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Inayan Martial Arts Association
2008 June/July
Hey Everyone!
The last couple of months have been extremely busy for our Association so let’s get to what’s been going on!!!
First off Congratulations and Thanks to all of the participants and supporters of the 3rd Annual Inayan Martial Arts Summer Camp held this last May in Santa Cruz, California. This year’s Inayan Experience was simply Over the Top both in the Incredible material presented by our World Class Instructors and in the effort and talent displayed by our participants.
This year we had had over 40 dedicated and enthusiastic students come together over 3 days of intense and fun training to further their journey in the Filipino Martial Arts. A greater and more supportive group, we could not have asked for and each and every member of this year’s camp truly bought their best! With participants and Instructors from all over the country, and one from across the Atlantic, this year’s group truly came together as an Inayan Family in the best sense…
Truly this year’s event started with a Bang! With some of the top instructor’s in the World agreeing to participate in this years event and share their wisdom and insight into the Filipino Martial Arts…
In alphabetical order I would like to share with you who they are and what they shared with our students this year…
Punong Guro Jeff Espinous-Paris France
What can I say bout Jeff? In my opinion he’s one of the best seminar instructors out on the world circuit today! With over 60 booked seminars and a back log of requests Jeff is one of the most sought out instructors in the World!
When we talked on the phone about the upcoming Inayan Camp he simply said, I want to be there! This is and was Jeff’s commitment to Suro Inay’s memory! Jeff flew from France to California to share his Energized and Humorous teachings of the Filipino and Indonesian Martial Arts…Jeff brought great insight and practicality to the techniques he taught, while keeping everyone laughing…Guro Espinous taught several different aspects including Silat, Kali Sikaran and Streefighting. His classes were well received and enjoyed by everyone…we look forward to having Jeff Back next year!
Master Francis Farley-Santa Cruz, California
Master Farley was again the host of this years camp at his amazing Kickboxing Gym. Though our time was limited with this US Kickboxing icon, he did help up in several area including the setups of counter kicks and punches. In addition he shared several stories about fighting with and training with some of today’s leading kick boxers and UFC trainers.
Katalungon Guro Bill Francis-Aptos, California
Guro Francis was one of the closest people to Mangisursuro Inay before his passing. During his teaching sessions he gave several different insights and views into who Suro was as a person. From a technical standpoint Guro Francis gave all students deeper understanding of the Inayan Dequerdas system. Often overlooked because of Inayan Serrada, the Inayan Dequerdas method is one of the most effective and complete methods of Filipino Martial Arts today.
Tagaturo Steve Klement- Knoxville, Tennessee
Tagaturo Klement made the long trip to be with this year bringing several of his Instructors with him, which truly enriched the learning experience for everyone involved. Many I have not seen on over five years and I was amazed at their growth in that time period. Tagaturo touched on several aspects of Inayan Eskrima, but was everyone was thrilled to get his insights into Serrada and especially the Lock and Block drill. Tagaturo gave students several theories and variations if this instrumental Inayan Serrada drills. Tagaturo is a true gift of knowledge when it come to Inayan Eskrima and its history.
Guro Steve Kohn-Los Angeles, California
This year once again featured Guro Steve Kohn and his insights into the Filipino and Indonesian martial arts. Covering both weapon and open hand application Guro Kohn shared the diversity that is found within the Kali and Silat systems and how they compliment one another. In addition Guro Kohn gave an incredible demonstration of the Filipino Whip (latigo) at Sunday’s lunch break. Steve’s always comes to our events with an incredible energy and spirit.
Guro Larry Lindenman- Chicago, Illinois
This was our first year to have Guro Larry Lindenman participate in our Annual event and we were all blown away by his knowledge and presentation. Coming from the Inosanto lineage Guro Lindenman shared a variety of subjects and theories that come from the Kali lineage. Guro shared a variety of weapon and open hand drills that gave us a greater understanding and the value of distance and angle. Of particular interest, I thought was his concept of half beat hitting during flow sparring. This idea gives us a different idea and value of speed, acceleration and timing. Guro Lindenman was truly a treat to work with and he will always be welcome back in the future.
