Mataw-Guro Notebook - Mataw

2nd Gathering of the Mataw-Guro Assoc
September 24, 2011
Tayari Casel Martial Arts Academy
949 Bonifant Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
iation
Issue No #9
2011
Unconditional Loyalty and Blind Obedience Are Poor Standards
Mataw-Guro’s Armando C. Soteco and Garitony C. Nicolas
Bringing education to theschools in the Philippines
A Study of the Locking Arts
Unconditional Loyalty and Blind Obedience Are Poor Standards
Very often in life unconditional loyalty and blind obedience leads to disaster such as happened to the
Unconditional Loyalty and Blind Obedience Are Poor Standards - Jerome Barber, Ed. D.
A Study of the Locking Arts - By Jamen Zacharias
DepEd to Host ‘Arnis’ Seminars - Perry Gil S. Mallari
Mataw-Guro Garitony Nicolas Founder Meeting with Brig. General Josep Sevilla - MAMFMA
NCR DepED District of Quezon City - Armando C. Soteco
Manuel L. Quezon School - MAMFMA
Memorandum of Agreement Signing with AFP Reserve Command - MAMFMA
Sports Awareness (ARNIS) - MAMFMA
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of the author. The Mataw-Guro Notebook is the property of the Mataw-Guro Association and is for the promulgation and promotion of the Filipino Martial Arts Education.
NO issue can be printed and Sold for Monies, without the express permission of the Mataw-Guro Association.
Knights Templar. Blind obedience causes some people to deny obvious, rational truths and sound reasoning
in favor of unsupported beliefs. Studying, learning, making discoveries, innovations and the actual applications of acquired information are not the hallmark of those who are prone to blindly believe in something
or someone.
Most people who are inclined to seek power over others rely on blind obedience and loyalty from their
followers. These leaders are inclined to scheme, deceive and promote insecurity in others in order to retain
their own leadership positions. This type of leadership style is essentially based on distrust of others and
insecurity within the leader him/herself.
Very few insecure leaders are aware of the need and desirability of letting go of the reins of leadership in order to promote the greater good that can benefit the entire group membership. It is very difficult
for those leaders who rely on unconditional loyalty and blind obedience from their followers to understand
that there is a time to ‘let go’, ‘step away’ and view the achievements of the group members in perspective. When one holds back and retards the development of others in order to remain in total control over
the group policies, identities and the members, that leader is also being held back in his or her own development. Putting it another way, you cannot hold someone else on the ground by placing your foot over the
other persons’ throat and still leave to keep a lunch date.
Effective leadership is achieved through working with others and promoting their interests along
with your own. People need guidance and instruction, but there comes a time when the pupil has to take
responsibility for their own development and improvements. The student must begin standing on their own
merits and achievements. One of the keys to good leadership is the recognition that as the student learns,
the instructor/leader learns along with the student and sometimes he or she even learns from the student.
The greatest challenge that confronts and confounds a leader is knowing when and how to encourage student
growth while not demanding absolute and unwavering personal loyalty to them.
Limiting a students’ development is actually imposing an even larger limitation on the group leader. As the leader/instructor demands ever more thought control and conformity, he or she binds themselves
ever more tightly to their own previously held ideas, learned methodologies and limitations. The leader is
confined to the past and old ideas that might not be flexible enough to meet the newer demands of an ever
changing social, political and economic marketplace.
The very best leadership skills are found among those people who have mastered the delicate balancing act between controlling content, giving directions and encouraging self-growth, independence and exploration. Leadership skills and philosophies are learned through experiences and studies. Very few people
are natural born leaders; however, most people can develop the essential skills that will make them good,
productive, positive leaders.
Jerome Barber, Ed. D.
Mataw Guro & Grandmaster,
Independent Escrima-Kenpo-Arnis Associates
A Study of the Locking Arts was written by Jamen Zacharias and published in two parts in the FMAdigest Volume 5 Issues
2 and 3. The Mataw-Guro Notebook thinks this article is very good in giving some of the basic principles and philosophies of
the locking arts of the Filipino martial arts. The author has updated the article and with the permission of Jamen Zacharias and Steven Dowd of the FMAdigest the Mataw-Guro Notebook brings this informative article to you the reader.
A Study of the Locking Arts
By Jamen Zacharias
The art of locking primarily involves manipulation and pressure upon a recipient’s joints. It requires
a working knowledge of basic human anatomy, as well as an ability to read and apply pressure, while
maintaining an ideal internal state. Potential for error in locking is high without proper instruction and
thorough understanding of the arts principles.
The historical roots of locking are generally credited to a Chinese martial art called Chin Na, which
means literally to seize and control. As an ancient form of gung fu, hundreds of variations of possible applications were developed. The underlying science of locking transcends cultural boundaries, specific systems
and styles. The locking arts have been infused and modified into the majority of martial arts systems
worldwide, including many of the sophisticated and refined martial arts systems of the Philippine Islands.
My personal introduction to the depth of joint locking and manipulation is indebted to my study and
practice of the weapons based art of Kali and the ‘principles of overwhelming’, within the art of Dumog.
The art of locking though generally based around the study of joint manipulation, transfers easily to
the principles of disarming and nullifying weapons and vice versa. In addition the joint locking and body
manipulation arts can affect directly a weapon wielding hand or indirectly the weapon wielders body or
offhand, which is vital when ejecting or nullifying a weapon. The idea of the weapon being an extension of
the body and even further of the persons very being does not interfere in the slightest to the application of
the joint locking and body manipulating arts. The locking arts can be successfully adapted with little modification to a weapon wielding hand. This is a recognized and well established aspect of Philippine weapons
based arts. I say weapons based, because though the principles are heavily influenced within a whole system
of weapons use, the arts of the Philippines should not be considered as limited to weapons, but very well
rounded and all inclusive.
