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YUMAK ALONSO
Daibukan Bugei Ryu Ha VALERY PROSVIROV MARTIAL ARTS: AN EVOLUTIONARY PRACTICE IS MY MARTIAL ARTS EFFECTIVE SOKE JAMES NEIMAN THE BANSENSHUKAI PHILLIP RHEE’S HIROSHI IKEDA
UNDERDOG KIDS
TALKING WITH RAYNA VALLANDINGHAM
PUBLISHER/EDITOR -IN-CHIEF Henry Binerfa C. CREATIVE DIRECTOR Diosmel AcuĂąa COLUMNISTS Antonio Fernandez Rioja Martin Franshan Jimmy Lockett CONSULTANT Yin Zhi Shakya CONTRIBUTORS Pablo Rodarte GM. Mark Shuey James Wilson Airr Phanthip Samuel Kwok Bob GomĂŠz Sifu Justin Cataldi Master Wong Philip Nearing Master Bernd Hoehle TRANSLATIONS Yisel Viamontes Alcides Cervantes Daryanis Tamayo Fuente.
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20-sekai daibukan bugei renmei/ kaiso yumak alonso
20-sekai daibukan bugei renmei/ kaiso yumak alonso 28-martial arts an evolutionary practice/ Valery Prosvirov 32- teachings of the budha 34- phillip rhee’s, underdog kids 42-rayna vallandingham, underdog kids 50- is my martial arts effective/ soke james neiman 52-The bansenshukai/ hiroshi ikeda 55-martial arts directory
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PUBLISHER´S MESSAGE it. If we have to wake up early in the morning, start walking, breaking the undergrowth, making way where there is no road, feel the heat of the sun burning our back, after a few hours walking we will feel the heat of the sores on our feet and we wil go forward until reaching the top, the top where there is nothing to get, no MacDonald, there is not a hotel full of comfort, or even no signal on the phone, only we see the image in our mind of all our efforts to reach at the top, on each fall and each raise on the way to the top we strengthen the body, mind and spirit.
We must someday climb a mountain
Today I want to tell you two stories very close to me. In the first of these stories I am one of the protagonists and it shows the place where the Martial Science Magazine logo was
Life is full of emotions. Happy times as well as hard times. Not always it is like that. Sometimes the hard times appear more frequently than happy. Maybe this is why we should value more the little bubble that is happiness and prepare to face the difficulties and setbacks that we might come in our way. In our modern world we exercise less than before.Nowadays, we have a remote control to turn on or off, change channels, raise or lower the volume of the TV, the stereo, or to remotely control our fans, we have Eletricas stairs, elevators, and we drive on a car most of the time we go someplace. And if we go to the mountaintop we rent a helicopter, we took some photos and go back to the daily routine a little empty inside, thinking how boring it was the trip without much to tell our parents, children or friends. Do you know what happened? We have forgotten something very important: The way to achieve the objective is more important than the goal itself. The ecstasy of being on top does not make the summit itself, but the way to reach Martial Science Magazine, Volume 5, Number five ISBN-13: 9781514356005, is Published Bi-monthly, (February, April, June, August, October, and December) by Martial Science Publications LLC., Phone: (702)439-9071 Email: admartialscience@gmail.com
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created. The second story tells how the true spirit of martial arts is still alive, in places where many do not even know it exists and is played by people so humble that their clothes for training are made up by their grandmothers and their weapons are created by their own hands . I hope you enjoy both stories and are encouraged to climb their own mountain. The year was 2010 when I was sent by the Cuban government to complete a mission of sprts in Venezuela .The political affinities of both countries allowed several cooperation and agreements between them. One of the agreements by the Cuban government was to send doctors and teachers of different sports and graduates to provide services to the Venezuelan people. I was sent to a town
I always been addicted to feel the adrenaline. I am always searching for adventure and danger ,so I planned the journey along with two of my most advanced students and departed at 5:00 am, The road was very steep and the vegetation of the place not easy to progress. I had several wounds on my arms because the branches with thorns. One of the hardest setbacks that was presented to us was when we meet face to face with a rattlesnake, it was among the almost imperceptible dry leaves, we see it because we heard the distinctive sound of its rattle. We were paralyzed, I knew a called Cumana, located in an area called The bite of a rattlesnake in the place where we were Tacal, a small community surrounded by larwas mortal, We would never get alive to the ge hills. I met wonderful people of great heart. nearest medical station. The snake was coiled, They always supported me and gave me their which meant that the bite could be fatal. Lucfriendship and affection. I had a group of kily we were like 3 meters of it, so we stepped young martial artists training with me. We did back slowly and went away gradually. We had not have local practices, but we had the sky to find another way for truly Rattlesnake did as a roof and grass as tatami. From my own not think for a moment to move out of the way. students I heard the story of a virgin beach that After 4 hours walking we reached the beach, was right behind a large hill.
