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Inayan Martial Arts Association
2008 March/April
Here we Go! Our last Newsletter before our Biggest Event of the Year, Our Annual Summer Camp! We are looking forward to the Largest Gathering in Inayan history as well as an Amazing learning Experience for all…Get Ready!
What is Energy?!
Often in Martial Arts we talk about Energy. It wasn’t until I was asked about “What is this Energy that you all talk about” that I was really put on the spot t o define it…so in it’s simplest form. The energy I am referring to is not the incredible power that we generate in our strikes, blocks and techniques…rather the Energy that we refer to is “Caring, Sharing and Achieving”. Yes! That’s a lot of words to describe one that means so many to us…but I do not think one word can adequately describe the meaning that so many of us believe in and speak of. We as martial artists come together in an effort to improve our skill sets and in doing so the quality of our lives and those that we surround ourselves with.
The Energy we talk about is the positive feeling and emotion that goes into achieving our goals, it is the Warrior Spirit that overcomes us, it is the overcoming of obstacles that face us and in the process helping others in the enrichment of their own lives. Looking around and seeing the smiles that comes from people challenging themselves and overcoming those challenges is the easiest outward signal of the Energy we all talk about.
The Energy of martial arts is a bond that we as martial artists share, it is a true brotherhood of sweat, blood and tears. But this same bond can be seen in sports teams looking for a win, a company striving to succeed and even a grade school class room putting on a play. The Energy that comes from a group of people doing something positive can be an infectious thing…a comparison you make is a group of people laughing…everyone loves to laugh and you want to know what was so funny?
On the flip side of the positive energy we have talked about, we have all experienced negative energy! Have you ever walked into a room full of people and wanted to leave as soon as you came in? Have you ever met someone and got the feeling that something wasn’t right? More so have you ever NOT trusted that feeling and been wrong? Our intuition is a huge part of of Positive and Negative Energy!
The Energy and feeling that we get from people and places is a deep rooted or hard wired instinct that comes from generations of evolution. We know where we are welcomed and cared for, and we know where there is ill will and danger…trust your instincts and believe in the Energy that comes form others and your environment.
Our most important lesson from this is simple situation is that every chance you get surround yourself with those that have that positive energy that is going to help us get somewhere in life!
Those that have negative feelings or energy are simply Vampires….they will suck you for all you are worth.
Those that give positive energy enrich us. During a recent speech to my Eskrima class, my Tae Kwon Do teacher Master Tony Thompson said something profound to the class that drives me as a teacher every day..I have heard him say a lot of things but this one struck me with it’s simplicity…
He Simply said… It is our Job to Inspire Others!
As soon as I heard this I recognized that is not only my job as a teacher to try and Inspire, but rather my obligation as a friend, family member and a member of our society to make this world a better place by helping those around me…sometimes it may ne a kind word, or a smile, or sometimes much more…the point is, is it’s up to us…
Instead of mediocrity embrace those beliefs that encourage you to be your best, that push you to the level of excellence that you are capable of…Surround yourself with the positive energy of others that are moving forward in life…Successful, happy people want to share there rewards with others because it feeds their belief in there Success system! Embrace those people and their Words, Philosophies and Lessons…
When Opportunity Comes a’Knockin…Kick Down that Door!
Often life presents us with incredible opportunities, often these opportunities come daily! But out of doubt, fear or ignorance we choose to let the instances pass us by..and by…and by.
The point is, when do you not only start recognizing these opportunities, but start doing everything you can to take full advantage of them!
If anything we often choose to fear and shun these events for fear of failure. Let’s face it we have all experienced failure and it makes us fell horrible! So sometime we put our guard and pass on things that come to us for hear of repeating that same feeling…
This perhaps is our worst Failure in Life!
Failure, at least in a true warrior sense is the simply come down to the lack of Courage to Make your very best Effort!
With that said, you have to ask your self some honest and personal questions…more so you have to ready be to answer them honestly and with humility..
