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Michael Giron promoted Alexander Bautista Bayot France's blog post Rank vs Virtue in the Martial Arts"Very well put sir.
We do use a belt system in our Bothoan, however, we base promotion more on whether a given student is advancing himself/herself mentally and spiritually as well as physically. Spirit, drive and balance are what we…"
Lamont Glass commented on the blog post 'Rank vs Virtue in the Martial Arts'"How do you test for courage? I understand the ideal you are striving for, but some of this stuff isn't something that you will see in a classroom setting, and if you can't see it then you can't use it as a standard."
Rodney Coulman commented on the blog post 'Rank vs Virtue in the Martial Arts'"At the school I train at, we have an easy way to not emphasize rank. We simply don't wear belts. We know who is ranked above us in the system, by not wearing a belt it helps us to throw away ego and visual traces of who is which belt and…"
robert small commented on the blog post 'Rank vs Virtue in the Martial Arts'"I like it.. a good guide for a new student to understand the basic progression."
Rank vs Virtue in the Martial Arts
It’s been almost six months since I cutover from PMAA (Philippine Martial Arts Academy) to PMAA (Pamanang Mandirigma Arnis Academy). It is time to recognize the progress the students have made. It is usually done via rank promotions but with this new academy, I want to deemphasize rank and emphasize virtue. So I wrote my thoughts down and am posting it here for feedback, both good and bad, and for advice, hopefully all good. (smile) Thank you in advance. We begin a journey with no end because…See More
John R. Malmo promoted Alexander Bautista Bayot France's blog post Rank vs Virtue in the Martial ArtsRank vs Virtue in the Martial Arts
It’s been almost six months since I cutover from PMAA (Philippine Martial Arts Academy) to PMAA (Pamanang Mandirigma Arnis Academy). It is time to recognize the progress the students have made. It is usually done via rank promotions but with this new academy, I want to deemphasize rank and emphasize virtue. So I wrote my thoughts down and am posting it here for feedback, both good and bad, and for advice, hopefully all good. (smile) Thank you in advance. We begin a journey with no end because…See More
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Rank vs Virtue in the Martial Arts
Posted on June 1, 2013 at 5:22am 10 Comments 3 Promotions
It’s been almost six months since I cutover from PMAA (Philippine Martial Arts Academy) to PMAA (Pamanang Mandirigma Arnis Academy). It is time to recognize the progress the students have made. It is usually done via rank promotions but with this new academy, I want to deemphasize rank and emphasize virtue. So I wrote my thoughts down and am posting it here for feedback, both good and bad, and for advice, hopefully all good. (smile) Thank you in advance.
We begin a journey…
ContinueGreat Grandmaster Ernesto Amador Presas Passes Away
Posted on October 31, 2010 at 7:42pm 43 Comments 0 Promotions
I just received a call from the Presas family. It is my sorrowful duty to announce to all Kombatan practitioners, all IPMAF members, and all my fellow FMA practitioners, that Great Grandmaster Ernesto Amador Presas passed away in his sleep today in Manila (Nov. 1, 2010 in the Philippines, October 31 here in the States). I spoke with Mercy (Mrs. Presas). All she can say right now is that GGM's body will be brought back to Hinigaran. I will announce dates and times as funeral arrangements…
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- At 6:31am on November 1, 2010,
Andy Sanano said… - My deepest Sympathy and condolences to the Presas Family. God Bless.
- At 3:50pm on October 7, 2010,
terry joven said… - Gm Alex
What is the location of the nov 6 meeting?
terry
- At 5:20pm on September 14, 2010, terry joven said…
- Gm Alex
I will let the Landers know!
terry
- At 12:18pm on September 13, 2010, terry joven said…
- Gm Alex
Please let me know if u are bringing any guests, they are free also.
If you would like to put on a short demo it would be great!
thanks
terry
- At 4:53pm on September 8, 2010, terry joven said…
- Gm Alex....
we are having a memorial banquet for GM Javier oct 2 please let me know if you can attend.
terry
- At 1:32pm on July 14, 2010, John R. Malmo said…
- Happy Birthday Alex!
- At 12:15pm on July 13, 2010, terry joven said…
- Happy Birthday Sir!
- At 5:01am on June 25, 2010,
Damon Abraham said… - Hi Master Alex,
No worries... as it turns out, it doesn't look like I'll be able to make it either. Hopefully next time :)
- At 11:33am on March 18, 2010,
FILIPINO MARTIAL ART FESTIVAL said… - Hello Alex,
Good luck to your seminar!
I remind you of the 5th FMA World festival
July 25-30, 2010.
visits www.fmafestival.com
I p
- At 11:59am on February 25, 2010, terry joven said…
- Sir
Thank you for joining Bahala Na Multi-style escrima!
terry
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