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really a beautiful place, a beautiful beach.We just needed a lift to climb near the shore, it was the perfect place to get a panoramic view of the whole place and some good photos, the climb was very difficult, and I had stepped on a cactus and the thorns hurt my right heel, but despite this, I continued until I reach the top. Here is some photos so You can enjoy the scenery as beautiful as I had the joy of being able to see.
After climbing, We practiced martial arts techniques.
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My second story is about the commitment of four schools of different styles of martial arts .They did the highest technique of martial arts in Cuba. Climbing the Turquino peak, which is the point of highest elevation on the island of Cuba with 1974 meters over sea level. It is located in the center of the Sierra Maestra, Cuba’s highest mountain range. The mountain is perched on a scenario of 17,540 hectares of rivers, forests, valleys and peaks. A total of 25 young people traveled about 150 kilometers for about 6 days, belonging to four schools of martial arts :Hinode Ryu, ShinKaiDo Ryu, Hontai Takagi Yoshin Ryu and Natori Ryu Gungaku of Cuba. Henry Binerfa | Publisher/CEO Martial Science Publications, LLC
The wounds on the feet did not stop the young to move forward to the top
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“Before the effort, rocks and wind, friendship is the essential component in the mountains.� Millar Geyson
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“Climb mountains, brings men together”
“Do We have defeated an enemy? None, except ourselves. Have we won a kingdom? Not and at the same time yes we did. We have achieved complete satisfaction, we have materialized. Fighting and understand, never one without the other, this is the law. “ Mallory
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INTERVIEW GM. SERGIO BARRIGA How was the idea born for Salon De Gala ™?
SPECIAL REPORT
Salon de Gala Honoring the Family Movie of the Year
2015
In 1993 after the creation of the first American Martial Arts named: “SHIM SHIN-DO®” The art of Spirit, Mind and Body, our organization began celebrating anniversaries. What is known today as “Salon De Gala™” Why
Salon De Gala™ events happening today? is
distinctive from other
Our philosophy is non-competition with our martial arts community and to honor & respect the accomplishments of each and every
one who are diligently working on the corner stone image and the milestones for our profession. As you know all structures need corner stones and as you look at the distinguished group of guest in our presence we have accomplished the corner stone power and are building for a better future. Salon De Gala™ is the United Martial artists gathering to celebrate those that have paved the road for all of us to continue our growth of martial arts in a positive way, the “DO” (the art), awarding those accomplishments of individuals who have in the past
and present have made a difference. Who will be assisting you this year in your event? There are many well-known martial artists legends, heroes and role models As follows: Grandmaster Bill “Superfoot” Wallace Cynthia Rothrock, Don The Dragon Wilson, Grandmaster Carl Stone, Lil John Davis, Glenn Wilson, Mark Shuey, Michael Despasquale, Olando Rivera, Rob Fletcher, Eric Kovaleski, Bert Rodriguez, Apolo Ladra, Kevin Bergquist, Daisy Lang, Our special guest GM Ewart Chin from California. Among them
will be founder of the SpinGym Ms. Forbes Riley as well as the founder of Kombatflex Mrs. Victoria Sarquisse. Can
you please give a prelude to
the events to take place in
Salon De
Gala™ this year? The Salon De Gala™ has the follow events planned for the evening • SEMINARS Martial Arts and Fitness Gurus Grandmaster Bill OCTOBER/2015
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“Superfoot” Wallace Cynthia Rothrock, Don The Dragon Wilson, Grandmaster Carl Stone, Lil John Davis, Glenn Wilson, Mark Shuey, Michael Despasquale, Olando Rivera, Rob Fletcher, Eric Kovaleski, Bert Rodriguez, Apolo Ladra, Kevin Bergquist, Daisy Lang, Our special guest GM Ewart Chin from California. Among them will be founder of the SpinGym Ms. Forbes Riley as well as the founder of Kombatflex Mrs. Victoria Sarquisse. • • • • •
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Certificate presentation and awards Tenor Diego Iglesias Ni Ma “ The Lion Dance” Tango Performance SHIM SHIN-DO® DEMO!!!