Locking, though a science in and of itself, is generally not taught as its own system but most often as a component of other art forms. Refinement in historical Chin Na occurred through upholding
the principle of non-violence while exercising the need to restrain harmful individuals without the use of
destructive or deadly force. Its ethics and guiding principles were deeply inspired through the precepts of the
Buddhist Faith and Taoist philosophies. Similar advancements have been and occur for identical reasons
when influenced by the sacred teachings of any of our major world religions respectively. This article series
will focus primarily on the essential root of joint locking and manipulation. In addition a discussion of the
internal state desired in order to be able to truly apply this art form in a refined manner is considered.
As well, the ethics and moral standard striven too by any peace seeking individual is addressed. I hope the
reader finds that the root of locking deeply transcends the limitations of style, system or personality, leaving plenty of room for self evaluation and cultivation.
Categories of Locking:
Joint locking applications can be distinguished by three categories:
1.
2.
3.
Small joint applications (Involving the fingers and wrist)
Medium joint applications (Involving the elbow)
Large joint applications (Involving the elbow, shoulders and body)
Each joint, whether within the large, medium or small have a natural range of motion. The study
of these ranges of motion in the joints is a very important aspect of the science of Locking. Pressure upon a
joint occurs when an external force is applied to a joint beyond its natural range of motion. Pressure may
also be applied to a joint in a manner that is not in conformity with its natural range of motion. These
types of applications generally result in injury.
Natural ranges of motion within anyone of the listed joints consist of:
1. Digits: 2 directions
2. Knuckles: 4 directions
3. Wrists: 6 directions
4. Elbows: 2 directions (4 in conjunction with the shoulder)
5. Shoulders: 4 directions
6. Neck: 6 directions
7. Hips: 8 directions
To become familiar (by feel) with the joints natural ranges of motion is important to developing
skill in joint locking. To adapt to that feel is the beginning of developing functionality with locking technique.
There are 2 ways joint pressure can be applied:
1. A ‘Single Joint Pressure Application’: where pressure is applied
upon a single joint only to get results.
2. A ‘Compound Joint Pressure Application’: where pressure is
applied upon several joints simultaneously to get results.
When a degree of force is applied to the joints or body, there are
4 results that can occur. They are identified in what we have
termed the:
Jamen Zacharias demonstrates a compound
joint locking technique upon assistant
Robert Cacchioni.
Force Degree Ladder:
Jamen Zacharias demonstrates an ‘overwhelm’ joint manipulation technique upon
assistant Robert Cacchioni.
1. The applied pressure will ‘Cause Isolated or Overall Movement’.
2. The applied pressure will ‘Control Isolated or Overall
Movement’.
3. The applied pressure will ‘Cause Isolated Pain’.
4. The applied pressure will ‘Cause Isolated Injury’.
When force or pressure is applied exclusively to the joints, whether within a single or compound application, the following terms were devised:
Lock Force Degree Ladder:
a) Entry Locks = to cause isolated or overall movement.
b) Restraint Locks = to control isolated or overall movement.
c) Compliance Locks = to cause isolated pain.
d) Conclusive Locks = to cause isolated injury.
Thought:
Joint Locking is an art resulting from penetrative and productive thought. It is therefore an intelligent art. All sciences, arts and crafts are born of penetrative and productive thought and therefore born
of intelligence. Which in short is a process resulting in the discovery of an aspect of reality and its relevant
application in the outside world, it is through this process, unique to the faculties and potentialities of the
human entity, which occurs and gives birth to the development of the arts. Joint locking, like all other arts
and sciences, has developed over time according to this process.
1. Penetrative thought consists of contemplation,
reflection, meditation, and prayer.
2. Productive thought consists of development and application of strategy, theory, technique and
methods.
Instinct:
Human beings essentially occupy two tendencies. The first tends
towards the higher realities, holding the potential for penetrative and productive thought, as well as noble qualities, such as
the virtues of humility, love, selflessness, service, trustworthiness, detachment, kindness, justice and wisdom. The second tends
towards the lower realities, which are based in the triggers of
impulse and desires of the ego. When a human being is reduced to
responding by triggers of impulse, such as found in the instinct
of self-preservation, they are temporarily robbed of a greater
capacity to utilize intelligence. Though the triggers of impulse
Jamen Zacharias demonstrates a direct
knife disarm with a single joint manipucan arguably have an appropriate, natural time and place to be
lation upon assistant Robert Cacchioni
manifest, cultivated intelligence still occupies a superior sphere
of reality. Because the locking arts are not born out of the triggers of impulse, but rather through the layers of thought, if one attempts locking from the conditions of
impulse, the potential for effective application is severely compromised. To successfully apply an art form
such as locking, joint manipulation or weapons disarming, which means effective and appropriate application, requires the conditions of an ideal internal state.
Ideal Internal States:
1. Calm
2. Composure
3. Proper Perception
States to Avoid:
1. Fear
2. Desire
3. Competitiveness
Furthermore, there are 3 Inner States or Conditions that I feel are conducive to higher abilities in joint
locking and the martial arts in general:
1) Ideal State: Calm, Composure, Proper Perception
2) Receptive State: Susceptible to the precepts and realities of love, peace, justice
3) Pending State: a condition of readiness and appropriate adaptability
Ethical Force
Ethical force is essentially the use of force within the guidelines of sound moral and ethical standards. These standards are based in justice. Justice is the core virtue that acts as a prerequisite for peace
and harmony. Peace and harmony produces unity and unity is that transcendent essence of all things. All
uses of force, whether raw or intelligent, destructive or non-destructive must be guided by the principle of
justice. If not, then its expression will be reduced to an inhumane and degraded activity. These degraded
activities are inconsistent with the station and purpose of humanity.
Effortless Force:
Effortless force can be considered the opposite of raw force. Raw force is the pure application of
brute force. Effortless force requires knowledge. Raw force does not. The locking arts are best employed effortlessly. They are compromised when attempted from an instinctive condition.
