"EXCELLENT post...II am also a Jazz Musician and well as a Escrimador, and it is funny how the principles you expressed here are just as applicable to being a musician. Both my late trumpet teacher and my present Mata Guro said the same things!! Art…"
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Music and Martial Arts
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Ducay Nov 10, 2011. 16 Replies 2 Promotions
I am a Filipino Martial arts practioner and Jazz Trumpet player. It appears to me that there are so many similarities between practicing martial arts, particularlly the FMAs, and playing music, e.g.…Continue
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6th FMA World Festival 2012 at Negros Occidental, Philippines
July 22, 2012 at 8am to July 29, 2012 at 7pm
The Schedule:From 22nd to 29th July 2012 The Event:- Modern Arnis Camp - FMA Camp- Gala Night/Awarding- 2nd World Invitational Sports Arnis Tournament The Participation CostA. Training Camp–USD 700.00/PERSON - Mambukal ResortInclusive of the following:- Room Accommodation (6 nights-Mambukal Resort)- Food- Training Camp (Modern Arnis & FMA)- Training Materials- Activities (Tour, Pinoy games, Bolo Maker, etc.)- Land Transportation- Gala NightTo avail the EARLYBIRD TRAINING CAMP DISCOUNT, pay…See More
Raun Nelson commented on the blog post 'Happy Thanksgiving From The Giron Family and Bahala Na Multi-style Escrima!'"Happy Thanksgiving MG Giron also...
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David Ducay replied to the discussion 'Music and Martial Arts'"Yes, I do tend to agree that music and FMA or MA in general go hand in hand. Through my years in the arts I have dabbed in the Acustic guitarr, sax and harmonica. The late Great GM Ben Largusa played the Ukulele and others instructors I know such as…"
Sonny Sison replied to the discussion 'Music and Martial Arts'"This told to me by "Bruce Lee Historian" David Tadman, as told to him by Bruce's brother, Robert."
Raun Nelson replied to the discussion 'Music and Martial Arts'"I knew he was a champion dancer but did not know he learned to dance from a Filipino band...
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Sonny Sison replied to the discussion 'Music and Martial Arts'"You might already know that Bruce Lee was a cha-cha dance champion in Hong Kong but did you know that he learned how to cha-cha from members of a Filipino Band that were entertainers there? :)
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Raun Nelson replied to the discussion 'Music and Martial Arts'"Thanks Sonny...you have a wealth of knowledge!!"
Sonny Sison replied to the discussion 'Music and Martial Arts'"Correct. Maestro Sonny was a very well known bass player in a band in Cebu before coming to the States. It's obvious how much his dance ability influenced his footwork and rhythm.
Another well known Master who was a very well…"
Raun Nelson replied to the discussion 'Music and Martial Arts'"Hey Sonny..funny that you should mention Maestro Umpad...I am currently studying with a guy here in DC area that studied with him in San Francisco in the late 90s up until his death..Visayan Corto Kadena Eskrima...its a lot like dancing and he said…"
Sonny Sison replied to the discussion 'Music and Martial Arts'"this one... :)
http://youtu.be/iZhAxbAx72U"
Sonny Sison replied to the discussion 'Music and Martial Arts'"Many great FMA legends are also musicians...Maestro Sonny Umpad comes to mind.
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Raun Nelson replied to the discussion 'Music and Martial Arts'"Yeah, I know what you mean, Sonny. At the school where train they have a African drumming class which I may ultimate take also, and they teach the djembe also. I think the Filipino Martial Arts in particular lend themselves to music, or…"
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- At 9:46pm on September 29, 2011,
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Dave Standeven said… - Welcome Raun, hope you enjoy the site
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Marc Lawrence replied to the discussion 'Empty hand FMA - is it effective?'"Zach,
my teacher used to say to me that there was three parts to each level of knowledge, the…"
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I remember the time,I asked that same question to my master,the late GM Dr.Guilermo…"
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