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Saturday, 16 May 2009

Fitness class plan

Without weights

With weights

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Monday, 7 July 2008

If by Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling's Poem ''If''

This famous poem by Rudyard Kipling from 1895 incorporates an unusual amount of Asian wisdom (with a zen-like embrace of paradox) for something written by a Westerner, but Kipling did work and travel extensively in India and Asia. It can be used as a source of aphorisms useful as Go meta-proverbs.
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If
by Rudyard Kipling

1 If you can keep your head when all about you
2 Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
3 If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you
4 But make allowance for their doubting too,
5 If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
6 Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
7 Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
8 And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
9 If you can dream -- and not make dreams your master,
10 If you can think -- and not make thoughts your aim;
11 If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
12 And treat those two impostors just the same;
13 If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
14 Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
15 Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
16 And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools:
17 If you can make one heap of all your winnings
18 And risk it all on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
19 And lose, and start again at your beginnings
20 And never breath a word about your loss;
21 If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
22 To serve your turn long after they are gone,
23 And so hold on when there is nothing in you
24 Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"
25 If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
26 Or walk with kings -- nor lose the common touch,
27 If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
28 If all men count with you, but none too much,
29 If you can fill the unforgiving minute
30 With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
31 Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
32 And -- which is more -- you'll be a Man, my son!


Go Analysis
Lines 1 to 4 concern the importance of self-confidence but not at the expense of over-confidence. Internal psychology and mental discipline are important components of Go play and improvement in those areas is sometimes a benefit derived from playing.

Line 5 reminds us of the importance of patience. For example, in a handicap game, White must patiently accumulate territory when possible.

Line 9 applies to moyos (among other things) which should be expected to be invaded.

Line 10 reminds us to avoid Go addiction.

Lines 11 and 12 form the two most famous lines of the poem. It is inscribed above the entry way at the Wimbledon center tennis court. A quote by Nakayama Noriyuki is a propos: "Winning is enjoyable, but losing does not detract from the pleasure of playing." So is one by Cho Hun-hyeon: "Instead of trying to win every game, I think one should try their best to make good plays and thus create game records that one can be proud of."

Lines 15 and 16 advise us to continue fighting if a group we thought was living dies.

Lines 17-20 have application to behavior in Go server chat rooms and club rooms. Repeated whining about losses is not respected.

Lines 21-24 show up in Go as a stylistic attitude sometimes epitomize by Korean fighting style or play by TheCaptain on KGS. If it is taken to an extreme, beyond the point of an obvious defeat, it leads to annoying time-wasting moves: Stubborn Play and Wasting Time in a Lost Game and Continue while Dozens of Points Behind.

Lines 25 and 26 remind us that daring and imaginative moves seen in professional games should not be misapplied at the expense of the fundamental principles of Go. Also, players should not only play stronger players, but should also play weaker players to help the community that helps them.

Line 27 deals with the social aspect of Go.

Line 28 counsels us to not slavishly follow the advice of stronger players, but to take charge of one's own role in finding a way in Go.

Line 29 and 30 deal with time management in games, including thinking on your opponent's time. One must also fill the wider life with time well spent. Carpe diem! Seize the day (and the night).

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Friday, 30 May 2008

Diet Suggestions

Seen as majority of people have been talking about weight and diets.

Here are some ideas of healthy energy meals for your day:

BREAKFAST Often called the most important meal of the day a perfect time to stock up that energy bank account before you start making energy withdrawals. Some suggestions are: Unsugared cereal or muesli with skim milk or semi skim milk, Porridge or Oatmeal this help you start your day with a good dose of calcium. Wholemeal toast or bread keep the topping to low fat and low sugar. If you like to drink sweetened fruit juices, try diluting them a little to reduce the sugar content. You don't have to avoid tea or coffee, but cut down a little if you are having more than a few cups a day.

I personally have either bran with some fresh fruit or porridge with honey and a bananna.


