Message #12

[mdel747]

*************************************************************
* 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.