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Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No7 Issue
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In the Filipino martial arts and also martial arts in general depending on the system there are belts, steps, levels, and then some are just student and teacher. How important is rank?Answer here for…Continue
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Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No6 Issue
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Personally what do you think of the state of Filipino martial arts today and what do you think would bring the Filipino martial arts to greater recognition throughout the world?Answer here for…Continue
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Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No5 Issue
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In your opinion what makes your Filipino martial art style different from other Filipino martial arts styles?Answer here for discussion or send your personal answer or comment to…Continue
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Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No4 Issue
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Guro Ollie replied to the discussion 'Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No7 Issue'"Hi Sir...
In my experience, rank hasn't really had a significant impact on my martial development. I started studying Filipino martial arts under my uncle in April of 1975 when I had turned 4 years old as my father told me I had to…"
"Fully agree with what you said about certain instructors or high ranking practitioners that sale the rank, definately not good for the student. And there are those also that just give it away, which I guess they feel that it gets them something else…"
Sony P. Sy replied to the discussion 'Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No7 Issue'"How important is rank ?
Ranking the students is important to my club ,first it determine the student knowledge and skills .second it will serve as aspiration or motivation for a student to attain,or for advancement.third the responsibilities of the…"
Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No7 Issue
In the Filipino martial arts and also martial arts in general depending on the system there are belts, steps, levels, and then some are just student and teacher. How important is rank?Answer here for discussion or send your personal answer or comment to question_comment@fmainformative.info.Email your Answer or Comment by June 20, 2012.See More
FMA Informative - Issue #26 - Pangasinan Arnis
Going With the Flow Punyo Hubad Punyo Hubad: Switches and Releases Outside Release Drill #1 Inside Release Drill #2Offensive Use for Defanging the SnakeThe Big DovetailSinawali - The Art of WeavingGuru James Hogue: Warrior Turned TeacherEstablishing the Malay Fighting Arts Academy Guru James Hogue wanted to develop an art that had the best of what he learned from Silat, Kuntao, Kali, and so on. He wanted to have what he felt helped him stay alive in the line of duty in this one…See More
FMA Informative - Issue #25 - 1st Filipino Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Letters of SupportPress Conference at Aristocrat Roxas Boulevard ManilaMedyo Late at Night with Jojo AGala Awards Night at Diamond HotelReceiving AwardsFriendsCommentsSeminar Training Workshop at Ramon Magsaysay HallCommentsFirst Baxafra Armor International Invitational TournamentCommentsThe mission of the Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame is to recognize those martial artists that have made an excellent contribution for our country not only here in the Philippines and also over the world.…See More
FMA Informative - Issue #24 - Golden Gate Int'l - Stickfighting Nationals
Golden Gate Stickfighting NationalsResultsWorld WEKAF Tournament PreviewBDP Hawaii Attends Golden Gate Stickfighting NationalsWELCOME...to all Martial Arts Families, Competitors, Martial Arts Enthusiasts and Friends! It gives us great joy to cordially invite you to our annual San Francisco Golden Gate Internationals Martial Arts Championships & Extravaganza on March 23-24, 2012. This 2-day Martial Arts event was held at the beautiful and luxurious Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, near the San…See More
Al S replied to the discussion 'Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No6 Issue'"Your question appears to be a repeat of the same subject that was presented by Guro Zach last year as shown below. Go straight to 2 to bypass the original discussion.
