Informative Issue No.

152
2014

FMA Informative Third Year Anniversary

Recognition
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1st Year (December 1, 2011 - November 30, 2012)
2nd Year (December 1, 2012 - November 30, 2013)
3rd Year (December 1, 2013 - November 30, 2014)
Events
Representative to the Philippines

This is the 3rd Anniversary of the FMA Informative. The staff would like to thank all the writers, practitioners
etc., for their support, and of course the FMA Informative wants to thank the subscribers which is just a little
over 6,000 at the time of this issue and the Face Book crowd which is moving towards 3,000 members for all
their support.

The FMA Informative is constantly working to support the Filipino martial arts and the Philippine culture in any way that it can.

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How does the FMA Informative

get its articles and information for

issues? By practitioners, writers,
who submit the articles and information, and interviews by staff
members of the FMA Informative.
Also finding articles and information on the internet or other means,
and putting it together for an issue
giving credit to the writer and
where it was obtained. The FMA
Informative looks for information fo issues seven days a week,
constantly searching for information by any means available on the
Filipino martial arts and Philippine

culture.

The continued success of
the FMA Informative is people
that submit or lets the FMA Informative use their articles and
writings. And of course the reader
that hopefully looks forward to
reading what the FMA Informative
puts together.

With this being said the
FMA Informative has been around
for three years now, being established with its first issue on December 1, 2011 and its first newspaper on January 1, 2012 with
three years of monthly newspapers

Recognition
you might say or think that the
FMA Informative is well established. However that is only true as
long as there is news, and articles
submitted.

A staff member that the
FMA Informative was fortunate to
have is Steven Dowd who owned
and was the publisher of the FMAdigest. The FMA Informative
when first starting asked Steven to
reach out to some of his contacts to
get material for FMA Informative
issues.

The FMA Informative would like to thank the following for helping the FMA Informative gets it start with FMA
Informative issues:
Zena Sultana Babao - Villabrille-Largusa Kali System - Issue
Sam Buot - Balintawak Basics (abecedario) - Issue
Steven Dowd - FMA Unity and Legends, Kuntaw Basics, and TRACMA Basics - Issues
Jeff Finder - Historical Overview of the FMA - Issue
Leo Fong - Boxings Knockout Punch - Issue
Bran Frank - Learn in 6 Teach in 12 - Issue
Khalid Khan - Serrada Eskrima - Issue

The FMA Informative
really has to thank a few people
that have made publishing a joy
with sending material for FMA
Informative issues on their own or
having the FMA Informative just
mention how it would be great to
have something on this or that etc.,
and they with no hesitation send
something in. Not just once but
continuously throughout the three
years the FMA Informative has
been in operation.

Now there are others that
have contributed with little to no
prodding and the FMA Informative

would like to thank them also, but

the mentioned list are practitioners
and writers that have constantly
submitted material to the FMA
Informative

Then there are those that
the FMA Informative has to prod,
but finally gets something to share
with its readers.

Also of course there are
those which say they will send
something, but clearly are Bullshit
artist and lazy.

And finally there are those
that are either lazy, do not know
how to write (even though the

FMA Informative has offered to

write the article for them if they
send the information), or are in
their own minds to famous already
and do not need the advertisement,
or for people to know about them
or their art, cause they think everyone already knows all about them.
(Actually these are the practitioners
that their noses are so up in the air
that if it rains they would drown).
And of course the ones that are on
FaceBook, that it is their world and
they need no more - Sad.

Those individuals the FMA Informative would like to especially thank and recognize for constantly submitting
material for issues etc:
Zena Sultana Babao
Dean Carter
Steven Dowd
Fred Evrard
Dino Flores
Bram Frank
Jose Isidro
Ron Kosakowski
Joy Lim
Garitony Nicholas
Tom Edison Pena
Marcus Schssler
Tony Torre
And also the FMA Informative would like to thank any that are not listed that have submitted material for at
least one or two issues. You also are valuable to the commuity in support and promoting the Filipino martial arts
and Filipino Culture - Thank You

Top 10 Downloaded Issues

The FMA Informative is as known, is a free online magazine. With just over 6,000 subscribers and
almost 3,000 members on Face Book. The FMA Informative thinks every issue is a number one issue, for all
issues have merit and the FMA Informative wants to thank all that have submitted each issue.

With that being said this is the Top Ten most downloaded issues. Now each issue has a minimum downloaded of at least over 5,000 times. However these issues have been downloaded the most some by just one or
two downloads and there are a few that have the same amount of downloads.

6. Informative Issue #121 - UP Arnis Club

Informative Issue #105 - Solo Training
7. Informative Issue #113 - Fernando Cueto Amorsolo
Informative Issue #112 Pinakatay Arnis Sigidas

1. Informative Issue #1 - FMA Unity and Legends

Informative Issue #28 Filipino Cookin
Informative Issue #91 - The Filipino Way

8. Informative - Issue #47 - Is Your Martial Art - Reality Based

Informative - Issue #142 - DTE

2. Informative Issue #85 - Do You Have the Knowledge

3. Informative Issue #136 - Filipino Dirty Boxing III

9. Informative - Issue #128 - Sayoc Fighing International Philippines
Informative - Issue #95 - Tapi-Tapi in the Philppines
4. Informative Issue #52 - The Bolo

5. Informative Issue #99 - FMAdigest

Informative Issue #84 - Fat-Cream Martial Arts

10. FMA Informative - Issue 137 - AMKA-PMKA

FMA Informative - Issue 146 - AGPS
FMA Informative - Issue 114 - Arizonas Dynamic Duo
FMA Informative - Issue 151 - Human Rights Martial Arts and Law Enforcement Tactics

FMA Informative Issues - 1st Year (December 1, 2011 - November 30, 2012)

Grandmaster Ben Largusa [1926 - 2010] Villabrille-Largusa Kali System - Zena Sultana Babao
Grandmaster Federico T. Lazo [1938 - 2010] Luzviminda Arnis Kali Brotherhood
Dr. Guillermo B. Lengson [1929 - 2000] KAFEPHIL - Jeff Suministrado
Punong Guro Mark Lledo [1974 - 2008] Amara Arkanis - Emmanuel Querubin
Grandmaster Benjamin Luna-Lema [1919 - 2003] Lightning Scientific Arnis
Founder Reynaldo Ayo Magdaraog [1945 - 1998] Magdaraog Philippine Zen Aikido Jutsu Ryu - Roy B. Magdaraog
Grandmaster Romeo Mamar, Sr. [1938 - 2005] Tapado
Grandmaster Timoteo Timor Maranga [? 1988] Combat Eskrima Maranga
Grandmaster Jose Mena [1917 - 2005] Doblete Rapilon
Grandmaster Arnulfo Mongcal [1924 - 2005] New Concept of Philippine Arnis - Rino Balinado
Master Joe Napial [1958 - 2004] Doce Pares - Alfred Bandalan
Master Chian Brozula Ong Jr. [1953 - 2008] Baton Masters - Steven K. Dowd
Lolo Guro Isidro Pambuan [1920 - 2008] Pambuan Arnis - Raffy Pambuan
Batikan Eduardo Pedoy [1946 - 2008] Pedoys Style Derobio Escrima - Tyrone J. Takahashi
Great Grandmaster Braulio Tomada Pedoy [1900 - 1992] Pedoys Style Derobio Escrima - Kent LighterGreat Grandmaster Ernesto Presas [1945 - 2010] Kombatan - Alexander Bautista Bayot France
Professor Remy A. Presas [1936 - 2001] Modern Arnis - Kelly Worden
Grandmaster Rafael Reston [1927 - 2006] Combat Judo Karate - Craig Radcliffe / Bill Anderson
Master Christopher Ricketts [1955 - 2010] Kali Ilustrisimo - Steven K. Dowd
Grand Tuhon Baltazar Bo Sayoc [1934 - 2007] Sayoc Kali
Punong Guro Edgar Sulite [1957 - 1997] Lameco Eskrima - Dog Brothers Inc.
Guru H. Yasser Tanadjalan [1950 - 2007] Silat Sawdara - Felipe Bot Jocano Jr.
Grandmaster Bernandino G. Tanique [1933 - 2005] Tanique Arnis
Grandmaster Floro Villabrille [1912 - 1992] Villabrille-Largusa Kali
Great Grandmaster Atty. Jose Villasin [1923 - 1988] Balintawak - Sam Buot
Professor Florendo Visitacion [1910 - 1999] Vee Arnis Jitsu
Maestro Sonny Umpad [1948 - 2006] Visayan Corto Kadena - Brian / Jackie Quilalang Umpad / George M. Yore
Maestro Elmer Ybanez [1953 - 2004] Lema Scientific Kali Arnis - Steven K. Dowd