If someone is interested in assisting how would they would they contact you? Our tickets are limited at this time to only 20 children and 100 adults Our office may be reached at 727-726-7446 or email info@shimshindo.com Thank
you for your time and the interview our
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any other information with us
Our organization is seeking those individuals that are true professionals martial artists with true values and understanding of the knowledge we can transmit to our future Black Belts, and to continue the martial art growth along with us, and for the new Black Belts that wish to open up a professional academy. Our Federation can help in many ways from teaching methods from various martial arts styles not limited to any as we have the professional relationship with most of the federations to certify professional instructions. “United Global Martial Arts Federation Inc.” GM Sergio G Barriga and Grandmaster Cynthia Rothrock have a common goal to unite all martial artists of all styles and countries to create a global unification and respect one for another. UGMAF Inc will not be in competition with any other federation as this has been developed to expand knowledge and growth worldwide. UGMAF Inc has already several federations interested and many instructors. No politics and we will not promote anyone who has not already achieved a professional level in the martial arts. All Federations, academy owners and instructors are welcome to join the “United Global Martial Arts Federation , Inc.”
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Founder of the “International Sports Hall of Fame” & Co-Founder of “Anti-Aging Congress” along with the world renowned Cheryl Marie Wheeler, James Wilson and Sifu Alan Goldberg who is the Founder of the largest Hall of Fame in the World! It is our honor to have been a part of the Anti-Bullying Movie that will ignite the courage in so many to fight back with Spirit, Mind and Body. God Bless America as we embark on the new path in the martial arts to help so many in the future.
Special Thanks: To Master Joel Barriga my Son Co Founder of “Salon De Gala” My Wife Barbara Lady Dragon Grandmaster Cynthia Rothrock Vice President of the United Global Martial Art Federation All the Masters and Shim Shin-Do Demo Team that will perform another Self Defense Demo like last year.
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Sekai Daibukan Bugei Renmei
Kaiso Yumak F. Alonso Photos By: Antonio Acosta
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Background Founder of Sekai Daibukan Bugei Renmei
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he martial career of Master Yumak began at a young age; at five he started practicing Judo. Later on, interested in learning more about the martial arts, he began the practice of Karate, Shito Ryu style. Around the year 1993 he approaches to the art of Kung Fu, which immediately captivates him for its beauty and tradition, adventuring into practice of Eagle and Snake styles. It is also at this time when he meets the art of Aikido which intercalates with the practice of Kung Fu and becomes his passion. Such is the case that in 1997 Master Yumak graduated of black belt in this noble Japanese art. In 1999 he opened his own Dojo where he developed a great job preparing their students martially despite his young age. All the experience gained in previous years as Sempai in the Dojos where he trained and learned helped him enormously in the work as a professor. Years later he has the honor of entering the wonderful art of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu, which was like a light in a dark tunnel, from which he met etiquette and the actual respect of a martial art, as well as the roots of Aikido.
By the year 2000 the Master Yumak’s idea of Daibukan Goshin Jutsu was taking shape as he moved forward in martial arts way. It is at this time where he begins to gather concepts of martial arts he practiced and highlighting the importance of the so lost ethics and martial tradition. As he began to teach a few students also helped as an assistant to the Cuban Association of Kenpo and Kaisen Do; alongside these activities, he participated in seminars of Aikido, Shorinji Kempo, and Ni Ten Ishin Ryu Kenjutsu in the two visits the Japanese Budokan made to the island of Cuba. In 2002 he moved in the United States, where he continues learning martial arts, practicing Nambudo, Pentak Silat, Krav Maga; while he consolidated and increased their martial skills his own style was strengthening.
