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New Pennsic video project seeks support!

Zorikh — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:08:23 GMT

Zorikh Lequidre (known in the SCA as Lord Ervald the Optimistic), who was involved in the production of "The Pennsic War: A Video Documentary" 20 years ago,and has since released the "Special Edition 10 years ago and the DVD more recently," is producing a follow-up, titled "Return to Pennsic,"

In this new project, Lord Evald will be finding out what has changed and what has stayed the same over the past 20 years. He will be joined by "Simply the Best" G.A. West, a fitness professional, life coach, and former champion pro wrestler who has had no experience with anything even remotely connected to the SCA. He will be finding out about the physical aspects of SCA combat, the life choices people make to be in the SCA, and how the personas that people take on affect what they get out of the SCA.

This is a very ambitious project that is already receiving a lot of buzz. The crowned heads of 7 kingdoms are among the many significant people who have signed on to be interviewed. Merchants and artisans have agreed to contribute garb and accessories for G.A. West's first Pennsic. however in order to make this project all it has the potential to be, it needs just a little more funding.

There is a fundraising campaign set up at http://www.indiegogo.com/Return-to-Pennsic Through this website you can contribute to the project and get special perks, including copies of the video, listing in the credits, a link to your website, even a share of the profits!

You can find out much more about this project at the website, and see preview videos with Lord Ervald and G.A. West. Please support this project and help this new video come to reality!

http://www.indiegogo.com/Return-to-Pennsic

Disclaimer: This production was approved by the Pennsic staff, but is not an official SCA production and does not delineate SCA policy

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Ninjas or Samurais?

David M. — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:30:06 GMT

Ninjas or Samurais?

Silver or gold?

Anarcho-individualism or anarcho-communalism?

Rolling Stones or Beatles?

Convertibles or hard-tops?

Long hair or short (and dreds or not)?

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Highland Challenge 2010

Paul — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:38:40 GMT

Dear All,

Following hugely successful past events, the Highland Challenge 2010 is scheduled from Sunday 6th June through to Saturday 12th June, and open to all who are up for it.

What is it about? -

An entire week of martial training, physical challenges and social sessions, all in the glorious setting of the West Highlands of Scotland.
The challenge offers an opportunity to train hard, play hard, push yourself, discover, experience and enjoy, all in the purest environment Nature has to offer.
Moidart is a land rich in genuine Celtic cultural and combative legends. It still provides one of the most historic, inspiring and challenging training grounds available today.

This is the setting for the Highland Challenge.

The 2010 Challenge is all-inclusive, as course costs cover the following -

- Transport - Minibus to and from Edinburgh and around the various Highland training grounds.
- Accommodation - All participants are based at Glenuig Inn, Moidart (www.glenuig.com/) which serves as our base of operations for the week.
- Meals - Breakfast and lunches are included each day, as Highland air works up a rare appetite! Evening meals are available from Glenuig Inns quality range of local produce and cooking.
- Training - Six days of intense tuition in the traditional Highland weapons of quarterstaff, backsword, dirk and more! (weapons are supplied), all given in some of the most stunning locations, steeped in Scottish history and legend. All tuition is given by Mo. Paul Macdonald of the Macdonald Academy of Arms.

Each day consists of a morning challenge (details of which are not revealed until the day), a full afternoon of training at specific locations and naturally, an evening session, all for six days and seven nights straight!

This is as authentic as it gets, as we train on original Jacobite training grounds with traditional weapons and martial techniques.

It all adds up to one unforgettable adventure and experience.

The last Challenge saw participants arrive from throughout the UK, Norway, Canada and the US.
Dates are confirmed and booking is now open. Please note that places are strictly limited, so early booking is advised. Fortune Favours the Brave!

For further details, please contact Macdonald directly at macdonaldacademy@aol.com or on 0131 557 1510 (0044 131 557 1510 for int'l)

Yours Very Truly,

Paul Macdonald,
Macdonald Academy of Arms,
www.macdonaldarms.com

Check out http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?t=93326
for info. with images of past Challenge events!

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Highland Challenge 2009

Paul — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:32:43 GMT

Dear All,

After one hugely successful 2008 event, the Highland Challenge 2009 is scheduled from the 31st May through to the 7th June, and open to all who are up for it.

