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James Miller
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the 2005 WMAA US Training Camp & 40th Birthday Bash!
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Gary Crawford
Guest
I just knew NARC would be there!! Wish I could join the fun!!
I'm leaving tomorrow morning!
Well it's Thursday morning 7:45am and I'm at the school waiting for the carpet cleaners to show. As usual for camp it's time to hurry up and wait. I'll see some of of you at tonights session and the rest tomorrow.
artyon:
artyon:
Heres a short video clip from friday's session with Rick Manglinong.
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There will be a ton of pics and clips out shortly as well.
Enjoy.
5mb requires the latest Apple Quicktime to view
There will be a ton of pics and clips out shortly as well.
Enjoy.
Dang, I missed Julie too! She's so fab.
I hear it was a good time had by all.
I hear it was a good time had by all.
Kaiths short (I need sleep) review
Rough headcount was about 40 people. Energy and excitement were high. FMAers, if you get a chance to train with Rick Manglinong, do so. You won't be disapointed. I'll have some clips of him up real soon. Rick'll be headlining a future MT camp as well, details hopefully in the near future. Julie Kedzie did some great MMA stuff...very open and friendly. Datu Hartman covered the fundementals, the scope and history of tapi-tapi and the new EDT program. The 2 business builder sessions by Matt Dorsey and myself were well attended as well. Each year the WMAA give a gift to it's camp instructors and this year was a beautiful watch. The banquet had several demonstrations which included the HMA kids demo team, Cebu West demonstrating pocket sticks, and a Sikaran explaination by Grimfang. Others will be able to go into more detail on all the great fun that was had this week.
I'll have the pics, etc up soon.
Locations of video and stills TBA.
I sleep now. z_z
Rough headcount was about 40 people. Energy and excitement were high. FMAers, if you get a chance to train with Rick Manglinong, do so. You won't be disapointed. I'll have some clips of him up real soon. Rick'll be headlining a future MT camp as well, details hopefully in the near future. Julie Kedzie did some great MMA stuff...very open and friendly. Datu Hartman covered the fundementals, the scope and history of tapi-tapi and the new EDT program. The 2 business builder sessions by Matt Dorsey and myself were well attended as well. Each year the WMAA give a gift to it's camp instructors and this year was a beautiful watch. The banquet had several demonstrations which included the HMA kids demo team, Cebu West demonstrating pocket sticks, and a Sikaran explaination by Grimfang. Others will be able to go into more detail on all the great fun that was had this week.
I'll have the pics, etc up soon.
Locations of video and stills TBA.
I sleep now. z_z
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Bryson Ingram
Guest
Thank you for a great weekend, the camp was very informative & fun. Im looking forward to the camp in early August & of course next years camp. Thanks also to Rich & Jeff for helping me out this last weekend & being such cool guys. I hope everyone a great day & Ill talk to you soon.
Bryson
Bryson
Datu Tim and Janice GREAT JOB
Mark, Bill and I had a blast.
The camp was well organized and the instructors and content were excellent.
Good training and good friends, it doesn't get any better than that.
We have also adopted Guro Rick Manglinong as a member of Cebu West.
We are honored. :asian:
Cebu West
Mark, Bill and I had a blast.
The camp was well organized and the instructors and content were excellent.
Good training and good friends, it doesn't get any better than that.
We have also adopted Guro Rick Manglinong as a member of Cebu West.
We are honored. :asian:
Cebu West
hardheadjarhead
Senior Master
I'll be writing up a review for the WMAA web site. To expand on what Kaith wrote, I'll jot a few quick notes here. Forgive me for not going more in-depth, but we got back at 11:30 last night after a nine and a half hour drive, and I'm fried.
The Camp had an interesting blend of technique offered this year with Rick Manglinong, Datu Hartman, and Julie Kedzie teaching. Kaith and Matt Dorsey also got into the game by giving seminars on their respective areas of expertise.
We started off on Thursday evening with an open mat for those who arrived early. Tim went over his new method of teaching the 12 basic disarms and reviewed some curriculum areas for instructors who needed it. Following the class there was stick sparring for those who wanted it.