The Unity of Ethical and Effortless Force:
The unity of ethical and effortless use of force is worthy of striving for. One can spend a life time
becoming effortless in there use of force, yet become imbalanced without ethical guidelines and standards.
To unite the two ideals in a harmonious flow is the paramount goal. When one develops the ability to act
most effectively (which is effortless) and most appropriately (which is ethical) they are attaining balance
and a degree of mastery in the arts. When considering locking, joint manipulations or the arts of disarming edged or impact weapons, this means that the least amount of effort should be employed as is appropriate within the dynamics of the circumstances. The top of the force degree ladder as stated above is force to
cause movement. Within the locking arts, the entry locks are employed for the purpose of causing movement. This aspect of the locking arts can be all too quickly ignored or missed. Often the goal of the practitioner is to acquire the potential or ability to apply pain or injury to the joints. This in my opinion is a
little short sighted. The ability to apply less destructive force if possible is always a greater achievement
then to merely apply a healthy dose of destructive force. When one studies and practices this ideal within
locking, joint manipulation, the disarming arts or all, to avoid the use of raw or destructive force is also to
avoid the instigation of the self preservation instinct within the recipient, thus avoiding a trigger of escalation. Within the All Things Institute, we call this the study of Moderating Energy, which is a practice
of at minimum ‘avoiding’ and at best ‘transcending’ the ‘triggers of impulse, instinct or escalation’, in its
stead, to moderate force appropriately.
Thus far we discussed the locking arts and about there roots in the art of Chin Na. The art of Chin
Na, is as a term, meaning to seize and hold. While in essence Chin Na transcends limitations of style and
culture, it is historically birthed out of China. The art of Chin Na, at least in principle has been incorporated into most martial arts world wide. Gaining momentum in a similar fashion is the Philippine art
of Dumog. Dumog, like Chin Na is an art form based in the locking and grappling arts, however has a
uniquely enhanced aspect with its emphasis on shifting the weight of the recipient in a manner that potentially overwhelms them both physically and mentally. Interest in the locking arts for me personally,
was initiated through my study of Dumog, and these ‘principles of
overwhelming’.
Within the Philippine islands, is a country filled with edged
and impact weapons experts. Dumog, likely out of necessity, developed a unique functionality when applied against a weapon bearing
opponent. This is because of its effectiveness in taking away the
balance and centre of gravity of the opponent, nullifying abilities to deliver effective strikes. Dumog, like Chin Na, also utilizes
Joint Locking techniques. An important distinction however of Dumog, in my estimation, is the ability to shift the recipient’s body
weight in a manner allowing for an effortless follow up.
A common limitation of perception mentioned in our last article, is the emphasis upon achieving pain or injury when applying
Jamen Zacharias performs and joint
a joint lock. We discussed how the ideal would be to achieve results
and body manipulation technique upon
using less destructive force when possible. The application of joint
assistant Robert Cacchioni in order to
locking is essentially made more effortless and indeed more funcnullify the use of wielded single rattan.
tional when it is assisted by an established momentum. Dumog,
when performed properly, is an excellent prescription for establishing such momentum. The use of joint
locking actually becomes more effective when employing principles inherent within the art of Dumog. This
article, will briefly discuss principles inherent within the art of Dumog and how its principles complement
the potential scope of the Locking Arts. As stated within our last article, the intended goal of study is the
ideal of achieving harmony between the use of ethical and effortless force. All too often we strive to functionalize our abilities to effectively destroy our opponent yet neglect the real time and some times, perceptual shift required to implement and functionalize a non-destructive approach to the use of force.
Placement Arts:
In order to shift the weight of a body, certain fundamentals are required. The first is proper placement. I call this component ‘Placement Arts’. The Placement arts are quite simply the components that do
not involve empty hand strikes, external weapons or direct pressure upon the joints.
The Spectrum of Martial Arts:
Within the spectrum of martial arts, there are generally 5 isolated or partially or fully integrated
areas of study, these are:
1) The Placement Arts: such as Tai Chi Chuan, Sumo, Dumog etc.
2) The Striking Arts: such as Boxing, Karate-Do and Savate etc.
3) The Locking Arts: such as Chin Na, Jiu Jit Su and Dumog etc.
4) The Trapping Arts: such as Wing Chun, Jun Fan Gung Fu and Jeet Kune Do
5) The Weapons Arts: such as Western Fencing, Kenjitsu and Kali etc.
The art of Dumog primarily involves:
Joint Manipulation Arts and Placement Arts
Root Categories of Pushing and Pulling:
Jamen Zacharias performs a body and
joint manipulation upon assistant Robert
Cacchioni, whom is wielding a Dos Mono’s
(Two Hands) weapon.
1. To the Whole: when pushed or pulled, the ‘whole’ body is
significantly affected.
2. To the Portion: when pushed or pulled, a ‘portion’ of the body
is significantly affected.
Whole: A good example is when you push the centre of the chest.
This causes the body as a whole to be moved at once. Therefore
pushing to send or pushing for continuous pressure (as identified
below) is common within this area.
Portion: A good example is when you push the inner shoulder.
This causes the bodies position to shift, however does not always
cause it to move as a whole. Only a portion of the body is significantly affected. Therefore, pushing for
position may occur in that area. (Also as identified below)
Each of these methods, whether sending, causing pressure etc., relies on proper body mechanics. The
core of good body mechanics depends on the distribution of weight while maintaining what many call ‘base’.
Base is the foundation from which one establishes and maintains there stability by centering themselves according to the natural pull of gravity. Establishing good base can occur while in motion or in a stationary
position.
