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on: March 03, 2013, 12:54:40 am
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I just wanted to say that the updated page looks great! I am looking forward to seeing current photos, videos and event listings in the near future. I hope this forum will be promoted and that everyone will contribute and benefit from its use. Thank you for the time and effort you put in to it. -Lin
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Ok i was just wondering what are the skill levels needed to be reached per belt
from white belt to manong status please explain the steps thank you |
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on: April 05, 2008, 04:55:10 pm
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I would have, sorry, I actually checked the forum after the performance. Their next tentative performance will probably be on May 17th at Baraboo's Faire on the Square. It is not a confirmed performance yet but I will post times and directions as soon as it is confirmed.
Their first performance was today!!! I am so proud of each and every member! The did an outstanding job and I am proud to be their Captain!!! |
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Inayan Serrada
Serrada literally translated means “to close” or “to shut”. Serrada is a medium to close range style emphasizing the use of blade or stick 18 to 26 inches in length. Responses or counters to strikes are primarily linear in fashion, with the main theory being to close in on an attackers strike to shut down his or her power and speed. Serrada translates to both knife and open hand applications. Serrada is considered one of the most important styles within Inayan Eskrima because it bridges the gap between long and short range defensive counters and attacks. Angel Cabales and Max Sarmiento Inayan Kadena de Mano Kadena de Mano literally translated means “Chain of Hand”. Kadena de Mano is the primary open hand and knife system within Inayan Eskrima. Kadena is one of the most complex styles taught within Inayan Eskrima due to its training drills and it’s ability to flow from one theory to another. Knife defenses, open hand counters, trapping skills and nerve strikes are cornerstones of this style. Inayan Larga Mano Literally translated Larga Mano means “Long Hand”. Most weapon encounters will begin in this range. This Inayan style emphasizes evading oncoming strikes and countering to the attacking limb. Inayan Larga Mano is based on the Kampilan sword, widely regarded as the largest indigenous blade found in the Philippines. Inayan Decuerdas Decuerdas means, “to cord”. This style is based on reinforced weapon blocking and counter striking. Theories include parry, block, block and parry and weapon to weapon disarming. This is a basic but highly effective form of Eskrima. Inayan Sinawali Sinawali translated means “to weave”. In this style two weapons, usually of equal length are used in set offensive and defensive patterns. From this the practioner is introduced to different theories of executing the same blocking and striking sequences. Sinawali is one of the primary ways that that the left and right hands are taught to work in harmony and rhythm together. Inayan Espada y Daga Possibly the most complex of all Inayan styles, Espada y Daga literally means “sword and dagger”. This is considered one of the mother arts of Eskrima. This style teaches the left and right hands to work not only together, but more importantly how to work independently of one another. Espada y Daga focuses on block counter while at the same time positioning an opponent into a trapped or locked position. Inayan Sibat/Bankow This is the “Staff and Spear” method found in Inayan Eskrima. Based on many of the Inayan Larga Mano concepts, this styles focus is on the use of distance and the length of the weapon to block and counter. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In addition to the styles of Inayan Eskrima we also share the following Fillipino Martial Arts: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Panantukan Panantukan is a Filipino method of boxing. Todays system of western boxing is said to have been heavily influenced by this method of Filipino open hand fighting. The major difference between the two boxing methods is target selection and the use of body movement. In Panantukan, the target often used is an attackers limb and or supporting joint. Sikaran Sikaran or kicking method used in Filipino martial arts again is often based on striking attackers limbs. Low line kicks and or knees are employed in this style to subdue an attack. This style is often supported by the use of Kadena de Mano or Panantukan techniques. Grappling Dumog is one of the traditional forms of Filipino grappling. Concepts and theories are used from this style, and are supported by additional techniques from Japanese, Brazilian and western methods of wrestling and ground fighting. When such techniques are used proper respect and credit are given to the effective and proven styles. |
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on: April 03, 2008, 07:28:40 pm
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MOD'S EDIT THIS IF YOU DONT LIKE IT OR IF IT DONT BELONG HERE
thx mdel747 |
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on: April 03, 2008, 07:27:24 pm
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San Miguel Eskrima Asosasyon of Cebu
Filemon "Momoy" Canete (1904-1995) San Miguel Eskrima is the art, science and personal expression of Grandmaster Filemon "Momoy"Canete. The system is based on: * Simplicity * Directness * Effectiveness * Reality * Tactics and Strategies * Economy of Motion * Personal Expression * Personal Development * Scientific Movements * Concepts/Principles * History * Culture Grandmaster Momoy was one of the head instructors of the Doce Pares Club from 1933 through up to his passing in 1995 and one of its original founders together with Lorenzo Saavedra, Teodoro Saavedra, Federico Saavedra, Florentino and Eulogio Canete. San Miguel Eskrima is his Momoy's personal expression and style within the club/system. In San Miguel emphasis is heavily placed on developing proper and precise body mechanics and dynamics and the recognition of the natural physiology and application of movement and force, while using the concepts/principles of a weapons-based training. Power, speed, strength, rhythm, reaction, reflex and a keen eye are some of the attributes developed in San Miguel training. San Miguel is a complete blade and edge based system that incorporates long and short blades, single stick, double stick, stick and dagger, dagger, long stick (ananangkil/gahab), spear (bankaw), bullwhip (latigo), cadena (chain), throwing knives, Pangamut (empty hand Combat Judo and dumog wrestling). Association websites: http://www.sanmigueleskrima.com http://sanmiguel.iwarp.com major players : Benjamin Culanag, Urbano Borja, Genaro Mendoza, Andreas Canete, Isidro Casio, Albert Sales, Ramon Rubia ************************************************************* Sayoc Kali Christopher Sayoc, Sr. Sayoc Kali is one of the many components contained in the Sayoc Fighting System. The Sayoc Fighting System as taught from 1972-1982 was comprised of the following categories: 1. Single stick (28"-32") 2. Empty hands (foot works, body mechanics) 3. Double stick (24"-32") 4. Stick and dagger 5. Dagger (single blade-multiple blades) 6. Tabak-toyok (single/double) 7. Pana (projectile in assorted sizes) 8. Long stick (36"-50") 9. Whip (4'-12') (single/double) 10. Staff/spear 11. Short stick (18"-24")/tabak-maliit (single/double) 12. Shield and stick The Sayoc System of Edged Weapons Dynamics is taught in three parts: Sayoc Kali, Sayoc Silak and Sayoc Bakal. The Sayoc Kali system emphasizes the correct and effective usage of the blade. During training a student will learn how to use a single blade, with progression to the use of multiple blades, in conjunction with empty-hands training. Sayoc Kali contains the basic teaching formula, and is primarily concerned with the development of the "Feeder". Feeder based mentality is best described by answering this oft-asked question: "How would you defend against a guy with a knife?" Feeder Based mentality : "I have the Knife". The Sayoc Silak system is the second part of the training is in the counter offensive and contains the second learning formula. This training revolves around the "Receiver", and is started with the empty hands. The Sayoc Bakal system is the third aspect taught. It is comprised around the use of projectiles in combat. It