LUNCH A baked potato with cottage cheese, tuna or baked beans this is very nutritious without being high in fat. A wholemeal sandwich with fillings such as low fat cheese, ham, tuna, chicken or egg will provide plenty of protein. Add some salad but avoid mayonnaise

Cheesy Chips: Thing of the past!

DINNER A Salad based on low fat cheese, egg, meat or fish. Pasta is great try and make your own sauce rather than use the commercial products which often are high in fat and sugar. Grilled meats and fish combined with a selection of steamed vegetables, including potatoes, or combined with rice and pasta. Steaming your vegetables helps retain all those vital nutrients. Dont steam them too long as they loose their vitamins, eat them crispy instead.

Suggested High-Carbohydrate foods for Meals and Snacks:- Pasta or rice (brown and white), tinned spaghetti Bread rolls, pita bread, English muffins, crumpets, fruit loaf, bagels Breakfast cereals (not toasted muesli), porridge Potato, corn, pumpkin, sweet potato Beans, lentils, chickpeas (tinned or boiled) Polenta, couscous, barley, a mix of barley and rice Fruit fresh, dried, tinned, juice Low-fat crispbreads, rice crackers, rice cakes, bread sticks Low-fat pancakes, pikelets, muffins Low-fat milk and yoghurt, sport liquid meal drinks Low-fat popcorn These are just a few suggestions to help you with your energy bank account. Eating healthy before and after your classes will increase your stamina, performance and well-being during your lessons and practise times.


References: Nutrition for Dummies - Carol Ann Rinzler, The American College of Sports Medicine, the Canadian Dietetic Association, Family Circle - food for fitness, Sanitarium The Health Food Company

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Monday, 12 May 2008

What can I gain from starting Practical Kombat Systems?

NEW GOALS
The instructor will encourage you to reach an achievable goal in the main aspects of Practical Kombat Systems.

SELF DEFENCE
Men women and children need to be able to defend themselves if the need arises. With Practical Kombat Systems it is possible for you to develop techniques of both armed and unarmed combat (depending on the particular course you wish to study) for self-defence, involving skilled application of punches, kicks, blocks, dodges and restraints.

SELF CONFIDENCE
Having the ability to defend yourself makes you a more confident person, in all facets of life. Practical Kombat Systems is about improving your mental and physical state. It builds a level of self-confidence unsurpassed by any other form of exercise.

FITNESS
Practical Kombat Systems will improve your standard of fitness, ie. 5 press-ups instead of 2, 10 sit-ups instead of what you could do etc.. Your aerobic fitness will also improve from certain aspects of your training which include, for example, striking the pads or circuits within the class.

BELTS
Taking belts and gradings is purely optional. Gradings are every 12 weeks dependant upon attendance (mat time). Each belt is a goal to aim for and will offer you a challenge both mentally and physically. After progressing from the previous belt, you will gain the motivation and encouragement you need to progress even further - maybe even to the ultimate Black Belt!

CONFIDENCE
With training in Practical Kombat Systems you will develop the skills to defend yourself. You will be fitter and you will already have achieved something by training in Practical Kombat Systems.

COMPETITION
Competitions are purely optional and are split into divisions of your own belt and height (juniors) or weight (seniors). Competitions are held regionally, nationally and internationally.

DISCIPLINE
The Practical Kombat Systems promote discipline, respect and self-control which enhance into everyday life.

SAFETY
The Practical Kombat Systems can be practiced safely if simple precautions and club rules are followed. In our classes we stress safety from the day you begin, through careful stretching, controlled techniques and a positive attutude.

STRUCTURED CLASSES
The classes are structured into groups:-
Beginners/intermediates
Advanced
Beginners learn stretching exercises, the principles of Practical Kombat Systems and basic kicks, punches and blocks. Intermediate students practise combination movements that require greater concentration. Advanced students continue to define their technique, emphasising control, power and accuracy.