Coach Beth Moscov- Boulder Creek, California
Once again we had the privilege to train under Beth Moscov and the Cross Fit program. Cross Fit is now an internationally known fitness program that is used by top athletes world wide.
Beth started out with explaining a few basic exercises used by explaining the proper execution and their function. From here she took the class through a short yet grueling fitness class that everyone else felt the next day. Beth has always brought an incredible amount and enuthiasm and challenge to this year’s event.
Shihan Russ Rhodes- Campbell, California
Once again Shihan Rhodes demonstrated the Dynamic and brutal effectiveness of Kenpo Ju Jitsu. Shihan Rhodes performed and gave every student this year a practical demonstration of why throws and throwing are so important to know and even more critical to defend against. Shihan Rhodes ability to flow from one technique to another is simply amazing and we were fortunate enough for him to join us in this year’s camp.
Pangulong Guro Jon Ward- San Jose, California
During this year’s brief session with Guro Ward, students were introduced to the art of Espada y Daga or Sword and dagger. Espada y Daga is one of the older arts found in the Filipino Martial Arts, students were introduced to not only counter but multiple trapping applications.
This year’s camp ended on a very special note with all students being invited to train at Guro Francis amazing ranch on the Santa Cruz Mountains. What makes this place an important part of Inayan History was Mangisursuro’s love to teach and come here in his down time. The property is simply amazing, from the groomed areas to train, including the most amazing Koi pond you’ve ever seen, to the incredible views of the valley…this is truly spiritual place to train in Eskrima.
Another powerful part of the camp came in a peripheral way that most people were not aware of. The majority of the make up of the instructors came from two different Filipino lines of Instruction through the Inayan Family Line came Klement, Francis, Rhodes, Espinous and Ward. Through the family line of Guro Dan Inosanto came Lindenman, Kohn and Espinous…Jeff spent time with both of these incredible instructor’s.
This joining of lines goes back to the 60’s and 70’s. Reaching back into Inayan History, Mangisusuro Inay began his training with Grandmasters Cabales and Sarmiento in 1965. Not long after this (sorry I am not sure what year) Guro Inosanto began his training under Grandmasters Cabales and Sarmiento. From this and the stories I was told and the multiple pictures and video we have Guro Inosanto and Mangisursuro Inay became good friends. But as with anything, time, distance and life often gets in the way of such relationships.
It was upon looking to our instructor line up at this years camp that I realized in our own way we brought these two families and generations together again. I could not help but be proud to see these two Filipino/American lines of knowledge and instruction comes together some 40 years after it started.
In closing I would like to say that this was simply an honor to be apart of, to have so dedicate themselves and sacrifice for their own training and the training of others…what can I say we truly were and are a family. Of special recognition and thanks go to IKAEF Guro Linda Brooks from Wisconsin, Guro Joe Walls form Pennsylvania, Guro Joe Earles and Mike Reed from Tennessee, our team from John Abbott, Kevin Fackler and from Arizona, Corey Fackler from New Jersey. A special recognition goes to Josh Henesy who joined us all the way from Florida for the last day! His commitment to Inayan is truly exemplary.
To my students who did so very much to make sure this happened, I cannot thank you all enough. To Jonathon Kessler who is always the first one to commit himself to the cause, to Kadua Gabe who makes sure every class is taken care of in an outstanding way! To Chris Parrott, Alan Salazar, Jonathon Koren, and Armen Hamstra for all the incredible help they have provided in preparing for this event the word thanks is not enough. And to the rest of my students who continue Mangisursuro’s vision by making every class, by training when your hurt or other things in life get in the way…I say thank you for continuing Suro Inay’s dream…
To the commitment of our instructors, I can not thank you enough! Your sacrifice and giving to the nest generations who will continue these arts into the next generation…
Lastly I would like to thank the Francis family, with whom this event would not be possible. Jennifer and Bill Francis are two of the most incredible people I have ever met. They opened there home, shared with us there family and did everything they could do to make sure each and every student had the best time possible. They represent the best spirit of Inayan and we thank them for everything they do…
For a great pictorial of the camp please visit www.inayanmartialarts.com Pictures will be up this week!