works as a complete system and compliments and enhances both Sayoc Kali and Sayoc Silak. Included in these 3 categories of training are: proper handling or blade edge discipline, blade deployment, vital target discrimination, defense against and the practice of disarms, projectiles and finger-touch methodology used in conjunction with knife work, critical injury management, teaching methodologies, non linear templates, 2 dominant weapon usage, environmental tactics, power assisted movements, and a system for team work for multiple man situations. major players : Rafael Kayanan, Ricardo Kayanan, Tom Kier. ************************************************************* Serrada Escrima (Cabales Serrada Escrima) Angel Ovalles Cabales (1917-1991) Angel Cabales is commonly known as the "Father of Escrima in the US" as he was the first to openly teach FMA in the States. Serrada translates to either "to close" or "close quarters". The style is noted for using a shorter cane, male triangle footwork, and quick, linear, inclose fighting. This blade and stick style translates well into empty hand applications. major players : Dentoy Revillar, Al Concepcion, Mike Inay (1944-2000), Jimmy Tacosa, Vincent Cabales, John Cabales, Jaime Cabrera, Charles Cadell III, Ron Saturno, Stanley Wells, Wade Williams, Frank Rillamas, Gabriel Asuncion, Kimball Joyce ************************************************************* SLD Dentoy Revillar SLD stands for and is based on Serrada, Largo Mano, and De Cuerdas, Revillar learned Serrada from Angel Cabales, De Cuerdas from Gilbert Tenio, and Largo Mano. major players : Dextor Labanog, Bob Antuna ************************************************************* Sudlud Eskrima Ray Terry (1951-) Sudlud Eskrima (and the Sudlud Eskrima Association, SEA) is an amazing style of FMA, founded in 2002. "The Sudlud", a mythical human character, played a pivotal role in rank progression within the Inayan System of Eskrima. Sudlud Eskrima is heavily based on Inayan Eskrima and the teaching and interests of the late Mangisursuro Michael G. Inay. Sudlud Eskrima also contains significant influences from Grandmaster Ciriaco "Cacoy" Canete's Doce Pares Eskrima as well as his systems of Eskrido and Pangamot. This firm FMA footing in addition to the founder's 40 years of martial arts teaching and training experience forms the excellence of technique and execution that is Sudlud Eskrima. Students in the SEA strive to earn the unique title of "Inayador". The Inayador (Inayan Eskrimador) is honorable, possesses a warrior spirit and has mastered the basics of the SEA curriculum. The Inayador has attained a 1st degree black belt in Sudlud Eskrima. Sudlud Eskrima uniquely uses only a five degree [1 thru 5] black belt ranking system. major players : Bill Evans, Jim Bruce, Michael Mason, James Bush, Jorge Medina ************************************************************* Tapado Romeo Mamar, Sr. (19??-2005) A long cane (50") style with 3 angles of attack and in which the cane is wielded with either one or both hands. It stresses footwork and delivery of very powerful blows. major players : Al Concepcion, Ron Harris, Benefrido "Bebing" Lubrido, Mike Vasquez ************************************************************* Toledo-Collado Escrima Pasqual Ovales ************************************************************* Vee-Arnis-Jitsu Florendo "Vee" Visitacion (1910-1999) An eclectic fighting system combining hard and soft styles. Major components are JuJitsu, Judo, Arnis Lanada, Muay Thai, Kuntaw, Kung-Fu, Karate and Aikido. Vee Jitsu is the foundation of the art, incorporating the joint locks, breaks, throws, and ground movements of Judo/JuJitsu with the brutal, no-holds-barred approach of traditional street fighting. Techniques such as groin kicks, biting and eye gouging are readily employed during fight situations. Professor Vee also devised a series of fifteen two-person short forms dubbed "Vee-Jitsu-Te's". These enable the student to respond effectively to a variety of attack scenarios using a series of sequential defensive moves. In order to additionally prepare for the realities of street confrontations, students are drilled rigorously in class and paired with persons of different shapes and sizes. That way an individual can experiment with various techniques to determine whether they work effectively against larger or smaller opponents within a given situation. The weapons and empty-hand martial art of Arnis makes up the second major component of Vee-Arnis-Jitsu. Many of the Vee-Arnis-Jitsu techniques such as the fifteen dimensions and the patterns-of-twelve drills are derived from Arnis. Students practice these techniques using a variety of different stepping variations. The more important ones include PaKua circular footwork, forward and backward motion and the V-stepping pattern. A number of training exercises including Sinawali drills are also incorporated. Knife-fighting is another major part of weapons training. major players : David James, Frank Edwards, Sr., Frank Edwards, Jr., Mohammed Talib ************************************************************* Villabrille System Floro Villabrille (1912-1992) Villabrille learned Kali/Eskrima (along with his friend, F.Dizon) from Princess Josefina, 'the Blind Princess', of the Pulahane tribe of Gandara, Samar. This style is now headed by Ben T. Largusa and is now termed the Largusa-Villabrille System of Kali. However, Ben is now retired and living in Nevada. major players : Lindsey Largusa, Mel Lopez, Greg Lontayao, Allan Magdangal, Mario Magdangal, Ron Hellman, Mark Harrell ************************************************************* Visayan Style Sonny Umpad This system is comprised of elements from Moro-Moro, Doce Pares, Balintawak, Villabrille Kali, Serrada and also Wing Chun kung fu. Moro-Moro footwork is combined with concepts from the various Cebu-based Visayan arts. Live doblecada (double sticks) incorporates Wing Chun's centerline punching principles into sinawali. Knife work and Sikaran foot fighting are also heavily emphasized by this Alameda, CA instructor. major players : Gary Cagaanan, Sonny Bautista ************************************************************* Warriors Eskrima Abner G. Pasa The Warriors system is a composite of the various styles and systems studied by Abner Pasa. The main system being that of the Largo Mano System, Excalibur System, Pangamot System, Espada y Daga System, Sikaran, Balintawak System and a host of other styles. The development of very high skills in fighting can not be the only goal in Eskrima. Admittedly, survival was a strong determination in the study of the art in ancient times. However, practical realities today demands that the ultimate goal of the art must shift from merely surviving to that of living. The development of ones potential for his betterment, redounding to the benefit of his community. This direction has greatly influenced the development of the system. Only a select few are allowed to study and practice the real art. The main goal in the past was to preserve the art. The training syllabus has been kept simple. Lessons on individual techniques were called Basic Training. Emphasis at this level is on the understanding of the proper and effective execution of the individual techniques taught. Combinations and complications arising from the practical applications of a technique is de-emphasised. Once a student has developed the ability to execute the techniques properly he is allowed to move into the Advanced Training format. Advanced training involves the development of a students personal fighting system. The effective applications of the techniques are now emphasised. Mastery of this level leads to a certificate as an instructor. major players : Vicente "Inting" Carin (?