History of the Sekai Daibukan Bugei Renmei By the year 2009 he founded the “Daibukan-Goshinjutsu World Organization”; first name given to its concept that by that time was a self-defense style. In 2014 after a restructuring process is modified and re-named the Federation under the new name “SEKAI DAIBUKAN BUGEI RENMEI” dedicated to the teaching of Daibukan Bugei Ryu Ha which already went from being a style of self-defense to be a martial system with various incorporated programs. This federation manages and supervises all affiliated Dojo and instructor who trains some of the Ryu Ha of “SEKAI DAIBUKAN BUGEI RENMEI”. This federation currently has schools in USA, Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico, Colombia, Serbia, and soon in Spain and Morocco.
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Definition of Daibukan Bugei Ryu Ha.
The instruction technical and theoretical allows the students a broader and more solid knowledge of what they study. They are allowed to apply creativity and adaptation on techniques, adapting them acThe Daibukan Bugei Ryu Ha is defined as cording to their physique and skills, all of a modern form of Budo with real and se- this after mastering at its most elemental rious roots. We are the right balance be- base. tween tradition and modernity. The movements and techniques are precise and Education and Formation short, with necessary and elegant steps. Its name translates as “The Martial Acaof Daibukan Bugei demy of the Great Warrior’s House�. We do not jeopardize the effectiveness for the visually spectacular and we always promote non-aggression and non-violence, but the preparation is guided to deal and solve a real confrontation that cannot be avoided.
Ryu Ha
The formation not only works from the academic field but also moral. We seek to create fair, honest, and productive people to our society.
All this together with traditional teachings, helps educate our students in ways that other schools do not achieve either by their focus dedicated to competition or toughest combat. Obviously the development of tactics, physical, and martial skills are an imporThe Daibukan Bugei is considered a Gen- tant part but would be useless without dai Sogo Budo or a modern art composed the above. The essence of martial bases of several other arts. Nowadays there are of the styles that integrate our Ryu Ha several schools that use the same princi- offers a unique knowledge to the student, ple, each of them doing their own work something completely new that would and all their point of view are respected. not be found before in another school. The Daibukan Bugei Ryu Ha consists of several martial programs (Taijutsu, Weapons, and Therapeutic system) all of which within a system that is adapted to each practitioner according to their martial history.
The levels in the Bugei Daibukan Ryu Ha are established using as pattern the old ways of classification starting the MUDANSHA from Nyumon (entry or start) and through the primary grades (Shoden), medium (Chuden), superior (Okuden) and them reaching the higher levels se come together in perfect harmony and of YUDANSHA rank. stability. In the particular case of Daibukan, primarily is rescued the code of ethics and etiquette of the ancient samurai of feudal Japan. At the same time are both merged and harmonized concepts and strategies of current and ancient arts into one, the
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The Daibukan Bugei is considered a Gendai Sogo Budo or a modern art composed of several other arts.
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In the case of training uniform (Keiko Gi) these are usually black or dark color, complemented with the use of traditional Hakama, which unlike other more commercialized arts it is used from the beginning as a classic symbol of Japanese Budo, and not as a designation of rank. The white color in uniforms is usually seen in children under age determining the purity of his actions, although the Hakama remains dark color. Only the Kaiso (founder) can dress white completely (Keiko Gi and Hakama).
