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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
FCS Kali West Coast - 1st Demo at Mater Dei Annual Bazaar - Oct.1st, 2011
This weekend was a busy one for FCS Kali West Coast, last Saturday (literally an almost last day entry into the program) we were invited to do a demonstration at my local church parish, Mater Dei Church as one of the performers of their week end long annual bazaar. The FCS Kali Club of San Diego members along with FCS Kali West Coast Rep. Manong Rich Verdejo, put together in less than 24 hours a demonstration that was well received by those who saw our performance. All I can say is that this was something memorable for me and my fellow San Diego members, personally it was worth the late night, the few hours of crash practicing, and the bruises I got! LOL! Anyways, I speak for the San Diego crew, Thank You Manong Rich!
Erwin G.
Below is the highlight reel, but first a note from Manong Rich...
"I would like to personally thank Bernard Herrera, Ed Jonson, Tony Alvis, Erwin Garcia, and Jeremy Shelledy for their hard work and dedication. Let's not forget their wives and family for the hospitality! They really made me, a stranger feel at home. "
"For just short notice and only a few hours of practice, the 15min demo was quite exciting! The training on Sunday moring showed me that you guys have heart and will go far in your goals for expanding FCS Kali. I am very proud and excited to have you guys in the family..Let's just say it rekindled my fire as well and I'm glad to be back in ACTION! "
"There's a lot hard work that we will face, but that's what we're there for! But we will do it with fun!"
FCS Kali West Coast Rep.
Kapatid mo,
Rich Verdejo
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Erwin G.
Below is the highlight reel, but first a note from Manong Rich...
"I would like to personally thank Bernard Herrera, Ed Jonson, Tony Alvis, Erwin Garcia, and Jeremy Shelledy for their hard work and dedication. Let's not forget their wives and family for the hospitality! They really made me, a stranger feel at home. "
"For just short notice and only a few hours of practice, the 15min demo was quite exciting! The training on Sunday moring showed me that you guys have heart and will go far in your goals for expanding FCS Kali. I am very proud and excited to have you guys in the family..Let's just say it rekindled my fire as well and I'm glad to be back in ACTION! "
"There's a lot hard work that we will face, but that's what we're there for! But we will do it with fun!"
FCS Kali West Coast Rep.
Kapatid mo,
Rich Verdejo
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
For the Love of FCS Kali...
For the Love of FCS Kali...
...and this is just a Before picture... :)
Masarap!
Erwin G.
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...and this is just a Before picture... :)
Masarap!
Erwin G.
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
FCS Kali West Coast Demo & Exhibition in Chula Vista, CA on October 1, 2011
Announcing on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 FCS Kali West Coast will be holding a demonstration and exhibition of Filipino Martial Arts. Under the lead of FCS Kali West Coast Representative Manong Rich Verdejo a short program will be exhibited at the 4th Annual "Come Together" Mater Dei Bazaar.
Exhibition at: 4th Annual "Come Together" Mater Dei Bazaar
When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 approximately 4:00pm
Where: Mater Dei Catholic Church
Call (619) 656-3735 or visit online @ "http://www.materdeicv.org/" Two days of food, fun and entertainment
Exhibition at: 4th Annual "Come Together" Mater Dei Bazaar
When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 approximately 4:00pm
Where: Mater Dei Catholic Church
1571 Magdalena Ave.
Chula Vista, California
For more information regarding the Mater Dai Bazaar visit:
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Carenza Rhythms
Carenza Rhythms we have been training with during practice sessions, a great backdrop to the Filipino Culture we are honoring and gives a sense of rhythm and flow... Enjoy!
FCS Kali Club of San Diego - 1st Group Practice
Today marks the first group practice of FCS Kali Club of San Diego. Albeit only 5 of us turned out today, this is our club's humble beginnings with more participants to follow soon enough. We hope to end the year with a core group of 10 as we move forward, so anyone in the San Diego that is interested, come check us out!
Under a cool overcast San Diego morning, it was great to be outdoors practicing the skills. With the tribal rhythms of Carenza music in the background it was another great workout, I find as I get more time in, the muscle memory is taking over as a natural instinct as I find the flow. In 2 hours we reviewed and practiced the Level 1 Curriculum as dictated by FCS Kali Founder Tuhon Ray Dionaldo as follows:
LEVEL 1 (minimum 3 month FCS membership required for test)
Solo Baston:
Solo Baston formal salute meaning & application
12 count of the 64 stick form
4 count right/ left & changes
Range Awareness
Largo
Medio
Corto
Corto Corto
Footwork:
Open Male Triangle
Open Female Triangle
Closed Male Triangle
Close Female Triangle
Full Diamond
Side stepping
Replacement Stepping
Take Off
Basic Striking:
Labtik
Witik
Redondo
Abaniko
Punyo
Defenses:
Umbrellas and the individual block names
4 walls and the individual block names
Disarms:
Snake inside #1
Snake outside #2
Vine largo #1
Vine largo #2
Vine corto #1
Vine corto #2
Hand Switches: (with application)
Shoulder Switch
Application
Labtik/Chamber & Switch
Application
Carenza using basic strikes and hand switches
For those interested in the group practice sessions, visit this blog to find postings of when we plan or schedule the group practice sessions. If you have any further questions, you can find the FCS Kali West Coast Fan Page in Facebook and contact, Bernie or me.