Is anything worth Having, not worth Losing…
Am I Strong Enough to Risk Failure to Succeed…
Is the Reward worth the Possibility of Failure…
Am I prepared to make the Sacrifices that it takes to Succeed…
Am I ready to take control of my Future…
These are not questions asked by some self help specialist, rather these are questions we all have to ask when doubt takes control of our dreams…
I wonder how many risks that my life life has presented themselves to me during my life were incredible opportunities that I did not have the courage to face…
So with that said, I simply say don’t wait…don’t wait for opportunities to fall in your lap…rather chase them down and embrace them. Believe in yourself and future and you can do anything…and if failures should arise, know that it wasn’t for a lack of effort. And Know that will any set back comes a lesson and a strength that we could not otherwise receive.
Stand by your vision when obstacles arise and keep moving Forward. You only have two alternatives… to stand and fight or fall back…as a Warrior what is your purpose….
To Keep Fighting , Until the Battle is Won…
Welcome New Students…
Carlo Arzadon
Inayan Eskrima Invades Arizona
On the heels of a two hugely successful seminars we would like to thank the people and students who participated in our Inayan Eskrima seminars in Arizona…
We started in Queens Creeks, Arizona. The seminar was hosted by Kasama Scott Abbott. Kasama Abbott not only teaches Inayan Eskrima but is a Master Instructor in both Tae Kwon Do and Black Tiger Kung Fu. Kasama Abbott runs Southwest Martial Arts in Queen Creek, AZ. Our seminar was extremely well received with over 30 participants sharing in the Inayan Experience. Sinawali, Serrada and Kadena de Mano were all covered during this four hour presentation.
Special thanks also go out to Guro Michael Butz and the members of the Halo Halo Eskrima Klub for there support and participation. It was great meeting this terrific group and I hope our paths will cross again soon. Guro Butz has a great martial arts attitude and I highly recommend him as FMA artist and teacher. From meeting Guro Butz and his group they truly have the Ohana (Family) spirit.
Also special thank to Kasama Kevin Fackler who not only helped teach but took the brunt of the punishment as my demonstration partner.
Next up the Inayan Martial Arts Association was invited to Tucson, AZ on February 9th,2008. Master Jason Cole of Ernie Reyes West Coast World Martial Arts Association hosted this first of it’s kind event in Tucson, AZ.
Master Coles students brought a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and energy to this two part seminar. Master’s Cole’s students didn’t an amazing job picking up the techniques and theories of Inayan Eskrima. We look forward to visiting this wonderful school and dynamite students again very soon!
Special thanks to Master Cole, Kasama Fackler and Mr. Joe Brown for their special effort and assistance in conducting these seminars.
Congratulations to the following people on the Inayan Eskrima Achievements and Promotions!
Jonathan Kessler-4th Level
Jonathon Koren-3rd Level
Neil Navarez- 1st Level
Michelle Trujillo-1st Level
Sergio Trego-1st Level
Leti Trego- 1st Level
Leah Hardin-1st Level
Tahei Ishikawa-1st Level
2008 Inayan Martial Arts Association
Summer Camp and Instructor Conference
The 3rd Annual Inayan Martial Arts Summer Camp and Instructor’s Conference is rapidly approaching and we would like to invite you all to apart of this amazing experience!!!!! With the top Inayan and FMA Instructors in the world teaching this year, this is a truly a ONCE in a LIFETIME opportunity! You will not see this instructor line up again so don’t wait! We are only 2 months away! Make your reservations now!
This years camp will introduce New and Exciting Techniques to each and every participant. Areas of Instruction will include..
*Single Stick
*Advanced Single Stick
*Advanced Double Stick
*Disarming
*Realistic and Dynamic Self Defense
*Traditional Weapons Training
*Ancient Concepts with Modern Applications
*History of Arts
*Innovative Reflex Drills
*Drill Development
Also we will discuss and examine the current trends within martial arts and what is the next Evolution of tomorrow’s martial arts realities!