PADWORK
The techniques that you learn will be practised against pads which will enable you to develop good techniques, power and confidence in a safe environment.
Padwork is used to develop reactions, co-ordination and improve your overall fitness.

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Staying safe whilst on the streets

In Your Community

• When walking, know where you are going.
• Stay on well-lit streets.
• Don't obstruct your view with parcels that can slow you down.
• Pay attention to your instincts - if your gut tells you not to go one way, choose another path. If you feel you are being followed, quickly assess your options. Can you run or change direction? Are there people nearby or houses or businesses to run to? Do what you can, fast. You may not be in danger, but it's best to play it safe.
• Contact the your local police if you see suspicious activity

In Your Car

• When you are driving or parking your car, use common sense to protect yourself.
• Lock your doors immediately after you get in your car.
• Never pick up hitch-hikers.
• Do not stop to pick up stranded motorists. The best thing you can do is call someone like the police to assist.
• Park in well lit areas and keep your vehicle locked when it is parked.
• If your vehicle breaks down, raise the hood and switch on the hazard lights. Stay inside the car with the windows up and the doors locked. If somebody offers help, assess the situation to see if it is safe to accept assistance. Is the helper another motorist with a family, or a lone driver? If you feel unsafe, ask the helper to call for assistance.
• Be alert getting in and out of your car. Always have your keys ready when you approach your car and check that no one is inside before you get in.
• Do not keep your car registration and license in your car - they'll tell burglars where you live. Keep them in your purse or wallet instead.

Remember! Simple precautions can reduce your risk of assault, but even the most alert and cautious person can still end up a victim. If you are assaulted, call the police immediately - the sooner you report the crime, the better. Talk to someone who can help you deal with your feelings about the assault - a friend, a family member, or counselor. You can also decide to empower yourself and be prepared for the unexpected.

DON'T BE A VICTIM!
With the escalation in crime and violence, it is time you took action. The Filipino Martial Arts are used by Special Force units worldwide. Practical Kombat Systems teaches elements that have beenmodified for civilian use on the street. Feel confident even when you are walking to your car late at night by yourself.

ONE DAY MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
The Practical Kombat Systems public seminar will introduce you to some of the most crucial life saving tactics and techniques including gun disarming, knife survival tactics, defence against strikes, ground survival and much more. This seminar will also help you get into the mindset of your attacker and prepare you mentally. In only a few short hours, you will leave the seminar with some of the most valuable tips and techniques that can help save your life or the life of a loved one!

Register now for one of our upcoming Public Seminars: Dates and posters will be available in the download section of the site as and when they are to be held.

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Friday, 9 May 2008

Sports Science

Yes, it's the Lucozade web site so they're pimping Lucozade Sport a bit but the facts around the site are sound. Nice source for information about pre/post workout hydration among other things. This will be useful for anyone regardless of the type of training you are into.

Visit : www.lucozade.com/sport/science/

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Putting on Hand Wraps

Some nice advice about putting on hand wraps effectively. There are different methods and a few can be found here. If you're a club member and don't have hand wraps already, they can be purchased at a great price from the club.

Email info@kaneacademy.com for more information.

Enjoy!

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Thursday, 8 May 2008

UFC Ban Affliction

The UFC have banned all fighters from wearing affliction branded clothing and other MMA organisations are following suit. Apparently Afflication are coming up with their own MMA organisation...

More info can be found here.

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Wednesday, 23 April 2008

Targeting Technique

Thought this article was interesting. It's focus is on Eskrima but I think this could apply to other Martial Arts too. Here is a snippet from the Article: -


A common problem for people learning martial arts is that they tend to rush techniques, as though the goal is to get finished as fast as possible. However, each move in the overall technique is as important a step as any other. Think of martial arts more like dancing than a race. Timing is important and one can be too fast as well as too slow. Arts like Kenpo are based on knowing how an opponent will react to a strike, using each blow to set up the next. If you execute your next move before your opponent gets there, you will won’t hit the target because it isn’t there, or at best, hit it at a sub-optimal angle or with less power than intended.


