Filipino Martial Arts

[dbshawarma]

one of this days sir.....tnx!

[manhattan1]

one of this days sir.....tnx!

Okay, let me know when...

Sincerly yours,

Jan Jensen
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[kidrock_6971]

Excuse me ha.
I saw this in Webster Dictionary, meaning of Martial Arts:

"any of several arts of combat and self defense (as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as sport."

Pero wala man ko kakita meaning anang Martial Sport%$#% ahehehe

[manhattan1]

Excuse me ha.
I saw this in Webster Dictionary, meaning of Martial Arts:

"any of several arts of combat and self defense (as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as sport."

Pero wala man ko kakita meaning anang Martial Sport%$#% ahehehe

I cant really see your point, wiki says:

Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. While they may be studied for various reasons, martial arts share a single objective: to physically defeat other persons and to defend oneself or others from physical threat. In addition, some martial arts are linked to beliefs such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism or Shinto while others follow a particular code of honour. Many arts are also practised competitively, most commonly as combat sports, but may also take the form of dance.

The term martial arts refers to the art of warfare (from Mars, the god of war). It comes from a 15th-century European term for fighting arts now known as historical European martial arts. A practitioner of martial arts is referred to as a martial artist.


Sincerly yours,

Jan Jensen
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[barcode 999]

as we all know, there is what we call now "LAW" in every country, and we are all at peace right now,
so to continue the propagation of martial arts or the study or tradition, which is used to defend once self from, hooligans and bad elements or invaders before,
we now practice it as a form of recreation or sport.
some use it as form of physical fitness
but the main thing is we continue the tradition, and some even invent new form basing from the old form,
we continue the practice of martial arts!

[okoy]

I prefer Martial Law (Tekken) hehehehe...

[manhattan1]

as we all know, there is what we call now "LAW" in every country, and we are all at peace right now,
so to continue the propagation of martial arts or the study or tradition, which is used to defend once self from, hooligans and bad elements or invaders before,
we now practice it as a form of recreation or sport.
some use it as form of physical fitness
but the main thing is we continue the tradition, and some even invent new form basing from the old form,
we continue the practice of martial arts!

I cant really see that the law as you say it should make Martial Arts a thing of the past, law makers all over the world also in your country thinks its fine that people protect them self with Martial Arts, its better then them running around with guns and besides that a good Martial Arts tells the student not to go over board and use to much force, but limit his defense to the attack so he is able to also explain him self to the police afterwards....
I like to leave you with something from Takamatsu Sensei here, maybe that could show a Martial Arts as more then just violence, but a art form:

Essence of Martial Arts

an essay by Takamatsu-Sensei


"The essence of all Martial Arts and military strategies is self protection and the prevention of danger. Ninjutsu epitomizes the fullest concept of self-protection through martial training in that the ninja art deals with the protection of not only the physical body, but the mind and spirit as well. The way of the ninja is the way of enduring, surviving, and prevailing over all that would destroy one. More than merely delivering strikes and slashes, and deeper in significance than the simple out-witting of an enemy; ninjutsu is the way off attaining that which we need while making the world a better place.
The skill of the ninja is the art of winning. In the beginning study of any combative art, proper motivation is crucial. Without the proper frame of mind, continuous exposure to fighting techniques can lead to ruin instead of self-development. But this fact is not different from any other beneficial practice in life carried to extremes.
Medical science is dedicated to the betterment of health and the relief of suffering, and yet the misuse of drugs and the exultation of the physician’s skills can lead people to a state where an individual’s health is no longer within his or her personal control. A nutritious well-balanced diet works to keep a person alive, vital, and healthy, but grossly over-eating, over-drinking, or taking in too many chemicals is a sure way to poison the body.
Governments are established to oversee the harmonious inter-working of all parts of society, but when the rulers become greedy, hungry for power, or lacking in wisdom, the country is subjected to needless wars, disorder or civil and economic chaos.
A religion, when based on faith developed through experience, a broad and questing mind, and unflagging pursuit of universal understanding, is of inspiration and comfort to people. Once a religion loses its original focus, however, it becomes a deadly thing with which to deceive, control and tax the people through the manipulation of their beliefs and fears.
It is the same with the martial arts. The skills of self-protection, which should provide a feeling of inner peace and security for the martial artist, so often develop without a balance in the personality and lead the lesser martial artist into warped realms of unceasing conflict and competition which eventually consume him.
If an expert in the fighting arts sincerely pursues the essence of ninjutsu, devoid of the influence of the ego’s desires, the student will progressively come to realize the ultimate secret for becoming invincible – the attainment of the “mind and eyes of god.” The combatant who would win must be in harmony with the scheme of totality, and must be guided by an intuitive knowledge of the playing out of fate.
In tune with the providence of heaven and the impartial justice of nature, and following a clear and pure heart full of trust in the inevitable, the ninja captures the insight that will guide him successfully into battle when he must conquer and conceal himself protectively from hostility when he must acquiesce.
The vast universe, beautiful in its coldly impersonal totality, contains all that we call good or bad, all the answers for all the paradoxes we see around us. By opening his eyes and his mind, the Ninja can responsively follow the subtle seasons and reasons of heaven, changing just as change is necessary, adapting always, so that in the end there is no such thing as a surprise for the ninja."

