Thursday, November 29, 2007

The Industry versus the Passion

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Have you seen one of the things that you have passion for become a big industry and then because it became an industry that passion of your became ruined? Did the dislike happen because now it is a business?

In the World of the Martial Arts something like that is happening. You can go to any school that teaches any kind of Martial Art and probably you would see it more as a business than a school.

No all the schools are like that, there are schools that are like a big family and it is a placer and an honor to be part of them. So, if you care about Martial Arts and its legacy and Mysticism you my look twice before you enroll in any Martial Art’ School, you may ended in the kind that is just a business and not a passion.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Escrima

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Last week I practiced with a new weapon, and it was a very exciting moment. The name for this new weapon is Escrima Sticks or Kalis. This is a FMA or Filipino Martial Art which is characterized by the used of two stick as weapons. It could seem easy to do, but the technique and the coordination are very un-usual for some one that had never tried this way of fighting before, so do not be deceive, it look easy but it is not.

It was a total challenge and very exciting at the same time. The only thing that I can recommend is take your time and watch your finger because they can get smacked if you are not careful.