Mangisursuro Mike Inay~Inayan Eskrima FMA Digest Special Edition
After over a year of consultation, writing and evaluation, the FMA Digest head by Master Steven Dowd published and amazing edition dedicated to the life and times of Mangisursuro Mike Inay. Long over due, this internet periodical shared many personal stories and memories or Mangisursuro Mike Inay by those who were closest to him. From Mangisusuro Inay first generation to final generation of students a great many people authored insightful articles concerning not only the early history of the Filipino martial arts being taught here in the USA, but more so stories, memories and insights of one of the pioneers of spreading the Filipino Martial Arts hear in the US.
Several people were asked to contribute their thoughts and views and published were the words and expressions that we thought could introduce Inayan followers the best to a man and master that we all lost to soon.
From Suro Inay’s childhood, to who love of teaching, many articles unlock a complex man who dedicated his life to the propagation of the Filipino Martial Arts.
The two people I would especially like to thank for their patience and energy that were put into this publication are Master Steven Dowd. Master Dowd with his constant encouraging wording and invaluable advice truly helped this issue special. The second person I would like to thank is Kristine Strasburger who not only wrote an amazing article, but contacted many people from years past to contribute articles. These articles were essential to making this memorial edition complete.
To subscribe to the digest please go to www.fmadigest.com
Or to down load the magazines please go to http://www.inayanmartialarts.com/news/FMA_Digest_Inayan.pdf
We hope you enjoy this unique and amazing view into the man who envisioned and created Inayan Eskrima, and that it gives you a greater appreciation of a life lived.
A Very Special Congratulations…
To Steve Thai and April Banaang, on their recent engagement! For those of you who may not know Steve and April they are two of the longest and senior most members in the Inayan Martial Arts Association. For the past several years they have lived in Hawaii while April has been working to achieve her Doctorate degree in Physics at the University of Hawaii. April and Steve are two of the greatest people you could ever meet and we as an Association congratulate them and their families on what will be a very bright and happy future…
Master’s Seminar Review…
Hot on the heals of this years Inayan Summer Camp Shihan Rhodes and the Shindokenkai hosted the 2008 Budo Bunkai . This seminar had an amazing attendance of over 150 people who enjoyed a diversity of instructors and styles. The instructors on hand included
| Shihan Russ Rhodes | Kenpo Jujitsu |
| Professor Michael Esmailzadeh | Japanese Sword/ Dan Zan Ryu |
| Punong Guro Jeff Espinous | Kali Skaran |
| Master Kevin Schoenebeck | Tae Kwon Do |
| Sensei Charles Goodman | Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu |
| Sensei Chris Peterson | Small Circle Jujitsu |
| Pangulong Guro Jon Ward | Inayan Eskrima |
| Sensei Albert Brady | Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu |
| Sensei Andy Dunn |
Kenpo Jujitsu |
| Sensei Jason Props | Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu |
This incredible gathering of martial arts practioners had an amazing attendance and it is easy to see how this will become a special event in the years to come. Of particular note, it was great to see Master Art True from Southern California come up for this gathering of martial arts families.
Please look forward to this Great event next year!!!