-2005), Krishna Godhania ************************************************************* Yaw-Yan Napoleon (Nap) A. Fernandez Founded in 1972, Yaw-Yan's movements slightly resemble that of Thai-Boxing and Korea's Taekwondo but the origin is Filipino. The word Yaw-Yan was derived from the two last syllables of "Sayaw ng Kamatayan" meaning "Dance of Death". Contrary to most popular belief, Yaw-Yan is not purely a full-contact no-holds barred sport martial arts. It is a complete martial training with body-mind coordination and test of enduring indomitable spirit. More than just physical training, it also involves the mental disciplines of focus, concentration, alertness, flexibility, stamina, speed and continuity. Students train for real confrontation and actual fights -- on or off the ring. Advanced Disciples have to go through a rigorous ritual of practice and discipline consisting of actual full-contact sparring, bag hitting, and flexibility exercises. The Elbows (siko), knees (tuhod) and shin (lulod) are utilized in much the same way as in Muay Thai. Yaw-Yan practitioners learn 40 basic kicks, advanced disciples have to be able to execute and apply complexed advanced kicks requiring great dexterity, flexibility and mastery. Most of these advanced kicks are trick kicks which always caught unsuspecting opponents by surprise. Yaw-Yan Back-kick, reversed Yaw-Yan roundhouse stomp thrust and the famous scorpion kicks were some of these kicks popularized in Filipino motion pictures by action stars Boy Fernandez and Rey Malonzo, both Yaw-Yan experts. Yaw-Yan practitioners are also adept with Philippine bladed weaponries as balisong and bolo. Bladed weapons are mere extensions of the hands. The forearm strikes, elbows, punches, dominating palms, and hand movements are empty-hand translations of the bladed weapons. There are 12 bolo punches which were patterned from Arnis, the Philippines' very own armed art. These punches have continous fluid striking motion quite similar to western boxing but incorporating the art of Arnis. Grappling, ground-fighting, and knife-fighting had always been a part of the philippines' martial art and are always incorporated during the Yaw-Yan practice period. Yaw-Yan is a transformation of ancient Filipino Martial Arts and a Modern Competition Sport with high emphasis on practicality and actual confrontation. The mountain-storm kick had been debatable as who originated it, where and when. Mountain Storm kick seemed similar to Thai roundhouse kick except that the kicking leg was drawn up and swung-through in full force swiftly with a continous downward cutting motion of the shin as you torque your hips in, instead of just plain straight through burst. |
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on: April 03, 2008, 07:26:05 pm
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Kuntaw Lima-Lima
Carlito Lanada A form of hand and foot fighting not unlike China's Kung-Fu, from which some claim it migrated to the Philippines, circa 1365. major players : Steven Dowd, Bruce R. Corrigan, Bud Cothern, Bill Anderson. ************************************************************* Lameco Eskrima Edgar G. Sulite (1958-1997) Lameco Eskrima is a Filipino martial arts system combining several different styles of Kali, Arnis and Eskrima which the founder, Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite, learned from prominent grandmasters in the Philippines. Punong Guro Sulite began training at an early age under his father, Helacrio Sulite, Sr., in their family's style. Edgar went on to train with many of the most famous masters of the Filipino martial arts, including GMs Abella, JD Caballero (1907-1987), Gaje, and Ilustrisimo. The Lameco system is P.G. Sulite's distillation of techniques and theories from these masters' styles, tempered by his years of experience as a student, fighter, and teacher. The word "lameco" is an acronym for "LArgo"-"MEdia"-"COrto," to emphasize that this style is intended to be equally effective at all ranges, and in all situations. Lameco teaches the use of the following Filipino weapons: Solo Baston, Doble Baston, Espada y Daga, Solo Daga, Doble Daga, Dos Manos Largos, Itak, Centro Baston, Susi and Mano y Mano. major players : Christopher Ricketts, Benjamin Pueblos, Lowell Pueblos, Pablito Gunio, Reynaldo Galang, Dan Inosanto, Leonard Trigg, Edwin Lim ************************************************************* Lapu Lapu Vinas Arnis Jose Vinas (1906-1991) Lapu Lapu Vinas Arnis Afecionados was created in 1932 by Jose Vinas for the promotion and study of his system, Lapu Lapu Vinas Arnis. LLVAA is based out of Bacolod City, N.O., RP and is under the leadership of GM Wilson E. Vinas, son of Jose Vinas and inheritor of the system. The system is characterised by the following: Primarily corto Blade based (bastons are treated as edged during all phases of training) 8 angles/strikes Weapon side is reversed Use of 29 inch baston Exclusive use of Lobtik vs Witik Incorporates Sinawali, Espada y Daga, Solo Baston, Knife techniques major players : Thomas F. Caulfield, Jr and Thomas F. Caulfield III ************************************************************* Lightning Scientific Arnis Lema Scientific Kali Arnis Benjamin Luna Lema (1919-2003) A system which stresses, both, speed and power in the execution of techniques encompassing solo and doble baston, Espada y Daga and empty hand and foot combinations. The key emphasis being the "blanketing" or "closing off" of an opponent's impending attack either by meeting the strike via a simultaneous hit and counter or any various combinations of disarms which would effectively neutralize any further or secondary followups from the attacker. The style consists of the following: 1. Single Baston/Espada 2. Double Baston/Espada 3. Espada y Daga (Sword and Dagger) 4. Tapado (50 inch two handed stick, also the primary training tool for the Filipino Kampilian Sword) 5. Bangkaw/Sibat (4-5 foot stick) 6. Daga (Knife) 7. Dos Pontas/Olising Maliit (4 inch pocket stick) 8. Pangamot (Empty Hand Techniques which include): a. Sikaran (lowline kicking and base destruction including use of knees and shin) b. Panununtukan (Filipino Boxing, use of the arms for attack including elbows) c. Trancada (use of locks and breaking techniques) d. Dumog (Filipino wrestling/grappling including throws and takedowns) major players : Elmer Ybanez (1953-2004), Felipe Jocano Jr. Fil Buena, Nathan Dominguez, Manolo Del Rosario, Joshua Medros, Gerrard Torio, Ramon Bernardo, Herman Licanto, Joey Quiriones, Alex Ortinero, Jon Russel Escudero ************************************************************* Modern Arnis 80 (MA-80) Dan Anderson This is a branch of the original Modern Arnis founded by Grandmaster Remy A. Presas. Already a national karate champion, Dan Anderson began training under Remy Presas in 1980. Dan Anderson is a 6th Degree Black Belt (1992) and Senior Master (1995) under Remy Presas. MA-80 was founded by Dan Anderson and okayed by the late Grandmaster Presas in 1998. The fundamental training and combative philosophy of MA-80 is found in the number 80. Remy Presas would present many variations of any kind of offense or defensive option, putting forth the concept of an infinite number actions one could do in any given moment. When he was pressed, he was simple and direct in his counter. The number "8" when turned on it's side is the symbol for infinity. The "80" means the possibility of anything reduced to the simplicity of the moment. MA-80 primarily stresses the single stick and empty hand applications, with the double stick, the espada y daga and the knife being secondary in the training. The two main goals in MA-80 are development of The Flow and to Counter-the-Counter. The entirety of the instruction laid out from 1980 - 2001 is given equal emphasis to achieve these goals. A key point of MA-80 is understanding the principles which underlie the physical techniques. As Remy Presas was a "hands on" teacher, he didn't go much into explaining the concepts and principles of the art. By understanding the core principles of what Remy Presas did, one can come close to or reach his level of skill through the combination of hard training and understanding. MA-80 is a Filipino art with an American approach. Anderson has written several books on Modern Arnis delineating the techniques and principles of Modern Arnis. Association website: htp://www.danandersonkarate.com ************************************************************* Modern Arnis, Presas Style Remegio "Remy" Amador Presas (1936-2001) Founded in 1957, a style that uses single stick, double stick, knife/sword, and sword & dagger. Uses modern teaching and training methods. The style is distinguished by its emphasis on disarms and counters. Also uses forms for training. major players : Jeff Delaney, Randi Schea, Timothy Hartman, Jim Clapp, Irwin Carmichael, Dieter Knuettel ************************************************************* Moro-Moro Style Telesporo Subing-Subing major players : Alejandro/Andrew Abrian ************************************************************* Moro-Moro Orabes Heneral Alejandro Abrian Moro-Moro Orabes heneral is an eskrima system founded in 1955. It has its roots in the Visayan province of Samar, home to the Waray ethnic group. Based on principles geared towards combat effectiveness, Moro-Moro Orabes Heneral is arguably lacking in the aesthetic beauty commonly