Your Expert Line Up for this Event are…
Punong Guro Jeff Espinous
(Paris, France)- Founder Kali Sikaran/ Pendakar Silat Concepts- IKAEF Technical Director/Inayan Martial Arts Association European Coordinator
Master Francis “Footloose” Farley
(Santa Cruz, Ca)- World Kickboxing Champion/
Founder and Head Instructor Santa Cruz Kickboxing Academy
Guro Bill Francis
( Aptos, CA)- Inayan Eskrima Instructor/ 3rd Degree Black Belt American Street Fighting/ Founder and Head Instructor Bill Francis Academy/ Oral Surgeon DDS and President of the Monterey Bay Dental Association
Masirib Cory Hanosh
(Paradise, CA)- Senior Inayan Eskrima Instructor/ 1st Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do/ Inayan Systems International
Tagaturo Steve Klement
(Knoxville, TN) - Senior Inayan Eskrima Instructor/ Founder and Head Instructor Inayan School of Eskrima (Knoxville, TN/ Pittsburg, PA
Knoxville Law Enforcement Officer
Guro Steve Kohn
(Los Angeles, CA)- Eskrima, Kali, Silat, Muay Thai/ South East Asian Blend Academy Founder and Head Instructor/ Certified Whip Instructor
Guro Larry Lindenman
(Chicago, IL)- Inosanto/ Lacoste Kali Blend Full Instructor, JKD/ Illinois State Law Enforcement/ Certified Cross Fit Trainer
Coach Beth Moscov
(Boulder Creek, CA)Certified Cross Fit Trainer/ Founder and Head Trainer of Boulder Creek Cross Fit
Shihan Russ Rhodes
(Campbell, CA) - 10th Degree Black Belt Ken Ju Ryu (Kenpo Jujitsu)/ 8th Degree Black Belt Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu/ Inayan Eskrima Instructor
Pangulong Guro Jon Ward
(San Jose, CA)- Senior Inayan Eskrima Instructor/ 5th Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do, 4th Degree Black Belt Hapkido, Technical Director Inayan Martial Arts Association
This is the list of Instructors that have been able to commit thus far. Please note we have other instructors that will be apart of this one in a life time event! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to train with these people!!!
This year’s camp will again be held at the Francis Kickboxing Academy. This is one of the best equipped Gyms and California. An additional 1500 square feet have been added to the training floor, assuring everyone the best and safest training experience available. This brings the working floor space to about 3000 square feet as well as a pro boxing ring.
Space is limited! All pre- registration applications must be post marked and paid in full by April 1st, 2008. After your Application is received you will receive a confirmation via email.
Camp Pre-Registration Investment for all 3 Days of Training is $225. Please make checks Payable to Jon Ward.
Once your registration has been received you will be emailed confirmation of your participation..
Registration after April 1st and at the door is $325, so please book your spot early. Also because please note that space is extremely limited, no one is guaranteed acceptance at the door.
If you have questions about our the Inayan 2008 Camp please contact Pangulong Guro Jon Ward at 408.607.4625 or at guroward@inayanmartialarts.com
Seminar Location is
Francis Farley Kickboxing Academy
2551 Rodeo Gulch Suite #6
Soquel, CA
Official Camp Hotel is!!!
The Capitola Inn
822 Bay Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
Contact # 1.800.660.2713
Or locally
Contact # 1.831.462.3004
Or visit www.thecapitolainn.com
For those booking rooms for the seminar your CODE word is INAYAN or Inayan Martial Arts
The Hotel has a pool and Free Internet Access! It is located one highway exit from the Seminar site.
We were able to negotiate an incredible room rate of $80 a night, on a weekend! For a double is $90. For those of you staying longer, I am sure they will honor this rate.
Also to avoid any confusion, you may notice that there are several city listed here. To give you an idea…Santa Cruz, Capitola and Soquel borders are all located within 5 minute driving distance of one another. If you have any location questions please contact Guro Ward for clarification.
Also book your rooms as soon as you can. The hotel is busy and they are trying to accommodate all of us but it is first come first serve. The hotel has given us an incredible deal so book now!
Suggested Equipment for the Seminar:
1 Serrada/Dequerdas Stick, Rattan Only
2 Sinawali Stick 28” to 30” Rattan Only
Boxing Gloves,
Shin Guards, Mouth Piece
MMA Gloves if available, Training Knife.
***Please NOTE NO LIVE BLADES will be allowed on the Training Floor!
NO EXCEPTIONNS!!!
Also, Please NOTE the NEW mailing address! Please send all payments to
West Coast Martial Arts
1350 South Park Victoria #32
Milpitas, CA 95035
Attn: Guro Jon Ward
Also note that Inayan DVD’s and additional sticks and etc. will be available for purchase at the camp. These will include Larga Mano and PSNA, the last footage of Mike Inay before his passage.