2008 Inayan Martial Arts Training Calendar
JUNE 2008
June 22nd, 2008
Inayan Martial Arts Association Beach Workout (Open to Inayan Members Only)
Santa Cruz, California
11am-3pm
Contact Pangulong Guro Ward for more information
408.607.4625
June 27th, 28th, 29th
Southwest Martial Arts Black Belt Exam
Contact Master Scott Abbott
480.987.5116
JULY 2008
July 19th , 2008
Inayan Eskrima w/ Pangulong Guro Jon Ward
Karlshrue, Germany
Contact Timm Blashke 001.49.783.7413
July 20th-27th
IKAEF Summer Camp (Multiple Instructors and a week of Fun!)-Ravermwold, Germany
Jeff Espinous-France
Punong Guro Kali Sikaran
Pendekar Silat Concepts
Andy Gibney- England
6th Dan Doces Pares Eskrima
6th Dan UFC JKD Concepts
Krishna Godhania- England
Pangulong Guro Warrior Eskrima
Sayoc Kali European Representative
Charles Gossens- Belgium
Punong Guro Cinco Tero Eskrima
Sunny Graff- Germany
3rd Dan Lapunti Arnis
4th Dan Modern Arnis
Adrien Rodriguez-Switzerland
Katulong Guro- Dumog
Katulong Guro- Kali Sikaran
Joko Sueno-Germany/Indonesia
Pendekar Tupac Succi
Pendekar Silat Concepts
Johan Skalberg-Sweden
7th Dan Kombatan Arnis
World and European Full Contact Stick Fighting Champion
Jon Ward-USA
Pangulong Guro Inayan Eskrima
August 2008
August 2nd, 2008
Inayan Eskrima w/ Pangulong Guro Jon Ward
Karlshrue, Germany
Contact Timm Blashke 001.49.783.7413
Late August (Dates to be Announced)
Inayan Eskrima w/Pangulong Guro Jon Ward
Tucson, Arizona
Contact Master Jason Cole 520.790.1197
September 2008
September 27th, 2008
Inayan Memorial and Family Gathering
All Day Long Event
Boulder Creek, CA
Contact Jonathon Kessler
October 2008
-Inayan European Tour
-Inayan Scandinavia Tour
-October 18th and 19th
Inayan Intensive and Instructor Certification
Gothenburg, Sweden
Contact Johan Skalberg
-October 25th and 26th
IKAEF Instructor Camp
Punong Guro Jeff Espinous
Pangulong Guro Jon Ward
Koln, Germany
Contact Julia Pattis
011.49.179.498.0442
More dates to come! Please visit www.inayanmartialarts.com for an updated seminar list!
Inayan Trivia
-Who did the Blind Princess teach?
-What Island was the Blind Princess from?
-What village was the Blind Princess from?
Another Huge Congratulations…
To Jim Cohen on becoming Grandpa Jim! Jim Cohen and his family…well mainly his daughter…hahaha…welcomed their first Grandchild! Congratulations to the entire Cohen family!!!
Keeping a Training Log
For many years I and several others have been supporters of keeping a training log or a training diary if you will. This is an incredible tool for you now and into the future to commit to paper the happenings in your training and in life as they happen. A log can be a true treasure of knowledge and many times the evolution of how an art forms and changes over a period of time. Whether the techniques change, the emphasis or perhaps the philosophies of a teacher, your log truly becomes a historical document that can never be replaced. On top of the facts of what is being taught, you are able to track your progress! We all have hills and valleys when it comes to training. How we overcome these obstacle is what truly makes us the people and warriors we are....to actually be able to look back and understand our failures and triumphs can easily help us to the next level.
Today is the day you can start a new level in your training. Another idea is to actually keep a video log of your training! Technology has given us the amazing gift to see where we are, skip forward ten years and see where you are going. Again time passing is a constant but when ever we can capture those moments, whether in ink or on video can be a special record that can never be replaced.
Take the time to record your journey and Accomplishments!
Inayan Trivia Answers
1. According to lore, Dizon and Floro Villabrile both learned from the Blind Princess.
2. The Blind Princess was from the island of Samar.
3. The Blind Princess was from the Village of Ghandari.
2009 Inayan Martial Arts Association Summer Camp!!!
On the heels of what has become a truly special Inayan and FMA event here in Northern California, the people closely involved with our Camp thought it was important to give everyone as much time as possible to plan for next years camp as possible…with that said The 2009 Inayan Martial Arts Association Summer Camp will be held
April 30th through May 3rd, 2009!
Santa Cruz, California
That’s right we will add a fourth day to next years event to give every participant the best opportunity to train with the best instructor’s in the World! So plan NOW!!! Next years event will not only present the best of instruction but also unexpected training surprises. We hope that you will be able to join our Inayan Family for next year’s spectacular event! Details for next years camp will be forthcoming in the following Newsletters.
So in closing, again thank you all for training hard and keeping the Filipino and Inayan Arts growing. Together we are building a special community of people who are all there to support one another…keep your eye out for your next newsletter in August that will include a review of this years European Camp!
Until Next time…Train Hard, Have Fun and Take Care of Each Other!
The Inayan Martial Arts Association