Friday morning's schedule called for Julie to start at around noon, but she was driving up from Maryland and ran into foul weather. Tim switched spots with her and started the camp with his Modern Arnis Fundamentals section. He once again went over the new way of teaching disarms. He had people apply the 12 basic disarms that Professor taught--but against various angles of attack. Students were tasked with trying to determine whether the disarm was properly applicable to a particular attack. The instructors I talked to were enthusiastic about this new approach, feeling it gave the students a better idea as to how to apply disarms. He covered a number of things in additon to the disarms, such as three basic blocking methods...but by this time I was working with Julie in preparing her section of the camp. Others here might be able to fill in more specifics.
Julie started her portion of the seminar by teaching basic elements of boxing, kickboxing, and pad drills. She covered the proper execution of the jab, cross, and hook as well as basics of the round kick. Students then practiced various combinations on focus mitts.
Following chow Punong Guro Rick Manglinong reviewed last year's double stick instruction. He taught it at a pace that beginners could handle. I was paired up with Julie and she had never done any of it before (and hadn't picked up a stick since she started fighting pro). Before too long she was rockin' right along and having a great time. They were fun drills.
The double stick method he showed involved some new sinawalis (new for us Modern Arnis old-timers) and a counter fighting approach that translated well to empty hand methods. After a bit we dropped the sticks and went over empty hand traps taken out of the stick techniques. Rick's method of instruction is relaxed and effective. He's very approachable and gentle. Sure, he poked fun at me and I ended up crying myself to sleep that night...I'm overly sensitive...but with others he was very patient.
That evening Bob Hubbard gave a helpful class on web site development for school and club owners. Prior to the class I didn't know how Google rated sites nor how I could get my site higher in the ratings. Bob also talked about how NOT to design a site, as well as what one ought to do. The class went beyond internet advertising, and he dispensed some valuable information on non-internet marketing in addition.
The following morning Julie started her grappling section. I didn't see this, as I was desperately searching out a cup of Starbuck's coffee with Rich Parson's in tow for emotional support (I'm an addict, I confess, and he calmed me down during when I became hysterical at one point).
Julie's method is "ground and pound," so she covered basic positioning skills. She taught an uncontested flow drill of sorts, or a "sumbrada," where each pair of practioners sought out dominant postion on each other. It sounds like it was a good basic drill for beginners...and most of the attendees hadn't done much (if any) grappling. I'm not sure if Julie showed any submissions (she certainly knows some). Primo was there, maybe he could tell us in greater detail what she went over.
After Julie's class PG Rick taught defensive tactics with the cane and reviewed the double stick techniques. I was by that time primed with a vente coffee and more than ready to train. Tim introduced to seminar instructor Matt Dorsey and he paired up with me for that section. Matt is a nice guy and well versed with a cane. He'd never done any of PG Rick's stuff but quickly picked up on it.
That afternoon Datu Tim covered advanced Tapi-Tapi (with a HYPHEN, I'm told), cross hand inserts, and abecedario as well as the history of the drills and how the term "tapi-tapi" evolved.
Following Tim's presentation some of the instructors gathered for Matt Dorseys seminar on school management. Dorsey was an engaging speaker and gave a professional presentation. He broke down the basic elements of what an instructor had to do to have a professional martial arts club or school. I found it to be helpful information and particularly synergistic with what Bob taught the night before.
After a break we all proceeded to the banquet. We celebrated Datu's 40th birthday, ate, drank champagne, and had drawings for door prizes. I won a set of Sal Todaro's palm sticks (Bolivian made, and encased in a beautiful knit bag) and one of my students, Josh, won a slot machine. I ended up giving the palm sticks to Eric Charles, as Sal had been very generous in giving me a pair earlier in the day. At one point during the evening Tim called up PG Rick, Julie, and Bob Hubbard and presented them with a watch embossed on the face with the WMAA logo...and gift wrapped in WMAA wrapping paper.
Sunday started with PG Rick going over previous material from the weekend. He added in some extra material with the single stick, double stick, and knife. He taught applications of rompida and abaniko, as well as the doblete method. While teaching he passed some historical background on various techniques and where they originated in the Phillipines. He called this section Arnis 101 and showcased it as a preview of what he was going to show next year. Datu Hartman finished up the camp with training in his EDT (Edged-weapons Defensive Tactics), working on empty hand defenses against a blade.