You can continue to read this article here.

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Monday, 21 April 2008

How to Gain Weight: Working Out

Overview
This guide is meant as a continuation to the "How to Gain Weight" series but the principles still apply for people just wanting to work out generally. It is important that you consult your doctor if you have or have had any serious injury and either a recurring or constant illness. I would also strongly suggest that you speak to and obtain advice from a professional including help with demonstrations of the routines outlined below. These are meant as an introductory guide and it is your responsibility to get the professional help you need.

BEFORE

Week 1: welcome to the pain train
The first session that I ever did with my trainer in the gym was a chest session. When we were done he says to me "see you next week", my reply..."no no, I'll be in tomorrow". "trust me, you won't". He was right. He had me do 10 reps of 20 kilos on a Smiths Machine which we took down to 15 kg for another 10 and then 10 kg until failure. When I was done I could hardly lift my arms to shower properly and could hardly open a door. 5 days this lasted but by the next session my body was already beginning to adapt.

Learn to walk before you run
It's very important that you build up your routine slowly and allow your body to adapt to the new stresses you're putting it under. Coming up with a workout plan that has you going full tilt on a 5 day workout routine is not the way to go if you're not used to it. Patience is the key. Build up slowly and don't put yourself under unnecessary pressure.

Reps, sets, to failure - what?
Reps: this is short for repetitions and defines the motion from the start to finish of an exercise. If you do 1 press up that counts as a single rep.

Sets: A set defines a group of repetitions. Therefore if you do 10 reps 3 times that would constitute "3 sets of 10".

To failure: Some people start on a lower weight for their first set and increase the weight per set. Others (like me) start with the maximum weight and decrease per set. Either way - most people average 3 sets of the same exercise and on the final set, doing the exercise to failure means doing your usual amount of repetitions, and then keep going until you are able to so no more (this is not usually more than 5 and if it is, the weight you are using is too light).

Don't overdo the routine and change it up every few months
As mentioned above, you want to concentrate on 1 or 2 muscle groups per session (most people stick with 1) which also means you'll want to do around 3 separate routines to work that muscle group. Doing more than that is going to be difficult and is getting into the realms of causing injury. So for your back you may want to do lat pull downs, seated rows and pull ups.

Warm Up
Before hitting the weights you should always have a warm up by either doing some light jogging, shadow boxing or one of my favourites, skipping rope. Pretty much anything that gets the blood flowing. This will definitely help minimise the chance of injury and ensure your body is at its peak readiness for when you start putting it under strain.

Also, remember that if you're trying to add bulk, don't do 3 miles a day on a treadmill. That relates to people with an endomorphic body type of course. Cardio work is good, but you want to do enough to keep you healthy, not so much that it causes you to loose mass. You'll invariably burn up the calories you are trying to maintain to achieve your goal.

DURING

Get your form right
Good form is a contributing factor to increase in strength, stability and size. You want to be able to do the exercises in a way that ensures your body gets the benefit of that exercise. If your form is incorrect it can waste your time being as you won't be getting the benefit afforded and can also be dangerous to you. This is the reason they have mirrors in gym's, not because people who go to the gym are vain, but so everyone can make sure their form is correct. Seeking help from a qualified professional is always recommended.

Don't over train!
By this I mean that each session should concentrate on 1 or 2 muscle groups. If you have a chest workout on Monday you wouldn't have another chest session on Wednesday. The reason for this is that you are putting your muscles under strain which creates tiny little tears in the muscle tissue. On average they'll take about 1 week to recover by which time you would have fed them with lots of protein and they would have repaired themselves, fractionally stronger and bigger than the last time.

Water, water, water!
Between each set you should be drinking water. Your muscles love the H2O, especially when you're working out and it will help you push yourself that much further as well as lubricating the tendons so that you don't cause yourself an injury. The human body is 80% liquid, so replacing those fluids you lose when working out is important. It'll also help add to your bulk.