What is it about? -

An entire week of martial training, physical challenges and social sessions, all in the glorious setting of the West Highlands of Scotland.
The challenge offers an opportunity to train hard, play hard, push yourself, discover, experience and enjoy, all in the purest environment Nature has to offer.
Moidart is a land rich in genuine Celtic cultural and combative legends. It still provides one of the most historic, inspiring and challenging training grounds available today.
This is the setting for the Highland Challenge.

The 2009 Challenge is all-inclusive, as course costs shall cover the following -
Transport - Minibus to and from Edinburgh and around the various Highland training grounds.
Accomodation - All participants are based at Glenuig Inn, Moidart (http://www.glenuig.com/) which serves as our base of operations for the week.
Meals - Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included each day, as Highland air works up a rare appetite!
Training - Six days of classes in the traditional Highland weapons of quarterstaff, backsword, dirk and more! (weapons are supplied), all given in some of the most stunning locations, steeped in Scottish history and legend. All tuition is given by Mo. Paul Macdonald of the Macdonald Academy of Arms.

Each day consists of a morning challenge (details of which are not revealed until the day), a full afternoon of training at specific locations and naturally, an evening session, all for six days and seven nights straight!

This is as authentic as it gets, as we train on original Jacobite training grounds with traditional weapons and martial techniques.

It all adds up to one unforgettable adventure and experience.

The 2008 Challenge saw participants arrive from throughout the UK, Norway, Canada and the US.
Dates are set and booking is now open. Please note that places are strictly limited, so early booking is advised.

Please contact Paul Macdonald directly for further details at macdonaldacademy@aol.com or on 0131 557 1510.

Yours Very Truly,

Paul Macdonald,
Macdonald Academy of Arms,
www.historicalfencing.org/Macdonaldacademy

Check out http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?t=93326
for info. with images of past Challenge events!

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Camp 505 DVD

Andreas — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:33:43 GMT

Hello

I wanted to take a moment of your time to tell you about a new Sayoc Kali DVD (www.sayoc.com) that was just released by Personal Tactics NYC (www.PersonalTacticsnyc.com).

In March 2008 Pamana Tuhon Chris Sayoc, Head of Sayoc International Group, invited 12 instructors to a special week-long training session in Knife Combatives at the Sayoc training facility in Florida. The session, called Camp 505, focused on the Sayoc training methodology usually reserved for family. The goal was to radically improve speed and accuracy over a short period of time.

Camp 505 Documentary DVD (2-disk set)
• Explores the “How” and “Why” of the Sayoc Training Methodology
• Demonstrates how instructors at Camp 505 learned to isolate their Quick Twitch Skeletal muscles to increase speed
• Closely follows 3 Instructors in their breakthrough journey through the 1week training session
• Features Extensive Interviews with
• Pamana Tuhon Chris Sayoc
• Tuhon Carl Atienze
• Tuhon Felix Cortez

Camp 505 Training DVD
• View detailed, step-by-step demonstrations of all the training in the 505 Documentary
• Train yourself in the 505 Methodology on your own time
• Learn the complete DCAT Flow Drill as seen in the Documentary
• Practice along with two additional training sessions only available on this DVD:
• Pamana Tuhon Chris Sayoc teaches “2 Knives vs. 2 Knives”
• Tuhon Carl Atienze teaches “Single Knife vs. Single Knife.

The DVD’s are available from www.sayoc.com

Hope you enjoy them.

Guro Andreas Badian
www.PersonalTactcisNYC.com

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WEKAF Equipment

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:40:45 GMT

Has anyone purchased or have an opinion on the WEKAF full contact stick fighting equipment? My opinion is that it seems pretty costly and although it's more than likely required for entering one of their tournaments, for my students and training I think I could piece together some decent equipment from a sporting goods re-sale store (used hockey pads, lacross equip. etc.)

Also the helmets don't look like they have much protection for the back of the head. They probably have rules that state no hitting to the back of the head, but this is one of my problems with sport MA. I won't water down my style of teaching to cater to tourney rules. In a real fight if you have the opportunity to end it by hitting to the back of the head then do it.

