Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:48:21 +0100 From: eskrima-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: Eskrima digest, Vol 15 #311 - 2 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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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: MA means to me. (Michael Gallagher) 2. Re: PTK Challenge matches (Kali Kapatid - J Montes) --__--__-- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:17:12 -0500 To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net From: Michael Gallagher Subject: Re: [Eskrima] MA means to me. Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net At 01:37 AM 12/2/2008, you wrote: >Hi all, > >At the school I train at, they have introduced a new requirement for Black >Belt. > >You must write up a response to the following question: > >"What Martial Arts mean to me?" > >They are to fit onto a letter (A4) page. They are then framed and hung on the >wall. It is interesting reading all the people's responses, and to see the >different backgrounds, reasons and meanings that Martial arts has to people. > >I am wondering of the people on 'the list', what does Martial Arts mean to >you? > >respectfully, >Scott > >_________________________________________________________________ >Messenger's gift to you! Download free emoticons today! >http://livelife.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=669758 >_______________________________________________ >Eskrima mailing list, 2600 members >Eskrima@martialartsresource.net >Copyright 1994-2008: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource >Standard disclaimers apply >Subscribe or Unsubscribe: http://eskrima-fma.net As politicians say, "I'm glad you asked that question." I've been training for 23 years and I'm currently pursuing five arts under four teachers and I've never thought about it. To a certain extant, I am a creature of habit: Once I start doing something, it is almost impossible to get me to stop. That is why I go to the same Shito-Ryu karate dojo I've gone to long after starting LaCoste Inosanto Kali; most people would have switched. (And yes, I still go there after doing Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do for a couple of years. Heresy! Or is it? ) But I agree with the other poster who said that Filipinos say it is there way of life. I believe that is for me, too, even though that sounds odd coming from a Westerner. I was faced with a crisis back in May and it looked like I would have to quit training for a while, but the thought of telling my instructors I wouldn't be back hurt so much -- hurts now just telling it -- that I realized that it is so much a part of me after all this time I can't imagine giving it up. What are martial arts? I'm a martial artist; it's what I do because that's what I am. Mike Gallagher Cortland, NY "I'm not *a* big fat panda. I'm *the* big fat panda." -- Po, "Kung Fu Panda" --__--__-- Message: 2 Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 13:30:45 -0800 (PST) From: Kali Kapatid - J Montes To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Subject: [Eskrima] Re: PTK Challenge matches Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Greetings Gat Puno, The letters I forwarded here are from a public blog posted on the internet by Grand Tuhon for the world to see. I have been to some sights where you have to have a password and/or be a member of their group to have access and what have you. Be that as it may, I would say that it seems apparent to me that GT Gaje comes off as a bit "hostile" in these blogs, and with very good reason. All I can say is that I'm sure there is a bit of a reactionary type of statement being made there. So anyone reading this who is unacquainted should know that Grand Tuhon is a funny guy, very warm and personable, always when I meet him he's joking and teaching. So alot of things he says are tongue-in-cheek. As far as the challenge goes, from my experience a good percentage of respectable FMA groups worth their merit are always ready and are expected to stand up to a challenge, as long as both fighters are equally matched. This is the mindset of PTK also. I think many of you have good points to make, but remember that (speaking for myself)  I react when our Supreme Grand Masters' name appears in the smog of online "light" conversation. Who would expect less? In my heart of hearts, I would always defend and can't understand why others insist on inserting him negatively into their conversations. Moreover, if anyone has an issue with him, he's in the states yearly. There's always a way to reach him. Give him a call, you may be surprised to find a very approachable amiable person. Season's Greetings, ~John PS- Any good challenge match with a money pot sounds so awesome in these times! Who ISN'T broke??? --__--__-- _______________________________________________ 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