On a personal note, aside from all the great training I have to say the PEOPLE that showed up was what made the camp so special. The club that came down from Penn was comprised of a bunch of enthusiastic young men and women. My one regret was that I didnt get to know some of them better. I spent some time with Rich Parsons and Sal Todaro and have to say that both of these guys are true gentlemen and very nice guys. Both are generous with their time, attention and resources and devoted to the martial arts. Rick Manglinong is easily one of the most likeable people Ive ever met. Hes a good teacher, too. Thanks go to Jeff Leader, as well for his work behind the scenes at the camp.
I want to particularly thank Rich and Tim for staying up with Eric until early in the morning and giving him extra training. I know he appreciated your effort, and I appreciate your recognition of his talent and passion for the Filipino martial arts.
My thanks also go to Bob Hubbard for spending time with Julie on developing her web site. I want to thank Tim for offering the opportunity for Jules to teach. Ive known her since she was 12 and shes been like a daughter to me. Thanks to you all for showing her such kindness and consideration.
Forgive the rushed overview of the camp, but my wife is demanding I take her out to Outback steakhouse. I confess, I'm in the mood for a "Melbourne."
Regards,
Steve
The Camp had an interesting blend of technique offered this year with Rick Manglinong, Datu Hartman, and Julie Kedzie teaching. Kaith and Matt Dorsey also got into the game by giving seminars on their respective areas of expertise.
We started off on Thursday evening with an open mat for those who arrived early. Tim went over his new method of teaching the 12 basic disarms and reviewed some curriculum areas for instructors who needed it. Following the class there was stick sparring for those who wanted it.
Friday morning's schedule called for Julie to start at around noon, but she was driving up from Maryland and ran into foul weather. Tim switched spots with her and started the camp with his Modern Arnis Fundamentals section. He once again went over the new way of teaching disarms. He had people apply the 12 basic disarms that Professor taught--but against various angles of attack. Students were tasked with trying to determine whether the disarm was properly applicable to a particular attack. The instructors I talked to were enthusiastic about this new approach, feeling it gave the students a better idea as to how to apply disarms. He covered a number of things in additon to the disarms, such as three basic blocking methods...but by this time I was working with Julie in preparing her section of the camp. Others here might be able to fill in more specifics.
Julie started her portion of the seminar by teaching basic elements of boxing, kickboxing, and pad drills. She covered the proper execution of the jab, cross, and hook as well as basics of the round kick. Students then practiced various combinations on focus mitts.
Following chow Punong Guro Rick Manglinong reviewed last year's double stick instruction. He taught it at a pace that beginners could handle. I was paired up with Julie and she had never done any of it before (and hadn't picked up a stick since she started fighting pro). Before too long she was rockin' right along and having a great time. They were fun drills.
The double stick method he showed involved some new sinawalis (new for us Modern Arnis old-timers) and a counter fighting approach that translated well to empty hand methods. After a bit we dropped the sticks and went over empty hand traps taken out of the stick techniques. Rick's method of instruction is relaxed and effective. He's very approachable and gentle. Sure, he poked fun at me and I ended up crying myself to sleep that night...I'm overly sensitive...but with others he was very patient.
That evening Bob Hubbard gave a helpful class on web site development for school and club owners. Prior to the class I didn't know how Google rated sites nor how I could get my site higher in the ratings. Bob also talked about how NOT to design a site, as well as what one ought to do. The class went beyond internet advertising, and he dispensed some valuable information on non-internet marketing in addition.
The following morning Julie started her grappling section. I didn't see this, as I was desperately searching out a cup of Starbuck's coffee with Rich Parson's in tow for emotional support (I'm an addict, I confess, and he calmed me down during when I became hysterical at one point).
Julie's method is "ground and pound," so she covered basic positioning skills. She taught an uncontested flow drill of sorts, or a "sumbrada," where each pair of practioners sought out dominant postion on each other. It sounds like it was a good basic drill for beginners...and most of the attendees hadn't done much (if any) grappling. I'm not sure if Julie showed any submissions (she certainly knows some). Primo was there, maybe he could tell us in greater detail what she went over.