Any opinions or input would be greatly appreciated.

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in SF bayarea??

sid — Sat, 06 Mar 2004 04:04:10 GMT

im looking for sparing partners in the area.

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Highland Challenge 2008

Paul — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:34:06 GMT

Aye, following last years week in the wilderness, the Highland Challenge 2008 is scheduled from the 31st May through to the 8th June, and open to all who are up for it.

What is it about? -

An entire week of martial training, physical challenges and social sessions, all in the glorious setting of the West Highlands of Scotland.

Check out forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php for images of the Challenge 2007.

The 2008 Challenge is all-inclusive, as course costs shall cover the following -
Transport - Minibus to and from Edinburgh and around the various Highland training grounds.
Accomodation - All participants are based at Glenuig Inn, Moidart (www.glenuig.com/) which serves as our base of operations for the week.
Meals - Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included each day, as Highland air works up a rare appetite!
Training - Seven days of classes in the traditional Highland weapons of quarterstaff, backsword and dirk (weapons are supplied), all given in some of the most stunning locations, steeped in Scottish history and legend. All tuition is given by Mo. Paul Macdonald of the Macdonald Academy of Arms.

This year shall also include a special day of `Top Secret` training in a newly revived, unique and highly effective combat-proved martial system.

Each day consists of a morning challenge (details of which are not revealed until the day), a full afternoon of training at specific locations and naturally, an evening session, all for seven days straight!

This is as authentic as it gets, as we train on original Jacobite training grounds with traditional weapons and martial techniques. It all adds up to one unforgettable adventure and experience.

The dates are set and booking is now open. Please note that places are strictly limited, so early booking is advised.

Please contact Paul Macdonald for further details at macdonaldacademy@aol.com or on 0131 557 1510.

Yours Very Truly,

Paul Macdonald,
Macdonald Academy of Arms,
www.historicalfencing.org/Macdonaldacademy

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Cacoy tournaments

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:05:04 GMT

Anyone have any info on these up and coming?
Already have the WEKAF info.

thanks

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Moving to Portland Oregon

michael — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:46:07 GMT

Hi everyone.
is there any good in instructors in Portland Oregon? I would like to find one there after i move.

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Kali in Seattle?

cheesy_comestibles — Tue, 14 Oct 2003 05:58:27 GMT

I'm interested in learning Kali and am wondering if there are any good teachers in Seattle.

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Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Seminar w/ Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje Jr. this weekend in San Jose CA

Quazar — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:00:55 GMT

Hi All,

Following is information on this weekend's upcoming Seminar with Tuhon Gaje here in San Jose, CA. It will be a great time, and will include (but not limited to):

Stick, Knife, Gun Retention, Disarming, and Dumog.

This is a rare oppurtunity to train with one of our icons of a devastating family system here in the San Francisco South Bay Area. Not to be missed!!!

Sorry for the late posting..

I hope to see you there!!

~John

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Guro Mike writes:

The Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System is an authentic, indigenous combat blade fighting system from the Philippines that employs all traditional weapons including empty hands.

Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje Jr. has been the leader in promoting and teaching authentic Filipino Fighting Arts around the globe not solely within the martial arts field but also within the military and law enforcement professions as well.

Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje Jr. will be conducting a two day seminar in San Jose CA consisting of Impact and Blade combat skills/tactics, firearm retention skills and Dumog.

Guro Michael Franciotti will be hosting the seminar. He is one of the first generation students of Grand Tuhon Gaje Jr.
Guro Michael has trained with Grand Tuhon Gaje Jr. since the 1970's and has a total of 44 years in martial arts training.

Take advantage of this opportunity to train with living legend in Filipino Martial Arts and the Heir to Pekiti-Tirsia Kali.

When: Saturday July 7th, and Sunday July 8th
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm (both days)

Location: The seminar will be held at Branham High School, 1570 Branham Lane San Jose, CA 95118-2241.

Please contact me by either by phone at (408) 592-3717 or by e-mail at michaelfranciotti@sbcglobal.net so that I can get a fair idea on attendance.

After June 15th at the door: $225.00

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FMA in Houston?