Informative Issue No #2 - Learn in 6 Teach in 12

Informative Issue No #1 - FMA Unity and Legends

Will Total Unity in the Filipino Martial Arts Ever Be A Reality? - Steven K. Dowd
Pundador Manuel Molina Aguillon Sr. [1915 1991] Arnis Balite - Steven k. Dowd
Grandmaster Gerardo Larry Alcuizar [1934 2007] Eskrido - Kirk Gooding
Grandmaster Venancio Bacon [1912-1980] Balintawak - Sam Buot
Guro Mariano Bermodes [1958 2006] Serrada - Wade Williams
Guro Grande George Brewster [1924 2006] Brewster Arnis - Peter Freedman
Grandmaster Angel Cabales [1917 - 1991] Serrada Eskrima - Leo Fong
Grandmaster Jose Caballero [1907 1987] De Campo Uno-Dos-Tres Orihinal
Founder Filemon De La Cuesta Canete [1904 - 1995] San Miguel Eskrima - Tom Bisio
Grandmaster Vicente Carin [1920 - 2004] Doce Pares - Vince Palumbo
Grandmaster Gregorio Goyong Ceniza [1925 2007] Baraw Sugbo - Kaloy Bugoy / Karlon N. Rama
Roland Tango Pintoy Dantes [1945 - 2009] - Steven Dowd
Master Robert M. Du [? - 2007] PAKAMUT - Marc Lawrence
Ama Maestro Saturnino Fabia [1915 - 2005] Estella Sinkatan Arnis - Bernardo Salinas
Grandmaster Emertius Leovigildo (Leo) Miguel Giron [1911 - 2002] BAHALA NA - Tony Somera
Julian Goc-ong [1925 2003] Abanico De Vertical - Celestino C. Macachor
Grandmaster Antonio Ilustrisimo [1904 - 1997] Kali Ilustrisimo - Reynaldo S. Galang
Mangisursuro Mike Inay [1944 - 2000] Inayan Eskrima - Jon Ward
Maestro de Maestro Sozimo Sosing Labor [1924 - 2008] Siete Pares Escrima - Nelson Estanol / Joe Giron
Grandmaster Louis Lagarejos [1935 2004] Sikaran

Modular Learning Perspective Learn in 6 - Teach in 12

Imagination is More Important Than Knowledge
Its a Left Side - Right Brain Thing
1-4-12 Low Line Standard
1-2-2 High Line Standard
Horizontal - Vertical
Too Tall - Too Short
Combat Must Be Simple
How Does One Teach Self-Defense?
Build Belief in Ones Self
The Key to Train the Trainer Teaching
Blade Master Bram Frank - Edessa Ramos
The Gunting Family of Knives - Bram Frank

Informative Issue No #3 - Balintawak Basics (abecedario)

Balintawak Basics (abecedario)
Warm-Up Exercises
Starting Position
General Principles and Exercises
Delivery of Strikes
Parrying of the Twelve Basic Strikes Delivered by Instructor with Corresponding Counterstrikes by Student
Sam Buot, Sr., Student and Enthusiast of the Art

Informative Issue No #4 - Kuntaw Basics

Kuntaw

Belief
SAI - Breathing
Breathing Technique
Building a Foundation
Panilingkas Forms
XA1 - Panalingkas Isa
XA2 - Panalingkas Dilawa
XA3 - Panalingkas Tatlo
XA4 - Panalingkas Apat
XA5 - Panalingkas Lima
XA - Panalingkas Bilogan - Circular Form
Batayan Forms 15
XB1 - Batayan Isa
XB2 - Batayan Dilawa
XB3 - Batayan Tatlo
XB4 - Batayan Apat
XB5 - Batayan Lima
The Seven Values Behind Kuntaw 20
Empty Hand & Foot Techniques 21
Steven Dowd

Informative Issue No #9 - Kalis Ilustrisimo

Informative Issue No #5 - TRACMA Basics

Informative Issue No #10 - Locking and Shifting Arts

Learning and Training in TRACMA

Exercises
Stances
Striking Weapons
Blocking
Forms
Scientific 1A
Scientific 1B
Scientific 1C
Belt Requirements
Steven Dowd TRACMA Instructor

Informative Issue No #6 - Serrada Eskrima

Introduction to Serrada Eskrima
Training of Serrada Eskrima under Grandmaster Angel Cabales
The Sparing Drill Methods
Fundamental Counter System
Advanced Training Concepts in Lock & Block and Flow Fighter Drills
Last Meeting with Grandmaster Angel Cabales
Final Note

Informative Issue No #7 - Villabrille-Largusa Kali System

Grandmaster Floro Villabrille: The Founder and Grand Old Man of Kali
Grandmaster Ben Largusa: FMA Legend and Kali Grandmaster

Informative Issue No #8 - Garimot Hilot

Hilot - Filipino Ancient Therapy
Four Major Type of Hilot
Hilot Therapy Theory and Practice
Hilot and Martial Arts?
The Founder and Guro

The System of Kalis Ilustrisimo

Tatang and the Teachers of Kalis Ilustrisimo
Tatang Antonio Ilustrisimo
Master Antonio Tony Diego
Master Christopher Topher Ricketts
Master Romeo Romy Macapagal
The Sword of Ilustrisimo
Sombra
Praksyon
Directa
Techniques
Visagra
Striking
Efficiency: The Shortest Distance
Count
Gap
Using the Opponents Force
The Author: Bella Marie Baron Saguin (Peachie)
The Basics of Kalis Ilustrisimo System As I was Taught
A Study of the Locking Arts
Categories of Locking
Force Degree Ladder
Lock Force Degree Ladder
Thought
Instinct
Ideal Internal States
Ethical Force
Effortless Force
The Unity of Ethical and Effortless Force
A Study of Locking and Shifting Arts - (Chin Na & Dumog)
Realm of Cohesion
The Spectrum of Martial Arts
The Arts of Chin Na & Dumog Primarily Involve
Root Categories of Pushing and Pulling
Some Pushing Techniques
Some Pulling Methods
Type 1 & Type 2 Shifting Arts
Type 1
Type 2
Some Distinctions
Pushing/Pulling to Chamber Resistance

Informative Issue No #11 - Boxings Knockout Punching

Boxings Knockout Punching
Western Boxing can be even more lethal when combined with pressure points
James J.Corbett
Bob Fritzsimmons
Kid Gavilan
Kid McCoy
Bob Foster
Joe Louis

Rocky Marciano
Sugar Ray Robinson
Wei Kuen Do
Thoughts on Knockout Punching
Accuracy

Informative Issue No #12 - Sinawali

Modern Sinawali of the Arnis Nicolas System
The Principles of a Good Arnisador
The Arnis Stick
Basic Single X Sinawali
Advance Single X Sinawali
One Stick Against Two Stick
One Against Two Opponents
Mano-Mano Application
Arnis Nicolas System (Modern Sinawali) Grading Syllabus
Three Hundred and Sixty Three (363) Different Variations

Informative Issue No #13 - Historical Overview of the FMA

Part 1: The Historical Setting
Part 2: The Art
Part 3: Modern Times
Part 4: The Crystal Ball