After Julie's class PG Rick taught defensive tactics with the cane and reviewed the double stick techniques. I was by that time primed with a vente coffee and more than ready to train. Tim introduced to seminar instructor Matt Dorsey and he paired up with me for that section. Matt is a nice guy and well versed with a cane. He'd never done any of PG Rick's stuff but quickly picked up on it.
That afternoon Datu Tim covered advanced Tapi-Tapi (with a HYPHEN, I'm told), cross hand inserts, and abecedario as well as the history of the drills and how the term "tapi-tapi" evolved.
Following Tim's presentation some of the instructors gathered for Matt Dorseys seminar on school management. Dorsey was an engaging speaker and gave a professional presentation. He broke down the basic elements of what an instructor had to do to have a professional martial arts club or school. I found it to be helpful information and particularly synergistic with what Bob taught the night before.
After a break we all proceeded to the banquet. We celebrated Datu's 40th birthday, ate, drank champagne, and had drawings for door prizes. I won a set of Sal Todaro's palm sticks (Bolivian made, and encased in a beautiful knit bag) and one of my students, Josh, won a slot machine. I ended up giving the palm sticks to Eric Charles, as Sal had been very generous in giving me a pair earlier in the day. At one point during the evening Tim called up PG Rick, Julie, and Bob Hubbard and presented them with a watch embossed on the face with the WMAA logo...and gift wrapped in WMAA wrapping paper.
Sunday started with PG Rick going over previous material from the weekend. He added in some extra material with the single stick, double stick, and knife. He taught applications of rompida and abaniko, as well as the doblete method. While teaching he passed some historical background on various techniques and where they originated in the Phillipines. He called this section Arnis 101 and showcased it as a preview of what he was going to show next year. Datu Hartman finished up the camp with training in his EDT (Edged-weapons Defensive Tactics), working on empty hand defenses against a blade.
On a personal note, aside from all the great training I have to say the PEOPLE that showed up was what made the camp so special. The club that came down from Penn was comprised of a bunch of enthusiastic young men and women. My one regret was that I didnt get to know some of them better. I spent some time with Rich Parsons and Sal Todaro and have to say that both of these guys are true gentlemen and very nice guys. Both are generous with their time, attention and resources and devoted to the martial arts. Rick Manglinong is easily one of the most likeable people Ive ever met. Hes a good teacher, too. Thanks go to Jeff Leader, as well for his work behind the scenes at the camp.
I want to particularly thank Rich and Tim for staying up with Eric until early in the morning and giving him extra training. I know he appreciated your effort, and I appreciate your recognition of his talent and passion for the Filipino martial arts.
My thanks also go to Bob Hubbard for spending time with Julie on developing her web site. I want to thank Tim for offering the opportunity for Jules to teach. Ive known her since she was 12 and shes been like a daughter to me. Thanks to you all for showing her such kindness and consideration.
Forgive the rushed overview of the camp, but my wife is demanding I take her out to Outback steakhouse. I confess, I'm in the mood for a "Melbourne."
Regards,
Steve
Cruentus
Grandmaster
I was tied up this weekend with work constraints and another event, however I must say that I do very much miss seeing everyone this year. It sounds like things went well though, which is good.
Happy B-day, TIm!
I will be there next year though... it would take something severe to keep me away another year... and that is a promise!
:asian:
Happy B-day, TIm!
I will be there next year though... it would take something severe to keep me away another year... and that is a promise!
:asian:
dearnis.com
Master Black Belt
Sounds like a great time...sorry I missed it. (Thanks Steve; now I feel worse!)
grimfang
Green Belt
I just arrived back home about 30 minutes ago, so I will keep this short for now.. sleep is an immediate need.
This was an amazing weekend of events. The first thing that comes to mind is just how friendly the entire group is. It was just one big happy family, regarless of where we came from or what systems we study. Everybody left thier egos at home. It was all about learning, sharing knowledge, visiting old friends, and making new friends.
The amount of material covered was incredible. I can not even begin to process it all and sort it at this particular moment... after a good night of sleep I will be able to reflect on the specifics with a bit more clarity.
It was a great pleasure to finally meet some more of the MT gang. I am afraid to even start mentioning them all by name.. I would feel really bad if I were to accidently leave anyone off the list. I look forward to meeting everyone again, hopefully many more times. Like I said before, it was just one big happy family.