AFTER

Have a source of protein within 20 minutes of your workout
You could actually wait up to 2 hours apparently but the sooner the better. Your body will use the protein most efficiently directly after a workout. Most people opt for a protein shake being as it's in a liquid form and your body does not need to do any of the extra work to break it down. Your body is always going to be able to process a protein shake far quicker than a piece of chicken.

Get the rest you need!
If you usually live on 4-5 hours sleep a night this is going to have to change! Your body repairs itself best during your sleep cycle so you want to aim to get between 7 at the minimum 8 realistically hours of sleep a night. Also, you'll want to ensure you split your workout routine up so that you have rest days. Even though you may not be sleeping all day you'll need days when you don't put your body under stress (this does not mean book a day off work, sorry!) so that you have a chance to recover properly. If you workout 4 times a week you'll want to be resting between workout days 2 and 3 and days 3 and 4.

This is the second and final article in the subject of "gaining weight for thin people" and I hope it helps you in the same way it has helped me. Always remember that consistency is the key and there is no progress without struggle.

Good luck to you all!

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How to Gain Weight: Your Diet

Overview
One of the biggest mistakes to make is to think that because of your fast metabolism you can eat what you like. Not true! Even though your body does not hold weight very well, you have to think about your arteries which will get clogged and restricted just as badly as anyone else's. Its been scientifically proven that larger people who lead a healthier lifestyle (a few hours of cardio a week and eat the right foods) will have less chance of heart disease and other related illnesses than someone who is naturally slim and shovels fatty foods down at every available opportunity. The human body is an amazing thing, heals itself, can adapt quickly based on its environment and so much more so taking care of it makes sense. To put it another way, think of your favourite car (for me its gotta be the X5), if you had it - you'd take care of it right? You wouldn't go throwing petrol in if it was a diesel engine and you wouldn't just leave it on the drive gathering dust either, so why would you do that to your body? The general rule of the universe is that if you take care of something, it lasts longer - so keep this in mind.

Good foods and bad foods
So, when I first started gaining weight people would tell me "easy, pie and chips every night should do it" which is probably true but as my old trainer used to say "eat crap - look like crap!". The point is not just to gain weight but to gain "good weight" and you don't need to stuff yourself with fatty foods to do it. Think sensibly and logically and you can't go far wrong - here are some examples.

Kentucky fried chicken with chips
Think about it, you got a piece of chicken covered in a form of batter deep fried in fat along with potatoes that have had roughly the same treatment for lord knows how long. May taste gorgeous but it's the quickest way to send you to an early grave! Crispy or not, that fat has to go somewhere and your arteries are as good a place as any!

Healthy equivalent

Skinless Roast chicken pieces with jacket potatoes.
Tastes just as nice, both can be thrown in the oven without a lick of fat and come out tasting spanking if you use the right seasoning.

You'll also want to steer clear of processed foods! They're about as good as fast foods (which is not very good at all) and if you ask any dietitian they'll tell you "avoid that stuff like it's been dipped in cyanide!". Fresh foods are the way forward, no dodgy preservatives or artificial colourings are going to help you gain the "good weight" you need. They can also have a major correlation to your stress levels, skin condition and your mojo among other things. As an aside, try and keep skin on chicken, fat on steak/pork chops down to a minimum. May taste nice but that does not change the fact that you're shoveling pure fat down you!

Lots of protein, loadsa carbs - regularly!
Protein is basically what you need for your muscles to grow and carbs are what your body needs for energy (more on that in the next article). The human body can only process around 30 grams of protein per meal and requires a source of protein on average every 3-4 hours. This is why you may notice people eating smaller meals every few hours as opposed to large meals less often. The idea is to keep your Protein levels up and you metabolism going pretty much constantly throughout the day - 1 giant meal won't cut it even if it has your planned amount of carbs/protein/calories for that day. There is a formula with regards to gaining weight based on your current weight which will be added to this article at a later date. Either way - if you're like me, I can't be bothered with all of that so I generally go for something like this. Every meal I aim to have 30 grams of protein and 90 grams of carbs. Works out OK give or take a few grams.