Informative Issue No #14 - Healing Arts

Healing Arts of the Philippines

Indigenous Science

Two Sides of a Coin

Traditional Filipino Healing into the Future
Revival and Re-introduction of Traditional Filipino Healing Practices into American Society

Colonization of the Philippines

Assimilation into th American Way of Life

What Traditional Filipino

Manual Medicine Is and Is Not

Revival and Re-introduction of Filipino Traditional Healing Practices through Formal Education and Written
Works
Ablon Manual Medicine
Workshops & Testimonials

Informative Issue No #15 - APO Balintawak Eskrima Self Defense

The APO-Balintawak Self Defense System

3 Rules of Engagement

Three Core Values
Basic Principles of Balintawak Eskrima

The Flexible, Agile, and Stable Footwork

Lightning Strikes

Optimal Defense

Enhancing Speed

Shorten your weapon
12-Basic Defense
12-Basic Strikes
The Principle of Compensation
The Principle of Simultaneous Actions
The Principle of Half-Timing

The Split Second Advantage

Balintawak Eskrima Sparring

The Building Phase

The Strengthening Phase

The Sharpening Phase

The Instinctive Action Phase

Unmasking the Real Beauty of Balintawak Eskrima
The Value Added of Shadow Fighting Practice
About Guru Andrew P. Obon

Informative Issue No #16 - Modified Pangamut System

Modified Pangamut System
Training Concepts
Levels of Learning
Foot-work
General Stick Concepts
Live Hand / Empty Hand Work
Weapon Hand Work
The Stick as a Levers & Locking Device
Blade Concepts
Empty Hands: Hand & Foot Fighting the 10 Weapons of the Body
Combat Flows
Healing / Alternative Medicine
Traditional and Improvised Weapons Training
Firearms - Modern Weapons Training

Informative Issue No #17 - FMA History in Buffalo New York

Silent No Longer
The Development of the FMA in Buffalo, NY: 1980s to the Present
The Erie Community College Kenpo-Arnis Legacy Continues
A Practical Focus

Informative Issue No #18 - FMA Education (A Dream Becoming A Reality)

The Beginning Comparison of Teaching Approach
Basics Building the Foundation
Breathing
Stance and Center of Gravity
Grip and Strikes
Manners of Striking
Progression of Training:
Basic Thrust (ULOS)
Mindset
Louelle Lledo Forms his Dream with the Mataw-Guro Association
The Basic Thought Behind Forming the Mataw-Guro Association
The Mataw-Guro - A Teacher Above Par
Mataw-Guro Association the Philosophy of Rank
The Mataw-Guro - A Teacher Above Par
How Early Should Martial Arts Training Start?

Informative Issue No #19 - Majapai Derobio Escrima

Derobio Escrima a Very Deadly and Colorful Past
The Basics
Striking
Blocking

Informative Issue No #20 - Sama-Sama 2012

Informative Issue No #26 - Pangasinan Arnis

Sama - Sama (The Gathering)

Annual Martial Arts Seminar
History of Pallens Martial Arts and Senkotiros

Going With the Flow

Punyo Hubad
Punyo Hubad: Switches and Releases
Outside Release Drill #1
Inside Release Drill #2
Offensive Use for Defanging the Snake
The Big Dovetail
Sinawali - The Art of Weaving
Guru James Hogue: Warrior Turned Teacher

Informative Issue No #21 - Mercito No Mercy Gesta

Anecito Gesta: His Sons Role Model and Hero
Mercito No Mercy Gesta: Undefeated Filipino Boxer Triumphs in America
Mercito Gesta Biography: Courtesy: Top Rank Boxing

Informative Issue No #22 - Original Filipino Tapado

Original Tapado: The Ultimate Filipino Stick Fighting Art - Narciso Alojado
Salutation
The Basic strike of UNO
The Basic Strike of DOS
Beginners Basic Practice
Basic DOS with Partner
Torsido and Salta
Demonstration or Competition
Grandmaster Benefredo Bebing Mamar Lobrido - Narciso Hansy Alojado

Informative Issue No #23 - Healing Power of Chi Fung

The Healing Power of Chi Fung
Chi Fung the Beginning
The Essence of Chi Fung
Deep Breathing
Synthesizing of All Elements
The Chi Fung Exercise Program
Other Benefits of Chi Fung
Abdominal Fitness
Chair Crunches
Chair AB Twists
Leg Circles
Breathing Meditation

Informative Issue No #24 - Golden Gate Intl - Stickfighting Nationals

Golden Gate Stickfighting Nationals
Results
World WEKAF Tournament Preview
BDP Hawaii Attends Golden Gate Stickfighting Nationals

Informative Issue No #25 - 1st Filipino Martial Arts Hall of Fame

Letters of Support
Press Conference at Aristocrat Roxas Boulevard Manila
Medyo Late at Night with Jojo A
Gala Awards Night at Diamond Hotel
Receiving Awards
Friends
Comments
Seminar Training Workshop at Ramon Magsaysay Hall
Comments
First Baxafra Armor International Invitational Tournament
Comments

FMA Informative - Issue #27 - San Diego Grand Internationals

2012 Stick Fighting/Open Weapons Division
Champions From the Different Divisions
Three Main Requirements for an Approved Weapon
Sayaws
Single Stick or Short Weapon Fighting
Long Open Weapons Fighting
The Grand Championship
Stick Fighting / Weapons Fighting Rules
Weapons Sparring: A Test of Nerve and Skill

Informative Issue No #28 - Filipino Cook in

Philippine Cuisine
Commence Preparation Day Before
Filipino Lechon
Fresh Lumpia Wrapper Skins
Lumpia
Classic Escabeche
Breakfast
Pandesal
Champorado
Itlog na Maalat
Pulutan / Appetizers
Kalderetang Aso
Dinuguan
Main Meal and Side Dishes
Manggang Hilaw at Kamatis
Bicol Express
Nilagang Baka
Sinigang na Baboy
Kare-Kare
Pinakbet
Pinangat
Sinigang na Hipon
Paksiw na Isda
Rellenong Bangus
Inihaw Na Bangu
Lapu-Lapu

Kalderetang Kambing
Kalderetang Baka
Mechado
Sweet and Sour Pork
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Pork and Chicken Adobo
Sinigang na Baka
Embutido
Morcon
Pinoy Pork Barbecue
Pancit Bihon

Pancit Canton
Steamed Rice
Desserts
Cassava Cake
Maja Blanca
Filipino Biko
Buko Salad
Leche Flan
Snacks
Turon
Maruya
Kamote Que

Informative Issue No #29 - Sayaw-An of Kuntaw

Sayaw - An Esa
Sayaw - An Dalawa
Sayaw - An Tatlo
Sayaw - An Apat
Sayaw - An Lima
Pamatnubay ng Kuntaw [Guidance of Kuntaw]
Empty Hand & Foot Techniques
The Seven Values Behind Kuntaw
Final Notes

Informative Issue No #30 - Tattooed Warriors

Tattooed Warriors of the Philippines

Informative Issue No #31 - The Sangut

The Original Philippine Hooked Blade
The Doble Sangut in the International Arena
Very Important: Learn the Use of Force Continuum
Techniques with the Traditional Doble Sangut
The Tactical Desangut: Modern Knife with a Filipino Heritage
Some Basic Applications of the Tactical Desangut
The Role of the Dulo-Dulo
Sangut / Desangut Courses with TnT Combat Arnis

Informative Issue No #32 - Encounter with a Grandmaster

Fantastic Luck
Into Tondo
Arnis, Escrima or Kali?
Secrets of Combat
Give Me Half of Your Money
Trekking
A Spiritual Man
Judo in Cebu
Going Home

6th FMA Festival (Grand Gathering

Arrival
1st Day of Training
2nd Day of Training
3rd Day of Training
4th Day of Training
5th Day Fun Day/Tour
6th Day of Training
Gala Event
Moal Boal