Sincerly yours,

Jan Jensen
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[barcode 999]

as i have said, we are living in a diffirent era, as the past masters develop their martial arts. Everything is changing so people have to go with the flow, that is why the art of Yaw-yan is born. they are revolutionizing the martial arts they know, and added what they think is suitable in their era.
that is why the masters of arnis created doce pares, others created kumjukai.
i think you have just also misunderstood their style thats why you cannot call them martial arts
but for me, they are martial arts
just as judo, was created even its origin can be traced to ju jutsu
it is also a martial arts, they have just evolve that way because of the changing of the time

[manhattan1]

as i have said, we are living in a diffirent era, as the past masters develop their martial arts. Everything is changing so people have to go with the flow, that is why the art of Yaw-yan is born. they are revolutionizing the martial arts they know, and added what they think is suitable in their era.
that is why the masters of arnis created doce pares, others created kumjukai.
i think you have just also misunderstood their style thats why you cannot call them martial arts
but for me, they are martial arts
just as judo, was created even its origin can be traced to ju jutsu
it is also a martial arts, they have just evolve that way because of the changing of the time

I am not talking about Judo or Yaw-Yan, but Martial Arts like Ninjutsu in general without a sports side...
Sure the times are different now, but as i said people learning Martial Arts to defend them self and their by not carrying a gun or knife is much better, then if people did carry weapons like guns or knife (since its against the law and kills).....
Martial Arts trains both the body, mind and spirit so you learn, as i also stated above, to use it without to much force....
Maybe in some ways that the times is different, makes it even more right to train Martial Arts now a days with the increase in attacks and suchs, some (more and more i hear from) seems to think that way....

You also seem to think Martial Arts is only about fighting (or Sports) and if you read, what Takamatsu said above (or did listen to anything i ever said), you would know there is a lot more to it and even if it does not have a sports side it can be used very constructive in your every day life.......

Sincerly yours,

Jan Jensen
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www.fma-arnis.dk

[manhattan1]

as i have said, we are living in a diffirent era, as the past masters develop their martial arts. Everything is changing so people have to go with the flow, that is why the art of Yaw-yan is born. they are revolutionizing the martial arts they know, and added what they think is suitable in their era.
that is why the masters of arnis created doce pares, others created kumjukai.
i think you have just also misunderstood their style thats why you cannot call them martial arts
but for me, they are martial arts
just as judo, was created even its origin can be traced to ju jutsu
it is also a martial arts, they have just evolve that way because of the changing of the time

This is the background of Takamatsu Sensei by the way, i think you should try reading his text above: "Essence of Martial Arts" again:

Toshitsugu Takamatsu

Takamatsu Toshitsugu's real first name was Hisatsugu but he changed it later to Toshitsugu using the same Kanji but different pronunciation. He was born on 10 March 1887 in Akashi and died on 2 April 1972. He was also known under different martial arts names and nicknames : Jutaro, Chosui (Pure Water), Uoh (Winged Lord), Nakimiso (Cry-baby), Kotengu (Little Goblin), Moko no Tora (Mongolian Tiger), Kikaku (Demon Horns), Yokuoh (Running In The Sky Old Man), Kotaro (Young Tiger), Shojuken, Garakutabujin (Enjoy Sketching Martial Artist), Kozan and Kyosha. His posthumous name is Junshokakuju Zenjomon. His house (a motel/tea-inn) was in front of Kashihara Shrine, in Kashihara City (Nara Prefecture). He had a cat (Jiro) and enjoyed painting very much.

He was married to Mrs Uno Tane who was born on 28 June 1897 and who died on 4 February 1991. They adopted a girl named Yoshiko. His father (Takamatsu Gishin Yasaburo) owned a match-factory and received Dai-Ajari (Master) title in Kumano Shugendo (at type of Shingon Buddhism). His Dojo was named "Sakushin" (Cultivating Spirit).

From his grandfather (on mother's side), Toda Shinryuken Masamitsu, he mastered:

Koto Ryu Koppo-Jutsu,
Gyokko Ryu Kosshi-Jutsu,
Togakure Ryu Ninpo,
Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo
and Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo.

From Mizuta Yoshitaro Tadafusa he became Grandmaster in Hontai Takagi Yoshin RyuJu-Jutsu (age 17) and from Ishitani Matsutaro Takakage he became Grandmaster in Kukishin Ryu, Gikan Ryu, Hontai Yoshin Takagi Ryu and Shinden Muso Ryu too. He was a good friend of Jigoro Kano (Kodokan Judo) and took care of his younger brother. They both lived in the same region.

He traveled through Korea and Mongolia to China at the age of 21, taught martial arts and delivered many battles on life or death. He learned 18 Korean and Chinese martial arts from Kim Kei-Mei. He taught martial arts at an English school in China and had over 1000 students. He was the bodyguard of the last Chinese Emperor Puyi. He became Tendai Buddhist priest in 1919. In 1921 he was permitted to copy the Kukishin-Ryu scrolls (+ Amatsu Tatara scrolls) of the Kuki family. During the Second World War (1945) the original scrolls were destroyed and lost. In 1949 he presented new scrolls to the Kuki family which he had rewritten based on his copies and memory. He lost an eye during one of his mortal combats. It was replaced by a glass eye. He was deaf on one ear also due to one of his fights. He said that a Shaolin fighter and a shorinji boxer were the most dangerous enemies he ever met. He was buried on Kumedra cemetery in Nara. He used to write articles for the Tokyo Times newspaper. He was well known in Japan as a Grandmaster of Ju-Jutsu and Bojutsu.

In May of 1950, Toshitsugu Takamatsu established Kashihara Shobukai in Nara prefecture. In the post-War era Takamatsu spent his time developing successors to his martial tradition. At the same time, he often sponsored Magokuro-kai-musubi tsudoi meeting and lectures about Amatsu Tatara, especially Izumo Shinpo, and reared many martial artists and religious leaders.

Sincerly yours,

Jan Jensen
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