Note: Instructor line up and Instructor participation is subject to change without written and or verbal notice. All participants must be of appropriate physical and mental condition, and good standing within the Inayan Martial Arts Association.
The Inayan Martial Arts Association reserves the Right to Refuse anyone to participate due to any concerns due to mental or physical capabilities and or concerns over Safety Issues.
The Inayan Martial Arts Association provides the Safest training conditions available! Anyone not adhering to the Safety Rules and Principles will be asked to leave and escorted from the training area immediately. There will be NO WARNING! This includes unsafe physical behavior, disruptive speech and or disrespectful Behavior. No Arbitration will be available. All final decisions are up to Guro Jon Ward. Every students Safety and Security is our Number One Concern! No Refund will be Given to those who are Excused and or asked to Leave. NO EXCEPTIONS
This is truly an incredible gathering of some of today’s Premier Filipino Martial Arts Instructors with over 250 years of Martial Arts Experience, don’t miss you chance to spend time and learn from the leaders of this Traditional Art form.
Inayan Trivia
1.What year did Mangisursuro Mike Inay start Eskrima?
2.Who was Suro’s regular training partner in when he trained in Serrada?
3. How many instructor ranks were there in the original Cabales Serrada System?
2008 Calendar-Inayan Martial Arts Association
Here is the calendar for 2008 as it stands now. Please note there are additional dates for seminars being scheduled daily. Check back often for Inayan Eskrima seminars in your area. Additional can be found at www.inayanmartialarts.com to keep up with our latest events…to schedule a seminar in in Inayan Eskrima please contact us at guroward@inayanmartialarts.com
March 2008
March 2nd, 2008
Inayan Eskrima Intensive
Milpitas, CA
Contact Guro Ward
408.607.4625
March 30th, 2008 ***Please note date change
Inayan Eskrima Intensive
Milpitas, CA
Contact Guro Ward
408.607.4625
April 2008
April 13th, 2008
Inayan Eskrima Intensive
Los Altos, CA
April 26th and 27th , 2008
Kenpo Camp, Paso Robles, CA
Pangulong Guro Jon Ward guest Instructor, Inayan Eskrima
May 2008
May 2nd- 4th 2008
3rd Annual Inayan Martial Arts Association Summer Camp and
Instructors Conference/ Santa Cruz, CA
(Refer to detailed information above)
May 17th , 2008
Master’s Seminar/ Campbell, CA
Variety of top National and International Instructor’s
Please refer to website for updated Instructor List
(Special camp discount for those attending Both the Inayan Camp and the Master’s seminar, please contact Guro Ward for details)
Contact Claudia Peterson
408.378.4790
May- Punong Guro Jeff Espinous Kali Sikaran and Silat Concepts USA Tour/ Dates and Details to Follow
May 31st, 2008 ***(Date Change)
West Coast Mastery Test
Santa Clara University
June 2008
June 22nd , 2008
Inayan Beach Workout
Santa Cruz, CA
(Inayan Martial Arts Association Members Only)
Contact Guro Jon Ward
408.607.4625
June 28th and 29th , 2008
Southwest Martial Arts School Black Belt Exam
Queens Creek, AZ
Contact Master Scott Abbott
480.987.5116
July 2008
July 20th- 27th, 2008
IKAEF Summer Camp
Radevormwald, Germany
Instructor Line Up
Jeff Espinous-France
Punong Guro Kali Sikaran
Pendekar- Silat Concepts
Master Andy Gibney-England
6th Dan Cacoy Doces Pares
6th Dan UFC JKD Concepts
Krishna Godhania- England
Pangulong Guro-Head Instructor Warrior Eskrima
European Representative Sayoc Kali
Charles Goosens-Belgium
Punong Cinco Tero Eskrima
Sunny Graff-USA/Germany
3rd Dan Lapunti
4th Dan Modern Arnis
Adrien Rodriguez-Switzerland
Katulong Guro-Dumog
Katulong Guro-Kali Sikaran
Joko Sueno- Germany/Indonesia
Pendekar- Tupac Suci Silat
Pendekar- Silat Concepts
Johan Skalberg- Sweden
Punong Guro Kali Sikaran
7th Dan Kombatan Arnis
World and European Stick Fighting Champion
Jon Ward
Pangulong Guro- Inayan Eskrima
For more information visit www.ikaef.com Please book early as this is the
Premier Event in Europe for Filipino Martial Arts, space is limited. Last year we had over 140 members so please book EARLY! Highly recommended ! This is the premier FMA event in Europe!
