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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: January 17, 2009, 05:10:43 PM »
Today I have two thing s which I am grateful.  First my wife just found a great job after a two month lay off.  Second I just spent a wonderful day with my family after playing hookie from work.  We went shopping at Toys-R-Us for my son he got a toy ball, mom got a foam roller(the same you get for physical therapy), and I got mashoonga sticks! 

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Cheap padded sticks
« on: January 17, 2009, 03:47:46 PM »
Hey Folks,

I was shopping for my son at Toys-R-Us and I came across these great padded sticks.  The are more rigid than the cheapies sold by century or even chambara best of all they are $20 a pair.  They are soft and not suitable for any form of grappling.  They are about 31 inches maybe more in length.  Good for play.

http://revelking.com/

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamianrisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Stickfighting from around the World
« on: January 16, 2009, 07:39:06 PM »
Crafty,

Bruno sends his regards and asks that you drop him a line when you get a chance.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Stickfighting from around the World
« on: December 30, 2008, 01:37:17 PM »
Will do.  Happy new year!

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamianrisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Stickfighting from around the World
« on: December 29, 2008, 03:59:36 PM »
Tom,

Just spoke to Bruno.  He'll be in Miami January 7th.  Lets try to hook up.

Here's a clip of African stick fighting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw6T0twetng

Happy New Year To All!
Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com


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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: December 28, 2008, 10:34:06 AM »
Prison fights sticks in both and possibly a sword in the first :-o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4cNlkoLVyw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcQe5KiZWtE&feature=related

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: December 25, 2008, 10:35:21 AM »
My all time favorite!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01NHcTM5IA4&feature=PlayList&p=58DBEE50512D9235&playnext=1&index=70

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Vehicles, driving skills, crime, related issues
« on: December 25, 2008, 10:29:12 AM »
Cool info on using cars for cover.

http://www.centuriontraininggroup.org/site/images/stories/pdfs/bullet_vs_car.pdf

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: VIDEO CLIPS OF INTEREST
« on: December 25, 2008, 09:50:56 AM »
Looks like largo.  French saber fighting video.

http://fencingclassics.wordpress.com/2008/12/20/ooooh-aaaahhh-worlds-first-saber-video-france-c-1880/

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Vehicles, driving skills, crime, related issues
« on: December 25, 2008, 08:21:34 AM »
Here's some clips on gun fighting in cars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KmZJ5GJ3Oo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1ckXOkyLSk

Real important basics!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6fT1D2-YYI&feature=related

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Stickfighting from around the World
« on: December 25, 2008, 08:17:26 AM »
Colombian stick fighting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPSwLUgnwkE&feature=related

Venezuelan stick fighting similar to Garrote Larense taught  by Maestro Bruno Cruicci:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOw0aJQIDbo&feature=related

Not sure where this is but its interesting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TT6fCYXxNQ&feature=related

From Portugal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8LfjTLoFrU

From France:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PKTsC_Lp0s&feature=related

Enjoy,
Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: December 24, 2008, 10:02:59 PM »
Today I am grateful for seeing my son walking for the first time ever.  It was the best Christmas present anyone could receive!   I am also grateful for the opportunity to spend the evening with my family-all of us.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com




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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: December 24, 2008, 09:56:31 PM »
Dopplegangster,

That was some interesting stuff. 

Maija,

You're DA BOMB! :-D

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Happy Holidays, whatever your version
« on: December 24, 2008, 09:52:59 PM »
Happy holidays to all.

Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon !


Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: December 21, 2008, 05:35:20 PM »
more knife attacks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8NxM11OXX4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/verify_age?&next_url=/watch%3Fv%3DrDa1BCJPHvg%26feature%3Drelated

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR9BtjZawqY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1WZIixufXQ&feature=related


Movie knife fights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaIq234nL04

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuxpSSJBwW0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96pRiS4f_fg&feature=related