The Practice and Training of Daibukan Bugei Ryu Ha The form of training is almost similar in all the programs included in our Ryu Ha, always with differences according to the physical and psychological characteristics of each particular person. In the case of the programs of our system the difference lies more in the way of work and technical execution while the way of training and warming up of the therapeutic and weapon programs is elemental of martial arts, always with its peculiar characteristics. Every class has a common beginning, starting with the classic greeting of our school, meditation, and exercises of mobilization of Ki energy. All this followed by warming up of muscle groups and joints and continued for exercises with a partner (Sotai Dosa), each are distinguished according to martial program and the style techniques that are been learned. Always each workout or class ends as it began, with a traditional greeting as the Japanese tradition says “Every martial art begins and ends with courtesy�. 26
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MARTIAL ARTS:
An Evolutionary Practice
Valery Prosvirov, Headmaster and owner of the Golden Dragon school of Chinese Martial Arts located in the Brentwood section of los Angeles, California 28
Martial Arts: An Evolutionary Practice Hello, my name is Valery Prosvirov, Headmaster and owner of the Golden Dragon school of Chinese Martial Arts located in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles, California. Dzidu Krishnamurti once said: “To do what you want - a real slavery, but to do what is necessary this is true freedom.” These words of wisdom can be difficult to comprehend in the world of today with all of it’s materialism and need for immediate gratification. It’s easy to get confused between what we want and what we need. Satisfying need requires effort, whereas in satisfying desires we look for the easiest means to the end: in other words laziness. We complicate our lives by storing too much useless information and leaving little room for useful knowledge that can help us to grow. We’re always on the go, waking early, working late and not having enough time for the important parts of life. Neglecting to spend time with loved ones while rationalizing that making money for them somehow justifies the lack of time spent with them. They are not happy and neither are you. You dream that one day all of your efforts will pay off and you’ll be a hero!
By: Valery Prosvirov
there is darkness over someone else’s. Doesn’t everybody deserve to enjoy the sun? And seriously, have you ever truly thought about the expression - “I’ll do what I want.” How that sounds? You will eat what you want, sleep when you want ... will not think about the money, but simply buy a new car when the old one runs out of gas. You will be thinking more about yourself than about others. Maybe as a counter balance you’ll take some yoga classes and meditate the mantra, “I’m not a selfish person, I’m not a selfish person…wow that was easy!” Or maybe instead of the pursuit of money for money’s sake, you will be creative and useful to others, you will become “usefully creative”. Maybe invent a new car, think Tesla…why not? A valiant pursuit, but ... and there is always an unpleasant BUT! It is constantly telling us that with any worthy cause, most of the time spent is devoted to things that we do not want to do. Maybe 20% will go into creativity, while the remainder of the time is spent in annoying routine: negotiations, agreements, signatures, approvals, accounting, control to name a few of the mundane tasks one must perform to run a successful business.
Achieving balance should be the goal of one’s life. To live at the extremes in hopes that one day this will bring balance is how life ends with regrets; of promises unfulfilled. But let’s assume for a moment that one can achieve balance by extremes, allocating all of your time to work, neglecting loved ones for the promise of getting rich. Ok so now you’re rich, how do you repair relationships with your children who grew up without you? A spouse who no longer remembers why she fell in love you. What about the great balance? Remember that while the sun is over your head, OCTOBER/2015
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As you know, there is no sky without clouds, and life without worries, there is only a different approach to it. Contrary to popular belief, embracing the clouds and the worries help us to do what is necessary. But, the expression “I want” and the attitude behind it causes us big problems. The sooner we understand this the faster we can adjust our attitudes from laziness to effort. If you understand that all worthy endeavors require effort, then you start out with the proper mindset and create better opportunities for accomplishing goals. As a master and teacher with more than 30 years of experience, I can say with absolute certainty that there is no better weapon against laziness than martial arts. Laziness is an insidious enemy that has many faces. Look around and you’ll see a lot of seemingly intelligent people in very bad physical shape. They always say that they are not lazy, just very busy. There are others, physically overdeveloped but uneducated; with them the same story, they have no time to read books. These are just two examples out of too many to count. Many “modern” people posses a laziness that is huge and unrestrained. One cannot gain victory
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over it by immersing him/herself in fad fitness regimens or fancy combative sports. These things provide short-term occupation in one place and the illusion of development in another. And wherever there is illusion there is laziness and ignorance, it is a rule that has existed as long as humans have walked the earth. So how do we combat this illusion and find balance? How do we tell people that are working out hard at the gym or running a half marathon or behind their desks ten hours per day that they are not developing themselves or to the contrary, actually regressing; eating only one part of the meal while ignoring the rest? The answer is by utilizing a fully integrated system, one that was developed and perfected centuries ago which affects all of the most important parts of a person: morality, intelligence, spirit and body. These integral parts should be developed together, following a single lawthe law of The Way of the perfect man. To many people these words might sound pompous, however, there is very deep meaning to them and only by looking deep beneath the surface will there be understanding of them .
