Modern Arnis Seminar in Philadelphia

[James Miller]

The following was sent by one of the participants of the seminar.

Dear Tim,

I was one of the attendees of your 1-day seminar at the Folsom Firehouse in
Philadelphia last April 9, 2005.

I must confess, my primary reason for attending the seminar was to get a
workout, as well as to get a "feel" of the skills of the practitioners here
in the US.

The last time I saw formal arnis sessions was as a young boy, about during
the years 1970-1972, when "underground" arnis practitioners used to practice
in our house.

The skill level I saw at your seminar was certainly comparable to the good
old days. The depth of your theoretical and technical presentation is,
however, much much better. I guess it is a tribute to what American
improvisation can do.

I was also clearly surprised when you announced that you have already
removed the no. 10 & 11 strikes from the basic 12 strikes because that was
also the first thing I did when I decided to pick up arnis sticks back in
December 2003 [since then, I have been trying to get hold of any arnis
material I could get but I only practice alone].

I guess we Filipinos should thank you for keeping our native martial art not
only alive but also evolving as well.

In the future, I will always try to find time to attend your seminars
whenever you are in the Philadelphia area.

Regards.

Bill G. Debuque
Glenolden, PA


artyon:

 

[Cruentus]

Sounded like a great success. Good job Datu Tim and all attendents.

One question Sal (or anyone):

We started with abecedario then on to sequitas, and then discussed the final goal of cuentada and what was required to reach that level.

Just a question about this presentation (I am at a point now where I am learning more about presenting material then material; especially in this case as you know I am a Balintawak player) - Did Tim leave out Corridas in the explaination? Also, after the event, what was your (and others) interpretation of Cuentada? Again, I am just wondering how the material was presented, so I would appreciate it if someone could elaborate. You can call me or PM me too, btw, if you want.

Thanks again!

artyon:
Paul

 

[dearnis.com]

Tim outlined them as they related to the single stick drills and sparring familiar to Modern Arnis players (sorry, not going to run upstairs for my notebook for details). Beyond that...the names don't mean too much to me; I don't use them enough to lock in on them.

 

[Cruentus]

Tim outlined them as they related to the single stick drills and sparring familiar to Modern Arnis players (sorry, not going to run upstairs for my notebook for details). Beyond that...the names don't mean too much to me; I don't use them enough to lock in on them.

Right...I was more interested as to how the concept of Cuentada (sorry to use the ol' term again ) was presented, as it can be a difficult concept to grasp in a seminar format, and I am always looking to see how people present material, and how it is grasped by seminar attendents, so I can improve how I present things....

Paul

 

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Did Tim leave out Corridas in the explaination? l

No. Sal mixed the two. I only explained up to Corridas and how it would apply to the exsisting drills of Modern Arnis.

:asian:

 

[arnisador]

"You say Corridas, I say Corradas, let's call the whole thing off..."

 

[dearnis.com]

Beats me...I'm not good with names. We hit each other with sticks and stuff. We established that I have issues. It was a productive day.

 

[Cruentus]

No. Sal mixed the two. I only explained up to Corridas and how it would apply to the exsisting drills of Modern Arnis.

:asian:

That's cool. Maybe I'll catch the presentation at the next event...

artyon:

 

[Cebu West]

I guess I should have been more specific with my review of the second half of the seminar. We did cover some corridas towards the end but not that much as not negate the strides we had made with the newer and intermediate students. The cuentada discussion I referred to was more of a side conversation by some of the more advanced players and not a seminar issue.
Datu Tim's presentation of the material was right on and he kept building on the previous techniques as to assure everyone would leave with a good working knowledge of the days activities.

This was a good model for future seminars.

Sal :asian:

 

[Cebu West]

Here is our seminar group

artyon:

 

[Cebu West]

Did anybody notice that Chad is almost smiling?

:EG:

 

[arnisador]

I thought that was trick photography.

 

[Rich Parsons]

I thought that was trick photography.

He was thinking about leaving and going to his new toy . A nice new toy that cannot be fully appreciated, except by people in his business or those who take them out to specific functions. :lol:

Nice, I liked his new toy it made me smile

 

[Cruentus]

He was thinking about leaving and going to his new toy . A nice new toy that cannot be fully appreciated, except by people in his business or those who take them out to specific functions. :lol:

Nice, I liked his new toy it made me smile

Is it large, and does it vibrate in between ones crotch? :idunno:

 

[dearnis.com]

It is much bigger than a bread basket....it does vibrate and make a lot of noise, but one would normally sit one's crotch, and the rest of one's body, inside it....

Maybe I'll post a pic when I have time

 

[Cruentus]

It is much bigger than a bread basket....it does vibrate and make a lot of noise, but one would normally sit one's crotch, and the rest of one's body, inside it....

Maybe I'll post a pic when I have time

Oh...I thought it was a motorcycle. :uhyeah: Now I am curious...

Paul

 

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Try a Pony!

 

[Cruentus]

Try a Pony!

I tried that once....REAL MESSY!

Is it a mustang?