Quazar — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:23:34 GMT

Hi All,

I'm set to possibly move to Houston within 1 to 1 1/2 years.

Interested in all aspects of FMA- Eskrima/Arnis/Kali, Buno/Dumog, Sikaran, Kuntaw, etc.

Thanks, ~John

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How to make a hitting dummy from tires?

Noman — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 22:46:53 GMT

Hello:
I'm looking for clear photos of tire dummies, plans of same, or descriptions of construction of same.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!

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appropriate use of training tools.

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:33:05 GMT

You know, all this talk of proper use, care and protection of training weapons in the FMA V. SCA thread got me to thinking. I remember a post not too long ago in another sword board where someone thought that using a Bokken, unprotected...at full speed...for training in an art he has had no "formal" training in...was just the greatest thing in the world.

What got me to thinking is, how many folks out there are training in a sword art using the time honored method of "figure it out for yourself" or, I saw "conan" and "blade" do this so it must be right.

While I respect those who "want" to learn a sword art (and folks...Kali, Arnis and Eskrima are essentially blade arts), I have to question the wisdom of the "watch and imitate a movie" method of training. Even legitimate training videos, while they are a good start, are by no means any substitute for an actual "live" instructor who is "qualified" to teach in that art..

A few definitions clarified...your best buddy who took 2 years of Tae Kwon do is NOT qualified to teach you..conversely, the sensei who has studied, practiced and competed for 15+ years and has reached a significantly high rank...is!

Watching Conan and Blade and Kill Bill is NOT an appropriate way to learn how to use a sword...studying under a Kendo or Shinkendo master is!

Hanging out with ren faire/SCA folks who regularly beat the snot out of each other with shinai and wasters is NOT the best way to learn fencing or sword fighting (although sometimes it's not a bad start). Studying under someone who has studied and practiced Western Martial Arts and Fencing is a VERY good way to learn to use a sword.

Figuring it out for yourself and mimicking what you see in movies...bad. Learning from a qualified, certified training instructor, Good!

Now on to safety..

Training without adequate protection is VERY BAD AND WILL GET YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE INJURED!

Training with poorly cared for tools is VERY BAD AND WILL GET YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE INJURED!

Using your training tools improperly is VERY BAD AND WILL GET YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE INJURED!

Weapons making: again, if you have not taking any courses or training on blade smithing or weapons making...it's probably not a good idea to try it yourself without someone experienced to guide you.

Long story short...Appropriate training by a knowledgable, qualified instructor in the fighting art you are training in. Appropriate protection for yourself and care for your training tools. If you were injured during training, either you or your partner was negligent in some fashion or someone is just being an asshole and was out for blood when they should not have been.

Guys and gals...experience is the best teacher when in comes to injuries and I have had "just" enough of them to learn to protect myself and care for my equipment so neither I nor my opponents gets hurt during "training"...on on the street, do what you need to do...if a broken shinai is laying on the ground and you think it will hurt your attackers...go for it. In training, safety is first and foremost and should NEVER be neglected. Use the right tools for the job and use them safely and no one gets hurt...ever.

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Invite to All Martial Artists

David — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 02:10:44 GMT

I have just found this site by accident and must admit it is great to see one regarding stick fighters. I have created a non profit discussion forum that gives any martial artist the opportunity to post their thoughts on their art that they study as well as comment on what they see. I happen to study the art of Arnis. American Modern Arnis is the title, and I respect all forms of the stick fighting art. Please visit the site and post your comments regarding any art you study. This discussion forum is for educational purposes. See: http://forum.aspoonful.com. Go to the Martial Arts section. This site would help to make a great contribution to it.

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FMA against SCA?

Celsius — Tue, 30 May 2006 21:21:09 GMT

I have been a FMA player for some time now engaging in traditional play and competing in padded and live stick tournys. I recently watched a day of bashing and smashing done by the SCA (Renaissance) Peeps. Pretty interesting, all armored up and using huge rattan weapons. Has anybody tried thier stick skills and concepts with the SCA?
Watching them made me want to play too!

