hello to everyone, unfortunately, i have been very busy throughout the past week. i must apologize for not getting some posts approved as rapidly as those who...
i recently had been asked to give a seminar for several instructors and their assistants in the midwest area. so i apologize for not posting for the past...
the opinions vary in other groups about the future of cabales serrada escrima. one of the reasons for starting this group was to eliminate the negativity i...
several drills within serrada escrima have increased my handspeed throughout the years, crossada, figure 8, 4 count, 6 & 8 count drills. it has increased my...
unfortunately, the words to describe these drills do not do them justice. i order to truly appreciate them and to even begin to try to understand them, a...
i apologize for the vagueness of my recent post. if you are familiar at all with the movements we were speaking of in the last few posts. the unique aspects...
yes the past day i've had a couple of deliteful surprises. while yelling at my television set or more appropriately, the st louis cardinals coaching staff and...
for a number of reasons, primarily professionally, i have been out of touch for a bit. i do apologize for my absence and for the lack of posting of late. we do...
Hello Members, My name is Madeline and I've been involved with FMA since early 1980's and Cabales Serrada since 1989. I've had the honor to training with a...
thanks guro madeline, this is a very good point. as i too have studied with a couple of notable masters, i too have been exposed to both footwork adjustments...
Hello Members, I know that there are a number of Serrada groups/schools through the USA and abroad. With each group comes their own style of teaching, ...
I differentiate several footwork patterns, though I usually break down analysis on the cross-block, not the umbrella. Papeet, half-and-half, step in (keeping...
yes guro madeline, i am completely familiar with the salutation you described. however, there is one slight difference with our salutation: we will move our...
stickman, great breakdown of movement, monitoring and further personal refinements. i am familiar with the "papeet" as well, however, forgive me i did not know...
Hello Members, Just thought I'd provide our link which offers Natural Rattan sticks at a very good price. http://www.serrada.net/index_files/products.htm ...
Kumusta, There are so many familiar faces (names) on this site. I've been lurking since the inception. My name is Bob Manalo, Jr. and I'm a student under...
... I begin teaching fundamentals of lock-and-block almost immediately, as soon as a student is introduced to angle #2. This is how I got it from Angel. I...
Hello Members, Does anyone have any experience/training in the system called Lightening Scientific Arnis, founded by Grandmaster Ben Lema? Maestro Elmer Ybanez...
unfortunately, guro madeline, i would not be much help in this matter i have had limited exposure to any long stick system. although, i have had some training...
there is nothing i have found more exhilerating is than to challenge myself by taking our serrada drills and applying them utilizing a practice knife. does...
... Serrada is an espada y daga system, so do the basic drills with stick and knife. (Hint: on inside moves, try doing the lock position in reverse; lock...
i would like to show my appreciation to master khalid khan, for his extremely artistic interpretation of my school logo. again, thank you. it is much more...
yes, indeed, "stickman", i too utilize lock & block with my more advanced students in a more combative manner(sparring manner). excellent points you have...
... Wooden knives shouldn't affect sticks too much (certainly not my plastic ones! ;) For weight and balance, my old plastic knives were fantastic. Some...
excellent idea. i have had experience with your sticks as well. one of my fellow guros here in the area had a set some years back. i was set to buy a pair,...
... Um, hate to break the news, but that's basically what my clear sticks are. I know the guy who invented the material. My hollow HITS sticks have 1/8"...
thanks for the info regarding the stick material. if i'm not mistaken this individual was based out of san antonio, texas. he was making bo, nunchaku, &...