Maraming Salamat,
Erwin G
"Live Now!" - L.D. Stoney Stone
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Neurophysiologic Basis of Motor Learning in FMA
Neurophysiologic Basis of Motor Learning in FMA
as posted by Simeon Lao from FCS Kali Facebook
as posted by Simeon Lao from FCS Kali Facebook
As practitioners of FMA primarily are always going through the process of learning, carrying out drills, templates, sumbradas as in any other martial art who may have forms, katas etc. I thought it would be appropriate to reinforce Ka Ron post on the scientific basis of motor learning, in our case skills acquisition. Often times when martial skills are taught - it would vary from one teacher to another, and unlike the class room setting where ideas are imparted. In the the area of martial skills we have to take the next step of physically being able to execute the intended skill being learned. That is why when an instructor demonstrates, as student we attempt to mirror or mimic. Ofcourse our repetition of the perceived motor or movement pattern may not be completely accurate because of individual interpretation. As we go through our motion of drills, templates and sumbradas we need to consider carefully the purpose of our drills, and not to get stuck in the rut of performing a drill for the sake of it but to establish a goal, delivery of the components with the appropriate energy and intent. We also have to take into consideration that in the engagement of combat or conflict there will be numerous external factors affecting our delivery. The more we can simulate the environment of which we may have to execute these movements the better our chances of being succesful in our endeavor. These various environments will train our neurophysiologic system both motor, sensory and cognitive. Our perception of the incoming strike will be challenged as we try to maintain our balance on the gravel ground we are standing on. Below is an outline of Motor skills and the development of motor skills from neurophysiologic perspective. This is current published data and not merely an opinion, we can safely say that it has solid basis on published peer reviewed material from the research & medical communities.
Pre-requisites of motor control
• Musculoskeletal system
• Sensory-motor control system
• Cognitive processes
Pre-requisites of sensory-motor learning:
• Ability of the nervous system to adapt (Neuroplasticity)
• Practice
• Cognitive and psychological application
What factors influence sensory-motor learning?
• Physical
– Sensory feedback – sight, hearing, proprioception
– Musculoskeletal: Muscle framework, strength and posture
– Neurological processing & connectivity and co-ordination
• Psychological
– Pleasure - pain
– Motivation, drive and desire – boredom, failure, anxiety
• Cognitive
– Decision making
– Sequencing - planning
– Reasoning
– Concentration and attention
– Language and comprehension – ability to understand instructions
Neuroplasticity - behavioural level
• Associative learning – reward, pleasure, pain – Pavlov’s dog
• Non-associative learning – reflex – habituation / sensitisation
• Declarative or explicit memory / learning (consciously aware of
remembering e.g. facts) learning is very rapid
• Non-declarative or implicit memory / learning – motor skills
(demonstrated by ‘doing’)
Practice -
• Simple repetition is not enough
• Context: goal orientated, relevant, real vs. imagined (Ching-yi
Wu Arch Phys med 2000) or simulated (Hu-ing Ma. Am J OT 1999)
• Varied - Random vs. block (Hanlon RE, Arch Phys Med Aug 96)
• Feedback: encouragement
• Learning approaches e.g. Implicit vs. Explicit (Boyd LA, and
Winstein CJ, Physical Therapy 2003)
• Attention to the task – motivation, success
International Neurorehabilitation Symposium 2009 University of Zurich
Ericsson KA et al. The role of deliberate practice in the acquisition of expert
performance. Psych rev 1993 Vol 100; 3; 363-406Skill acquisition: Implicit and Explic
Pre-requisites of motor control
• Musculoskeletal system
• Sensory-motor control system
• Cognitive processes
Pre-requisites of sensory-motor learning:
• Ability of the nervous system to adapt (Neuroplasticity)
• Practice
• Cognitive and psychological application
What factors influence sensory-motor learning?
