi, Sandra. Welcome to the group. There are not many gals who post here (maybe lots that read, though), but don't let that scare you. Looking forward to getting to know you. Kristine Strasburger www.HeartlandEskrimaSchool.com --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. --__--__-- Message: 3 Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:40:03 -0700 (PDT) From: jay de leon Subject: Re: [Eskrima] Left-handed Lapu-Lapu kills Magellan To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Since the topic has come up again, here is my version of that fateful event. http://www.filipinofightingartsintl.com/Publications/misc/ferdinand-magellan.html Unlike Pacquiao's re-enactment, Lapu-Lapu is often depicted with a shield and a long sword, possibly a kampilan (see pictures in the article). Jay de Leon www.filipinofightingartsintl.com Ray wrote: Left-handed Lapu-Lapu kills Magellan Sun Star Cebu “I bow to no King; I owe my allegiance only to my people.” These words, originally uttered in 1521, immortalized the chieftain of Mactan island, giving world fame to Filipino gallantry and heroism, and his victory over Spanish invader Ferdinand Magel-lan. Yesterday, boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao portrayed Lapu-Lapu, while movie actor Dennis Trillo donned the armor of Magellan, in the annual reliving of the historic encounter. The one-hour “Kadau-gan sa Mactan” earned many praises for being distinct and more historically emphatic than previous reenactments. But for its founder, former customs district collector David Odilao, both the defending and invading warriors lacked practice. “Crowd control was almost perfect, but the fight scene kulang sa (lacked) realism,” he said. Odilao said that in the reenactments he named “Bahug-Bahug sa Mactan” in 1979 to 1981, he had 150 people from eight different Cebu universities and colleges, including 30 warriors for each warring group who underwent rigid training with world Arnis master Ciriaco “Cacoy” Canete. Even before the two main protagonists, Pacquiao as Datu Lapu-Lapu and Trillo as Magellan, arrived at the Liberty Shrine, over 20 women and children in native dresses portrayed the old Filipino way of life, spear-fishing and finding shells during low tide. The male children were playing naked on the shore to make the pre- battle scenario more realistic. Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, Phlippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Andrea Domingo, Cebu City north district Rep. Raul del Mar, Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 Director Ronald Roderos, and China Consul General in Cebu He Shijing graced the affair. In a speech, Mayor Arturo Radaza said the wisdom of Lapu-Lapu’s words to Magellan still resonate today because the city is facing many and new challenges on its way to success and progress. “The city has weathered so many obstacles since the time of Datu Lapu- Lapu until the present, but what make us triumph against evil is our resilience and bravery to tackle these challenges,” he said. He did not mention the controversies, including the Asean lamppost issue, he is currently involved in. A ten-minute native dance preceded the meeting between Magellan’s messenger and one of Lapu-Lapu’s war advisers discussing the chieftain’s unconditional surrender. After a deadlock in negotiations, three loud explosions were heard and two of three stilt houses burned down, dramatizing the effects of the Spaniard’s cannons and starting the memorable battle led by the first Filipino hero When they clashed, Pacquiao only had a short sword, which was half shorter than Trillo’s, and had no shield. Most of the time, he had to dodge away from the actor, who wielded a huge shield and a long sword. But in the end, history was literally repeated, with a triumphant Lapu- Lapu yelling at the top of his voice after killing Magellan in a three- minute duel. “Natagalan nga akong magpatay ni (It took me some time to kill) Magellan,” Pacquiao told reporters afterwards, admitting he only rehearsed for his role the evening before the play. As the things unfold, the dignitaries and the city officials were positioned on three separate makeshift stages for a better view. Below them were plastic chairs reserved for foreign tourists. “It was very exciting because it was about the history. The play was accurate as I know, and that is the very reason why most of the Chinese like more to visit this city because of this place’s historical value,” He said. He is on his seventh month as China’s consul general in Cebu and it was his first time to witness the reenactment. Loud applause from hundreds of people who packed the Liberty Shrine met Pacquiao as he alighted from a van with wife Jinky, who played Lapu-Lapu’s wife Bulakna; boxing aficionado Wakee Salud; and Radaza. _______________________________________________ Eskrima mailing list, 2500 members Eskrima@martialartsresource.net Copyright 1994-2008: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply Subscribe or Unsubscribe: http://eskrima-fma.net --__--__-- Message: 4 From: Ray To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Subject: Re: [Eskrima] Left-handed Lapu-Lapu kills Magellan Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:20:44 -0700 Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Magellan by Tim Joyner is an excellent read. It reads more like a novel than a bio. It is interesting to understand just how decimated the crews were by the time they journeyed across Pacific, somehow missing all the islands that for later explorers proved to be sources of food and water along the way. It is amazing they survived long enough to get to Mactan Island, much less engage in battle once there. Ray Terry EskrimaDigest@sbcglobal.net ========================== Editorial Reviews From Library Journal Magellan is one of the great figures of the modern age. His achievement--the first circumnavigation of the globe--was "the terminal event of the European Renaissance," asserts Joyner. Only an uncommonly determined man could have persevered in an extended journey into this unknown. "In 1520 less was known about the Pacific Ocean than we know today of interstellar space." When he was killed by South Sea Islanders, his chronicler lamented, "They killed our mirror, our light, our comfort, and our true guide." This book provides a solid account of the explorer's life and accomplishment. Joyner reminds us how the voyage felt to the men who lived through it; success was dubious and distant, perils and discomforts were felt daily. Exceptionally well written, this is the first biography of the explorer to appear in more than two decades. Recommended for both public and academic libraries. - David Keymer, SUNY Inst. of Technology, Utica --__--__-- Message: 5 Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:23:38 -0700 (PDT) From: James Nordstrom To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Subject: [Eskrima] Re: More on GMs Giron and Cabales Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net I am posting this with the approval of Master Michael Giron. ------------------------------------------------- "To All, I personally was not there and I too like you have heard there was a reason for the separation. All that I heard was not based on any fact that could back any of it up. The only people that I know that could possibly vouch for the answer of the reason for the "Falling Out" would be the instructors and students that were present at the time, if there were any! I do not wish to comment on this as all I know is pure rumor. I would wish that some things be left alone and just be thankful for what was given to us and to move forward. The answer that some people are seeking will help nobody today and as Filipinos it would continue to impede our progress in our heritage and our Warrior Arts! Master Michael" ------------------------------------------------- Cheers Jim ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ --__--__-- _______________________________________________ Eskrima mailing list Eskrima@martialartsresource.net http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/eskrima Subscribe or Unsubscribe: http://eskrima-fma.net Old digest issues @ ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com/pub/eskrima Copyright 1994-2008: Ray Terry, MartialArtsResource.com, Sudlud.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember September 11. End of Eskrima Digest