**With over 200 participants already registered this event is almost Filled! This looks to be one of the largest gatherings ever in FMA History
September 2008
September 13th and 14th , 2008
Pressure Point Certification (The Only Pressure Point Cert for 2008)
San Jose, CA
Contact Pangulong Guro Ward
408.607.4625
September 2008
September 27th- Mangisusuro Memorial Workout and Inayan Family Gathering
Boulder Creek, CA
October 2008
October 2008
October Inayan Eskrima and Inayan Certification Tour with Pangulong Guro Jon Ward
*Europe Tour
*Scandinavia Tour
*United Kingdom Tour
Details for these tours are forthcoming!!!!
October 18th and 19th 2008
Inayan Eskrima Intensive Weekend and Certification
Gothenburg, Sweden
Contact Johan Skalberg
October 25th and 26th
IKAEF Instructor Camp
Köln, Germany
Contact Julia Pattis
December 2008
December 6th
December 2008
Inayan Martial Arts Association Year End Celebration Dinner
San Jose, CA (TBA)
December 13th and 14th -Inayan Intensive Weekend
San Jose, CA
Please note with the exception of camps and tours, dates are subject without notification. Again please refer to the Inayan Martial Arts Association website, specifically to the News and Calendar
Preventing Injuries
Injuries are apart of any sport or physical activity, however we can take a preventative steps to minimize the chances of the obstacles in our training.
1. Stretch- This is the most important aspect of your pre-workout routine. Whether stretching your legs for kicking techniques or warming up your wrists and forearms for Eskrima workout.
2. Dress Appropriately- During winter months it is important to stay warm. Especially important is to wear a heavy jacket and hat. (God I sound like my Dad) It is incredibly important to keep warm especially after a strong workout.
3. Understand the Technique- Many times directions for a particular move or technique may be unclear to you the student. This can easily lead to miscommunication between you and your training partner. Never be shy about asking questions about a technique or to clarify the material you are being taught.
4. Take your Vitamins-Yes it sounds like what we’ve heard for years, but it’s true. A great diet is important, there is no replacement for the right foods! But we can reinforce that by taking a simple multi vitamin. The important thing is to try various ones that best fits you and your body.
5. Be Prepared- have the proper equipment to due the job. If ever you do not feel that your have the right equipment, please notify your instructor.
Trivia Answers
1. 1966
2. Al Concepcion
3. 3 (Basic, Advanced, Master)
A Huge Congratulations!!!!
A huge Congratulations go out to Mela Mann and Aaron Hardin who were married February 29th, 2008 in Sunnyvale, CA
We all wish you a beautiful and enriching life together… (May the force be with you) Private Joke! Sorry I couldn’t resist…All the Best to you Both and your future as a Family!
One Last Huge Congratulations!!!
Go out to Guro Bill Francis and his wife Jennifer as well as their son Jake! The Francis family is expecting there second child some time in the middle of the year!
Guro Francis will be teaching at this years Summer Camp. He was a personal student of Mangisursuro Inay’s. Guro Francis runs the Bill Francis Academy in Soquel, CA (Santa Cruz) where he teaches Inayan Eskrima. Also for those who don’t know Guro Francis background he is one of the top Oral Surgeons in the country.
Jennifer Francis was one of the people who was instrumental in last years successful Summer Camp.
The Francis family are truly wonderful people and we wish them all the happiness and joy in the world with the addition of their new family member…
So that’s it Ladies and Gentlemen! Because of the Inayan Martial Arts Summer Camp and Instructor Conference next newsletter you will receive will be June 1st
The Next edition will not only give you a special look and Insight into this years amazing camp…but there are also some incredible events and happenings that will occur in Inayan Eskrima in the next few months that will be announced!!!
Be ready for the next issue of our Newsletter to be the most informative yet! In the meantime Train Hard, Be Safe and Enjoy Life!
Inayan Martial Arts Association