Informative Issue No #36 - 6th FMA Festival

6th FMA Festival (Introduction)
July 22 - Check-in/Welcome Party and Orientation (Overview of Event By Executive Director)
July 23 - Modern Arnis Training Camp
July 24 - FMA Training Camp
July 25 - FMA Training Camp
July 26 - Free/Fun Day
July 27 - Grandmasters/Masters Gathering Training Camp
July 27 - Ranking Ceremony / Gala Award Night - Bacolod City/Talisay City
Experiences, Observations, and Comments
Grandmaster Bram Frank
Master Sven Batchfeld
Master Ed Kwan
Thomas Lehman
Jason Bassels
Final Comment from the International Coordinator

Informative Issue No #37 - MMDA Traffic Enforcer Training

Initial Background
MMDA Traffic Enforcers TrainingStick Fighting
Knife Fighting
Mano-Mano (Empty Hand)
Media Interviews
Punong Lakan Garitony C. Nicolas

Informative Issue No #33 - Massage Therapy

Informative Issue No #38 - Elvis is in the Philippines

Massage Therapy and the Martial Artists

Physical Benefits
Self-Care

Searching for FMA in The Philippines

Visiting and Teaching at MMDA
About Johnny Thompson

Informative Issue No #34 - Festival of Integrated Martial Arts

Senior Studen Adam James
Festival of Integrated Martial Arts
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Comments
Event Tribute
A Final Word From Leo Fong

Informative Issue No #35 - Senkotiros Tour

Senkotiros Tour Itenary
Order of Lapu Lupu Award
12th WEKAF World Championship

Informative Issue No #39 - MMDA Traffic Enforcer Training Completion & Graduation
MMDA Traffic Enforcers Training
Before the Final Day
Final Training Day with Demonstrations
Johnny Thompson Entertains
Closing Party

Informative Issue No #40 - In-Tent Kun Tao Dumpag Training Camp 2012
Kuntao In-Tents Training Camp 2012
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Kun Tao/Kuntao Dumpag as Taught By Ron Kosakowski

Informative Issue No #41 - Iron Mountain Camp

Three Day Iron Mountain Camp
Day 1\
Day 2
Day 3
Counterpoint Tactical International and the Counterpoint Tactical System!
Master Zach Whitson

FMA Informative - Issue #42 - 3rd Baxafra Armor Invitational

Message from President Benogno S. Aquino III
Tournament
Participating Teams
Officials
Supporters
Results
Anyo
Full Contact
Winners Gallery
Tournament Ground Rules

FMA Informative - Issue #43 - Latosa Escrima Basic Concepts

Concepts of Latosa-Escrima
Summary of Latosa Escrima Concepts
Some Sub-Concepts of Latosa Escrima
Trinity of Power: Power-Weapons
Analysis of the AXE as an Escrima Concept Training Tool
Demonstration of some Basic Concepts
Grandmaster Rene Latosa

FMA Informative - Issue #44 - Best of the West 2012

A View From the Organizational Side
Group picture
The Beginning
Acknowledgement of Grandmaster Datu Kelly Worden
Review of Brian Johns, Canada
Preparation
The Day before the Camp
Review by MoTT Brian Zawilinski
Black Belt Exams
The Camp
Review by MoTT Chuck Gauss
Review by Grandmaster Dan Andreron
The Dinner
Last Day
Filming the event
Review by Grandmaster / Datu Tim Hartman
The Upshoot
Contact the Instructors
ABANICO

Tuesday - Balasiong
Wednesday - Balisong Knife
Thursday - The Panabas
Friday - The Katana
Saturday - Ceremonial Blades
Sandata Materials & Workmanship
Sandata Steel
Keep Your Blades in Shape
Handles and Sheath Materials
Special Interview with Traditional Filipino Weapons Master Bladesmith
Other Blades
Moro Blades - Southern Philippines
Visayan Blades
Northern Philippine Blades
Knives & Daggers
Weapons of Other Cultures
Traditional Filipino Weapons, From the Beginning Till Now

FMA Informative - Issue #46 - Arnis Balite: Foundation of Fundamentals and Basics
Basic Principles
Foundation
Footwork
7 Strikes - Pitong Hampas
Mga Hampas - Moving 7 Strikes
5 Thrusts - Limang Patusok
Mga Patusok - Moving 5 Thrusts
Swing Block - Unday Salag
Shield/Wing Block - Kalasag Salag
Empty Hand
Articles of Faith
Requirements
Punong Guro Steven K. Dowd

FMA Informative - Issue #47 - Is Your Martial Art - Reality Based

Is Your Martial Art - Reality Based?
Grounding
Efficiency
Dirty Fighting
Weapons
Understand the Reality of Distance
Sport Fighting
Beyond the Physical
Awareness
Assertiveness and De-Escalation Techniques
Post Incident Tactics
Vicious Knife Defense
Accidental and Incidental
Balintawak: Dueling Art or Art of Self-Protection?

FMA Informative - Issue #45 - International Bladed Weapons Week 2012

FMA Informative - Issue #48 - Foothill Training Services

International Bladed Weapons Week

Sunday - Kris Sword
Monday - Northern Golok

Go With the Flow

Developing the Foothills Training Services Martial Arts Division Arnis Kali Eskrima Program
Personal Observations, Thoughts, and Comments

Understanding How We Learn.

Getting the Most Out of Training
Controlling Space.
Which Came First, the Body or the Mind?
Are You Working Smart, or Hard?
Living a Life of Commitment

FMA Informative - Issue #49 - LSAI Open Invitational Tournament

Preparation
LSAI Open Invitational Tournament
Results
Rules and Regulations
Grandmaster Benjamin Luna-Lema

FMA Informative Issues - 2nd Year (December 1, 2012 - November 30, 2013)

Informative Issue No #51 - Filipino-American Healing Methods

Filipino-American Healing Methods in a New Land
Herbal Healing
Herbal Treatments
Physical Healing
Massage for Healing
Cuts, Wounds and Skin Injuries
Internal Healings
So How Can We Help Ourselves?

Informative Issue No #52 - The Bolo

History of the Bolo
Combat Must Be Simple: Its Not Rocket Science!
Biomechanical Cutting: De-animation of the Opponent
Biomechanical Target Zones
Abecidario: The Alphabet of the Angles of Attack
Modern Arnis Strikings: Traditional
Modern Arnis Blade Abecidario
Walking the Cuts with a BOLO
Application Demonstration
The Truth in Using Sticks

Informative Issue No #53 - Arkido

Isidro Modern Arnis
Interview with Master Jose Isidro
Arkido
Stick to Stick
Stick to Empty Hand
Basic Empty Hand to Empty Hand
Punching Empty Hand to Empty Hand
The Art of Kyukpa (example)

Informative Issue No #54 - 100 FMA Book Launch

100 Filipino Martial Artists Book Launch
Event Programs
Opening Prayer
National Anthem
Host Welcome Remarks
Guest Welcome Remarks
Inspirational Talk by Guests
FMA Demonstration
Book Signing
Guest Appearances
Recognition and Souvenir to Filipino Martial Artists
Attendees
Sample Pages From the Book
Comments

Informative Issue No #55 - Guro Exam & Pot Luck Bar-B-Q

FMA Informative - Issue #50 - Filipino Dirty Boxing, (Suntukan Street Self Defense)
Interview with Guro Tony Torre
Basic Concets of Empty Hands
The Role of Weapons in Arnis

Babao Arnis: Passing of the Torch

The Candidates: George Alfonso and Marc Fox
The Physical Exam
Other Promotions
Other Notable Guests

Informative Issue No #56 - Future of FMA

Informative Issue No #60 - A Tribute to Grandmaster Roland Dantes (1945 - 2009)

Kimberly Jaro Nietes

5th IMAFP National Competition

Sticks, Knives & Courage

In the News
Remembering the Past
Roland Dantes the Warrior
Successor

6th World FMA Grand Gathering

Training with Grandmaster Cristino Vasquez
IMAFP Belting Ceremony
Commence Training in Boxing
Wushu Taolu
Citations
Uncle Grandmaster Alfredo Nietes

