{"id":8628,"date":"2020-12-05T13:30:13","date_gmt":"2020-12-05T18:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tambulimedia.com\/?p=8628"},"modified":"2023-07-24T14:38:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T18:38:32","slug":"attributes-and-mindset-in-fma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tambulimedia.com\/attributes-and-mindset-in-fma\/","title":{"rendered":"Attributes and Mindset in FMA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
By Louelle Lledo & Andy Sanano<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defensive and offensive techniques in Filipino martial arts revolve in a pentagonal foundation (known as MIBOME) that are interrelated and complement each other in spirit, skill, speed, strength and style, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Spirit\u2014<\/strong>Spirit is the mental aspect. It is the active type of utmost concentration in every aspect of training. For clarity, spirit will be referred to as \u201cactive meditation.\u201d It has nothing to do with religion or spirituality; although it is similar in the sense that the aim is \u201coneness of mind and body.\u201d This \u201cstate of oneness\u201d is possible only with rigid training and strict discipline in accepting the martial arts as a way of life and not just a combative art.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Skill\u2014<\/strong>Before speed and strength, a student must have the ability to hit the intended target with the proper weapon at the proper time. In simple terms, this is called accuracy or precision of movement. It is also known as exactness of the projection of force. To achieve this aspect, the student must be taught the proper sequence in muscle contraction and relaxation, timing, balance, distance, coordination and most important of all: breath control. This type of training makes the student focus more directly on a situation and elicits a more rapid response. Every aspect of learning is an active process that teaches a student to apply a simple reaction. A simple reaction is faster than a choice reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n