associated with other Asian fighting arts. Pre-arranged drills are nonexistent in the system because of their limiting, albeit decidedly appealing, nature. Moro-Moro Orabes Heneral is a composite art containing subsystem applications for long- and short-bladed weapons, batons, fisticuffs and grappling. ************************************************************* Oido de Caburata Arnis Abraham Gubaton Oido De Caburata Arnis is a complete system of FMA. The system utilizes long & short sticks, bladed weapons, as well as empty hands and feet. Tapado is said to have originated from this system. major players : Sabas Gubaton, Gerson Balitor ************************************************************* Panananadata Ingkong Leon Marcelo A system taught in the Tagalog region of the Philippines. Amante Marinas, Sr. wrote the first book on FMA published in the USA. The word pananandata is derived from the three words paggamit (use) ng (of) sandata (weapon). Its translation is the art of weaponry. Pananandata uses a variety of weapons mostly of tools used for farming or tools used in the kitchen. These tools have become part of the weaponry of pananandata. These include: * rigid weapons such as the one-hand held 31-inch stick, the two-hand held at least 48" pingga, the 12" daga (dagger), the 14-inch diameter dikin (ring), the tungkod (walking cane), the 20" bolo, the 16 3/4" lilik (serrated slightly bent cutting knife) and the hawakan (Philippine tonfa). * flexible weapons such as the lubid (rope) and the tanikala (chain). * part rigid and part flexible weapons such as the tabak toyok (nunchaku), latiko (horsewhip), and the bayawak tail. * balisong (butterfly knife) * throwing weapons such as knives, salpadpads (metallic disks), stones, and bagakays (wooden torpedo-shaped darts). major players : Amante Marinas, Sr. (1940- ), Amante Marinas, Jr. ************************************************************* Pangamot Ciriaco "Cacoy" Canete (1919- ) Pangamot is a Cebuano term derived from the word "kamot", meaning hand. Thus Pangamot is an empty handed art. It requires the fully coordinated and rhythmic movements of the defender's entire body to bring about the opponent's defeat through weapon disarms (panganaw) as well as throws. ************************************************************* Pekiti-Tirsia Conrado Tortal The Pekiti-Tirsia system of kali is an infighting combat system. The name is roughly translated as "to cut into small pieces, up close". It is primarily concerned with close quarters (corto range) combat and employs the traditional full-length stick, typically 30 inches in length or more. It was founded by Conrado B. Tortal from the Negros Occidental of the Visayan region. Today its tradition survives in the many students of the system, headed by Grand Tuhons Leo Tortal Gaje, Jr. of Bacolod City and Jerson "Nene" Tortal. Pekiti-Tirsia was bought to the USA in 1972 by GrandMaster Leo T. Gaje. The Pekiti-Tirsia system is also called the Doce Methodos (the 12 methods or subsystems of the Pekiti-Tirsia system) referring to the distinct groupings of techniques and related application methods. A core form of 64 movements illustrates many of those subsystems such as abcederio, quartos cantos, dakup y punyo, etc. Most stick styles possess an 8 or 12 attack form but few others have such an extended form. In addition, the footwork of Pekiti-Tirsia distinguishs it from other styles. Most movements are executed from a "loaded" short-range position somewhat similar to a cat stance, the body coiled to generate power from the abdomen instead of purely from the arms or shoulders. Pekiti-Tirsia is comprised of 5 main weapons categories: Solo - Single stick, sword or spear Doble' - Double stick or sword Espada y Daga - Sword and Dagger Daga y Daga - Knife to Knife (both single and double) Mano y Mano - Hand to Hand Pekiti-Tirsia is based on 3 priciples: 3 Ranges - you are taught Close Range first as this is the most dangerous and difficult to master; then Medium, and finally Long. 3 Levels - along with every attack you are taught several counters to that attack, as well as several recounters to each counter. You develop the ability to think at least 3 levels ahead in a fight. 3 Opponents - you are taught to be prepared to fight at least 3 opponents; therefore, you don't spend too much time on any one opponent. major players : Leo Gaje, Jr., Jerson "Nene" Tortal, William McGrath, Tom Bisio, Eric Knaus, Philip Gelinas. ************************************************************* Pronus-Supinus Cadena De Mano System Johnny Chiuten Johnny Chiuten, of Filipino-Chinese descent, was born in Bogo, Cebu in the late 1930's. He had an early introduction to martial arts from his father, uncles, and grandfather. To maintain his cultural heritage he was sent to China to be brought up in the traditional Chinese customs. Here he was further exposed to more martial arts styles from his Chinese relatives. Chiuten had been trained in the Balintawak style of arnis by Grandmaster Anciong Bacon. After learning Balintawak he moved on and studied the arnis de abanico style of Felimon Caburnay. The resistance of the arnis de abanico masters to the introduction of the new concepts of kung fu into their art resulted in several factions. Those that learned the new abanico style (the collaboration of Master Chiuten & Grandmaster Caburnay) were few and what they learned of the changes were mostly the physical aspects. The primary and perhaps trademark characteristic of the style is the use of the crossed leg stance and its application in advancing and/or retreating while delivering multiple blows. Trapping techniques with the hands, feet, sticks & dagger, not to mention the intricate takedown and locking techniques, make this style different from some Filipino arts. The name given to this style, Pronus-Supinus (pron-supine) refers to the yin-yang relationship of the hands and the Cadena de mano (chain of hands) refers to the continuous hand movements as it relates to attack and/or defence techniques. These incorporate the principles of the different arts that form the bulk of the offensive and defensive arsenal. What forms the very foundation of this art is the stancework, hand and foot technics, the whole body being involved in the expression of the art. The stick and dagger are merely the extensions of the total art. There has been no claim of this art being a pure Filipino martial art style but rather, and expression of the fighting philosophy of Johnny, as comprehended and translated by his followers. major players : Rene Navarro, Jopet Laraya ************************************************************* Rapido Realismo Martial Arts Henry Espera Rapido Realismo Martial Arts consists of two fighting systems, the Rapido Realismo Kali/Arnis (aka Espera Kali/Arnis) for weaponry and Rapido Realismo Sabakan (aka Espera Sabakan) for hand-to-hand encounters. major players : Isagani Abon, Rommel Pabiliona, Lito Abraham http://www.angelfire.com/art2/rapidorealismo ************************************************************* San Miguel Eskrima Filemon "Momoy" Canete (1904-1995) San Miguel Eskrima is an Espada y Daga style developed by Filemon "Momoy" Canete. Master Canete defined his method as an "old" style of Doce Pares that emphasized the use of the blade. Training stresses the correct body mechanics, distancing and timing necessary to develop power, speed, and accuracy when fighting. The San Miguel Form is the centerpiece of this method of Eskrima. It's great length develops endurance and refined strength. In addition to the San Miguel Form, many other aspects of Espada Y Daga training are explored: Disarming Techniques Counters to Basic Attacks Hi Speed Counter & Re-counter Exercises Free Style Drills Other methods of training develop a wide range of skills and cultivate different qualities and abilities: Ananangkil (50" Stick) (Power / Courage) Bangkaw (Spear) (Body Connection) Dos Armas (2 sticks) (Speed / Fluidity) Cadena (Chain) (Speed / Timing / Wrist Power) Unarmed Techniques (Self Defense/Throws/Locks) Latigo (Whip) (Timing / Whole body Power) Throwing Knife (Accuracy / Control) A list of certified instructors may be found on the San Miguel Eskrima Association Website: http://www.eskrima.com. major players : Tom Bisio, Tom Arroyo, Patty Burkhalter, Mike Freel, Steve Lamade, Doug Marcaide, Mike Marini, Tony Ortiz, James Seetoo, Ngo Vinh-Hoi, Dave Tillett. ************************************************************* |
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F.A.T.E. - Filipino Martial Arts