Informative Issue No #57 - Art of Breaking (Kyukpa)

The Art of Breaking
Develop Mental Focus
Develop Mental Stamina
Breaking
Overhead Knife Hand
Vertical Breaking
Head Breaking
Multiple Breaking
About Master Isidro

Informative Issue No #58 - Arnis Balite: Putting Movement to the Fundamentals and Basics
Basic Principles
Footwork
7 Strikes - Pitong Hampas
5 Thrusts - Limang Patusok
Swing Block - Unday Salag
Shield/Wing Block - Kalasag Salag
Empty Hand
Siktay Forms
Siktay Esa
Siktay Dilawa
Siktay Tatlo
Siktay Apat
Siktay Lima
Arnis Balite - Empty Hand Forms
Balite Sa
Balite Wa

Informative Issue No #59 - Arnis Pang-Oran Tournament {Arkibos Rules}

Tournament Rules & Regulations Meeting
Promoting the Event
Arnis Pang-Oran Tournament
Program
Opening Prayer
Speakers
Demonsatrations
Oath of Sportmanship and Tournament Action
Winner of the MMDA Pang-oran Tournament
Guests

Informative Issue No #61 - FMA Informative Visits the Philippines

Arnis Bill - Remembering December 11, 2009
What has been Heard, But What are the Real Facts?
The Fruits of the FMA Grandmasters Labor in Congress
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Arnis Law
Stakeholders Want Reform in Arnis-Sport
Arnis Alliance Secures PSC support
Food for Thought
Arrive in the Philippines and go to Legaspi, Bicol
Return to Manila
The Challenge of Historical Documentation

Informative Issue No #62 - Isidro Cane Do

About Cane Do
Incorporates FMA Techniques Used in Isidro Modern Arnis
Cane Do Techniques
Master Jose Isidro and His Cane Do Instructors
Interview with Cane Do Students

FMA Informative - Issue 63 - Bali Camp 2013

Fred Evrard, Founder - Kali Majapahit
Claes Johansson - Bali Camp Instructor Team
Marc, Kali Majapahit Germany
Robin, Kali Majapahit Singapore
Arlyn Santiago, Philippines
Rose, Philippines
Tushar, Kali Majapahit Singapore
Yee Ting, Kali Majapahit Singapore
Vincent, Canada
Ben, France
Caroline, Indonesia
Ariff, Singapore
Peter, Kali de Mano Sweden

FMA Informative - Issue 64 - Street Smart Philippines

The Need For Street SMARTS
The Concept and Realization
Street Smart Programs

FMA Informative - Issue 65 - Muay Thai and Balintawak - My Personal Blend

Muay Thai and Balintawak - My Personal Blend
Guided Training
Both Muay Thai and Balintawak Teach Fighters
In Many Martial Arts
Balintawak on the Other Hand
Differences
Final Note

FMA Informative - Issue 66 - Galaw Tanggulan

FMA Informative - Issue 73 - Magdaroag Martial Arts - Arnis

The Beginning of Galaw Tanggulan

Overall Aspect of Galaw Tanggulan
12 Movement of Defense or 12 (Galaw Tanggulan) Stationary
12 Movement of Defense - Application
Counter and Locking from Antabay
Locking Techniques - From Position No. 2
Thrust Defense

The Beginning
Grandmaster Roy Magdaroag
Arnis in Magdaroag Martial Arts
Basic Training
Technique Training

FMA Informative - Issue 67 - Kalis Ilustrisimo

Legacy Seminar on April 13, 2013

World BTM/KSK FMA Heritage Network Global FMA Seminar Tour

Kalis Ilustrisimo in its Pure Form

What is the Best Way for a Student to Develop flow?
Some Examples of Abanico Drills for Disarming and Cerrada Techniques
Training With No Partner
Walong Apak ng Kalis Ilustrisimo (The Eight Steps of Kalis Ilustrisimo)

FMA Informative - Issue 68 - Memorial Seminar - Lameco SOG / Kali Ilustrisimo

Dr. Bryan Stoops: His Experience
David Gould: Teaching and Thoughts
Remembering the Past

FMA Informative - Issue 69 - Sama-Sama 2013

The Gathering - Family Tradition
Demonstrations
Seminar
Senkotiros Non-profit Activities
Senkotiros Arnis Fundamentals Book

FMA Informative - Issue 70 - Building the Next Generation

Building the Next Generation
Creative Empty Hand Form (Heian)
Disalon Double Stick

FMA Informative - Issue 71 - Words from a Modern-Day Warrior

The Mean and Nasty Old Master
How to Be the Student of a Mean, Old Cranky Master.
I Am an Eskrima Hermit
History of De Kwerdas Eskrima
Fat-Cream FMA

FMA Informative - Issue 72 - Mangangayam (Filipino Hunter)

Introduction
What is Mangangayam
Basic Techniques
- Empty Hand Techniques
- Empty Hand vs Stick
- Empty Hand vs Knife
- Baston vs Baston
- Stick vs Bolo
- Knife vs Knife
- Bolo vs Bolo
- Multiple Attackers
- Women Self Defense
Promotion & Other Events

FMA Informative - Issue 74 - BTM/KSK FMA Heritage Network Global FMA Seminar Tour

FMA Informative - Issue 75 - San Diego Grand Internationals

2013 Stick Fighting/Open Weapons Division
Competition
Grand Championship
Kali Stickfighting Rules

FMA Informative - Issue 76 - Isidro Modern Arnis - A Mission in the Philippines

A Visit with Punong Lakan Nicolas of MAMFMA
Thursday Night Training at Maestro Lakan Amosco Class
Visit to Central Books for New Publication
MMDA Sinawali Marathon Competition
A Visit With Mama Rosemary Presas
Filipino Martial Arts Self-Defense Seminar at Marikina Sports Complex

FMA Informative - Issue 77 - Baxafra Armor International Arnis Federation Inc.

The Creation of Baxafra Armor
1st Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournament
2nd Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournament
1st Baxafra Armor International Invitational Tournament
3rd Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournament
4th Baxafra Armor Kali/Arnis Invitational Tournament
Sports Arnis, Kali, Eskrima Tournament Ground Rules Summary
Standard Weight Catagories

FMA Informative - Issue 78 - WHFSC 2013

World Head of Family Sokeship Council and FMA
Seminars at Gathering 2013
WHFSC Officers
WHFSC Members
Honorary Members
Posthumous Members

FMA Informative - Issue 79 - Latigo: The Momoy Canete San Miguel Eskrima System
The Momoy Canete San Miguel Eskrima System
Techniques
Laban Baston Eskrima Club

FMA Informative - Issue 80 - Kata Tapado

Background
Grandmasters of Kata Tapado
Kata Tapado Present Head Grandmaster
Kata Tapado Gathering and Graduation
Senior/Master Instructor of Kata Tapado

FMA Informative - Issue 81 - Filipino Dirty Boxing-II

Ancient Styles For Modern Times
What is Filipino Dirty Boxing?