Calories Calories Calories! For each gram of protein/carbs you're looking at approximately 4 calories - UK Medical guidelines state that the average woman should intake 1940 calories per day where as the average man should intake 2550. Being as we're not average (this is for thin people remember) a good idea would be to keep an eye on how many calories you intake in 1 day - once you know - aim to add 500 onto that. Try it for a week - check your weight before and after and then if no difference...keep increasing until you see a difference.

Best sources for protein
Meats! Chicken is the best followed by fish, steak, pork (not sausages!). However, if you're a vegetarian, pulses (baked beans for example) and dairy products are going to be your best bet. One of the things that has helped me tremendously are protein/carb shakes. I have trouble eating anything first thing in the morning, I end up chewing for what feels like ages so a pro/carb shake every morning sorts me out.

Best sources for carbs
Wholemeal (not White) breads, rice and pasta and potatoes are excellent starting points. White bread is actually classed as being bad for you (shocked when I found out too!) it actually removes nutrients from your body and is not good for the digestive process.

Hang on! Every 3-4 hours? When am I meant to fit all that in?
Sucks I know but its all about routine. Yeah you're not used to it but that does not make it impossible. As an example, here is my eating plan on an average workout day.

7 am - Wake up and have a protein/carb shake once I finish guzzling that down I'll make another one and put that in a container to take with me to work (most supplement shops will do them!). Breakfast is very important being as you want to start your metabolism going as soon as you wake up. I would have been asleep for about 12 hours and even though my metabolic rate slows down while I sleep - I'm going to need to fire things up again.

(50g protein / 150g carbs / 800 Cal)

10.30 am - its been 3.5 hours so I'll have half of my protein shake.

(25g protein / 75g carbs / 400 Cal)

12.30 pm/1 pm - Egg Mayo & Cress sandwich, carrot cake (we're all entitled to a treat!), packet of low fat crisps and an innocent smoothie (gotta squeeze those 5 a day in somewhere). Also, while the above may seem a little expensive...not really. Less than £3.40 from Marks and Spencer in the meal deal. Bargain!

(26g protein / 133g carbs / 636 Cal)

3 pm/3.30 pm - The other half of my protein shake. Its only been 2/2.5 hours but with an hour journey home I don't wanna be running for the nearest loo the moment I get off the train!

(25g protein / 75g carbs / 400 Cal)

7 pm - I would have just finished my workout so I'll eat first. Maybe some salmon cooked in the oven with steamed mixed vegetables and new potatoes accompanied by a protein shake. The reason for the drink just after the workout will be explained in the next article "Working out helps a ton".

(75g protein / 185g carbs / 1040 Cal)

Total Protein Intake : 201 grams
Total Carb Intake : 618 grams
Total Calorie Intake : 3276

Different people have different make ups so while the above helps me gain weight at a rather slow rate - for someone else this could turn them into a complete bloater within weeks, so find what works best for you and stick with it.

This all possible once you get into a routine and it takes mere seconds to have a quick read of a label (99% of products have a label telling you carb, protein and calorie content). So you don't need to become a slob to gain weight and with some careful consideration you can keep it all healthy too.

Good luck!

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Developing Fighting Technique Through Visualization

Found this article by UFC Vet Tim Lajcik. This touches on the area of mind programming and how visualisation of what you want to do can help you do it.

Developing Fighting Technique Through Visualization

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Sunday, 20 April 2008

More information about Filipino Martial Arts

How Did U.S. Soldiers Get Their 'Leathernecks' Nickname?