Howard F. Bifson, Johnaleen K. Castro The F.A.T.E. organization's FMA system is a blend of Remy Presas's Modern Arnis, Inosanto Kali, Doce Pares Eskrima, Kalis Illistrisimo, JKD-JKDU concepts, Aikido and Ki Healing Concepts, GM Jim Morell's Aiki Jitsu-Military Police Tactical System and Sgt. V. A. Castro's Combat Eskrima. The system not only covers techniques and their application, but also the abilities needed to teach different people. This involves not only teaching toward one goal, but the ability to teach at each student's level of contact and acceptability. Also, making sure that reality based issues are highlighted. http://www.FATE-Organization.com ************************************************************* Filipino Boxing & Dumog Lucky Lucaylucay Lucaylucay family Filipino Boxing and wrestling arts that are were taught by Lucky's son, Ted Lucaylucay, prior to Ted's untimely death in 1996. Ted taught it with Kali and Jeet Kune Do at his school. ************************************************************* Garimot Arnis Gat Puno Abon Baet Garimot Arnis is founded by Gat Puno Abon "Garimot" Baet in July 1989 in Miami, Florida. We now have instructors and contact people in different states of the USA, Venezuela and the Philippines. We are the biggest Arnis-Eskrima-Estokada Organization in Laguna, Philippines. Practitioners of the martial arts that want to know more about the Garimot System of Arnis-Harimaw Buno and Hilot should check http://www.garimot.com or e-mail at Gatpuno@aol.com. major players : Shane Singh, Alfredo Sardinas, Glenn Harris, John Aviles, Tex Liang, Michael Kobayashi, Andrew Ma, Alan Del Mundo, Dennis Duria, Daniel Donzella, Tim Rivera, Yuri Jimenez, Goyo Baet, Daniel Baet, Doy Baldemor. ************************************************************* German Arnis (DAV) Dieter Knuettel Modern Arnis, that is based on the styles of Professor Remy Presas and GM Ernesto Presas with influences from Suro Mike Inay. It covers many aspects of FMA: Sinawali, Modern singlestick, classical Arnis, empty hands, knife, selfdefense and much more. It has a strong emphasis on economy of motion and applying the same techique in different situations with different weapons. It has many exercises and drills for automatisation and reflex development/conditioning. The style is taught as martial art and self defense and does not teach competition fighting. It uses modern teaching methods for easy learning. major players : Hans Karrer, Jorgen Gydesen, Peter Rutkowski, Thorbjorn Hartelius, Johan Skalberg, Alfred Plath, Helmut Meisel. ************************************************************* Inayan System of Eskrima Mike Inay (1944-2000) The Inayan System of Eskrima is composed of six FMA systems, with three core systems. The primary core system within the Inayan System of Eskrima is Serrada, as taught to Mangisursuro Mike Inay over many years of study with Serrada's Grandmaster Angel Cabales. Suro Inay also studied extensively under Grandmaster Max Sarmiento (founder of Kadena de Mano) and was the first recognized Master of Kadena de Mano under GM Sarmiento. Each system in the Inayan System is taught in its entirety, following the methodology of teaching the pure art first, then allowing each student develop their own composite personal style. The Inayan System is "blade" oriented vs. "stick" oriented. The following are the six systems taught in the Inayan System: 1) Serrada Eskrima as taught by the late GM Angel Cabales in the mid-1960s and 1970s. - see style description elsewhere in this FAQ 2) Kadena De Mano - see style description elsewhere in this FAQ 3) Sinawali - see style description elsewhere in this FAQ 4) Inayan Dequerdas - Inayan Dequerdas is a mid-range style stressing female-triangle footwork and strong augmented blocks. 5) Espada y Daga - see style description elsewhere in this FAQ 6) Inayan Larga Mano - A long range system of Eskrima. Evolved to use a longer/heavier cane (~40") and to use the cane as if it were a Kampilan, the longest sword found in the Philippines. This style is credited as being the first complete formal style to teach the use of the Kampilan. (The Kampilan was a weapon use by Lapulapu's men to kill Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.) The Inayan System of Eskrima also employs the following in varying degrees: Solo/Doble Baston (single/double stick), Solo/Doble Punyal (single/double dagger), Sipat (kicks), Sibat/Bankow (staff/spear), Pamuok (hand-to-hand fighting), Lipad-lipad (bow/arrow, blowgun), Vital Points. major players : Jason Inay, Jena Inay, John Peterson, Frank DeFanti, Joseph Tesoro ************************************************************* Inayan Systems International Mike Inay (1944-2000) "To be a truly complete and effective fighting defense, a style must have an arsenal of competent techniques and theory to pull from to use in any situation without borrowing from another style." - Suro Mike Inay In Inayan Eskrima we study several styles of Eskrima but focus on three core styles which are Kadena de Mano, Serrada, and Inayan Largo Mano. Each is taught in its whole form as a complete style and covers a specific range: short (Kadena), medium (Serrada) and long (Largo). Having these three styles that cover these three separate ranges is probably the key to balancing out Inayan Eskrima. All three (short, medium and long) are essential. When the Inayan student reaches the proper level he or she can then understand how each piece fits the greater puzzle and put them together as it fits their particular way of fighting. Each style has its own advantages and is very effective in its own right but might not be the best answer to every combative situation. For example, a Largo Mano stylist is very adept at long ranges, but what happens if that student is standing in a corner when confronted and has no space to move the way he or she was taught? In this particular situation, having a good working knowledge of a medium or short range style would be very beneficial. Having 3 ranges at his or her disposal is a great asset to the Inayan student. Whatever situation they might find themselves in, the student can quickly adapt to the surroundings at hand. They can then flow easily from range to range and/or style to style, depending on the circumstance, without corrupting their objective. Taking this a step further, the advanced student can understand how to implement long-range theory in short range engagement or possibly medium-range theory in long range engagement. Below is a brief description of the three core styles that make up the back bone of Inayan Eskrima in Inayan Systems International. Inayan Kadena de Mano - Kadena De Mano translates to chain of hand and is a combination of empty-hand and knife/dagger techniques. It covers basic and advanced hand and knife drills as well as permuted locks from the basic/advanced drills. Lock/flow/trap practice drills are stressed as well as subject control through the use of Vital Points (Pressure Sensitive Nerves). Inayan Serrada - Serrada translates to either "to close" or "close quarters". The style is noted for using a shorter cane, male triangle footwork, and quick, linear, inclose fighting. This blade and stick style translates well into empty-hand applications. Inayan Largo Mano - Largo Mano translates to "long hand" and is a long range system of Eskrima. Evolved to use a longer/heavier cane (~40") and to use the cane as if it were a Kampilan, the longest sword found in the Philippines. This style is credited as being the first complete formal style to teach the use of the Kampilan. Supplemental styles include: Inayan Dequerdas Inayan Sinawali Inayan Espada y Daga Inayan Sibat/Bankow major players : Emanuel Hart, Jeffrey Elliott, Steve Klement, Cory Hanosh. ************************************************************* Inosanto Kali Dan Inosanto & Richard Bustillo Composite style based on instruction received from many of the instructors listed in this FAQ. It is a complete system with many different types of Filipino weapons. The art uses many of the Jeet Kune Do concepts interchangeably. major players : Paul Vunak, Cass Magda, Burton Richardson ************************************************************* Kadena de Mano - "Chain of Hands" Max Sarmiento Kadena De Mano is a combination of empty-hand and knife/dagger techniques. It covers basic and advanced hand and knife drills as well as permuted locks from the basic/advanced drills. Lock/flow/trap practice drills are stressed. The reason we have FMA being taught today to the 'masses' is due to the efforts of Max Sarmiento. In ~1965 Max worked in the Defense Depot