My favorite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KC4IXTCMOw

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Vehicles, driving skills, crime, related issues
« on: December 21, 2008, 04:16:01 PM »
I think it should begin with good driving skills.  Things like keeping appropriate distance from other cars both when moving and stopped.  Effective use of mirrors and scanning.  Awareness, awareness, awareness.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Healing Aspect of DBMA
« on: December 11, 2008, 05:06:26 PM »
SB_ Mig try the Fighters Friend liniment sold by Kombat Instruments.  C-Spider Dog turned me on to it.  It works much like a Jow even better than many.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: December 06, 2008, 08:03:41 AM »
Today I am grateful for the help I've recieved from my senior student Ozzie.  He meets me at the park before class to work on our conditioning despite the fact that I need it more than him.  Nothing quite like a 150 lb, sinewy, fast as greased lighting, never tiring, younger than you by 10 years , super enthusiastic training partner to keep you motivated.  Really I am grateful for my whole training group each which gives me so much in their own unique ways.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: What would you like to see from DBMA?
« on: November 16, 2008, 07:42:41 PM »
The stick grappling I'd love to see more of.  I'd also like to see some stuff with shorter sticks.  I'd also like to see multiple opponent strategies.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: November 01, 2008, 01:54:39 PM »
Not quite a knife fight but very interesting none the less.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o8Eudy4Bdw

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: October 25, 2008, 09:48:40 AM »
Here's some more knife clips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3HR2O2m068&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDa1BCJPHvg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MRh580exNo&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8ZnJvtNVcQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8ZnJvtNVcQ


Another machete incident.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8pCcdHLV6A&feature=related

A woman shooting a crook. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqdh997mPBA&feature=related


Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: October 25, 2008, 08:04:03 AM »
Maija,

What would you have done if you where red :evil:

Tony Torre
Miami arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: October 24, 2008, 06:48:35 PM »
Maija,

It seemed to me that all the upper body targeting done by both parties where below the neck towards the upper chest.  In one exchange in the middle of the fight blacks head is out of the frame.  There you'll see the targeting of the upper chest pretty clearly.  Early in the fight red made an attack to  blacks leg. It fell short. It was either a fake or just lacked commitment. In fact several swipes fell short.  This is probably due to fear of the counter cut.  Blacks final cut showed definite commitment.  I believe had the leg shot made contact it would have changed the momentum of the fight.  By possibly limiting blacks mobility or maybe causing him to crane forward exposing his face to attacks. Black made several horizontal slashes towards reds upper body. The big one where he back pedaled was chest level just above the nipples.  I think he(black) could have just as easily targeted the face.  In the final exchange red got stuck in too low of a stance.  He just wasn't in a good position to side step.  Had he been more mobile he could have side stepped and thrust toward the face.  I believe thrusting to the face after blacks horizontal swipes may have made a difference.  I still think they where purposely avoiding face shots.  This may may be an initiation ritual or a matter of honor.  It seems like it was to the first definitive cut due to the lack of a finishing move after the big cut.  They may be avoiding the face to avoid being too obvious to the authorities :roll:  We will never know for sure.  Regardless it seems both guys had some idea of what they where doing.

My 2 cents
Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: October 24, 2008, 08:47:07 AM »
I wonder if there werent some rules to this fight.  I noticed no attacks to the face.  The taller fighter had many opportunities to thrust at his opponents face.  Also there was no follow up once there was a clear winner.  In a shanking style attack it's usually to kill ones opponent.  This was clearly a duel.  To monday morning quarter back it I think reds biggest mistake was getting caught flat footed and unable to use his footwork to avoid blacks attack.  Black clearly was more aggresive.  Red used some fakes and did some back pedaling ultimately getting caught while deepening his stance.  I think reds lack of commitment was his downfall. 

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: October 23, 2008, 04:13:42 PM »
Maija,

Please comment on what you've noticed.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: October 23, 2008, 10:43:37 AM »
Ronin,

In an episode of Locked Up Abroad they showed a Venezuelan prison where the inmates had guns :-o

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: October 22, 2008, 11:45:46 AM »
Here's a real interesting knife fight.  Apparently it takes place in a South American prison.  It is a knife fight not an ambush type assault.

http://www.viddler.com/explore/kiuma/videos/39/

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: VIDEO CLIPS OF INTEREST
« on: October 21, 2008, 08:48:30 AM »
Now I think I've seen it all.  I don't even know what to think about this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbVXT4m_TOI

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Survey on bare knuckle punching
« on: October 21, 2008, 06:43:47 AM »
Matt,

A friend of mine had a similar situation after being bitten in the hand during a scuffle with a mugger. 

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: October 09, 2008, 08:31:58 AM »
Here's a real interesting one.  I first saw it on tv and was unable to record it.  The interesting thing about it are the strategies the victim uses to defend himself.  It is exactly what I teach my students.