FMA Informative - Issue 82 - Hendersons Diamondback Eskrima Visits Cebu, Philippines

Hendersons Diamondback Eskrima Visits Cebu, Philippines
Meet and Greet in Cebu
Training
Playing Tourist
Visiting Supreme Grand Maestro Ernesto Berdin, of Diamondback Magkuno
Observation
The Group Demonstrates
A Final Note

FMA Informative - Issue 83 - Leo Fong Day

Leo Fong Day
An Interview With Leo Fong
The FMA Connection

FMA Informative - Issue 84 - Fat-Cream Martial Arts

Fat-Cream Martial Arts
Martial artists sure are lazy these days
7-11 Martial Arts
Sleeping on Floors
The Strongest Filipino Martial Arts Style
Can the Filipino Arts Sustain a Full-Time School?
Quantity? Quality? Which Is Better?
Signs That Youre Attending a McDojo

FMA Informative - Issue 85 - Do You Have the Knowledge

Introduction
Seminars, Gatherings, Workshops etc...
Titles: Abbreviation or Spelled Out
If Promoted Has the Practitioner Earned It
Does the Practitioner Know or Not
Mayon [The Volcano Form]
Silangan [The Sunset Form]
Sinkilan [The Dancing Form]
Final Word

FMA Informative - Issue 86 - World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines

Facts About Sikaran
Sikaran Historical Points
Techniques of Sikaran
Hand Techniques
Leg Techniques
Balangkas: Pattern or Formal Exercise

FMA Informative - Issue 87 - Arnis Pasindo 7th Invitational Arnis Tournament

Tournament Organizer
Tournament Officials
Exhibitions
7th Invitational Arnis Tournament
Anyo Event

Full Contact Event

Winners
Master Crisanto Pasindo

FMA Informative - Issue 88 - Kuntaw Legacy

Kuntaw Legacy Filipino Martial Arts Seminar 2013
Summary
From Beginning to End
Kuntaw Legacy Empty Hands Forms and Ranking

FMA Informative - Issue 89 - Lightning Strikes Big Ben

The UK Seminar Had Three Strikes
Day1
Day2
Third Strike
USA Tour

FMA Informative - Issue 90 - Filipino Indigenous Fighting Arts Retreat

Filipino Indigenous Fighting Arts 3 Day Camp
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

FMA Informative - Issue 91 - The Filipino Way

Filipino Martial Way: The Path Of The Mandirigma
1st Triad: Kapwa
Pakikisama
Pakikitungo
Pakikiramay
2nd Triad: Damdamin
Hiya
Delikadesa
Awa
3rd Triad: Dangal
Pagkabahala
Paggalang
Utang~na~Loob

FMA Informative - Issue 92 - Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima Benefit Seminars

Over all View By Grandmaster Catherine Kitty Canete-Knight
House of Champions - July 14th
United Kingdom - August 11th
P.A.M.A. Group - August 17th
Premier Martial Arts Academy - August 17th
IMB Academy - August 24th
Modern Fighting Concepts - August 24th
Seattle, WA. - August 31st

FMA Informative - Issue 93 - Basic Arnis de Mano in 12 weeks

Foundation
Curriculum
The Program in Action
Final Comment

FMA Informative - Issue 94 - Grandmaster Jumawan - Arnis Step

FMA Informative Issues - 3rd Year (December 1, 2013 - November 30, 2014)

Introduction and History

Anyo
Empty Hand Techniques
Baston Tecniques

FMA Informative - Issue 95 - Tapi-Tapi in the Philppines

Tapi-Tapi in the Philppines
Kuridas
Dikitan
Palis
Senior Master Samuel Bambit Dulay

FMA Informative - Issue 96 - W.E.K.A.F. Western Australia

From the Beginning
In The News
Bendigo Could Host Stick Fighting World Championship
Bunbury Fighters Represent at National Competition
Fearsome Stick Fighting Event Impresses City

FMA Informative - Issue 97 - Banter of Savate Danse De Rue

In Search of the Banter of Savate Danse De Rue
Professeur Paul-Raymond Buitron III
The International Guild of Danse De Rue Savate

FMA Informative - Issue 98 - FMA Pulse

Our Beginning
Website Strikes from New Angle
Featured Instructor Interviews: From Their Own Words
The Pen is Mightier than the Stick (or Knife)
Learning Filipino Martial Arts Online
The Filipino Martial Arts, A Blessing and A Curse
In Time the Simple Unadorned Truth Gains Recognition
Re-Igniting the Cultural Fire
The New Age for the Filipino Martial Arts

FMA Informative - Issue 99 - FMAdigest

Interviews the Owner/Publisher of the FMAdigest
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Christmas Cards/Issues
Friends and Acquaintances

FMA Informative - Issue 100 - 100th Issue and Second Year Anniversary
FMA Informative 2011
FMA Informative 2012
FMA Informative 2013

FMA Informative - Issue 101 - Isidro Modern Arnis Mexico Tour

Journey Begins
Veracruz, Mexico
Queretaro City, Mexico
San Luis Portosi, Mexico
Mi Casa is your Casa
Master Jose Isidro the Tourist and in the News
Hidalgo Market Veracruz
Veracruz Newspaper Interview
Veracruz News Host TV Program Interview
Mexico City Aztec Temple Pyramid Tour
San Luis Portosi City

FMA Informative - Issue 102 - Marinas Fella

Chapter 1
Chapter 2 - Peat Dirt in the Hot Central Valley
Chapter 3 - She thought to herself, Its Got to Get Better Than This!
Chapter 4 - Not All Men Are Jerks!
Chapter 5 - Cold, Grey Tombstone in San Joaquin County
Chapter 6 - Sundang Means Sword in Visayan
Chapter 7 - When Reggie Met Marina or Dont Call Me Kuya!
Chapter 8 - If God is Love, How Come He Let My Mom Die!
Chapter 9 (Part 1) - Sometimes I Rhyme Slow, Sometimes I Rhyme Quick
Chapter 9 (Part 2) - Sometimes I Rhyme Slow, Sometimes I Rhyme Quick
Chapter 10 - Food Stamps Used to be Red or Purple!
Chapter 11 - Charles Bay & Bullets Relatives
Chapter 12 - Love is a Verb
Chapter 13 - Lower Case Love Story
Chapter 13 - The Ilustrado Women
Chapter 14 - Our Lineage, Our History, Our Pride!
Chapter 15 - Clyde Perry Loves Oxy and Getting Lap Dances!
Chapter 16 - Its Not Racist If You Are Cool With Each Other!
Chapter 17 - Rest for the Sword (Sundang)
Chapter 18 - False Battles
Chapter 19 - Stockton Marina at the Dirty Stockton Marina
Chapter 20 - Cassava Cake, Biko, Peach/Mango Lumpias and Mrs. Peggys Great-Grandson!
Chapter 21 - Random Trivia About Stockton and Filipinos
Chapter 22 - Bagoong (Shrimp Paste) Smells Really Bad!
Chapter 23 - Reggie Visits the Cisco Kid!
Chapter 24 - Mister Elustrado was Brought Up in Boggs Tract
Chapter 25 - Birthday Cake and Ice Cream
Chapter 26 - The Alarm Rings On......

FMA Informative - Issue 103 - Iron Mountain Camp 2013

Pre-Iron Mountain Instructors Camp Thoughts
Congratulations
2013 Iron Mountain Camp
Part 1: Curriculum
Part 2: Curriculum
Part 3: Testing

FMA Informative - Issue 104 - Phoenix FMA Training & BBQ-2013

Phoenix FMA Training & BBQ
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December - 2013
Arizona FMA Friendship Gatherings
History
8th AZ FMA Friendship Gathering

FMA Informative - Issue 105 - Solo Traing

Seeking Martial Artists, Not Just People Who Do Martial Arts
When Training Alone
Strength Conditioning and Stretching
Master Jose Isidro - Isidro Modern Arnis
Strength and Flexibility Conditioning
Guro Tony Torre - Miami Arnis Group
Master Jose Isidro - Isidro Modern Arnis
Stances and Footwork

Master Jose Isidro - Isidro Modern Arnis

Daniel Arola - DAMAG-Inc. KaliBalance, Timing, Coordination, and Endurance Training
Master Jose Isidro - Isidro Modern Arnis
Maestro Melchor William Amosco - Armado FMA DEFTAC
Guro/Kru Joel Huncar - Rocky Mountain Academy of Martial Arts (RMAMA)
Grand Maestro Greg Henderson - Hendersons Diamondback Eskrima
Dr. Ron Parente - Amara Arkanis

FMA Informative - Issue 106 - Lapu-Lapu Vinas Arnis

Lapu-Lapu Vias Arnis - Background
Seven Basic Strikes
Strike No 1 Variations
Timeline