near Stockton, CA. A few of the workers were practicing karate (specific style unknown) and one jokingly attacked Max. Max quickly and effectively defended himself with his Kadena de Mano (Chain of Hands). The karate students were impressed and asked Max to start teaching them his style of FMA. Max resisted, but did start asking the local FMA Masters around Stockton (of which there were many due to the high number of Filipino migrant farm workers that had settled in that area). Max finally convinced Angel Cabales to openly teach his style of Eskrima, Serrada Eskrima, to all those that wanted to learn. Angel's school was the first example of FMA being openly taught in the USA. (The above story was contributed by Mangisursuro Mike Inay.) major players : Mike Inay (1944-2000), Jimmy Tacosa, Jeffrey Elliott, Frank DiFanti ************************************************************* Kalis Ilustrisimo (AKA Olistrisimo) Antonio "Tatang" Ilustrisimo (1904-1997) A system composed of different styles and techniques, e.g. Estrella Vertical, Florette, Boca y Lobo, Batanguena Serada, De Cadena, Media Traile, and Warwok. major players : Antonio Diego, Epifanio "Yuli" Romo, Rey Galang ************************************************************* Kombatan Arnis (AKA Arnis Presas Style) Ernesto Amador Presas, Sr. (1945-) Ernesto was taught arnis by his grandfather, Leon Bongco Presas. He was taught double and solo baston, Sinawalis, Palis Palis (follow the force system), force to force blocking system and the sunketi and Thrustsada system. From his father he learned Tres Buntos (holding a stick in the middle and a knife in the other hand), Dos Puntas (holding a stick in the middle) and classical arnis. Classical arnis containing the systems/techniques of espada y daga, Abaniko Doublada, Ocho Ocho (figure eight system), the up and down and side to side striking. The footwork for Kombatan Arnis is based on the traditional dances of the Philippines, back and forth and V-shaped movements. There is also a commonality between the footwork/stances of Kombatan and the Japanese/Okinawan martial arts. This is due in part due to an influence from traditional Okinawan weaponry. The Presas's (Ernesto and Remy) modified the techniques they were taught to try and get greater public acceptance by teaching the art in a standardized format (stances and blocking techniques) and by not striking to the hand, but hitting to the stick instead. This is credited for the art's introduction into some public schools in the Philippines. Traditional techniques and footwork remain in Kombatan Arnis by teaching espada y daga, Abaniko Doublada, Sungekti, etc. Because of the modification of the footwork, stances and such, Kombatan like Modern Arnis is easily taught in a wide range of martial arts schools, such as Taekwondo and Karate, since the students see commonality within the systems. The heart of the Kombatan system is Palit Palit, or give and take drills. It is this system or series of drills where the techniques of Kombatan Arnis are applied and the concepts and strategies of the system are developed. The drills help to develop flow, timing, distancing, speed, endurance, everything comes out in these drills. The weapon systems of Kombatan Arnis are the double and solo baston, espada y daga, knife (daga), Mano Mano (empty hands), Dulo (palm stick), Benkaw (staff). Traditional Okinawan weapons were also taught at the Kombatan school in Manila. While there is commonality between Kombatan and Modern Arnis, there are differences as well. Remy Presas liked the styles and methods of locking, where Ernesto likes the translation of stick to empty hand, e.g. hitting the opponent and then taking them to the ground. Kombatan contains locking techniques, but emphasis is more on the striking aspects of the art. major players : Pepe Yap, Roberto Presas, Fred Lazo, Ernesto Presas, Jr., Wolfgang Schnur, Edwin Lao. ************************************************************* KunTao Silat What is Kun Tao Silat? First lets start in China. Kun Tao is the southern (Fukien/Hokkien) word for martial arts. It means 'fist way'. In the northern part of China, the same word is pronounced Chuan Fa. Now the modern Chinese term for these arts is Wushu. When the Chinese traders started to trade with other countries (i.e Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia) they of course bought their arts with them. This occurred around the 9th century. However there was a bigger movement around the 12th century during the Manchurian invasion. The people who mainly left China at this point were the Hakka people. These people were known for there traveling exploits. Their name Hakka means guest family or royal family, hence perhaps the reasoning for the exodus from China during the Manchurian invasion. In Indonesia the art was referred to as Kun Tao. Now in Indonesia due to political reasons the government frowned upon the use of Chinese, and outlawed the speaking of Chinese, the use of Chinese names, and most of all the practice of Kun Tao. The Chinese have always been a group that keeps to themselves and the art at this point kind of went underground and was only practiced in the Chinese communities. What some Chinese practitioners did was to just start calling their art Silat and giving it an Indonesian name. So some Silat systems today have a strong Chinese influence, like Mustika Kwitang. Now because of this there is NO Kun Tao Silat art in Indonesia. There is either (Chinese) Kun Tao or (Indonesian) Pencak Silat. This also IS the same in Malaysia (they have Bersilat). Now because the Philippines is in between these two countries it has had an influence from both AREAS. There was no restriction put on the Chinese in the Philippines and therefore Kun Tao was openly displayed. Which then became intermingled with Silat where eventually it evolved into Kun Tao Silat. This is the art of the Tausug people. They live in the Sulu islands of the Philippines. This is separate from Mindinao. In the Sulu area the total art of Kun Tao Silat, which would be the same as saying Pencak Silat or Bersilat, is still sub-divided into two arts. Kun Tao being the empty hand phase and Silat being the blade phase. The Kun Tao portion however did not retain the influence of the Chinese, probably because the art most likely came from Borneo where they practice an art called Kun Tao Bankui. Please remember that part of Philippine history is that ten Datus left Borneo and settled in what is now known as the Philippines. Therefore establishing a school called Bothoan, where many things were taught including their martial arts. There has been so much change and intermingling in the Philippines in these arts that most Filipinos consider the art indigenous to the Philippines. This is why Grandmaster Carlito Lanyada changed the spelling of his ancestor's art from Kun Tao to Kuntaw, to relate more to the Tagalog tongue. So please keep in mind that, yes, in the Philippines there is an art called Kun Tao Silat, but this is not the case in Indonesia. One of my Indonesian teachers refers to his art as Kun Tao Silat in order to give honor to both his Indonesian and Chinese teachers. Note: "Kun Tao Silat de Thouars" is the system of Willem de Thouars. major players : Steve Gartin, George Morin, Phillip Sailas, Randall Goodwin, Richard Buel, Chuck Stahman, Dave Anderson, John Garcia, Keith Moffett, Dave Sponenberg, Stewart Lauper, Chas Clements |
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Balintawak International