Some Pushing Techniques:
Here are some methods from which Pushing can be explored upon the recipient’s body. It is encouraged to explore the possibilities of pushing from every point on the recipient’s body that the whole may be
affected. This can be done by pushing there centre from the chest, the side of shoulders, rear of shoulders
and back. Also try pushing using the limbs as extra leverage by grabbing the triceps and bicep simultaneously and pushing the shoulder up towards the recipient’s ear lobe. Another suggestion is to establish what
I call the circle of space. This means that a certain distance within close quarters is maintained. This is
done without getting to close and ending up in a full grappling situation where it is probable to be thrown
or taken to the ground. The distance of the circle of space is roughly calculable by placing your arms out in
front of you and turning your palms out ward and touching the tips of your fingers.
1) Pushing palms inward.
2) Pushing palms outward.
3) Pushing with the forearms.
4) Pushing with the shoulders.
5) Pushing with the inner elbows.
6) Pushing with the fist, with grip.
7) Pushing with the fist, without grip.
8) Pushing with the finger tips.
9) Pushing with both or one limb.
Pushing can and does involve other means such as by using the hips or even the bottom of the feet.
The 9 listed above are relatively common means for pushing.
Some Pulling Methods:
limbs, whilst Chin Na often employs more joint twisting.
Pulling the body can occur essentially anywhere that you can
secure sufficient grip. This can occur by gripping:
The M.E. Formulas: (The 3 M’s and the 3 E’s)
1. A piece of clothing
2. Portion of hair
3. The limbs (With or without the employment of extra leverage, finding
leverage is suggested)
4. The back of the neck.
Jamen Zacharias performs a shoulder and
neck push upon assistant Robert Cacchioni. The force of the push is generated
from his centre and assisted through his
neck.
There are also several areas on the body from which a more
subtle distinction in pushing and pulling occurs. Each of these
areas, are distinguished by how the recipient will respond to the
push or pull. It is appropriate to a acquire knowledge of how any
one of those distinctions can best be used.
Just a Thought:
There are many ways in which Pushing and Pulling can be employed. Pushing and pulling occur
most often instinctively and therefore the idea of pushing and pulling seems simple. In reality there is a
deep science to it. The science of Dumog combined with the thoughtful mind of its practitioner encompasses
the potential for high skill and refinement. Both the subtle and gross aspects of the sciences of pushing
and pulling contain the potential to develop an intelligent skill. To master its potential requires a lot of
practice and contemplation of every one of its variables. It is not just practice, but thoughtful practice that
makes perfect.
Another Thought about Thought:
As discussed briefly in our last article, penetrative and productive thought is the reason for the arts
revealing and the only way that it can develop further. It is important to realize the need to meditate on
and consider every verity of the art relating to a dignified and skillful expression and experience. To contemplate the art in accordance to high ideals and precepts is a must in order to see it truly evolve and for
ourselves to advance within it.
Some Distinctions:
Pushing/Pulling to Send: This means that the purpose of the push or pull is to send the body a distance from where
it was originally pushed or pulled.
Pushing for Continuous Pressure: This means the purpose of the Push is to bring about a consistent flow of continuous forward pressure; upon the recipient.
Pushing/Pulling for Position: This means the purpose of the push or pull is to adjust the position of the recipient’s
body.
Pushing/Pulling for Shock: This means the purpose of the push or pull is to elicit a sense of shock; in the form of a
mental and physical disruptive jolt.
Pushing/Pulling to Assist: This means the purpose of the push or pull is to assist; with an already established line
of movement or momentum.
Pushing/Pulling to Chamber Resistance: This means the purpose of the push or pull is to elicit resistance from the
recipient in order to later release it.
In Dumog these aspects are also commonly done in conjunction with joint manipulation. This is
distinguished from Chin Na in that Dumog often employs more pushing and pulling using the body and
Cause Movement
- Effortless
Cause Momentum
- Effective
Apply with Momentum - Ethical
In Closing:
Like Chin Na, Dumog is rare as an isolated art form,
more commonly found in conjunction with other components
including edged and impact weapons or empty hand striking arts.
Dumog at higher levels has been compared to a functionalized
version of Aikido, which means the Way of Harmony respectively.
When practiced over time, with emphasis upon controlling and
maintaining an ideal internal state, Dumog is an incredible system. It fits well into the repertoire of those that wish to acquire
the skill of using force in an effective and less destructive manner, without compromise.
Jamen Zacharias performs a classic Dumog push of the shoulder towards the ear
lobe, upon assistant Robert Cacchioni.
This kind of push is generally performed quite effortlessly and can cause
significant movement in even larger,
heavier recipients.
Jamen Zacharias is the Founder & Senior Full Instructor of the All Things Institute / Path of Rest. He is
currently accepting clients for private courses, workshops
and yearly holistic martial arts training camps. Jamen
Zacharias resides in Lytton, (Fraser River Canyon) British Columbia, Canada.
He may be contacted by phone: (250) 455-0384 by Email: pathofrest@gmail.com and visit: www.jamenzacharias.com
and www.pathofrest.com for more information.
Photo caption:
Professor Armando Soteco teaching a close-quarter arnis technique to a school teacher.
Originally published in the Manila Times
DepEd to Host ‘Arnis’ Seminars
July 24, 2011
By Perry Gil S. Mallari
Arnis master Professor Armando Soteco will conduct extensive arnis clinics to Quezon City elementary and
high school teachers from July 30 to August 6.
The project, done in coordination with the office of the Department of Education (DepEd), Division of City
Schools, aim to expose educators to the martial art and sport of arnis. Arnis is now the Philippines’ national martial art and sport by the virtue of Republic Act 9850 authored by Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri.
Besides teaching the fundamentals of arnis, Soteco’s workshops will also tackle the latest rules in arnis
sport competition as applied in the Palarong Pambansa, an annual multi-sport event involving participants
from the different regions of the Philippines.
Yolanda Arco, DepEd chief administrative officer said the arnis workshops are relevant to the educational
reforms being initiated in the country today.
