largomano
03-06-2007, 04:49 PM
A beautiful Filipino/Indonesian martial arts event was held at Pitt’s Martial Arts Academy in Oakland , CA on Sunday, March 4th, 2007. Basics of both Eskrima Serrada and Silat were taught.
Punong Guro James Hundon (Universal Martial Arts Academy/International Eskrima Serrada Association) and Chief Maestro Brandon Jordan (Mandirigma Mandala Kali/International Eskrima Serrada Association) were the instructors for this seminar.
Sifu Felix Macias Jr., Instructor Joe Olivarez (former student of Master Sonny Umpad), Contre-Mestre Kenneth Pitts, Punong Guro Bob Manalo (IESA), Guro Bob Eickwort (IESA), and students from various schools throughout the Bay Area participated. The energy level of all was very high, and people really had fun at this seminar.
First up, Chief Maestro Brandon Jordan (MMK/IESA) gave a detailed lesson in the triangular footwork patterns of basic Silat langkas, and the meaning behind the movements. Students were then able to incorporate these principles into the Silat and Kuntao techniques that followed. Empty hand entries; strikes using Silat triangular striking patterns; and takedowns were the main focus of this part of the seminar.
Next, Punong Guro James Hundon (UMAA/IESA) took the floor to teach fundamental Eskrima Serrada techniques. The focus was the inside counter to a number 1 angle strike. Punong Guro Hundon taught the proper form of both the strike and the counter. After time for practice, Punong Guro Hundon moved on to empty hand counters with takedowns.
Both Punong Guro Hundon and Chief Maestro Jordan gave personalized attention to every participant. Students were able to practice and apply each technique before moving on to the next.
The Silat and Serrada techniques were very complementary to each other, and many people remarked how easy it was to flow from one to the other. Everybody was really excited about the information that was shared, and there was a real spirit of camaraderie throughout the whole event.
Check the Universal Martial Arts Academy website for information on future seminars and events: www.umaacademy.com (http://www.umaacademy.com/)
Punong Guro James Hundon (Universal Martial Arts Academy/International Eskrima Serrada Association) and Chief Maestro Brandon Jordan (Mandirigma Mandala Kali/International Eskrima Serrada Association) were the instructors for this seminar.
Sifu Felix Macias Jr., Instructor Joe Olivarez (former student of Master Sonny Umpad), Contre-Mestre Kenneth Pitts, Punong Guro Bob Manalo (IESA), Guro Bob Eickwort (IESA), and students from various schools throughout the Bay Area participated. The energy level of all was very high, and people really had fun at this seminar.
First up, Chief Maestro Brandon Jordan (MMK/IESA) gave a detailed lesson in the triangular footwork patterns of basic Silat langkas, and the meaning behind the movements. Students were then able to incorporate these principles into the Silat and Kuntao techniques that followed. Empty hand entries; strikes using Silat triangular striking patterns; and takedowns were the main focus of this part of the seminar.
Next, Punong Guro James Hundon (UMAA/IESA) took the floor to teach fundamental Eskrima Serrada techniques. The focus was the inside counter to a number 1 angle strike. Punong Guro Hundon taught the proper form of both the strike and the counter. After time for practice, Punong Guro Hundon moved on to empty hand counters with takedowns.
Both Punong Guro Hundon and Chief Maestro Jordan gave personalized attention to every participant. Students were able to practice and apply each technique before moving on to the next.
The Silat and Serrada techniques were very complementary to each other, and many people remarked how easy it was to flow from one to the other. Everybody was really excited about the information that was shared, and there was a real spirit of camaraderie throughout the whole event.
Check the Universal Martial Arts Academy website for information on future seminars and events: www.umaacademy.com (http://www.umaacademy.com/)