Venancio Bacon (1912-1980) Balintawak International Self-Defense was founded in 1957 with Venancio Bacon as its grandmaster. GM Bacon later formed another style under his own name, but Balintawak International continues on. major players : Jose Villasin, Teofilo Velez, John Chiuten ************************************************************* Balintawok Escrima Bobby Taboada Taboada's Balintawok Escrima is a style that incorporates many styles of Escrima and Filipino boxing. It also contains many elements of the Doce Pares style. It is a style strongly based on speed. The primary training tool is the single stick. It has a unique training method that allows its players to do drills that are much quicker and closer to the training partner than many other styles of FMA. major players : Irwin Carmichael, John Larson, Dean O'Hare, David Russel, George Manderatlias, Randy Cornell ************************************************************* Black Eagle Eskrima Carlos Navarro (1926-) A system founded in the styles of Eskrima de Llave, Eskrima de Avanico and New Generation. The techniques, training and applications of Black Eagle are trained and employed through solo and paired drills to cover long, medium and short ranges. The weapons of Black Eagle Arnis-Eskrima include the single stick, double stick, staff, single dagger, double dagger, short sticks, chain and empty hands. The style also incorporates the use of swords and sword drills and a flail called 'de Cadena'. The drills for each category are sub-grouped into the three styles that make up the basis of this system: Eskrima de Llave (the key), Eskrima de Avanico (the fan), and New Generation. It should be noted that these styles are not taught as isolated entities, but rather as conceptual components embodying elements of what once were separate systems. Pangamot is the term used to describe the Black Eagle empty hand component. It includes extensive locking techniques focusing on the wrist, arm and shoulder, but finger locking remains a black eagle specialty. Striking techniques incorporate punching, elbows, low line kicking and also knees. Pangamot also includes leg reaps and sweeps, and throwing exercises called four direction throws. Black Eagle Pangamot also includes a limited groundfighting capability with various leg and arm locks. Rank in Black Eagle Eskrima is divided into four levels: Beginners, Junior Instructor, Senior Instructor and Master. Progression through the ranks is in most cases a matter of talent, and not dependant on how long a student has been a practitioner of that art (such as is the case in other systems). Advanced students can learn various parts of the curriculum at any time they like. There is no strict progression in the teaching of Black Eagle eskrima, and thus, no set time limits to class length or achievement of rank. http://www.black-eagle.org major players : Epping Atillo, David Tsang, Jerry Collins, Graham Jamieson, Ming Lee, John Taylor, Miles Henderson. ************************************************************* Bohol Method Regino Ellustrisimo Regino Ellustrisimo was the uncle of Floro Villabrille. major players : Al Concepcion, Dan Inosanto ************************************************************* CCEKA Nonoy Gallano The Classical Combat Eskrima Kali Association is an international network of schools dedicated to the teaching of the FMA. The association's approach to this fighting art is holistic in nature. It encompasses not only the physical techniques of Kali but also places emphasis on Oriental philosophy and Meditation practices. Complete discipline and moral/spiritual growth are heavily stressed. ************************************************************* Combat Kalaki Arcanis Jan Nycek (1964 - ) An eclectic, fairly new FMA system. Combat Kalaki was founded by Jan Nycek in 1998 in Olesnica near Wroclaw (Poland). A combination of Kalaki Arcanis, Doce Pares, Aiki Jitsu, BAS-3 (system for special forces of army and police), Boxing and Kickboxing. Since the Combat Kalaki by definition is for self defense, the training is for practical usage in every day reality. major players : Krzysztof Gajewski, Artur Niezgoda, Andrzej Grajczyk ************************************************************* Defensor Method Nate Defensor A mix consisting mainly of Serrada, Pekiti-Tirsia, and Villabrille systems, with a strong mixture of specific elements from silat (mainly the takedowns), muay Thai, and western boxing. major players : Rich Draney, Ed Kuliess, Dale Hinton, Greg Goldmakher ************************************************************* De Cuerdas Gilbert Tenio (1918-1994) A quick, very basic, but effective style of Eskrima. major players : Richard Tenio, Arthur Gonzalez Sr., Dentoy Revillar, James Muro, Wayne Caseria, Richard Van Donk ************************************************************* Derobio Escrima Braulio Tomada Pedoy (1900 - 1993) Derobio is based on passing, either with the stick or hand, as opposed to directly blocking the attack, once passed the emphasis is on controlling with either locks and/or disarming. 12 locks are taught for each pass on the 12 angles of attack and up to 12 counters for each lock and/or disarm. Each pass is also taught with what is called the "Basic 3" which is 3 strikes always done across the body high, low, middle. The style is close range and is good for "self defense" against a skilled or unskilled opponent. The style has a lot to offer against a heavy weapon that might possibly not be stopped with a direct block. Brauilo Pedoy opened his first Escrima school in 1961 in Hawaii. major players : Eduardo Pedoy, Christopher P. Siangco, Tyrone Takahashi, Michele Navares, Carlton Kramer, K. Peacock, P. Schmall, Ron England, L. Castillo, Chaz Paul Siangco ************************************************************* Doblete Rapillon (AKA Mena Style) Patricio Mena A style that emphasizes multiple attacks which are quickly delivered without gaps or openings. major players : Jose Mena ************************************************************* Doce Pares Tirso, Eulogio "Euling", Silvestre, Felimon "Momoy", Rufino, and Ciriaco "Cacoy" Canete with Lorenzo, Teodoro "Doring", and Fredercio Saavedra. The current head and President of Doce Pares is Cacoy Canete (1919- ). Doce Pares is a world leading organization of the traditional Philippine martial art known as Eskrima or Arnis - stick fighting. Magellan's sword-wielding conquistadors fell to Maharaja Lapulapu who used Eskrima to defeat the Spanish at the battle of Mactan. Doce Pares is the home of the most renown expert of the art, Grandmaster Ciriaco "Cacoy" Canete. In the late 1920's, eskrima attained a high level of popularity in Cebu City, the second largest city in the Philippines (Cebu island is located in the center of the Philippine archipelago). In 1932, the most renown eskrimadors, mainly from Cebu, founded Doce Pares as a society to promote the only original native martial art of the Philippines. The name Doce Pares reflects the Spanish influence on the Philippines and signifies "Twelve Pairs," referring to the twelve basic strikes and twelve basic defenses of eskrima. Since its beginning, Doce Pares has produced many champions in eskrima competitions. At the founding of Doce Pares, Lorenzo Saavedra, then recognized as the foremost eskrimador in Cebu City, became its first famous Grandmaster. He was ably supported by three other top-rated masters: Teodoro and Frederico Saavedra - Lorenzo's nephews - and by Filemon Canete. Later, Master Teodoro Saavedra rose to prominence as the best fighter in the Doce Pares society. Master Eulogio Canete, Filemon's older brother, was elected first president of Doce Pares and remained in that position until his death in 1988. During World War II, Master Teodoro Saavedra, an active guerrilla, was captured and killed by the Japanese occupying forces. Shortly after Teodoro's death, Master Ciriaco Canete, also a resistance fighter, emerged as Doce Pares' foremost fighter and innovator. In the early 1950's, eskrima techniques and tactics were analyzed, devised, modified and systematized by Master Ciriaco Canete, based mostly on actual combat experience with rival eskrimadors belonging to other associations. Among his many contributions to the development of this martial art is eskrido, a combination of Judo and eskrima techniques, as well as the most modern forms of eskrima-offense and eskrima-defense. Since its founding, Doce Pares has enjoyed a special reputation among Philippine martial arts organizations as the developer and innovator of the newest styles and techniques in eskrima. The Doce Pares style is now identified as the modern forms of eskrima and variations of eskrima such as escrido and specialized defenses against knives, pistols, etc. Doce Pares maintains its headquarters in Cebu City, Cebu, The Philippines, just a few miles from the site where Lapulapu used eskrima to defeat the Spanish conquistadors of Magellan in 1521. The headquarters is the site of a training gym and is a frequent meeting point for eskrimadores and martial artists from throughout the world. All martial artists are warmly invited to visit the Doce Pares headquarters either while on tour of the Philippines as a vacationer or as a student or observer. Doce Pares 81A C.Padilla St. Cebu City, The Philippines Tel: (032) 261-5909 OR (032) 261-1352 (Doce Pares, the Philippines) Fax: (732) 566-1571 (Doce Pares, USA) docepares@docepares.com major players : Richard Bustillo, Primo Albano, Saturnino Arcilla, Nonito Limchua, Sal Kalinga, Emilio Lapurga, Aniceo Suan, Felix Yap, Narrie Babao, Florencia Cautiverio, Wally Estropia, Danny Guba, Tom