Soteco is the president for education of Mataw Guro, an organization committed to elevate the standards
of arnis instruction in the Philippines and abroad. A veteran educator, Soteco is among those who have
taught arnis in Philippine schools for the longest time – he taught arnis at San Beda College from 1967
to 2002 and at the Centro Escolar University from 1971 to 2001. Now semi-retired, he serves as director
of the School of Arnis Professionals at the Integrated College of Physical Education and Sports in Manila.
Mataw-Guro Garitony Nicolas Founder Meeting with Brig. General Josep Sevilla
NCR DepED District of Quezon City
July 30,2011
July 30 and August 6, 2011
Mataw-Guro Garitony Nicolas Founder and Chief Instructor of
Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts meeting with Brig.
General Josep Sevilla Commander Armed Forces of the Philippines
Reserved Command at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon
City last July 30, 2011 with Gransmaster Andy Kunz - Founder
of Kiron Kung Fu, Carmen Kunz and Engineer Jose Dion D. Diaz
- President of Philippine Indigenous Games and Sports Saver Association. The meeting is about the teaching and promulgation for all the
reserve army, families and medical mission of the AFRESCOM.
The two days basic and sport arnis seminar for public elementary and secondary school teachers in
the district of Quezon City has successfully completed with 48 participants. The project, done in coordination with the office of the Department of Education, Division of City Schools, whose aims is to expose educators to arnis sport and to included arnis in the elementary and secondary physical education curriculum.
Under the Department of Education – National Capital Region, Division of City Schools memorandum, dated July 14, 2011, the seminar workshop aims to enhance the competencies of teachers in teaching
for quality instructions and quality learning. The activities to be taught are those that are suggested in
the new curriculum for both elementary and secondary levels. According to Dr. Yolanda C. Arco, the NCR
DepED Chief Administrative officer who issued the memorandum, arnis seminar workshop are relevant to
the educational reforms being initiated in the country today (Philippines).
The seminar workshop is under the supervision of Prof. Armando C. Soteco, carrying the banner of
Mataw-Guro Association for Education in Arnis de Mano, as its President and the School of Arnis Professionals as Director, of the Integrated College of Physical Education and Sports, Manila Philippines.
The course syllabus of arnis seminar covered the following:
For basic arnis fundamentals we tackle the following: the 8-angles of footwork, stances, hand and
stick exercises (striking, blocking, twirling and parrying) applying the 8 angles of footwork, the 8-striking techniques and its maneuvers the 6 blocking techniques with application to 8 striking techniques, the
single and double sinawali, redonda, basic anyo or form and martial arts basic defense and offense techniques in 3 angles of stratagem: the left side, right side and upper center.
And for sport arnis seminar workshop we tackle the latest rules for competition as applied in the
Palarong Pambansa, an annual multi sport event in the Philippines. We also covered the playing strategies, coaching and officiating of sports arnis.
The instructors who initiated the two days seminar are:
1. Professor Armando C. SOTECO
2. Punong Guro Ronnie Base – Founder/President, Laraw Kali Pamuok
3. Punong Guro Junar F. Vidal – Head Instructor of Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Bulacan Chapter
4. Punong Guro Reynaldo L. Senson – Head Instructor of Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Manila Chapter
5. Punong Guro Hadji Tejada – DepED/ Sport Arnis Lecturer
6. Punong Guro Arcel Soteco – Instructor Arnis Professional
7. Punong Guro Ron Michael Bellosillo – Instructor Arnis Professional
The important persons who help in one way or another to make this arnis seminar successful are the following:
1. Dr. Yolanda C. Arco – NCR DepED, Chief Administrative Officer
2. Dr. Noemi Bellosillo – Chief Physical Education and School Sport, NCR DepED
3. Dr. Crispin Duca - PESS Supervisor, Division of City Schools
4. Dr. Rodolfo Modelo – Principal, Commonwealth Elementary School, Quezon City
5. Mrs. Rebecca Patag – PESS Secretary, NCR DepED
Participants Comments
The recent seminar in Arnis is very useful for teachers. It will benefit many students in the elementary and secondary level as well. This will serve as self-defense for both teachers and students which is very important nowadays.
This seminar is very timely because Arnis is now in our curriculum for physical education. It will help us to know
and understand the importance of Arnis. To the instructors and trainers who are both proficient in Arnis, we salute you!
We consider this seminar an exciting moment in our life and knowledge and skills are learned.
Thanks to all who contributed to this seminar.
Punong Guro Hadji Tejada lecture on sports arnis
Punong Guro Hadji Tejada discussed the mechanics of officiating.
Mrs. Rose Gojol
Teacher, New Era High School
Quezon City
The regional seminar in Arnis conducted last July 30 and August 6, 2011 at the Commonwealth Elementary School
at the Division of Quezon City was indeed a success. Surely, it gave a great impact in the teaching of Arnis in the new curriculum of the Department of Education.
The simple basic steps taught by Prof. Armando C. Soteco made the teachers enjoy doing the activity in the form of
exercises with dance and aerobics movement. Unknowingly, they developed the skills and knowledge of the know-how of Arnis.
At the same time, this activity will make them physically fit. The new experience learned by the teachers made them realized that Arnis is one event that traces back our forefathers.
Thanks to Department of Education-National Capital Region for the good job well done. We also acknowledged the
PESS Supervisor, Dr. Crispin D. Duka and the principal of Commonwealth Elementary School, Dr. Rudolfo Modelo and also
to Arnis moderator, Prof. Armando C. Soteco and the staff for without them, this activity will not be made possible. God
bless!
Mrs. Jacky Climaco
Teacher, Silangan High School,
Division of Quezon City
Hosting this laudable seminar in MSEP-MAPEH is of great challenge on our part, most especially to our school, the
Commonwealth Elementary School.
Although it is difficult to become a host, but then we are proud that out 97 elementary schools in Quezon City, we
were the one selected to host the regional; seminar on dance, Arnis and arts in cooperation and partnership of Deped-NCR.
