Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:48:22 +0200 From: eskrima-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: Eskrima digest, Vol 16 #148 - 6 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: McDojos and Little Ninjas (jay de leon) 2. Re: Testing your art-get on floor - to PG Marc (jay de leon) 3. Re: Re: Eskrima digest, Instructors, McDojps and such (david foggie) 4. Reminder: GM Jon Bais Knife Course Begins this Saturday (Alex France) 5. Reminder: GM Ver Villasin Begins his Ongoing Class this Saturday (Alex France) --__--__-- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:35:40 -0700 (PDT) From: jay de leon Subject: Re: [Eskrima] McDojos and Little Ninjas To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net well put, bert.  thanks for elucidating.   jay de leon www.filipinomartialartsmuseum.com --- On Wed, 7/8/09, Bert Edens wrote: From: Bert Edens Subject: [Eskrima] McDojos and Little Ninjas To: "eskrima@martialartsresource.net" Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 1:28 PM > some mcdojo's actually have commendable kids' > classes.  yes, it is more of an after-school care, but how > much martial arts can you really teach a 4-year old little > ninja?  also, many out-of-shape executives join their > children there--better than drinking beer and falling asleep > in front of the TV, not to mention soccer moms, in this case, > martial arts moms. >   > jay de leon > www.filipinofightingartsintl.com Greetings...     One thing to remember with that age group is that you teach them very little about martial arts other than basic punches, blocks and kicks... The biggest thing is to work on discipline, focus, paying attention, following directions, all those things I wish more teens and adults had learned when they were that age. :) And of course, if it's fun, martial arts becomes something they enjoy and they easily transition into the junior class and possibly even make it a lifetime commitment. I know several adult black belts who started at that age and they show no signs of slowing down.     From a marketing aspect, those Little Ninja classes are feeders into the junior class and a continued revenue stream. You can be a commercial school without "selling out", and as long as you have the resources to keep teaching, you can continue doing what you love and helping others develop the love for it.     Anyway, just some thoughts... *bows* - Bert Edens _______________________________________________ Eskrima mailing list, 2,700 members Eskrima@martialartsresource.net Copyright 1994-2009: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply Subscribe or Unsubscribe: http://eskrima-fma.net --__--__-- Message: 2 Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:45:10 -0700 (PDT) From: jay de leon Subject: Re: [Eskrima] Testing your art-get on floor - to PG Marc To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Punong Guro Marc:   thanks for the invitation.  i guess i need to familiarize myself with that venue.   Regards to Master Roiles and a warm hello to your son.   and i wouldn't mind getting another original article from you to post to my website.   jay de leon www.filipinofightingartsintl.com --- On Wed, 7/8/09, Lawrence, Marc J (AS) wrote: From: Lawrence, Marc J (AS) Subject: [Eskrima] Testing your art-get on floor and go at it To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 11:16 AM My friend Jay Deleon said-(2)  Regarding testing FMA against other non-FMA arts,  did you have a current event, tournament or similar occurrence that would serve as a valid venue for the test?  Assuming one does not currently exist, do you have a suggestion as to what that format might be? My reply to all- simply this- come to the Long Beach International and sign up for Cultural Challenge. This an open weapons sparring, that means you could fight any kind style with any kind of padded weapon that Action Flex has created and fight. This is mixed weapon sparring. This is not FMA verses FMA, but open weapon sparring. The rules are USFMAF rules. 1.5 minutes point sparring and 1.5 minutes continuous. We are having workshop at my school on the 19th for those who want to learn how to judge and referee in the USFMAF system. Space is limited. Marc Lawrence Punong Guro www.southbayfmaclub.com _______________________________________________ Eskrima mailing list, 2,700 members Eskrima@martialartsresource.net Copyright 1994-2009: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource Standard disclaimers apply Subscribe or Unsubscribe: http://eskrima-fma.net --__--__-- Message: 3 Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 02:31:11 -0700 (PDT) From: david foggie Subject: Re: [Eskrima] Re: Eskrima digest, Instructors, McDojps and such To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Unfortunately due to the commercialisim of martial arts in general and in recent years due to FMAs and their popularity growning, this is a problem.And the problem is not just outside of the Philippines, but also within the Philippines.   I know personally a GM in the Philippines who has graded people to the rank of 5th degree black belt in their systems when the students (1) had never trained with them previously (2) has only trained under their instruction for 5-10 days !   Sadly their areinstructors of varying ranks who seem motivated by $ and the aim of increasing the number of students they have so they can make money of them and their students.   Luckily there are maestros out there who are not of this ilk. They may be hard to find, but they are out there.   regards   David --__--__-- Message: 4 Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:52:16 -0700 (PDT) From: Alex France To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Subject: [Eskrima] Reminder: GM Jon Bais Knife Course Begins this Saturday Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Reminder:  Grand Maestro Jon Bais (Bais Tres Manos) begins his 3-session course on the Bais Baraw (Knife) this Saturday 6 PM to 9 PM in Hayward, CA.   I've met many "experts" on the knife in the martial arts and in the "reality based combat" worlds. Jon's knowledge and real world experience with and against the knife are in the stratosphere. He was recruited by the Dept of Defense precisely because of that.   For flyer and more information, go to: www.PhilippineMartialArtsAcademy.com or Call me (Alex France) at 1-925-864-7477 or email me.   --__--__-- Message: 5 Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:58:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Alex France To: Eskrima@martialartsresource.net Subject: [Eskrima] Reminder: GM Ver Villasin Begins his Ongoing Class this Saturday Reply-To: eskrima@martialartsresource.net Reminder:  Grand Master Ver Villasin begins his ongoing class on the Villasin Balintawak Arnis system this Saturday 1 PM to 3 PM in Hayward, CA.   As his class grows in size, more class times will be created to accommodate the growth.    For flyer and more information, go to: www.PhilippineMartialArtsAcademy.com or Call me (Alex France) at 1-925-864-7477 or email me.   --__--__-- _______________________________________________ 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 1994-2009: Ray Terry, MartialArtsResource.com, Sudlud.com Standard disclaimers apply. 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