FMA Informative - Issue 107 - APO-Balintawak

Introduction to APO
A Glimpse of History
Explanation of the Prefix APO
The Lineage of the APO
Optimizing Speed and Power Strikes
Drill to Improve Striking Quality
The Split Second Advantage
Personal Thoughts and Experience of Guru Maurizio Mariscoli

FMA Informative - Issue 108 - Cuentada Drill of the Modern Arnis System
Cuentada Drill Modern Arnis System
Basic Block Check Counter Drill
6 Count Drills / Counter for Counter Progressions
The Cuentada Drill
The Cuentada Training Phases
Some Thoughts on Successors & Disciples

FMA Informative - Issue 109 - Art of Eskrima in Comics and Comic Book-Based Films
The Art of Eskrima in Comics and Comic Book-Based Films

FMA Informative - Issue 110 - Arnis Pasindo 8th Invitational Arnis Tournament
The Event Commences
Officials
Guests
Demonstrations
Anyo Event Results
Laban Laro
Champions

FMA Informative - Issue 111 - 5th Baxafra International Tournament

5th Baxafra Armor Kali Arnis Invitational Tournament
The Tournament Officials
Participating Teams
Competition
Kids Division
Anyo
Full Contact
Junior Division
Anyo
Full Contact

Senior Division
Anyo
Full Contact
Winners Gallery
Best of the Best Champions

FMA Informative - Issue 112 - Pinakatay Arnis Sigidas

Ultimate Eskrima Just a Name
Pinakatay Arnis Sigidas
Pinakatay Arnis Sigidas Strikes
Basic Concepts
Understanding Pinakatay

FMA Informative - Issue 113 - Fernando Cueto Amorsolo

Formative Years
Marriage and Family
Best Known Art Work
Filipino Customs, Culture, Fiestas and Occupations
Filipina Women
Sketches
Historical Paintings and Portraits
World War II-Era Works
Critical Evaluation
Major Works by Amorsolo
Awards and Achievements

FMA Informative - Issue 114 - Arizonas Dynamic Duo

Phoenix, Arizona very own Dynamic Duo
Father, Mentor, and Role Model
Direct Torres Eskrima

FMA Informative - Issue 115 - Kuntaw Legacy Continues

Kuntaw Legacy
Grandmaster Lowell Bud Cothern
A Visit to the Legacy School
Training Commences
Official Kuntaw Legacy Seminar Commences
The Final Day
Kuntaw Legacy Martial Arts Academy
Kuntaw Legacy Empty Hands Forms and Ranking
Authorized Schools

FMA Informative - Issue 116 - Yaw Yan

What is Yaw Yan?
Theory of Yaw-Yan
Yaw-Yan: Kicking and Bolo Punches
Yaw-Yan Kicks
Yaw-Yan Punches
The Originator and Founder

FMA Informative - Issue 117 - Topado -Modified Topado

Who is Master Jose Tan?
Topado / Modified Topado
Tapado in America

FMA Informative - Issue 118 - FMAid

What is the FMAid Project?
1st Official FMAid Project
FMAid Delivers to the Philippines
What about the Future of FMAid?

FMA Informative - Issue 119 - Lajolo Knife Fencing System

Introduction
Brief History of Italian Martial Arts
Training with Maestro Danilo and Maestro Alan
A Final Word

FMA Informative - Issue 120 - Visiting the Philippines

Leaving Out of Los Angeles for the Philippines
Arriving in the Philippines
In Manila a Little Enjoyment Mostly Work
A Final Word

FMA Informative - Issue 121 - UP Arnis Club

The Origins and Growth of UP LSAI
University of the Philippines, Diliman Arnis Club
LESKAS Facts
The Brotherhood Continues
LSAI and LESKAS - Whats the difference?

FMA Informative - Issue 122 - Kasilagan System

Kasilagan System - One Block /One Strike
Basic Stances
Training Sample
Original and Modified Kasilagan techniques
Senior Grandmaster Vicente Vic Sanchez

FMA Informative - Issue 123 - Women of Mangangayam

Women of Mangangayam Kali Arnis Eskrima
Techniques
Baston vs Baston
Baston vs Knife
Empty Hand vs Knife
Bolo vs Bolo
Grandmaster Jerry Evangelisan and Guro Ferdinand G. Lastrilla

FMA Informative - Issue 124 - AMKA

Kuntaw is a Filipino Martial Art
Discovering Kuntaw
Establishing American Maharlika Kuntaw Association

FMA Informative - Issue 125 - Power of the Brave Fighter

Grandmaster Pepito A. Sabalberino
Power of the Brave Fighter
Stick Locking
Reverse Defense
Defense Advanced Technique
Mano-Mano
Kickboxing

FMA Informative - Issue 126 - Rapido Realismo

FMA Informative - Issue 131 - FMA Center

Grandmaster Henry Espera

The System of Rapido Realismo
Sabakan
Suntukan
Patibungan Kamay
Buno: Hagis at Dala-Ibaba
Buno: Hawak, Trankada at Pagbali
Sipaan
Isahang Itak o Baston
Dalawang Itak o Baston
Punyal o Kutsilyo
Pingga o Bangkaw

The FMA Center

Reserve Your Spot
Lakan Guro Manny Dacanay
Maestro Fernando Bong Abenir III
Guro Christopher Dalida

FMA Informative - Issue 127 - Arnis Pasindo - 9th Invitational Arnis Tournament
Seminar on Arnis Pasindo Eskrima Tournament Rules
9th Invitational Arnis Tournament
Objectives and Participating Teams
Officials
Guests
The Tournament Commences
Anyo Event
Full Contact Event
Champion Tally Sheet

FMA Informative - Issue 128 - Sayoc Fighing Intl - Philippines

Sayoc Fighting group in the Philippines
Basic Concepts and Principles
Knife vs Empty Hand
Knife vs Empty Hand
Baston vs Empty Hand
Baston vs Baston

FMA Informative - Issue 129 - Bali Camp 2014

The Instructors
Overall Look at What Went On
The Peaceful Warrior Camp
So Intense and So Rich
Filled with Great Martial Art Training
A Path Between Self-Protection and Self-Perfection
Intense in Many Ways
An Unexpected 3rd Dan!
A Gathering of Martial Arts Practitioners
Pool Practice

FMA Informative - Issue 132 - LSAI Combat Judo Variation Style

Grandmaster Leopoldo O. Alcatora
Master Jerson B. Monderondo
Empty Hand vs Baston
Empty Hand vs Knife
Baston vs Baston
Knife vs Baston
Tersia
Espada y Daga vs Stick

FMA Informative - Issue 133 - Arnis Professional

History of Arnis Professioal
Arnis Professional Today
Curriculum
Values in Arnis
School of Arnis Professionals: Batch 13 - Alibata
Teachers
Schedule
Seminars, Training, and Workshops
Graduates

FMA Informative - Issue 134 - Aycocho Martial Arts Center

AMAC Student Hyungki Cho
Basics in Learning Karate
Basics in Learning Silat
Basics in Learning Kuntao
Basics in Learning Arnis de Mano
Grandmaster Frank Aycocho
Clarification

FMA Informative - Issue 135 - Stillma Mongoose

What is Stillma Mongoose 4
Form of Fundamental Position
Execute Inside Defense Direct Application
Empty Hand - Inside Mobilization
Executing Sudden Jerking Defense
Baston vs Baston

FMA Informative - Issue 130 - Perry Gil S. Mallari

FMA Informative - Issue 136 - Filipino Dirty Boxing-III

The Beginning
Manong Ignacio Shares His Escrima
Anting Anting
Final Note
Artices Publishe in the FMA Pulse
Attributes and Techniques
Attributes Development in the Filipino Martial Arts
Fundamental Concepts of Defense in Filipino Stick Fighting

10 Ways We Street Proof Our Style

Improvised Weapons
The Old Adage
The Role of the Firearm in Modern Self Defense Training