This seminar was spearheaded by the energetic PESS Chief, Dr. Noemi M. Bellosillo. This seminar serves as an opener to
teachers as well as to students for them to learn Arnis in a simple, interesting and easy to understand. It also promotes Arnis
in a wider horizon in the different walks of life.
We are also proud to know the proponents of Arnis headed by Mr. Soteco and our teachers were excited to learn the
said sport. The teacher participants learn how to coach, how to train pupils, how to officiate the sport game and how to teach
the basic of Arnis in the form of exercises.
We look forward for a better implementation of this national sport in every schools.
Mr. Robert Zamora
Teacher, Commonwealth Elementary School,
Division of Quezon City
With the ambition to put everything in the right place and in the right time, this seminar conceptualized, with the
great help of Dr. Noemi M. Bellosillo, NCR-PESS Chief and Mrs. Rebecca L. Patag, PESS Coordinator, who helped facilitated the pursue of this seminar.
Arnis being the national sport is very important for each and every Filipino, to learn the trends and techniques of
this particular event. To the teachers, who played a big role in teaching Arnis to the students, it will develop in them the
love for Arnis, because it traces our ancestors during the olden times. I believe pupils will enjoy learning Arnis for it will
help them become future athletes in the line of Arnis.
With the guidance of the proficient trainers and facilitators, I witnessed the eagerness and curiosity of teacher participants to learn the said activity. During the seminar, they learn how to play this sport, how to officiate and how to earn
points in playing the said game.
The host school was very accommodating and very hospitable. School head and the rest of the staff were kind enough
to assist the participants, facilitators and trainers, codox to Dr. Rudolfo Modelo, the principal of Commonwealth Elementary
School, Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City.
Dr. Crispin D. Duka
PESS Supervisor Division of Quezon City
Manuel L. Quezon School
August 10, 2011
The Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts teach the Grade 1 pupils of Manuel L. Quezon Mano-Mano, for the Grade 2 – 6 arnis training. The r workshop is under the supervision of Punong
lakan Garitony Nicolas, carrying the banner of Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts, as its
President and the Mataw-Guro Association for Education in Arnis de Mano as Vice President, Manila
Philippines. The training was held on August 10, 2011.
The course syllabus of arnis and mano-mano training covers the following:
For basic arnis fundamentals we tackle the following: the stick exercises (striking, blocking, twirling and parrying), footwork, and the single Sinawali and for Mano-Mano the punching.
The instructors who initiated the training are:
1. Prof. Armando Soteco
2. Punong Guro Reynaldo L. Senson
3. Punong Guro Junar F. Vidal
4. Punong Dayang Rhiverli Quine
5. Grandmaster Andy Kunz
6. Punong Guro Ronnie Base – Founder/President, Laraw Kali Pamuok
Photo below Mano-Mano for Kids training
Memorandum of Agreement Signing with AFP Reserve Command
The Philippine Indigenous Games and Sports Savers Association (PIGSSAI) President Engr. Jose
Dion D. Diaz and the Arm Forces of the Philippines Reserved Officers President - Gen. Joseph C. Sevilla
with Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts President/Founder and Mataw-Guro Association
Vice President - Mataw-Guro Garitony Nicolas, Mataw-Guro Peachie Saguin and Jun Velasco of Philippine
National Press Club signed the Memorandum of Agreement last August 13, 2011 Saturday 9am at AFP
Veterans Hall, Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City Philippines.
The said MOA is for the promotion of Arnis to teach
all the Reserved Officers of the AFP. During the MOA
Signing there are martial arts demo by Grandmaster Andy
Kunz of Kiron Kung Fu, Lakan Ronnie Base of Laraw Kali
Pamuok, Punong Guro Junar Vidal, Punong Guro Reynaldo
Senson and Paulo Bautista; and Grandmaster Jun Abaya of
Philippine Jendo.
The said martial arts groups help the AFP for the
medical mission for the families and members of the AFP
Reserved Command group.
General Sevilla signed the Memorandum of Agreement with Engr. Jose Dion D. Diaz, Mataw-Guro
Peachie Saguin and Mataw-Guro Garitony Nicolas.
Various demonstrations were presented such as
Mataw-Guro Nicolas MAMMFMA
Sports Awareness (ARNIS)
Broadcaster’s League of the Philippines
Punong Lakan Garitony Nicolas founder of Modern
Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts, Vice President
of Mataw Guro association and Father of Modern Sinawali
with Grandmaster Andy Kunz of Kiron Kung Fu, Punong
Guro Reynaldo Senson, Lakan Romeo Solatorio, Lakan
Ronnie Base of Laraw Pamuok Kali and Carmen Kunz of
ACkunz TV attended the press Forum by the Broadcaster’s league of the Philippines held at Rembrandt
Hotel Quezon City, Philippines last August 18, 2011.
The said forum was headed by the President of Liga ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas - Mr. Rolly
Lakay Gonzalo of DZIZ and UNTV. The Guests of the said Forum are: Mike Abe of DZAR and DZME,
Director Eric Tayag, Raul Vertadosa of GMA News TV, Dra. Leonmora Jara, Archie Almeda of DZME,
Richie Tan of U2TV and many more. Photography by Romeo Solatorio of Miyo Creations.
The group show some demo of arnis to all the press people at the said occasion.
Kalis Ilustrisimo Training Camp
September 23 - 25, 2011
Master Tony Diego and Master Romy Macapagal
Assisted by Arnold Narzo and Mataw-Guro Peachie Saguin
Bukidnon Province, Philippines
- The venue will be a private farmhouse in Bukidnon.
- Training will focus on the finer points of the techniques as well as the more advanced principles of the system. The fundamentals of the system will also be revisited as needed.
Fee is US $600 inclusive of accommodation, meals, and the transport between Cagayan de Oro Airport and the farmhouse.
