The Real Glory. Moro uprising in the Philippines.

Bill M · 15th January 2019, 06:59 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZUIJSe7p_k

Well worth watching. Kris, Barung, Kampilan and some fascinating clever Moro attacks.

xasterix · 18th January 2019, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZUIJSe7p_k

Well worth watching. Kris, Barung, Kampilan and some fascinating clever Moro attacks.

Unfortunately, the movie isn't that accurate in depicting the Moro Fighting Arts (MFA). Here's a better watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0olNbxFUFw

The MFA are interspersed with the dances. Enjoy watching!

kai · 19th January 2019, 06:25 PM

Thanks for the pointer - please keep them coming if you get to know links/videos that exhibit traditional MFA!

BTW, I was wondering about how the kalis/kris were held: They seem to consistently grip them with the long katik side pointing "down" - is this a public performance thing?

Regards,
Kai

Battara · 22nd January 2019, 06:54 PM

Xasterix, thanks for the link. I love and want that kulintang music! (though I have 2 CDs of it

).

The dancing and fingernails are similar to that found all over Indonesia (especially Bali) and even in Cambodia (all to their equivalents of kulintang/gamelan music).

I noticed that most of the sword work and spear work is done standing up. Some I have seen were influenced by penjat silat and thus low to the ground.

Again, maraming salamat!

Marbel · 23rd January 2019, 06:26 AM

A bit off-topic but here’s a photo from Oct 2018. I was able to attend an event honoring former President Fidel Ramos (also attended by President Duterte). Delegates from around the country were there. The Bangsamoro group had their own table. While I’ve visited a variety of Moro areas on Mindanao, I feel much more welcome with my Tboli and Blaan friends. Nevertheless, having just arrived that morning from Mindanao myself, I felt an urge to acknowledge and provide a warm greeting to this friendly group from the south. Glad I did.

xasterix · 23rd January 2019, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Marbel

A bit off-topic but here’s a photo from Oct 2018. I was able to attend an event honoring former President Fidel Ramos (also attended by President Duterte). Delegates from around the country were there. The Bangsamoro group had their own table. While I’ve visited a variety of Moro areas on Mindanao, I feel much more welcome with my Tboli and Blaan friends. Nevertheless, having just arrived that morning from Mindanao myself, I felt an urge to acknowledge and provide a warm greeting to this friendly group from the south. Glad I did.

Glad you connected with our BangsaMoro brothers/sisters! Once you get to know them, they're actually just like those from Visayas and Luzon- warm and accommodating!

xasterix · 23rd January 2019, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Xasterix, thanks for the link. I love and want that kulintang music! (though I have 2 CDs of it

).

The dancing and fingernails are similar to that found all over Indonesia (especially Bali) and even in Cambodia (all to their equivalents of kulintang/gamelan music).

I noticed that most of the sword work and spear work is done standing up. Some I have seen were influenced by penjat silat and thus low to the
Again, maraming salamat!

Walang anuman!

For good measure, here's an excellent unarmed demo of a Tausug Kuntaw / Silatan master doing a 'Langka' or series of moves which are good either for dance or for combat (and can be integrated with BangsaMoro weapons):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNm4...tuODUUHNThoA0o

And here, I saved the best for the last. While the description says 'Pencak Silat', the martial artist on stage is actually a Moro Fighting Arts (MFA) master- here in the Philippines, those who do MFA transition easily into Pencak Silat via sport competitions (I think he's one of the national coaches).

Kai, this is also for you. From what I've learned of the kris, when gripping, the long-side must be pointed towards the wielder. The weapon-work he's doing here is pure MFA:

https://youtu.be/KZXjtSfIgaQ?t=344

15th January 2019, 06:59 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	The Real Glory. Moro uprising in the Philippines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZUIJSe7p_k Well worth watching. Kris, Barung, Kampilan and some fascinating clever Moro attacks.

23rd January 2019, 06:26 AM	#5
Marbel Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 66	A bit off-topic but here’s a photo from Oct 2018. I was able to attend an event honoring former President Fidel Ramos (also attended by President Duterte). Delegates from around the country were there. The Bangsamoro group had their own table. While I’ve visited a variety of Moro areas on Mindanao, I feel much more welcome with my Tboli and Blaan friends. Nevertheless, having just arrived that morning from Mindanao myself, I felt an urge to acknowledge and provide a warm greeting to this friendly group from the south. Glad I did. Attached Images Last edited by Marbel; 23rd January 2019 at 06:44 AM.

19th January 2019, 06:25 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Thanks for the pointer - please keep them coming if you get to know links/videos that exhibit traditional MFA! BTW, I was wondering about how the kalis/kris were held: They seem to consistently grip them with the long katik side pointing "down" - is this a public performance thing? Regards, Kai

22nd January 2019, 06:54 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,229	Xasterix, thanks for the link. I love and want that kulintang music! (though I have 2 CDs of it ). The dancing and fingernails are similar to that found all over Indonesia (especially Bali) and even in Cambodia (all to their equivalents of kulintang/gamelan music). I noticed that most of the sword work and spear work is done standing up. Some I have seen were influenced by penjat silat and thus low to the ground. Again, maraming salamat!