https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/influence-of-european-martial-arts-on-filipino-martial-arts 2019-09-02T10:35:42-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/balaraw_thumb3.png?v=1566675314 Influence of European Martial Arts on Filipino Martial Arts So just how much of an influence does European, specifically Spanish Martial Arts have upon Filipino martial arts? https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/so-how-did-the-bladed-weaponry-of-the-southern-philippines-get-to-be-associated-with-modern-fma 2019-08-24T13:50:38-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Knocking_Out_the_Moros.jpg?v=1566672206 So, how did the bladed weaponry of the Southern Philippines get to be associated with modern FMA? So, how did the bladed weaponry of the Southern Philippines get to be associated with modern FMA? https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/duel-mindset 2019-08-24T14:01:25-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Saber1.jpg?v=1566673285 Duel Mindset The unique understanding of what a duel means within Filipino culture... Rules for the "death match" between Ciriaco Canete and Crispulo Atillo... https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/so-have-other-systems-of-european-martial-arts-other-than-spanish-had-an-impact-or-an-influence-on-fma 2019-08-24T14:18:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Bladefiles_photo-SOAM.jpg?v=1566673980 So, have other systems of European martial arts (other than Spanish) had an impact or an influence on FMA? So, have other systems of European martial arts (other than Spanish) had an impact or an influence on FMA? https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/the-stick-and-staff-as-a-weapon-is-found-throughout-the-world 2019-08-24T14:26:46-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/sticks_stones2.jpg?v=1566674466 The stick and staff, as a weapon is found throughout the world Most forget that the Stick along with the stone are the Adam and Eve of both tools and weapons within human culture. The stick and staff, as a weapon is found throughout the world. “At a White House reception... https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/concepts-of-abecedario-numerado-and-the-modern-positions-of-saber-fencing-and-its-relationship-to-military-fencing 2019-09-02T10:33:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Saber.jpeg?v=1566674964 Concepts of abecedario, numerado and the modern positions of Saber fencing and its relationship to military fencing Here in the United Stated the term Abecedario has come to signify a numbering system of striking https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/in-fma-there-is-always-a-private-and-a-public-curriculum 2019-09-02T10:38:20-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Join_Now_Home.jpg?v=1566675848 In FMA, there is always a private and a public curriculum In FMA, there is always a private and a public curriculum that is taught by the Masters and Grandmasters. The public curriculum is... https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/so-what-the-is-the-difference-then-between-a-bolo-machete-and-a-dedicated-fighting-sword-espada 2019-09-02T11:04:17-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Ginunting_Bolo.jpg?v=1567439472 So, what the is the difference then between a bolo (machete) and a dedicated fighting sword (Espada)? What agricultural tool developed to become a deadly weapon of choice? https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/the-agricultural-tool-and-weapon-of-opportunity 2019-09-02T10:47:26-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Bolo_pic-5.jpg?v=1567439234 The agricultural tool and weapon of opportunity Why was the Bolo (machete) not considered a deadly weapon? https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/there-is-no-difference-between-training-to-use-a-stick-or-a-blade 2019-09-02T11:12:57-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/JB.jpg?v=1567440642 There is no difference between training to use a stick or a blade There is no difference between training to use a stick or a blade. True or False? https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/transmission 2019-09-02T11:23:50-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/12466198_465967593595524_7538349059078520247_o.jpg?v=1567441044 Transmission When you as a student reach the point where the truth is revealed... https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/a-story-of-training-under-the-grandmaster 2019-09-02T11:34:36-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/11244403_397758057083145_3255417914301625564_n.jpg?v=1567441541 A story of training under the Grandmaster One of the teachers that influenced me greatly was Grandmaster Jerson "Nene" Tortal, with whom I studied for a decade. https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/is-fma-african-in-origin 2019-08-24T13:39:30-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/1421688e03a9f140bc3d4d60b9c91bd9.jpg?v=1566670988 Is FMA African in Origin? Is FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) African in Origin? https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/piper-and-tripwire-comes-to-the-chicagoland-area 2019-08-24T13:18:39-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Piper-1.jpg?v=1566670349 Piper and Tripwire Comes To The Chicagoland Area When it comes to African martial arts, the one system that influences, and in many ways is a part of the School of Arms, is a little-known system of knife usage, called the Piper. https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/what-is-the-piper-system 2019-12-14T13:41:41-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Zulu_Sheild_and_Spear.jpeg?v=1566669593 What is the Piper System? What is the Piper System? Learn about authentic African martial arts at SchoolOfArmsMedia https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/the-knives-of-the-piper-system 2019-08-24T12:54:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Piper_knife_photo.jpg?v=1566668887 The Knives of The Piper System The Knives of The Piper System, Learn more at SchoolOfArmsMedia.com https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/the-piper-and-tripwire-system-in-context 2019-08-24T12:37:06-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/PIPER_PHOTO.png?v=1566667711 The Piper And Tripwire System In Context The Piper Tripwire System is now starting to gain notoriety and is being sought out by some of the world’s