Fare from country of origin to Cagayan de Oro airport shall be shouldered by the participant.
There are limited slots available due to limitations in space at the farmhouse so please make reservations as early as possible.
Replies will be sent regarding the status of reservations so participants know they were able to secure a slot.
Please direct your inquiries or slot reservations to kalis.ilustrisimo.hq@gmail.com
2nd Mataw-Guro Association 2011 Gathering
September 24, 2011
OSO CASEL GYM
949 Bonifant street
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Accomadations
Hosted By: Mataw-Guro Westley and Walter Crisostomo
Mataw-Guro Spencer Gee
Mataw-Guro Alex France
Mataw-Guro Jerome Barber
Mataw-Guro Richard Lundy
Mataw-Guro Tom Collins
Mataw-Guro Zack Taco
Mataw-Guro Michael Giron
Mataw-Guro Lou Lledo
Mataw-Guro Marc Lawrence
Mataw-Guro Andy Sanano
Days Inn Silver Spring
8040 13th Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-4400
Courtyard Marriott
Hampton Inn
8506 Fenton St.
Silver Spring , MD. 20910
(301) 5589-4899
8728 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD. 20910
(301) 588-5887
Homewood Suites
Hilton Silver Spring
8728 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD. 20910
(301) 565-0005
8727 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD. 20910
(301) 589-5200
2nd Gathering of the Mataw-Guro Association
September 24, 2011
A Word from the Hosts
This will be held at the Tayari Casel Martial Arts Academy 949 Bonifant Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910. A
block from the Silver Spring metro station (red line) and less than a mile away from the border of of our nation’s capital
Washington DC.
This will be attended by the Founding members of the Mataw Guro Association (MGA-Nagtatag), the MGA Inductees (Kasapi), MGA Associates (Kasama), masters and teachers of many styles of FMA, enthusiasts, students, friends and
practitioners of the art. We encourage anyone and everyone to join us and share in this historic date to get a chance to see the
demonstrations and meet the masters and teachers from De Cuerdas, Modern Arnis, Trece Hampas, Original Giron Eskrima,
Amarra Arkanis, Pananandadata, IPMAF-Kombatan, World Sikaran Pilipinas, Teovel Balintawak and many more.
There will be demonstraiions conducted by the Founding members as well as the incoming members. The participants
will be flying from CA, Fl, NJ, NY, SD, ND. MA, MD, VA, TX, DC,NE, GA, PA and surrounding states. We encourage
everyone to join the MGA Associates (kasama) and get involved in our quest to unite the FMAin the field of FMA education.
The idea that all Filipino martial arts styles have the same “basics” will help promote our cultural martial art heritage
and enjoy our passion for the art.
The pre-registration for the Kasama is $ 30.00 and will be $35.00 at the door. Again for membership will be
one time fee of $45.00. The benefits of being a member will be further expounded by one of the MGs during the event.
You may visit our website (www.Matawguro.com) and learn more about what the Association is all about. we also
encourage to raise subjective questions in order for us to clarifies issues that may be vague for now.
Mataw-Guro Dale Yeager
Mataw-Guro Richard Lundy
Mataw-Guro Robert Castro
3:55 pm to 4:30 pm: Merienda
4:30 pm to 5:00 pm Q&A
5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Closing Remarks by the Founder Punong Mataw-Guro Lou Lledo and announcing future events.
End of Event
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Dinner
- Proceed to the Silver Spring Plaza for more talk and discussions and do some small sparring and exchange of techniques and
wisdom.
- Lunch and dinner will be provided and hopefully merienda too.
- Those ready to retire can head off to the hotel ( I will provide the ride)
- I am re doing all the dvds I made of the last gathering, the Philippine gathering because they were accidentally
trashed at the office but don’t worry i have enough time. just be ready for the price. i will give them out for $18
of which 8 goes to the Mataw-Guro Association coffer, the rest for production cost.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Gumagalang,
Mataw-Guro Wesley Crisostomo
Program of Activities
Friday
- Arrival of Participants
- 5:00 pm to 7:00 dinner and talk talk ( for those that come that day)
- discussions and preparation for the next day -- until late ----
6th Arizona FMA Gathering
October 30, 2011
12:00-5:00pm
Margaret T. Hance Park
West Side Ramada
67 W. Culver St.
(Between Central and 3rd Ave on top of the I-10 freeway tunnel)
Saturday
8:00 am to 9:00 am am registration (Late registration will be handled by a crew)
9:00 am: Opening and start of the gathering
National Anthem (US and Phil)
Welcome remarks - Wesley and Walter Crisostomo
Introducing the Founders / the inductees (disribute the jackets and t shirts and materials) and acknowleding the
guests and participants.
9:30 am: Demonstrations begin by the Mataw-Guro’s (20 minutes each)
Mataw-Guro Jerome Barbers
Mataw-Guro Michael Giron
Mataw-Guro Zack Taco
Mataw-Guro Walter and Wesley Crisostomo
Mataw-Guro Spencer Gee
Mataw-Guro Alex France
Mataw-Guro Andy Sanano
Punong Mataw-Guro Lou Lledo
12:15 to 1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm: Inductees (20 minutes each)
Mataw-Guro Mark Lawrence
Mataw-Guro Lawrence Motta
Mataw-Guro Bolden
Mataw-Guro Collins
“Pot Luck”
Instructors
Mataw-Guro Steven Dowd - Arnis Balite - www.arnisbalite.com
Mataw-Guro Marc Lawrence - Modified PAKAMUT - www.southbayfmaclub.com
Guro Carlito Bonjac - Serrada and Largo Mano - www.bagyo.net
Contact: Micael Butz: michaeljbutz@gmail.com - (480) 343-3362
There are 3 new books of Punong Lakan Garitony Nicolas to be printed and distributed by the Central
Books. The names of the book are: Arnis Doble Baston system, Self Defense for Women and the first German Version book of Punong Lakan the Praktische Slbstvertėdigung fϋr frauen.