1. Did the emergence of BJJ and MMA cause a decline of interest in FMA?
Posted by…"
Zach Jenkins replied to the discussion 'Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No6 Issue'"Just a note on my previous reply because I know it's coming.... The probability of deaths in the ring would be much higher with highly skilled Eskrimadors or a well timed or lucky strike, even with face and head protection... Just one thing to…"
Zach Jenkins replied to the discussion 'Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No6 Issue'"Sorry for getting off topic :) and yes I do have an opinion on how the Filipino Martial Arts could be recognized more in today's society. What I'm about to say may turn a lot of hard core Eskrimadors off but in order for FMA to…"
"Zach:
Agree with what you are saying and think also that the Filipino martial arts is equal to other forms of martial arts, depending on the teacher, min set etc. However with what you have stated, since you went off track of the initial question…"
Mataw Guro David Battaglia promoted FMA Informative's discussion Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No6 IssueMataw Guro David Battaglia replied to the discussion 'Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No6 Issue'"It seems movies and televised competitions (media) tend to bring greater recognition to any martial art. Steven Segal aikio movies made aikido flourish in the 90's. Televised MMA competitions keep MMA flourishing today.
I think the state of FMA…"
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FMA Informative - Issue #27 - San Diego Grand Internationals
Posted on May 29, 2012 at 1:26pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
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
Fourteen years ago Master Thomas Georgion had a dream. That dream grew out of twenty years of judging martial arts…
ContinueFMA Informative Newspaper Issue Vol1 No.6 - 2012
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Interview with Guro Dino Flores of Kapisanang Mandirigma
Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis
The History of Tapado
The Art of Rapido Realismo
Question & Comments: Personally what do you think of the state of Filipino martial arts today and what do you think would bring the Filipino martial arts to greater recognition throughout the world?
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FMA Informative - Issue #26 - Pangasinan Arnis
Posted on May 23, 2012 at 9:42am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
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
Establishing the Malay Fighting Arts Academy
Guru James Hogue wanted to develop an art that had the best of what he learned from Silat, Kuntao, Kali, and so on. He wanted to have what he…
FMA Informative - Issue #25 - 1st Filipino Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Posted on May 12, 2012 at 5:05pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
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
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First Baxafra Armor International Invitational Tournament
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The mission of the Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame is to recognize those martial artists that have made an excellent contribution for our…
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Jerome Barber, Ed.D. said… Thanks for the welcome. I'll do my best to continue putting forward good ideas and information, here as well as on the FMA Informative site.
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Welcome FMA Informative. Looking forward to your bi-monthly news letters. Thanks for keeping the rest of us, "in the know".
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Sony P. Sy replied to the discussion 'Empty hand FMA - is it effective?'"Hello Zach,
I remember the time,I asked that same question to my master,the late GM Dr.Guilermo…"
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Outdoor cross training and grub.VEA Martial Arts Academy students and GM Ron Saturno, Guro Mike…
Sony P. Sy replied to the discussion 'Dedication - Where has it gone?'"Hello Zach,
Yes ,most of my students' age ranges from 14-17, most of them are pre occupied…"
Zach Jenkins posted a discussionEmpty hand FMA - is it effective?
There's no doubt in my mind that FMA is among if not the best weapons based martial art in the…See More
Zach Jenkins replied to the discussion 'Dedication - Where has it gone?'"Hello Sony,
Have you experienced students or training partners would not train outside to the…"
Sony P. Sy replied to the discussion 'Dedication - Where has it gone?'"Dedication-where has it gone
How do you get folks to train on their own or with training partners…"
Sony P. Sy commented on the blog post 'Combat Simulation: A Staple Secret of Filipino Martial Arts'"well said guro ollie, in addition to that i recommend a free style sparring,joining or…"
Marc Lawrence posted a blog postBoxing & FMA training
My boxing was taught to me by Erwin Mosqueda, Felix Roiles and Leo Fong so boxing looks a little…See More
Marc Lawrence promoted Guro Ollie's blog post Combat Simulation: A Staple Secret of Filipino Martial Arts
terry joven commented on the event '4th Annual Vallejo Goodwill Tournament'"Wishing "good Luck" to the Bahala na Mult-style fight team headed by Guro Butch!"
Greg Henderson replied to the discussion 'Pilipino VS Non-Filipino FMA Instructors'"I am not Filipino but have been training in FMA for 49 years. I hold a 10 Dan black belt and the…"
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