I would like to specifically thank Mr. Hartman and Janice for taking the time to pick me up and drop me off at the train station, and also for opening the doors to thier home and offering me a place to stay for a couple nights. It was not required of them at all, and many people would not have extended such hospitality. I offer my most sincere gratitude to both, and hope I may return the favor some day.
Anyone who was not there missed out on a lot of fun and a lot of knowledge. Overall, the entire weekend was the type of experience that the matrial arts is supposed to be about. It was a well organized, entertaining, and classy act from start to finish.
I'll give details later. Right now, I must sleep.
This was an amazing weekend of events. The first thing that comes to mind is just how friendly the entire group is. It was just one big happy family, regarless of where we came from or what systems we study. Everybody left thier egos at home. It was all about learning, sharing knowledge, visiting old friends, and making new friends.
The amount of material covered was incredible. I can not even begin to process it all and sort it at this particular moment... after a good night of sleep I will be able to reflect on the specifics with a bit more clarity.
It was a great pleasure to finally meet some more of the MT gang. I am afraid to even start mentioning them all by name.. I would feel really bad if I were to accidently leave anyone off the list. I look forward to meeting everyone again, hopefully many more times. Like I said before, it was just one big happy family.
I would like to specifically thank Mr. Hartman and Janice for taking the time to pick me up and drop me off at the train station, and also for opening the doors to thier home and offering me a place to stay for a couple nights. It was not required of them at all, and many people would not have extended such hospitality. I offer my most sincere gratitude to both, and hope I may return the favor some day.
Anyone who was not there missed out on a lot of fun and a lot of knowledge. Overall, the entire weekend was the type of experience that the matrial arts is supposed to be about. It was a well organized, entertaining, and classy act from start to finish.
I'll give details later. Right now, I must sleep.
I would like to that everyone who helped to make this another successful event! Most of all I would like to thank Janice Stranc for all the support she gives me as well as putting up with me.
Thanks to All, :asian:
Thanks to All, :asian:
hardheadjarhead
Senior Master
Janice did indeed work hard. Very hard...and cheerfully.
Got to watch her teach the kids...she's awesome. Can I hire her away?
Regards,
Steve
Got to watch her teach the kids...she's awesome. Can I hire her away?
Regards,
Steve
I didn't get as much chance to train as I had hoped due to administrative matters consuming much of my time, but I did get to train for some of each instructor's sessions. I had a great time on the floor and also between and after sessions! It was nice to see such a well-attended and smoothly-run camp. We did some single stick, some double stick, some knife, some cane, some open hand striking, and some grappling.
The banquet was fun and filling! I enjoyed the conversations, and the demonstrations afterward as well. The Thursday night black belt training session was also well-attended and valuable.
Thanks to Tim Hartman and Janice Stranc for all they did to put on this camp. Thanks to Rick Manglinong and Julie Kedzie for coming all this way! Thanks to the Board members, present and absent, for their attention to the administrative matters that had to be handled and the many other things they did. Thanks to Rich Parsons for all the time he spent working with me after the camp and to Charlie Bedell for answering so many of my questions about Sikaran. Thanks to Susan Spann and Bryson Ingram for sharing their insights on Kenpo with me. Thanks to Bob Hubbard for the sparring match. Thanks to all the others I've overlooked!
Thanks most of all to all the attendees--we couldn't do it without you!
The banquet was fun and filling! I enjoyed the conversations, and the demonstrations afterward as well. The Thursday night black belt training session was also well-attended and valuable.
Thanks to Tim Hartman and Janice Stranc for all they did to put on this camp. Thanks to Rick Manglinong and Julie Kedzie for coming all this way! Thanks to the Board members, present and absent, for their attention to the administrative matters that had to be handled and the many other things they did. Thanks to Rich Parsons for all the time he spent working with me after the camp and to Charlie Bedell for answering so many of my questions about Sikaran. Thanks to Susan Spann and Bryson Ingram for sharing their insights on Kenpo with me. Thanks to Bob Hubbard for the sparring match. Thanks to all the others I've overlooked!
Thanks most of all to all the attendees--we couldn't do it without you!
arnisador said:
Any time Jeff, You know I like to work with people
Finally got done processing all the video clips and photos from the camp. Should start getting them out to the various sites tomorow.
