Hi Dirk, Thanks for the fencing insight. I know next to nothing about fencing, so that's helpful for me :) Even though the disarm itself isn't unique to the ...
... It's just that they think there's nothing they can learn from WMA. I've got a Silat/Escrido/Aikido buddy who, at best, humors me when I bring up stuff...
... Many (most?) Judo clubs tend to be *extreemly* inexpensive. The Tomiki Aikido group that I'm a member of teaches through the Park and Rec. I pay $25 a...
... My church is talking about building an addition for "family" type stuff and I've been talking with them about offering a similar "outreach" program. It's a...
I think the more we study the origins of the arts, we all have a common origin. It is only when the cultural ( and spiritual ) element is added is where we...
Kirk you wrote: Not that terrible at all. I'd be more than happy to do that. But what if one can't? There are many people that just simply can not afford it...
... Yes, the FMA types are the worst in that regard, I wonder if it's something that's taught there? __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? All your...
Agreed. The reason I think AMA became so big here (apart from our violent culture;-)) Is that very connectedness to ANY culture. I know that I have a real...
Funny you mention that. The professor of my art was a VERY successful sport coach (many golden glove champs). He no longer Coaches Boxe Francaise AT ALL. He...
The funny thing is, I have seen it in action, and all the pretty forms and flowery patterns simply disappear when the actual contact commences, soooo, why not...
As I read through this thread, I have come to realize one thing. Just how and why we have all come to where we are in this whole MA world. I guess my take on...
On Sat, 01 Jan 2005 09:20:21 -0800 (PST), Stephen Logan ... Kevin Danaher is a very respected author of Irish folklore studies. I would say that anythingw...
I have been looking into AMA for a while, mostly into schools around my local area. It seems I am in a state of confusion? Each school says theres is better...
I have been looking into AMA for a while, mostly into schools around my local area. It seems I am in a state of confusion? Each school says theres is better...
I have been looking into AMA for a while, mostly into schools around my local area. It seems I am in a state of confusion? Each school says theres is better...
I have been looking into AMA for a while, mostly into schools around my local area. It seems I am in a state of confusion? Each school says theres is better...
Hey does anyone know of any published books or videos I can get on Gouren or Irish Martial Arts, this would be a big help. Hey Ken I saw you had one in the...
Roger, I am a fellow practioner of WMA I am an instrucor and teach in a club format, not in your are but I can be of help. I sarted with one other person at a...
Ace, We ( GNO Celtic Wrestling ) have both an instructional DVD and a book. E-mail me personally and I can give you more details. These two additions are the...
Ace, you said: I started with one other person at a Park This is just how we started. We are close to moving into a church fellowship hall for training. Which...
Years ago before I got my own building I taught fencing for three years at my church in their Family Life Center building. They let me use a whole floor of the...
Rez, That is an interesting point. I really hate this group. You make me rethink my position on all this. ;-P As a cultural idealist, I thought I knew my...
... By the way, I have always offered scholarships to anyone who couldn't afford my fees, but sincerely wanted to learn. I have also had work-study students...
We did a demo in Gulf Port a few months ago. But by all means we would be interested in getting together. E-mail me off list and we can get togther. Scotty ......
... There are many WMA orgs. Most of them are comparatively small and generally friendly to each other. There are orgs promoting area specific stick, area...
... The several group represented over on EuroStickFight have been fairly peacefull too. Most of the Swordsmanship ("Historic" et all) have been mostly...
... What are your thoughts on amature video taping the June "camping seminar?" Almost everyone has home video equipment nowadays. It wouldn't make "quality"...
... Well, it's not exactly the same thing but I've got video of several training sessions up at Ken's that I've been dubbing and sending to anyone who wants. ...