The main goal of martial arts is so much more than just the ability to kick high or punch fast, it is self improvement! The traditional Chinese martial arts that I practice and teach is a perfect system for every human being. It is not about belts and awards that feed the ego, it is about evolving to a higher self and therefore, an understanding of life’s bigger issues. It is an evolutionary practice to achieving balance and perspective.
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Teachings of the Budha The Story of the Hoe By Master Cheng Yen Translated by C.Y. Tien
A farmer plowed the land with a hoe day after day, year after year. The work was hard, but the harvest was plentiful. And yet, one day he couldn’t help but ask himself, “Why am I working so hard? Life is meaningless and boring! Where is my life heading?”
then, he would rush back home just to feel the hoe and then return to the temple.
Time passed by quickly. After seven or eight years, he felt that something was missing. “Why haven’t I fulfilled my dream of becoming a free, happy monk after having tried very hard to cultivate my morality? There is something I haven’t let go of. Shortly afterwards, a monk came to his house to Now it’s time to get rid of my burden!” He rushed ask for alms. The monk looked free and happy, back home, picked up the hoe and threw it into a which deeply impressed the farmer. Being a lake. Splash, there it went! “I won! I succeeded!” he monk and living an unencumbered life seemed couldn’t resist crying out loud. admirable. Yes, what a good idea! The farmer cheerfully made up his mind to give up everything Just at that moment, a king, leading his victorious and become a monk. army, happened to pass by. He overheard the cry and went to ask the monk, “What did you win? As soon as he left his house, he suddenly felt how Why are you so cheerful?” “I have conquered the empty his hands were. He was so used to holding devils in my heart. I have let all my burdens go.” a hoe in his hands to work that without the hoe he now felt a little lost. Therefore, he went back The king saw that the monk was really happy and to his house, picked up his hoe, and tried hard to free from earthly burdens and delusions. The king think of what he could do with it. It was a fine hoe. thought to himself, “Now I’ve won the war. Victory The shaft was smooth and shiny from daily use. It is mine. But am I really happy? I took lands that would be heartbreaking to throw it away. didn’t belong to me. It is not real victory.” Then and there, the king realized that although he had won “OK, then,” he thought, “I’ll wrap it up and put it the war, he was not a real winner, but a common away.” He found a secure place in the house to person burdened with life’s vexations. He realized hide it. Now everything was settled. With his mind that in order to become a real winner and a saint, at ease, the farmer left his house at last. you have to conquer the devils in your heart. The farmer did all he could to fulfill the requirements to be a true monk. However, he could hardly resist thinking of his hoe whenever he came across green paddies. Every now and 32
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Martial Science Magazine was privileged to interview the actor and martial arts master: Phillip
Rhee.
In this interview we clarify certain points where the information on the Internet was very confused and we knew the details of his new film
UNDERDOG KIDS
Where you were born? I was born in south Korea , I emigrated to America when I was 9 years old, First place I went was Altamira then San Francisco and then came los Angeles Your last name always remind us John Rhee. Are you related to him? No, I know him very well but we are not related What age did you start practice Martial Arts? At the age of 4 What are the ranks that you have in martial Arts? I have 6th degree i black belt in taekwondo, 3rd degree in Hapkido, and kendo. OCTOBER/2015
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After you did the best of the best on 1998, you did not film nothing else. What did you do on that time? I was involved in creating a 3D technology for the Motion Pictures. It was me and James Miller. We build the company from 20 people to 500 people. After the best of the best movie I opened the etvspots Company.It is an advertising agancy. It is been 17 years after you filmed that movie. What was special about Underdog Kids? I wanted to get back to the martial art industry. I did not want a movie about violence. I wanted a movie that kids will enjoy and parents can see martial arts teaching no just the physical part but the hylosophy of martial arts. They will encourage the kids and will see what is behind martial arts. Kids will learn respect and discipline thoose are values that you need in martial arts.It is a good movie for the family. It is good for a movie night an get all together. I wanted to bring a film specifically for family. On the film we can see a lot of talented kids.What you cal tell us about the casting? We did the casting to over 600 kids.We found kids from Dallas Texas, San Diego, New York , one from Colorado .A lot of kids of the movie came from different discipline like Taekwondo, Kong-fu, Karate and we wanted mix it up.We found a relly good cast . I am very proud of them. They are future martial arts star.