Meadows. ************************************************************* Dog Brothers Martial Arts Head Instructor: Marc Denny The three principle FMA roots of this "system of many styles" are Inosanto Blend, Pektiti Tirsia, and Lameco. The system evolved out of the fighting experience of a band of sweaty, smelly, psychopaths with sticks known as the Dog Brothers. Fighting with unusually little gear (fencing masks and street hockey gloves only) and the only rule of "be friends at the end of the day", since 1988 the Dog Brothers have looked to push the envelope. The system has an outer range game, a crashing game, a midrange game, and standing grapple game, and a ground grapple game. Some of the distinctive features of the system are its use of 6 ranges, an emphasis on developing ambidexterity with the stick as a prelude to the emptyhand skills of the system, that knife and disarms receive somewhat less attention than in many FMA systems, and for a FMA system, there is an unusual amount of grappling. When a stickfight goes to the ground is when "DB stickgrappling" comes into play. DB Stickgrappling is a blend of FMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and some Bando Python Stick. The system also draws upon Krabi Krabong, the weaponry forerunner to Muay Thai. Major Players: Eric "Top Dog" Knaus, Marc "Crafty Dog" Denny, Arlan "Salty Dog" Sanford ************************************************************* Eskrima Jack Santos A style based on strong entry skills. Very hard and linear. ************************************************************* Eskrima/KunTao/Silat John LaCoste Style that is noted for fluid footwork with crisp entries. Lacoste was the recognized senior/leader in perhaps the largest Filipio community in the USA in the 1960s/70s; Stockton, California. major players : Al Concepcion, Dan Inosanto ************************************************************* Eskrido Ciriaco "Cacoy" Canete (1919- ) A combination of Aikido, Judo, and Doce Pares Eskrima. ************************************************************* Eskrima Felicisimo Dizon (1896-1984) Felicisimo Dizon was taught Eskrima by 'the old man of Cebu' and Princess Josefina, 'the Blind Princess', of the Pulahane tribe of Gandara, Samar. Dizon and Floro Villabrille were friends and training partners. Angel Cabales was a student of Dizon. Some claims have been made that Dizon's style was named De Cuerdas, but those with long-term direct contact with Dizon's student Angel Cabales claim that Dizon simply called his style Eskrima. The videotape 'Sticks of Death', which is an interview with Angel Cabales, Angel never makes any mention of De Cuerdas when he talks about Dizon. Angel states that "he learned Serrada" from Dizon and then enhanced it. major players : Angel Cabales (1917-1991) ************************************************************* Estrella Mauricio Fabia (1876-1961) Basic Philosophy of Estrella: The three fundamentals of the art are Distancia, Compas and Decision. Although they sound simple, they are not. Distancia refers to maintaining the right distance to your attacker which will make you safer and give you more time to make your own decision. It is also refers to understanding your distance and relationship to the world and those around you, to control your surroundings. Compas refers to proper timing. This is not only means timing as a fighting aspect, but also as the right time to act. Decision refers to making a decision, but it also refers to the ideas of loyalty and discipline. By making your decision you must then stick to what you have chosen and see it through. major players : Saturnino Quinto Fabia, Alfonso Quinto Fabia, Bernardo Fabia Salinas, Flaviano F.Cabuang, Fortunato Rebualos, Cipriano Rebualos, Marcelo Laurian, Quintin Malagayo, Manuel Quiros, Jerrick C. Salinas, Michele Zuccollo, Doug Klinger. |
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* 3.0 STRUCTURAL ASPECTS OF THE FMA ************************************************************* ##### What type of structure is the class usually taught by ? This is a matter of the instructors preferences, however most classes are taught in an informal manner. This is especially true when compared to some of the other more traditional Asia martial arts. ##### Do the FMA use a belt ranking system ? The FMA until recently did not use a belt ranking system like other martial arts. Belt rankings and instructor-ship rankings are now becoming more common in many of the FMA styles. The FMA are becoming more popular then ever. There are more students, styles, and instructors. As such, the current trend is to systematize and organize FMA schools in hopes of propagating the art and maintaining high standards within the organizations. Ranking is becoming more common within some styles. Other styles still maintain the philosophy of not using a ranking system. ##### What about uniforms ? Are they standard ? Uniforms are not always used. There is no standard uniform like there is in Karate or Judo. When uniforms are used, there are usually a combination of karate uniform or sweat pants, a t-shirt, and sometimes a traditional vest is worn. The style worn can even vary within a school or system. ##### Why are shoes worn most of the time in training ? Shoes are worn most of the time during training for two purposes. 1) To protect the feet from damage from projected or dropped sticks 2) To train in clothing that in worn in everyday life ##### Will I get a good work out practicing the FMA ? That will depend on your instructor and style. Some instructors will work students harder than other styles or instructors, some don't. Most of the instructors practice the FMA as a second art. Therefore they rely on the primary art for the hard workout and teach more skill development while teaching FMA. One thing is certain, if the basic cane strikes are practiced often and correctly then there will be a noticeable difference in forearm and wrist strength. When selecting an instructor work-out intensity would be a good question to ask. ************************************************************* * 4.0 INSTRUCTORS AND STYLES ************************************************************* I don't believe this section of the FAQ will ever come close to being completed because of the quick and constant change in the FMA. Any information that you may have would be appreciated. If you have information send it to the aforementioned email address. Please research the information as well as possible for accuracy. The history of the FMA is hard to trace, especially when it comes to the three W's ( Who did What When ). I have used information from books, other instructors, and those people who were good enough to email information about their style and instructor. Since the information on instructors and styles is a mix of the information I collected from various sources, I do not claim that it is 100% accurate. The instructors and styles listed are responsible for the recent growth of the FMA. I have NOT listed them in any arranged order of importance and as I said, the listing is not yet complete. Most of this information was sent to me by students of the listed instructor. I compile similar information, edit it, and organize it for presentation. I do use complete sections sent to me if they are written well and can be mixed into the presentation. ------------------------------------------ The styles/systems discussed are: Babao Arnis Balintawak International Balintawok Black Eagle Eskrima Bohol Method CCEKA Combat Kalaki Arcanis De Cuerdas Defensor Method Derobio Doblete Rapillon Doce Pares Dog Brothers Martial Art Escrima/KunTao/Silat Eskrido Eskrima Estrella F.A.T.E. Filipino Boxing and Dumog Garimot Arnis German Arnis Inayan System of Eskrima Inayan Systems International Inosanto Kali Kadena de Mano Kalis Ilustrisimo Kombatan Arnis Kun Tao Silat Kuntaw Lima-Lima Lameco Lapu Lapu Vinas Arnis Lightning Scientific Arnis (Lema Scientific Kali Arnis) Modern Arnis Modern Arnis 80 (MA-80) Moro-Moro Style Moro-Moro Orabes Heneral Oido de Caburata Arnis Pananandata Pangamot Pekiti-Tirsia Pronus-Supinus Cadena De Mano Rapido Realismo Martial Arts San Miguel Eskrima San Miguel Eskrima Asosasyon of Cebu Sayoc Kali Serrada Escrima SLD (Serrada, Largo Mano, De Cuerdas) Sudlud Eskrima Tapado Toledo-Collado Vee-Arnis-Jitsu Villabrille System Visayan Style Warriors Eskrima Yaw-Yan The major players shown are in no particular order. ************************************************************* Babao Arnis Narrie Babao The personal style of Narrie Babao. Based on Doce Pares, Villabrille Kali, Kuntaw, and Karate. |