I have never met maestro romy but this interview reveals how good-hearted he is. He has good things to say about everybody. Thank you for sharing this video brother. Watching it felt like I got to be part of a closed-door intimate history lesson within KI.
I'm sure some wish that it was kept closed-door. The different students of Tatang had different ideas and thoughts. Hopefully, this interview will have more folks look at Tatang and his art through a bigger and deeper lens. One that will create a pull for more of the Topher archive to become available but also a deeper respect for the different perspectives of the different first-generation students of the old man and the lineages they have or will leave behind.
18:10- "Get into a real fight" There is really no way to duplicate the internal situation as it pertains to training until you end up in a fight where there is no referee to protect your interest. Its amazing how far from martial, martial arts can be. Of course there's is so much more to combative effectiveness than just this, but this is definitely a keystone principal
this is the reason why i like kalis illustrissimo. so formal n direct n will nt take any chance in bringing dwn an opponent. the art is much more in offense rather tyan defense.
21:10-21:41 - If they know their life will be in dangerous situation, then their training and absorption is faster and more accurate. It's ALWAYS the COST. What is the cost, if I don't do it properly?
We'll see. I need to focus on work editing. There is enough footage. But I'll have to see if it's content that makes for compelling content. But at least for now more of his stories are preserved for future generations.
They exist in names, “estoke italiano” which exists in some older methods. Sometimes there are stories of those being learned in the 19th century or earlier. Mang Romy also postulates that some of the florete (point forward and stabbing) methods of Ilustrisimo could have entered into Tatang’s family method when the small sword became popular with caudrilleros and other Indio militia and troops. This use of small swords is documented in a few 19th century illustrations, prints, and paintings.
Thanks a lot brother for bringing up and including Mang Henry Espera side here. Pugay!
His time with Tatang, and his skill deserved to be known and recognized.
I have never met maestro romy but this interview reveals how good-hearted he is. He has good things to say about everybody. Thank you for sharing this video brother. Watching it felt like I got to be part of a closed-door intimate history lesson within KI.
I'm sure some wish that it was kept closed-door. The different students of Tatang had different ideas and thoughts. Hopefully, this interview will have more folks look at Tatang and his art through a bigger and deeper lens. One that will create a pull for more of the Topher archive to become available but also a deeper respect for the different perspectives of the different first-generation students of the old man and the lineages they have or will leave behind.
@@egjundis I don't think it is closed to anyone, maybe closed by idiots. water seeks its own level. There are no secrets
Wow I realized so many things about my own Eskrima just by hearing the Eskrima of Mang Romy. I appreciate your wisdom about sword combat Mang Romy.
Thank you so much for this interview and making it available.
Amazing job editing archival footage with the interview!
Bravo. Truly enjoyed this and the archive footage was great. Much of which I had not seen before.
@Hyle? :)
this is pretty amazing... there's lots of great techniques peppered throughout the video as well. Thanks!
Fantastic interview, thanks for posting. Having just watched it I am off to train. Lot's to ponder later.
Keyboard time is fun. But TRAINING is where it is at!
@@egjundis Yes agree with that.
In the 90s I would see them and get curious, but I was always working so many bills to pay. I still walk by their playground
18:10- "Get into a real fight"
There is really no way to duplicate the internal situation as it pertains to training until you end up in a fight where there is no referee to protect your interest. Its amazing how far from martial, martial arts can be. Of course there's is so much more to combative effectiveness than just this, but this is definitely a keystone principal
this is the reason why i like kalis illustrissimo. so formal n direct n will nt take any chance in bringing dwn an opponent.
the art is much more in offense rather tyan defense.
Amazing interview! Does he still teach? Where? How does someone get in touch with him?
Try Facebook - but he’s not taking on any new students at the moment.
21:10-21:41 - If they know their life will be in dangerous situation, then their training and absorption is faster and more accurate. It's ALWAYS the COST. What is the cost, if I don't do it properly?
May I ask, which drill is he referring to that is an imitation of the DeFondo Drill by Leo Giron?
Incredible Interview.⚔️🛡️🗡️🤺🥋🫶🏻☝🏻🦾🙏🏻
How to avail of the book if it is sold out?
They have hade another run made and are currently available.
Will there be a part 3?
We'll see. I need to focus on work editing. There is enough footage. But I'll have to see if it's content that makes for compelling content. But at least for now more of his stories are preserved for future generations.
what about italian fencing influence in the phipilipines?
They exist in names, “estoke italiano” which exists in some older methods. Sometimes there are stories of those being learned in the 19th century or earlier. Mang Romy also postulates that some of the florete (point forward and stabbing) methods of Ilustrisimo could have entered into Tatang’s family method when the small sword became popular with caudrilleros and other Indio militia and troops. This use of small swords is documented in a few 19th century illustrations, prints, and paintings.