Inside the movie we did not see just the kids but also good martial artist like Benny Urquidez, Dan Inosanto, Richard Norton‌ First I wanted to have actors to do the role of judges but I decided at the last minute that It would be fun to see masters from martial arts movies togeteher at the end of the movie.One day we called everybody. We did not know their schedule but when they heard about the movie and what kind of movie was , they showed up the next day. I think that was because what the movie is about . I am really thankful for their support. Are you doing any new project? There is the possibility of making Underdog Kids 2 and there is a possibility of rebooting Best of the Best, currently the movie Best of the Best is in the 13 more inspirational movies of all the time in Fandango. There is any possibility of seen you working with Simon Rhee one more time? Absolutly, he is right now busy with Stunt Coordination and Fight Choreography for martial art movie .He was recently the fight coordinator for Terminator Genesis. Do you have something else that you would like to talk to I think that martial arts is the gratest sport in the world. it changes people for a better good and for me it is very important that all martial artist respect each other styles .We need to embrace all the styles. We need to teach people not to knock people down but to lift people up. Because that is the lesson they will carry through the whole life. When people have a difficult time in live they wont give up. And that is what martial arts teaches no physically but also spiritual and mentally.
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We also had the opportunity to interview one of the costars of
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RAYNA VALLANDINGHAM weapons and forms. I have over 25 state and championships. 3. How did you feel when you compete against older girls? At first, it was very intimidating. Then, I realized it only pushed me to become more determined to be stronger and push my myself to the limit.
How were your beginnings in the martial arts?
4. How was your experience working with Phillip Rhee in UnderDogKids?
It was an experience of a lifetime! To be in the presence of a world renowned master was overwhelming at My parents enrolled me in martial arts to help me first but he was so humble and nurturing. It was my with my severe shyness. They believed it would make first time on a movie set and Master Rhee made sure me physically and mentally stronger and eventually that I was comfortable with direction and pushed me improve my self confidence. I began my martial arts to do my best. training at Church’s Martial Arts which is a Tae Kwon 5. Did you learn from him? Do school. I learned so much from him. The most important being that you “Never Give Up.” The movie is based on his experiences growing up and he explained that I am an eleven time world champion in martial arts. “one should always choose the path of a warrior.” We I won the triple crowned two years in a row: tradi- will have to make many decisions in life and the right tional forms, traditional weapons and sparring. I choice is usually the toughest. Also, learning how to also have world titles in creative weapons, extreme do the fight scenes was awesome! 2. What are your main achievements in martial arts competitions?
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6. What do you think UnderdogKids teaches to the young? Underdog Kids teaches kids that you must work hard to reach your goals. Don’t let anyone knock you down. If they do, you have to pull yourself up. Master Rhee teaches life lessons throughout the movie. Through Martial Arts, he teaches kids to be strong in the mind, the body and heart. He makes them understand that it becomes a way of life. 7. What are your plans for the future? I would like to continue acting and do more films. Hopefully, another with Master Rhee! I am training with Master Jean Lopez to compete for US National TKD Team in the future. I have Olympic dreams! I want to inspire other kids to train hard, follow their dreams and NEVER GIVE UP!!
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plete martial artist. There are no shortcuts, and the path requires great dedication and longterm commitment. When I hear questions like “Does this work?” or “Is this practical on the street?” in their various forms, I often also witness a form of distraction on the part of the student. I believe this distraction is a misdirection of the student’s attention on the particular technique rather than their own development. It is tempting to go into a deep dive into the context in which a technique might be used, along with a variety of “what if ” caveats, such as “what if the attacker is shorter /taller /stronger /faster/...?” The analysis at this point can be endless, and in my opinion, meaningless. In the intensity of conflict, all that discussion goes out the window, and what is left is one’s training: pure and simple. I suggest an alternative approach: let’s not get distracted about which art is the best (for whatever purpose the student has in mind). Let’s assume that most of the martial arts out there are excellent for whatever their purposes are. After all, many very talented people dedicated their lives to ensuring those arts would be very good indeed, and can offer countless examples as proof. Let’s instead assume that each person is attracted to a particular martial art because of the complex variations in their
Is My Martial Art Effective So much has been written on the merits of each martial art: there are countless opinions on why one martial art is effective or another is not. Certainly many people have had their attention consumed by technical analyses and comparisons of various martial arts.