Celsius

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Subega Escrima Team on YouTube

Quazar — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:21:37 GMT

S.E.T. demonstration for Fil Am National Historical Society. The Subegas are my relatives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtQKgy1vNCM

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Looking for other stick fighters in my area

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 16:48:33 GMT

Hi all,

I have moved from the SF Bay area in sunny California to the high desert in Washinton state to an area known as the "Tri Cities". I am looing for anyone within 50 miles of Pasco Washington who practices either Filipino Kali, Escrima or Arnis (preferably Kali).

I had started training in Korean Joong Bong with a group in Kennewick but someone got a wild hair up their bum and decided that since I was not at least at "red belt" level in Tae Kwon Do that I had no right to train with weapons in their dojo so i was politely asked not to come back until I had acheived that.

Needless to say, I am not interested in TKD at the moment, only in Kali and eventually Silat to enhance my skills. I am looking for someone I can practice / train with and learn from.

If you're in the area and interested, please let me know...thanks

Raven

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nobody's posting...what's up with that?

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 21:01:33 GMT

Hey all...as I am new to pilipino stick fighting as well as to the group, I just wanted to say howdy to you all and ask if there are any local groups in the bay area (Oakland) I might start hanging out with to learn from.

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Arnis in Hollywood or LA?

Randy — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:23:21 GMT

Any Arnis,Eskrima in hollywood or LA?

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Seminar Setp. 17, 2006 with Grand Master "Cacoy" Canete

JoseOEC — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 04:41:57 GMT

Oakland Eskrima Club Seminar
Grandmaster Cacoy Canete

Sunday - September 17, 2006
9:00am - 4:30pm

$65

Hoa Sen Dojo
4770 San Pablo Ave.,
at 48th Street in Emeryville

For more information call Master Burford at:
(510) 393-8928
bfourbigdogs@sbcglobal.net
www.oaklandeskrima.com

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Point sparring vs. Continuous sparring

Celsius — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:36:42 GMT

In the weapons sparring arena we see 2 main types of sparring for points for the win. There is point sparring, where the fight is stopped everytime there is a touch or some type of hit that scores, and then fighters are reset. Then there is continuous sparring, where the fight goes for a set length of time and the fighters go at it uninterupped and judges keep track of scoring hits and also affective defensive techniques.
Neither of these types are perfect and hold pros and cons.
Also there is a reason, or philosophy why one would use one or the other in a compition.
In western fencing, the SCA, and the Cold Steel Challange there is the adherence to more of the point type system.
In Eskrima you will see both, where in Dog Bros you will usually see continuous sparring.
Ones tactics and strategies will be differnet for either.
Though we have been doing this for years, is there a better way thats do-able? Can we modify, hybridize, or embellish these rules so sport can more imitate combat?

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Test your Weapon Skillz!!!

Celsius — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:40:40 GMT

Has any one done the Cold Steel Challenge in Ventura, CA? It will be at the beginnin of Oct. Its a good chance to try ANY of your techniques (well. . . no take downs) in the ring using knife and also sword! Its a sort of padded weapons match, so armor reqs are minimal; head gear, and gloves.
Len Thompson (Cold Steel Prez.) is talking about doing some different weapon types this year like halberd, and sword and dagger, we'll see.
You can check it out on their web site. Last year it was dominated by filipino practitioners, with some fencers, kendo guys, and even a couple of SCA guys.
Its a blast, and a good oppertunity to see some different approches to fighting.
Some cool demos too, Ron Baliki did some fighting sarong and silat blend stuff, pretty slick.

CM

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NEW KaliDemo Team

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:28:43 GMT

The Kali Demo Team of JKD Kickboxing Academy just debuted their theatrical performance at the Kaisahan Dance Company of San Jose. See clips here:

http://www.jkdkickboxing.com/demo_team_jkdka.html

Our next major show will be in October in Milpitas -- "Kulturang Pinoy"

It's not too late to join us -- it will be a really fun experience. Call 650-245-4507 or email info@jkdkickboxing.com

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Bartitsu and the art of self defence with a walking stick. (fighting with a cane)

Poster_Boy — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:21:29 GMT

Hello. My current interest in fighting with sticks is self-defence with a walking stick. The victorian art of 'Bartitsu' made use of this, in conjunction with japanese jiu jitsu. The famous detective, Sherlock Holmes was a practitioner of Bartitsu, as well as a single-stick fighter.