FMA Informative - Issue 137 - AMKA-PMKA

Brian Buzz Smith Founder AMKA
AMKA - Legaspi

AMKA - Tabaco
AMKA - Pampanga
Malipot

FMA Informative - Issue 138 - Fanged Blade

What is the Fanged Blade Program?
Technique Examples
Fanged Blade
Manaois System
Lameco
Footwork Within Filipino Martial Arts
A Tactical Professionals View
Fanged Blade in Action - A Students Perspective
The Cultural Arts Training Foundation

FMA Informative - Issue 139 - Arnold Sports Festival - Kali Tournament

2014 Arnold Schedule
Kali Competition Day
Full Contact Stick-Fighting - Rules & Regulations
Full Contact Stick Fighting Competitors
Padded Weapons Competition
Full Contact Padded Knife - Fighting Winners
Padded Weapons Division - Rules & Regulations
Overall Final Thoughts
Congratulations
Comments
Final Word

FMA Informative - Issue 140 - Blade Boxing

Blade Boxing: The Cutting Edge Approach to Pugilism

FMA Informative - Issue 141 - Senbo

What is Senbo?
Disarming
Knife Defense
Bent Armlock (Standing)
Bent Armlock - Full Control (Standing)
Throwing Technique
Revers Bent Armlock
Grappling
Ground Escapes
Punching Variation Escape
Choking Variation Escape
Ground Finish: Bent Arm Lock (Americana Bent Arm Lock)
Over the Top Variation

FMA Informative - Issue 142 - DTE

About Direct Torres Extreme Martial Arts
Combat Judo
Jujitsu
Boxing
Mixed Martial Arts
DTE Combatives
Filipino Martial Arts
Final Note

FMA Informative - Issue 143 - 5th Annual Vallejo FMA Goodwill Tournament
2014 Vallejo Goodwill FMA Tournament
Tournament Commences
History of the Vallejo Goodwill FMA Tournament
Final Comment
Vallejos Pista sa Nayon Filipino Festival

FMA Informative - Issue 144 - 2nd Filipino Martial Arts Hall of Fame
2nd Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Letters & Messages
Pre-Event Meeting
Seminar Day 1
Seminar Day 2
Tournament Day
Gala Night & Hall of Fame
Camp Training Day 1 & 2

FMA Informative - Issue 145 - Mabuhay Festival 2014

Brief History of the Philippine Independence
Philippine Flag
Filipino Heroes of Yesteryears
2014 Mabuhay Fest
The Legacy Continues

FMA Informative - Issue 146 - AGPS

The Basics and Concepts Behind AGPS
Guru Mike The Wandering Guru

FMA Informative - Issue 147 - Alliance Combat Eskrima

About Alliance Combat Eskrima
Principles and Concepts
An Attack Leaves Openings
Simple and Direct
Hit Them, Hit Them, and Hit Them again...
Train for Every Opponent
Contextualized Responses
Body and Weapon Unity
Functional and Non-Functional Drills
Respect for All
Syllabus Outline & Commentary
Abecedarios
Partner Drills
Redonda Drills
Short-Staff
Sparring
Ranking Structure

FMA Informative - Issue 148 - Interview with Grandmaster Richard S. Bustillo

A Litttle History
FMA Informative Talks with Grandmaster Richard S. Bustillo
Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima and Jeet Kune Do
Empty Hand vs Baston
Empty Hand vs Baston
Double Baston vs Double Baston

Empty Hand vs Empty Hand

Note From Kitty Canete-Knight

FMA Informative - Issue 149 - 3rd East Coast Gathering

3rd East Coast Gathering
The Hosts and Organizers
Special Word of Thanks

FMA Informative - Issue 150 - In-Tent Kun Tao Dumpag Training Camp 2014
Beginning Comment
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Final Comment

FMA Informative - Issue 151 - Human Rights Law - Martial Arts Enforcement Tactics
Human Rights Martial Arts and Law Enforcement Tactics
Summary of Invention: CRMIPT
Training of Measured Force
LEO - Law Enforcement Officer Application
Teaching Modular Train the Trainer
Principle: Basic Law of Motion, Function or Form
Conceptual motions or ways to use principles
Percussion, the act of striking with a blunt object, must seek bone.
The Fingers, Hand and Forearm
Legs and Hips
CRMIPT/Gunting LLC

Events

Now to touch a bit on the events that happen throughout the world concerning the Filipino martial arts. There

are those that ask the FMA Informative to advertise their event or place it on the FMA Informative group page
in FaceBook.

The FMA Informative contacts the organizers of the event before the event happens and asks for a group
picture or other picture and a sentence or two about what went on at the event and even suggests ways (to some)
for an issue to be published on the event.

The FMA Informative knows that sometimes the event is exhausting or the excitement has pumped that
adrenaline so the FMA Informative sends a reminder after the event. Why does the FMA Informative do this,
cause we at the FMA Informative think that it is good news that practitioners are sharing their art and would like
others to know about the practitioner or event, and what they may have missed, and by chance that practitioner
is doing an event in their area they can be sure to attend if at all possible.

Some organizers are great and even some practitioners ensure that something gets sent to the FMA
Informative for publication, however others just give Lip Service or they just ignore the FMA Informative
request, they figure as long as they get to advertise the event screw the FMA Informative. They got what they
needed advertisement for their event so screw the thought of sending something to show and tell what others
have missed.

There are a few events that happen annually and a couple bi-annually. These events have multiple
practitioners teaching. These events are held throughout the world that are really a great representation of the
Filipino martial arts and the Philippines culture in the practitioners that teach and share their art. And the FMA
Informative strives to get information on these events for its readers and make an issue that will be remembered.

Understand there are a few events that would have been great to have an issue on, however the people

in charge of those events just give lip service and the FMA Informative is just lucky to get a group picture and a
sentences or two. These events were held in the United States and throughout Europe.

Some that have shared their event for an issue regularly and the FMA Informative truly appreciates their
efforts and would like to mention them.
Zena Sultana Babao
Jessielyn Jemn N. Baxafra
Ronald Bax Baxafra
Fred Evrard
Bram Frank

Joy Kim
Ron Kosakowski
Garitony C. Nicolas
Eric Primm
Linda Reim

The FMA Informative must apologize to its readers.

There were several major events that the FMA Informative really wanted to bring what happened at
these events to its readers. However even though the FMA Informative when finding out when and where the
events were to be held they were put on the FMA Informative events page on the website, in every newspaper
issue that came out before the event and even on the FMA Informative Face Book group page to advertise the
event as much as possible. And before the events the FMA Informative contacted the organizers of the events
and several of the instructors that were to be teaching at the events and even some of the participants. Even after
the event the reminder went out to the organizers and some of the instructors and even others that were just
there.

However once the event was completed nothing was received so the FMA Informative could not do an
issue on the event like it would of liked to do or has done in the past. Not even anything just to put in the Past
Events section of the FMA Informative newspaper, except if lucky to run across a picture and a sentences or
two.

The FMA Informative was asked quite a few times about why it did not have an issue on certain events.
The FMA Informative was going to list the events, but why the event coordinators and people contacted know
who they are and if we are not worth their time then apparently they are not worth the FMA Informatives time.

As stated the FMA Informative can only ask. And who knows but the people at those events if maybe
the events were not as successful as desired, or so successful that the world already knows everything about
them and nothing more can be said? End of Subject, the FMA Informative knows they are unprofessional and
their word is wothless and will not bother them again.

Representative to the Philippines

The FMA Informative has for two years sent a representative to the Philippines to get informative, articles etc. The staff member was Steven Dowd. This was very good because there were some that were happy to
have something on them that would help get the word out throughout the world on them and/or their style.
Suggest Reading:
FMA Informative Issue #61 for 2013 - Click Here
FMA Informative Issue #120 for 2014 - Click Here
The FMA Informative will be sending a representative once
again to the Philippines in 2015. Currently planning to go to
Cebu, Bacolod, Legaspi, Laguna, San Antonio, Zambales,
Angeles City, Manila and Baguio.

This will be sometime in March through the end of
April 2015. If interested to be interviewed contact us at:
fmainformative@gmail.com or on FaceBook

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