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humanity and personal history, and leave it at that. My assertion is that it doesn’t matter which art one chooses: it matters a great deal what one does with the training.
I have been teaching martial arts for many years and have trained in several, and over the decades I believe this situation is a great opportunity to have had a chance to explore numerous areas and encourage students to examine their dedication. I put together an image of what it takes to be a com- would suggest offering students who ask such ques50
tions the possibility that there is a more productive question they could be asking: “How effective is my training and martial arts development?” This can create a yearslong conversation between the student and yourself. The conversation could open with personal responsibility, which I suggest beginning like this: “As a student, do you take full responsibility for your training?” “Do you objectively assess your skills, strengths, and weaknesses?” “Do you take firm action to improve yourself either in class or outside of class every day?” “Do you take full advantage of what your teacher and school have to offer?” “If you have weak muscles, do you strengthen them?” “If you are quickly running out of breath, do you work on your cardiovascular fitness?” “Have you trained the basic techniques 10,000 times each? How about 100,000 times?” When a student learns a martial art, they don’t just become a clone of their teacher. They eventually own that art, make it part of their mind, body, and spirit, and apply it in ways that are unique and unrepeatable when compared to all other human beings. It makes no sense at all to compare the objective forms, because it is not an objective form that is being hypothetically tested in the mind of the student it is the person. I think the answer to the student’s original question is this: “If you fully commit to the training, this martial art will become your martial art, and will be exactly as effective as you train yourself to be.
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Bansenshukai
In 1676, Fujibayashi Yasutake (also Yasuyoshi, see 35) in Higashiyufune (Ayama area in Iga-city) edited “the Bansenshukai” for the fear of losing the value of Ninjutsu (Ninja’s skills and techniques). It those days, although Japan was at peace, “the Bansenshukai” remained to be like the Bible among all of Ninjas. So, having “the Banseshukai” was permitted for the top class of Ninjas. “The Bansenshukai” was strictly forbidden to be shared. Every Ninja really wanted “the Banseshukai “ The meaning of “the Bansenshukai” is 10.000 rivers gathering into 1 sea. That is to say, the 10.000 rivers are compared to all kinds of Ninjutsu in Iga and Koga, and the 1 sea was Fujibayashi Yasutake’s Ninjutsu. “The Bansenshukai” was a written transmission of philosophy, military strategy tactics, astrology and weapons that were identified specifically with Ninjutsu; Fujibayashi Yasutake was influenced by Chinese thought, and even indicates a connection to Chinese military traditions in its writings. He presented the material as the ultimate accumulation and perfection of Ninjutsu knowledge, as the name, “the Bansenshukai” itself suggested. “The Bansenshukai” collection includes one volume of introduction, a question and answer section, and a table of contents; 2 volumes on thought and philosophy, 4 volumes on leadership, 3 volumes on “Yo Ninjutsu; “5 volumes on “In Ninjutsu,” 2 volumes on astrology and 5 volumes on weapons. The Iga version has 22 chapters bound in 12 volumes with an additional 4 chapters in 4 volumes. In the “the Bansenshukai” there were writing about the 11 most wonderful Iga Ninjas: in Iga area, Nomura-noMagodayu (see 35); Shindo-no-Kotaro (see 35); Tateoka-no-Dojun (see 35); Shimotsuge-no-Kizaru and Kozaru (see 35); in Ueno area, Ueno-no-Hidari (see 35); Kanbe-no-Konan (see 35); Takayama-no-Taroshiro and Tarozaemon (see 35); in Oyamada area, Yamada-no-Hachiuemon (see 39); In Ayama area, Otowa-no-Kido (see 35). It was from Tateoka-no -Dojun that Dojun school started and later expanded into the 49 known Iga schools. That is to say, Iga Ninjutsu had 49 schools. “The Bansenshukai,” even at the end of Edo period were much worth. The worth of “the Bansenshukai” By Hiroshi Ikeda Illustration By: Henry Binerfa
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