Published and distributed by Central Books Supply
Arnis Doble Baston System
Website: central.com.ph/centralbooks
Doble Baston is one of the major plays in Arnis. There are
three forms of play of Arnis these are: Solo Baston, Doble
Baston and Espada Y Daga. The book discusses the 20 system
of Doble Baston in Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts headed by Punong Lakan. The cover shows the front
and back cover of the book. The book discusses the system that
Punong Lakan teaching and included to the syllabus of the
MAMFMA.
Or order directly from Grandmaser Garitory Nicolas,
Email:filipinomartialarts@hotmail.com
Note: No portion of any book or MAMFMA information may be copied and reproduced in books, pamphlets, outlines or notes, whether
printed, mimeographed, typewritten, photocopy, or in any form, for distribution or sale, without the written permission of Punong
Laken Garitory C. Nicolas. All rights reserved.
The Self Defense for Women
This
book includes on how we should react to different
aggressive attacks and no matter where a person would base
their theory regarding self defense there would always be
three (3) underlying concept that would either break
or make the self defense theory practical: the simplicity,
directness of the action or economy of motion and the adoptability or practicality of the movements on that given time.
The techniques shown in this book came from
the different grandmasters, masters and prtactitioners of
different martial arts style namely: Grandmaster Andy
Kunz, Master Ronald Gan Ledesma, Maestro Jaime C. Paclibar, Sensei Arjay Sales, Lakan Ronnie Royce
Base, Punong Guro Junar F. Vidal, Punong Guro Reynaldo L. Senson, Guro Andrei Fuggan, Sensei Maria Lourdes Ledesma, Dayang Bella Marie “Peachie” Saguin, Dayang Luz Laureta - Base, Carmen Kunz,
Dayang Mizha D. Nicolas, Dayang Rhiverli C. Quine, Jeenen Mora and Ivy Clark Senson. The different
asoociation supported this book are: Kiron Kungfu, Philippine Combat Karate Arnis Judo (PHICKAJU)
International, Defender Aikido Karate Association International, Kalis ilustrisimo, Kaikijutsu Dojo Paclibar Bicol Arnis and Laraw Kali Pamuok to show the different theories and approach on the subject of
self defense.
The aim of this book is to build public alertness as well as understanding of the significance of
martial arts in our daily lives. This is not by any means or even near to state that the techniques
presented within this book to be the prescribed defensive reaction for the situation as it will still be
dependent on the individual and the situation at hand, but to help the beginning enthusiast to
understand some basic theories and concept on the subject of self defense. This is the key for survival.
It is our responsibility of taking care of our own safety and protection; hence we should not overlook the
things that martial arts have to offer us.
“Any techniques, styles or systems are good however when it comes to saving our life keep it simple.”
2nd Issue for Martial Artists Catalogue
2nd issue will be available on November 2011. Martial
Artists’ Catalogue will be featuring Mataw-Guro Lou Lledo
and the Mataw-Guro Association Philippines list of officers.
This is a full colored catalogue from cover to cover size
8.5”x11” C2S.
Some of the Styles the Mataw-Guro Notebook have highlighted in past issues have excellent Books and Videos for further knowledge of the art.
Please Visit:
Modern Arnis (MARPPIO) - www.modernarnis.com
Senkotiros - www.senkotiros.org
Sikaran Pilipinas - www.sikaranpilipinas.com
The Basics of Filipino Martial Arts
By Marc Lawrence
www.pmasupplies.com
Master Marc Lawrence Academy of Masters Hall of
Fame - Life Time Award, developed this book based upon information gathered over years from 37 different Grandmasters,
Masters, Guros and Instructors of what makes up the basics of
the Filipino martial art known as Arnis, Eskrima, or Kali.
The book contains photographs, diagrams and detailed information that explains what makes the basics any of the Filipino
Martial Arts styles is use today. This book serves as companion
to any Filipino mattial arts style and this information will
enhance their skill.
Vist the PMA Supplies Website to see the new products
(92 pages)
United States
The Basics of Filipino Martial Arts - $10
includes Shipping & Handling.
Outside the United States
The Basics of Filipino Martial Arts - $15 USD
includes Shipping & Handling.
To Order Click Here
Masters Magazine Fall Issue 2011 IN BOOKSTORES JULY 20th.
An excellent Interview with Master Darren Tibon – Abut Serrada, Stockton and the FMA Connection.
Mastering Serrada Escrima - 3 DVD SET
By Grandmaster Darren Tibon
Mastering Serrada Escrima by Master Darren Tibon is a blend of
the vital fundamentals of the art of Serrada Escrima as taught by the
legendary Grandmaster Angel Cabales.
This series include all technical components – from the fighting
stance, footwork, and mobility skills to many of the intermediate and
advanced principles and concepts of the Serrada style. There is a detailed
breakdown of the offensive and defensive skills using the single stick, the
stick and dagger, the single dagger, and the empty hands. The elements
and techniques of “lock and block,” “flow spar,” “rising sun counter.”
“abaniko,” and “retirada” among many others are presented in this
DVD set.
This series has a great deal to offer to all Escrima/Arnis/Kali students, from beginner to instructor level. It is a true gem by one of the best Escrima masters of our time.
EM-DVD#430 - US $69.95 – ISBN-13: 978-1- 60661-023-7
To Order Click Here
Conscious of the need of developing enthusiasm, interest and dedi-
cation in the field of Filipino Martial Arts Education, and in order to
act as guardians of the noble and beneficial aims of Arnis de Mano
and compelled by our desire to establish an Association which shall
be the rallying point of all teachers of Arnis de Mano as a Filipino
Martial Arts Education, the Mataw-Guro’s hereby mutually agree to
unite and associate ourselves for such a purpose.
www.MatawGuro.com