When US soldiers invaded the south the skilled 'Moros' of Mindanao use to ambush and take them out of action by employing bladed weapon slashes to the neck (often resulting in a fatality). So many soldiers were felled in this way that the US Army made it mandatory for soldiers to wear leather protective fastenings round their necks, which is why they were nicknamed the 'leathernecks' - strange but true. Later when Filipinos began settling many parts of the U.S. such skills where introduced to the American martial arts community. Today, Filipino knife fighting is recognised to such a high degree that it is implemented in a lot of American military training schools - more notably the 'Navy Seals' and Special Forces academy. It is also highly reknowned in the martial arts community for its immense sophistication and systemisation.

Recent Hollywood Films featuring FMA: -

• Out For Justice - Steven Segal fighting Dan Inosanto with pool sticks
  
• Stars Wars Episode 1 - Darth Maul (AKA Ray Park - Kali practitioner)
  
• Chronicles of Riddick - Vin Diesel trained with 2 Filipino Masters for the role


• Hunted - Click here for Matt Damon Interview and his comments on Filipino Martial Arts

The Filipino Martial Art is a complete fighting art encompassing:-

1. Mano-Mano (Filipino empty hands drilling and trapping)
   
2. Panantukan (Filipino boxing)


3. Sikaran/Pananjakman (Filipino low-line Kicking)


4. Dumog (Filipino locking and grappling)


5. Eskrido (weapons & empty hand grappling/locking)


6. Arnis (single and double stick)


7. Chuko (nunchuka)


8. Labtik (sling-shot)


9. Espada y daga (sword and dagger)


10. Knife fighting (including throwing knifes)


11. Balisong (butterfly knife)


12. Bankaw (long staff)


13. Edged Yo-Yo (long range projectile weapon)


14. Dulo-Dulo (double edged pocket stick)


15. Handkerchief


16. Whip and Chain


17. Empty hand, knife and stick sparring (unprotected or with body
    armour)

Unique to the Filipino martial arts is the fact that, unlike other oriental martial arts, students learn the weapons first before moving on to the empty hands. The reason? ... A lot of the empty hand techniques comes from either the knife, sword & dagger, single or double stick movements. Essentially, drilling with double weapons naturally increases empty hand co-ordination and sensitivity of both arms in equal measure.

Filipino Martial Arts Symbol

The Filipino Martial Arts (Kali) symbol represents the 'Katipunan's (revolutionary brotherhood) struggle for independence from Foreign invaders. The triangle represents the triangular footwork so prevalent in the art, the unity of the three major island groups (which together formed the Philippine nation), and lastly the three major cultural religious influences Christianity, Islam, and Animism. This is encompassed in a circle which symbolises associates the finite with the infinite, the linear with the circular, the physical world with the spiritual, beginning and ending with that which is constant. This infusion of opposites becomes a Philippine equivalent of the Taoist concept of yin and yang, or unity of opposites.

Colours of FMA

Dan Inosanto wearing 'Moro' freedom fighter clothing in the film 'Game of Death' were he appeared as the Eskrimador guardian (FMA) trying to prevent Bruce Lee from ascending to the next floor of the Pagoda.Black & Red Colours OF The Filipino Martial Art's Uniform According to the book 'The Encyclopaedia of Martial Arts' when the Philippines passed into the hands of the United States, the American marines found themselves face to face with a people who had no respect for a .38 gun. They would fire round after round into the oncoming Muslim, whose Kris (sword) would just keep flailing (killing any soldier or civilian in its path) until he would finally collapse.Therefore higher calibre .45 revolvers were issued to knock attacking Muslims backward to stop them hacking one last victim as they fell forward. Theses fighters were the freedom loving Moros of Mindanao, who wore black dress with red headbands that symbolised that they had sworn a blood oath and were prepared to fight to the death. Hence most uniforms today are black with red strips - to symbolise the red headband of the Moros. For those of you who didn't know ...the Moro resistance fighter uniform was what Dan Inosanto wore in the film 'Game of Death' - as the eskrimador guardian fighting Bruce Lee.

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