I am not sure of the website, but you can find many of the original articles published by Barton Wright about Bartitsu "Self-defence with a walking stick", at the electronic journal of Martial arts.

Http://www.ejmas.com

Barton Wright in turn learned from Professor Pierre Vigny, who taught 'La Canne' as a method of fighting with a cane or walking stick. 'La Canne' has been absorbed into 'Savate', a martial arts form from France that was learned from French Street thugs.

You can buy excellent canes designed for fighting and self-defence at Canemasters in the U.S.

http://www. canemasters.com

Ted Truscott in British Columbia, Canada has an excellent video about fighting with a cane. You can purchase it at his website http://www.raisingcanes.net

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Dog Brothers Fall Gathering

revpete — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 20:07:31 GMT

For those of you who will be in the Los Angeles area this weekend, the Dog Brothers are having their Gathering on Sunday. If you are not hip to what this is, its basically a bunch of three-minute, full-contact stick fights with a minimum of protection. Its non-competitive so there are no winners or losers but its a great chance to see some great stickfighting.

They hold these events twice a year and they are usual some great fun. There's close to 35 participants signed up so this one should be a good one.

Go here: http://dogbrothers.com/wrapper.php?file=gathering.htm for info.

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Introduction time

Durin — Wed, 17 Dec 2003 19:51:44 GMT

Hey all,

Figured it's time to get this board moving a bit. Probably the best way to get started is to start posting everyone's bio and background. I guess I'll start

I'm a second degree black belt under the Doce Pares Federation learning GM Cacoy Canete's brand of Eskrima, Eskrido, and Pangamot. Learning the additions that M. Chris Petrelli and Guro Sherril Johnson have made, such as incorporating silat and aikido, make it a very enjoyable art.

Otherwise, I live in Seattle, been married for over a year now, play with fire, and need to go camping more often.

What about you?

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Dog Brothers Summer Gathering

revpete — Thu, 17 Jun 2004 03:34:11 GMT

Its coming up on June 27th.

http://dogbrothers.com/wrapper.php?file=gathering.htm

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What to do when injured?

Durin — Fri, 12 Mar 2004 23:13:52 GMT

Hey, here's a new experience for me, and I'm wondering what other people have done in this situation.

I'm rarely injured or sick, so when I do get a cold or flu, it tends to be pretty hardcore. I picked up some virus a few weeks back that had me coughing pretty hard. Doc gave me a prescription for some suppressants, but not before I had a coughing fit one night that actually threw out my lower back.

I've also never had lower back problems and didn't realize how painful and completely body-disrupting they can be. I haven't been able to go to class for 3 weeks, and apart from standing in my living room twirling, I'm wondering what others may do or have done during their time off-the-mat.

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Saw a need for Eskrima coverage!

Durin — Mon, 06 Oct 2003 18:01:36 GMT

Hi All,

Signed up, searched around, and saw a definite need for a tribe for Eskrimadors and the people who want to be one ;)

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Stickfighters's topics - tribe.net

New Pennsic video project seeks support!

Ninjas or Samurais?

Highland Challenge 2010

Highland Challenge 2009

Camp 505 DVD

WEKAF Equipment

in SF bayarea??

Highland Challenge 2008

Cacoy tournaments

Moving to Portland Oregon

Kali in Seattle?

Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Seminar w/ Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje Jr. this weekend in San Jose CA

FMA in Houston?

How to make a hitting dummy from tires?

appropriate use of training tools.

Invite to All Martial Artists

FMA against SCA?

Subega Escrima Team on YouTube

Looking for other stick fighters in my area

nobody's posting...what's up with that?

Arnis in Hollywood or LA?

Seminar Setp. 17, 2006 with Grand Master "Cacoy" Canete

Point sparring vs. Continuous sparring

Test your Weapon Skillz!!!

*NEW* KaliDemo Team

Bartitsu and the art of self defence with a walking stick. (fighting with a cane)

Dog Brothers Fall Gathering

Introduction time

Dog Brothers Summer Gathering

What to do when injured?

Saw a need for Eskrima coverage!

NEW KaliDemo Team