1) Run when possible & practical
2) If you cant run put a barrier between you and your assailant
3) Get a equalizer or better as soon as you can safely
4) Empty hand skills are a last resort

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWz5t2y3_Q

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Street Weapons
« on: October 03, 2008, 08:38:39 AM »
We have a guy in our class who wears an orthopedic knee brace.  You know those light weight ones athletes wear while rehabing.  Well the darn thing is a weapon.  Getting struck by this thing in training is quite painfull! :evil:

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Count Dante?
« on: October 02, 2008, 08:50:58 AM »
Crafty,

I don't know if this is still helpful but here's a link.

http://johnkeehan.blogspot.com/

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Street Weapons
« on: October 02, 2008, 08:42:34 AM »
Soda cans can also be torn by twisting, yielding a sharp edge.  I saw this used once at a nightclub I worked at.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: September 15, 2008, 06:35:57 PM »
Situational awareness is essential notice the guard closest to the camera interacting with an inmate palming a shank he didn't even notice :-o

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: September 14, 2008, 11:22:25 AM »
Prison fight featuring shanks, bedpan shields, chair attacks, and high flying karate style jump kicks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqRyvQAgFFY&feature=related

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: September 14, 2008, 11:15:31 AM »
More machete clips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNH5-hEWkrQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D0XNEMwlpg


Here's a knife attack.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DBr2DHk0hU&feature=related

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: September 13, 2008, 07:27:46 PM »
Here is a machete attack.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45570_dRBCA&feature=related

Here are some knife attacks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEjKU0p9JZw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQez4jQO81c&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc2fyEa_RkA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fePrku5ifHg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDa1BCJPHvg&feature=related

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Anyone have any good Circuit Ideas for home
« on: September 13, 2008, 07:05:37 PM »
Max try this puppy.  The set up is for time 30 seconds each exercise repeating the circuit with out a break for 5 minutes. Do this 3-5 times.

1) Burpees on a medicine ball exploding into a swing(aka wood chopper) on the way up
2) Pushups alternating hands on the ball
3) Lunges with ball touching down in front of feet
4) Standing twists with the ball

Enjoy  :evil:
Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Liner lock issues
« on: September 13, 2008, 06:52:17 PM »
Maxx,

Bram Franks LLC Rocks!!!  The lock looks like a liner locks but it is a puzzle lock.  Bram went through great length designing the knife and more importantly the lock.  It is probably the sturdiest lock I've ever seen.  The concept behind the knife is pretty cool too.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: September 12, 2008, 07:51:53 PM »
Crafty,

Not quite a machete.  How about a hammer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p4np9zJNtQ

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Knife Clips
« on: September 11, 2008, 01:18:36 PM »
Crafty,

Not sure what your exact goal is but I know Paladin Press put out a book called Knife Fighting Techniques From Folsom Prison by Don Pentecoste.  In it there are some illustrations describing techniques similar to the sewing machine attack.  There are also a ton of machete attacks on youtube.  If this is also useful to you let me know and I'll fish around and post them.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: August 19, 2008, 04:39:34 PM »
Today I'd like to express my gratitude to my friend Carmen and her family for inviting me and my family to stay at their home to wait out Hurricane Fay.  I'm also very grateful it turned out to only be a tropical storm.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: August 02, 2008, 09:31:11 AM »
Thank you Guide Dog and thank you for this awesome thread!

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: July 31, 2008, 05:25:11 PM »
Today I am grateful I heard my son say his first word "pa pa"

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

P.S. While typing this my son started crawling!!

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Minimum Skills for h2h
« on: July 31, 2008, 05:18:37 PM »
Bjung,

That sounds like the makings of a new thread.

Here's another good slap:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuUFMaF2BD0&feature=related

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Cooties in Training
« on: July 25, 2008, 01:04:25 PM »
Hepatitis is another one to watch for.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Being Prepared without Being Paranoid
« on: July 17, 2008, 07:06:05 PM »
It's all about preparation.  Check out this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DHUTcXYuQw

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: July 17, 2008, 04:56:45 PM »
Today I am grateful for my wonderful mother in law.  She comes by to visit us and play with her grandson despite having great pain from arthritis.  I am also grateful for her motherly ways to ease my pain while my own mothers health continues declining.

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Minimum Skills for h2h
« on: July 17, 2008, 04:50:11 PM »
What would you consider the bare minimum skills for effective h2h?

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Kali Fitness on DVD ?
« on: July 12, 2008, 08:45:04 AM »
Or you could do this :-o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APvc708FEX8&feature=related

Tony Torre
Miami Arnis Group
www.miamiarnisgroup.com

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