top martial artists to add to their respective skill sets. It is a true African martial art method well worth exploring. https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/the-chaos-momentum-an-encounter-with-lloyd-de-jongh 2019-08-20T20:38:46-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Lloyd_knife2.jpg?v=1566351336 The Chaos Momentum - An Encounter With Lloyd De Jongh Piper is not an educated martial art but more something to disrupt martial arts. This Piper seminar was a true eye opener that I personally would recommend for anybody with interest in authentic street fighting https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/the-evolution-of-the-piper-tripwire-system 2019-08-20T20:24:52-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Tripwire_Logo_3.jpg?v=1566350692 The Evolution of The Piper Tripwire System I have been fortunate enough to share Piper with martial arts luminaries like Guro Dan Inosanto at his world famous academy, with Marc Denny of the formidable Dog Brothers Martial Arts system, with Burton Richardson and a host of others in Europe. https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/you-can-only-possess-what-you-experience 2019-12-08T21:21:14-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/2ade3ac7e4b9a668ad8d9f27b9bb8add.jpg?v=1566350344 You Can Only Possess What You Experience Some of the most effective and dangerous methodologies you may ever encounter. A system that can move with an intensity and timing, as well as off-timing, that few have ever seen! The Piper Tripwire System - Read More! https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/the-geneva-convention-and-the-piper-system 2019-08-20T19:58:20-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Lloyd_knife3.jpg?v=1566348052 The Geneva Convention And The Piper System The offensive methodology of the Piper Tripwire System will do damage that the Geneva Conventions would strictly prohibit. https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/how-fma-gained-worldwide-notoriety 2019-09-02T12:22:35-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/40a64eb74afee19927aad09e19ef7f44.jpg?v=1567444955 How FMA Gained Worldwide Notoriety? Guro Dan Inosanto impact of what we now know today as FMA. https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/training-with-a-true-sifu 2019-08-13T19:41:41-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/5d227de443c33d7436bc6c93cf6cf05c.jpg?v=1564257430 Training With A True Sifu Sifu Ing is a sought after instructor in Wing Chun, as well as a striking coach for aspiring fighters. Learn the basic three, learn forms and stance work, learn energy drills, wooden dummy work and use of weaponry. https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/is-chi-sao-the-most-important-drill-in-wing-chun-kung-fu-copy 2019-08-13T19:41:26-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/0da2ec17bb55c92dfb4619a68b2f5957_8dab9b3c-90be-482f-b489-2027304b8863.jpg?v=1565656798 Is Chi Sao The Most Important Drill In Wing Chun Kung-Fu? The goal of the Chi Sao drill in Wing Chun, is to stay attached to the other individual by sensing changes in pressure while in movement. https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/what-are-the-differences-between-pekiti-tirsia-2c-and-pekiti-dekiti-tirsia-siradas-3f-frankly-2c-they-are-not-what-you-think 2019-08-22T20:25:04-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/8049a3c8376e12a63e8bf3edd94a9b20.jpg?v=1566522972 What Are The Differences Between Pekiti Tirsia and Pekiti (Dekiti) Tirsia Siradas? Frankly, They Are Not What You Think. What Are The Differences Between Pekiti Tirsia and Dekiti Tirsia Siradas? https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/reintroducing-grandmaster-jerson-nene-tortal 2019-09-10T20:05:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/4c1e023cd51ad30fb29e221fd7a028c5.jpg?v=1568163277 Reintroducing Grandmaster Jerson "Nene" Tortal https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/pekiti-dekiti-tirsia-siradas-redux 2019-12-07T13:55:58-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/4d0d06994100a6630e05e7ae803bf05c.jpg?v=1575748477 Pekiti (Dekiti) Tirsia Siradas Redux "Secret" techniques in the System of Pekiti (Dekiti) Tirsia Siradas system of Escrima. https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/the-body-s-use-as-a-percussion-instrument-in-african-martial-art 2020-03-24T18:13:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/0fa628e27be92e50e14e966116c0378c.jpg?v=1585091543 The Body’s Use As A Percussion Instrument In African Martial Art The first in a series of articles on the Martial Arts of Africa and the African Diaspora. https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/how-african-martial-arts-in-the-united-states-influenced-western-boxing-and-wrestling 2020-04-07T20:29:59-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/cff35bc1264b6c55b56679cf9a076b24.jpg?v=1586307137 How African Martial Arts in the United States influenced “Western” Boxing and Wrestling How African Martial Arts in the United States influenced “Western” Boxing and Wrestling https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/how-african-martial-arts-in-the-united-states-influenced-western-boxing-and-wrestling-part-ii-introducing-the-black-terror 2021-01-14T08:22:46-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/50447fee919b887f699cc03e0192181e.jpg?v=1586956943 How African Martial Arts in the United States influenced “Western” Boxing and Wrestling Part II...Introducing The Black Terror Bill Richmond, rose to the top of the ranks and introduced innovations that were very alien to the world of English boxing. https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/coach-ks-corner 2024-03-30T16:26:12-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/Carney11.jpg?v=1711832550 Coach K's Corner Carny Catch Wrestling - Focusing on DECEPTION, MISDIRECTION and DIRTY PAINFUL TRICKS. https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/long-term-goals-and-priorities 2024-06-01T17:42:40-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/033e5e2b098878e96522d8af812d60e6.jpg?v=1717281760 Long-term Goals and Priorities Carny Catch Wrestling - Long-term Goals and Priorities https://schoolofarmsmedia.com/blogs/soa-blog/whats-a-black-belt-worth 2024-10-06T14:22:20-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1949/1313/articles/bfbd1ee452878e74b1ec6b3ed7e32cbc.jpg?v=1727642879 What's A Black Belt Worth? 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