• Physical
– Sensory feedback – sight, hearing, proprioception
– Musculoskeletal: Muscle framework, strength and posture
– Neurological processing & connectivity and co-ordination
• Psychological
– Pleasure - pain
– Motivation, drive and desire – boredom, failure, anxiety
• Cognitive
– Decision making
– Sequencing - planning
– Reasoning
– Concentration and attention
– Language and comprehension – ability to understand instructions
Neuroplasticity - behavioural level
• Associative learning – reward, pleasure, pain – Pavlov’s dog
• Non-associative learning – reflex – habituation / sensitisation
• Declarative or explicit memory / learning (consciously aware of
remembering e.g. facts) learning is very rapid
• Non-declarative or implicit memory / learning – motor skills
(demonstrated by ‘doing’)
Practice -
• Simple repetition is not enough
• Context: goal orientated, relevant, real vs. imagined (Ching-yi
Wu Arch Phys med 2000) or simulated (Hu-ing Ma. Am J OT 1999)
• Varied - Random vs. block (Hanlon RE, Arch Phys Med Aug 96)
• Feedback: encouragement
• Learning approaches e.g. Implicit vs. Explicit (Boyd LA, and
Winstein CJ, Physical Therapy 2003)
• Attention to the task – motivation, success
International Neurorehabilitation Symposium 2009 University of Zurich
Ericsson KA et al. The role of deliberate practice in the acquisition of expert
performance. Psych rev 1993 Vol 100; 3; 363-406Skill acquisition: Implicit and Explic
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sunday Breakfast... Oatmeal and Siniwali
Started the morning with a bowl of oatmeal and jumped into FCS practice with my brother in law. Began with the salutation, kinda reminds me of a salute, genuflect, with a gunfighter ready pose twist. Felt a little slow and awkward today, maybe because of the drink last night, or more like hungover from that terrible WWE fight with Mayweather vs. Ortiz last night!! Anyways, went over footwork, 12 basic strikes, some give and receive drills, hand to hand flow drill.
Today the knife drills were fun, it's a sober reminder practicing with simulated blades that every mistake you make, it's a potentially costly lethal cut!
Ended with siniwali drill, timing was off or not up to speed by the time we got to end with siniwali which is usually my high note. Anyways, more reason to practice this week!
As I slowly come further along in practicing and learning about FCS I am further motivated, and a favorite and memorable quote inspires me... "....the sleeper has awakened...!"
"Live Now!" - L.D. Stoney Stone
Peace out...
Erwin G.
Today the knife drills were fun, it's a sober reminder practicing with simulated blades that every mistake you make, it's a potentially costly lethal cut!
Trying to get the flow.
As I'm doing this, somewhere in my head, "Wax on wax off...
or paint the fence side to side" was resonating.
Paying for a mistake my body can't afford to cash!
Ended with siniwali drill, timing was off or not up to speed by the time we got to end with siniwali which is usually my high note. Anyways, more reason to practice this week!
As I slowly come further along in practicing and learning about FCS I am further motivated, and a favorite and memorable quote inspires me... "....the sleeper has awakened...!"
"Live Now!" - L.D. Stoney Stone
Peace out...
Erwin G.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
FCS Kali Cali Bulletin for Los Angeles area: Benefit Seminar for GM BOBBY TABOADA
Benefit Seminar for GM BOBBY TABOADA
Where: Five star Martial Arts,
4201 Wilshire Blvd.Suite No.105
Los Angeles, CA 90010
When: 2:30PM Sunday, September 25th. 2011
When: 2:30PM Sunday, September 25th. 2011
GM Nene Gaabucayan of NNG BALINTAWAK INTL.
GM Virgil Cavada of APPLIED BALINTAWAK ESKRIMA
Also Demonstration of Richard"Army"Maguire of AGELESS STRENGTH
GM Bobby Taboada has been hospitalized for more than 2 months now. All the proceeds will be given to him to help his mounting hospital bills.
Your HELP will be greatly appreciated. Seminar fee is $60.00
PS. FREE PARKING AT THE BACK OF THE BLDG.
Donations are also being accepted:
Send donations to Nene Gaabucayan at 1150 1/2 N Mariposa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
New Feature on this Blog - Tab Page for Official FCS Kali Curriculum
New Feature on this Blog - Tab Page for Official FCS Kali Curriculum
http://fcskaliwestcoast.blogspot.com/p/fcs-kali-curriculum-2011.html
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http://fcskaliwestcoast.blogspot.com/p/fcs-kali-curriculum-2011.html
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
New Feature on this Blog - Glossary of Terms Tab
This blog is still in it's infancy and we have many ideas on how to utilize the blog as an information and communication tool, as we move forward, I will add features to the blog, so keep tuned in to see what's new!
Today I have added a new tab menu and created a Glossary of FMA Terms for all, in particular those new to FCS and FMA. Many thanks to Mark Cody who collected the terms and has allowed me to publish his glossary on our site, I hope you all find it helpful and useful.
Maraming Salamat,
Erwin G.
Today I have added a new tab menu and created a Glossary of FMA Terms for all, in particular those new to FCS and FMA. Many thanks to Mark Cody who collected the terms and has allowed me to publish his glossary on our site, I hope you all find it helpful and useful.
Maraming Salamat,
Erwin G.
Sunday Morning Practice
Today I did a 3 hour practice with the San Diego group, it was only 4 of us. I even took my son for the first time to practice, I was proud that when I was getting ready this morning, my son came up to me asking if he could go, I didn't tell him or force him to go, this was on his own. This practice was more or less going over some basic stuff since my son was with us, we worked out on what we have seen and read from notes, and reviewed over from what we could remember from the seminars. It was fun seeing my son practice the basics with us, footwork with the male-female formations, some blocking techniques and the basic 12 strikes. I think my son is more a natural in these movements than myself, good for him! We're practicing so the next time Rich comes out, we're ready for whatever he throws us, hopefully the muscle memory doesn't fail us! It's a great session whenever I practice with the group, I come out all sweaty and loose, and feeling awkward at the start, but feeling I've made progress by the end of the session.
There was a nice break during the session, when a couple of our wives joined in momentarily, trying the footwork moves. It was amusing to see them carrying on as if it were an aerobics or Zumba class step, but hey it's a start, hopefully we can get them to practice with us more seriously next time! I should have taken some pictures! LOL! I'll bring a camera next time.
Anyways, I need to be more mindful of my angles when doing siniwali as I hit my training partners knuckles a couple times today, I'll be working on my strikes on my eskrima striking pole - I'll take a picture of how that's setup and post it here.
Peace out... and more to come.
Maraming Salamat,
Erwin G.
There was a nice break during the session, when a couple of our wives joined in momentarily, trying the footwork moves. It was amusing to see them carrying on as if it were an aerobics or Zumba class step, but hey it's a start, hopefully we can get them to practice with us more seriously next time! I should have taken some pictures! LOL! I'll bring a camera next time.
Anyways, I need to be more mindful of my angles when doing siniwali as I hit my training partners knuckles a couple times today, I'll be working on my strikes on my eskrima striking pole - I'll take a picture of how that's setup and post it here.
Peace out... and more to come.
Maraming Salamat,
Erwin G.
Never Forget September 11...
On this day we remember those who perished and gave their lives to save those who were put in harm's way, to the firefighters, police, and all other emergency responders and their families our thoughts are to you today.
Peace to All....
Erwin G.
Peace to All....
Erwin G.
Friday, September 9, 2011
FCS Kali - West Coast
Today marks the birth of this blog site for the FCS Kali West Coast group, it's purpose is to unify the West Coast members of FCS, beginning with the first West Coast FCS Kali organization under Manong Rich Verdejo and his FCS Cali Crew from the Los Angeles area, teaming up with the newly formed FCS Kali Club of San Diego. As the FCS following grows all FCS charters and clubs in the West Coast region will be welcomed and acknowledged into this blog site via approval the region's senior FCS Kali representative.
The FCS Kali West Coast blog site welcomes All, please become a blog member to keep up to date on the latest posts.
Maraming Salamat,
Erwin G.
The FCS Kali West Coast blog site welcomes All, please become a blog member to keep up to date on the latest posts.
Maraming Salamat,
Erwin G.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
More to Follow...
More to Follow...
These are the humble beginnings of this blog site. I envision this site to be a share point of sorts for all, and not only do we hope to use this site as an information source on anything FMA or FCS, but also for upcoming events, seminars, or trainings with Ray Dionaldo, and with any other FCS Representatives that will be in the area. I would also like to post and schedule local San Diego self training or practice sessions for us as a group to become organized on a weekly or bi-monthly schedule. So be sure to visit this site for future postings of this nature.
Erwin G.
These are the humble beginnings of this blog site. I envision this site to be a share point of sorts for all, and not only do we hope to use this site as an information source on anything FMA or FCS, but also for upcoming events, seminars, or trainings with Ray Dionaldo, and with any other FCS Representatives that will be in the area. I would also like to post and schedule local San Diego self training or practice sessions for us as a group to become organized on a weekly or bi-monthly schedule. So be sure to visit this site for future postings of this nature.
Erwin G.
FCS Kali - 1st San Diego Seminar
The following pictures are from July 9-10, 2011. The 1st FCS Kali Seminar out in San Diego, CA. We were honored and thrilled to have Tuhon Ray Dionaldo and Marie Lanoy teach and demonstrate FCS techniques! We hope to have them come out again soon to an even bigger gathering in the near future.
Thank You Tuhon Ray Dionaldo and Marie Lanoy for visiting San Diego last July!
Learning sword technique.
Playing with the sarong, this was one of my favorite parts of the seminar, I was blown away how effective a weapon the sarong could be.
Having fun with the sarong at my partner's expense.
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I hope to gather more pictures from those that attended this seminar, if I do I will post them.
More pictures to be added as I get them.
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