THE NEW RAY FLORO KNIFE VIDEO

THIS IS IT !!!  THIS IS THE ONE !!!!
My MOST REQUESTED video

RAY FLORO- QUINTESSENTIAL KNIFE SYSTEM
Aust$100.    US$65 (approx)

I have finally put together my NEW and EVOLVED knife system into this online instructional video

Filmed during one of my Instructor Accreditation Seminars in Melbourne.

For more than a decade, I have been a proponent of the reverse grip; edge in method of knife use.

Always on the search for evolving my system to something better and more superior.  I have transformed into the “forehand” grip.

EASIER to learn. More EFFECTIVE and INCREASED VERSATILITY.

The video goes through all facets of the system.
- Basic Posture
- Thrusts
- Slashes
- SPEED ASSIST
- Lunges. THE FLÉCHE
- Footwork
- Fakes and Deceptions
- Distance
- Timing and Broken Rhythm
- Impenetrable Defence
- Long Range to Closing In
- and more

For anyone who has ever done Floro Fighting Systems; or those curious about what it’s all about. This is the embodiment of it.

I ENCOURAGE you to invest in this video

CLICK BELOW TO BUY:-
https://courses.rayfloro.net/course/details/essential-ray-floro-knife-v2

The Essential LAMECO Eskrima- Part One

NOW AVAILABLE!!!!
The Essential LAMECO Eskrima- Part One

Aust $15. US $10 (Approx)

Punong Guro Edgar Sulite is the founder of LAMECO Eskrima System.

I was accredited as a LAMECO Instructor personally by Master Edgar in 1989.

It is a nicely structured and effective system.   Excellent for teaching in class environments and for solo learning.

Many prominent Martial Artists and FMA groups have incorporated Master Edgar’s system into their curriculum.

This is Part 1 of 2 that presents this simple and easy to learn method

Click Below

https://courses.rayfloro.net/course/details/essential-lameco-1

ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS

I have released a series of Instructional videos on Floro Fighting Systems and Kalis Ilustrisimo.

They range in price from Aust$20 to Aust$100.

Ranging from a wide variety of topics.  We have received very favourable responses.

Please feel free to click on the link below to see our offerings:-

https://courses.rayfloro.net

FINGER JABS

Finger Jabs WITHOUT conditioned or strengthened fingers

THE SPEED ASSIST

This is how I generate extra speed with my strikes

KNIFE SPARRING

Sparring between Ray Floro and John Intervalo. 

A fantastic day exchanging ideas and concepts with Guro Burton Richardson when he visited Australia 

SELF DEFENCE UMBRELLAS- For Sparring

I just want to give a HUGE ENDORSEMENT to Thomas Kurtz and his wonder SELF DEFENCE UMBRELLAS.

Floro Fighting Systems has been using Mr Kurz Umbrellas for more than a decade.  It's a top quality tool with a great warranty and impeccable customer service.

Mr Kurz sent me some "Sparring" umbrellas to test out. They are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

Those wanting to purchase his products should go to.  https://unbreakableumbrella.com

FIGURE 1

The figure at left,  is how the umbrella is delivered.  We found that having the full shaft was still to dangerous for our purposes. It hits too hard, and the point can penetrate the foam padding.

To make this "safer"; modification had to be made.  I cut the shaft so only about 12 inches protrudes from the hook handle.






FIGURE 2

I then wrapped white gaff tape at the tip and base of the stem. This will ensure a snug fit when inserted into the blue "hydraulic" pipe.  This pipe is the best for it's purpose.  It's stronger than PVC. Takes impact and will not crack. The pipe is cut at 27 inches.

The foam is cut at 14 inches






FIGURE 3

The hydraulic pipe is then gaff taped onto the umbrella handle.

The foam is attached to the end.  Ensure that the pipe is not inserted flush to the tip. Leave a gap and fill than gap with foam.








FIGURE 4

The whole thing is then covered with gaff tape.

It is important to "pat" down the gaff tape to the foam. Do not bind the body of the foam tightly.

HAPPY SPARRING!!!!!

KALIS ILUSTRISIMO INHERITANCE

GM TONY DIEGO - CENTRO BASTON

GM Tony Diego and Master Rommie Macapagal showing me the finer points of Centro Baston.  Stick Fighting whilst holding the weapon in the centre grip

MACHETE SPARRING (well padded machete anyway)

John Intervalo and I trying out two handed machete grip. Provides STRONG Defence. Movement is extremely economical allowing fast counter attacks

KALIS ILUSTRISIMO- Machete Basics with GM Tony Diego (Part 1)

KALIS ILUSTRISIMO- GM Tony Diego "Shadow Boxing" Solo Machete

Filmed with Ray Floro, Master Rommie Macapagal  and Master Christopher Ricketts circa late 80's.....In my Grandmother's garden

NEW FLORO FIGHTING SYSTEMS WEBSITE

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http://www.rayfloro.net/

INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION AND CATEGORIES

FFS INSTRUCTOR CATEGORIES 

I've been receiving a lot of enquiries lately regarding my Instructor Certification and the Levels of progression. 

In the late '80's I only had "one" level for Instructors. Since then so much has evolved and developed that this year I decided it was only fair to recognise those who have ongoing training and have kept up to date with Floro Fighting Systems. 

I also wanted to differentiate those who were "Certificate Collectors" to those I keep in regular contact. Those who have experienced FFS will know that it is a style that is going through CONSTANT evolution. 

So in reality those who have been awarded Certification more than 5 years ago. Are now out dated. 

Does that mean that their Certs are invalid? No!  But, the current FFS system is guaranteed to be better and WILL beat the old. 

I have used the word "Level" recently. 

But will now change it to "CATEGORY". I DO NOT want to falsely portray that a Category ONE is anymore less accomplished than a Category- FOUR. 

It just means that they have been certified in more areas of FFS than the others

For example, the areas you can specialise in are:- Knife, Machete, Kalis Ilustrisimo, Impact Weapons, Flexible Weapons, Unarmed/Filipino Boxing, Security/Control and Restraint. 

Sooooo if you do a Certification on knife. You are Category 1. Later if you want to certify in Kalis Ilustrsimo. Then you are category 2 and so on. 

The reason for this is flexibility. Many of my students are ALREADY Instructors who run successful schools. So they come to me wanting to offer their students an edged weapons defence component. So all they need then, is a Certification on Knife. 

Some choose to learn all facets of FFS. It is up to the individual and how it suits their specific needs. 

SO IF YOUR NAME IS ON MY NEW WEBSITE rayfloro.net THEN YOU ARE CURRENT AND PEOPLE ARE RECOMMENDED TO LEARN FROM YOU

Any questions, feel free to ask. Those who want to update their Certs. Please contact me

Overseas Instructors is s unique case. Please contact me via pm to work something out

NUNCHAKU SPARRING

Nunchaku Sparring with John Intervalo....notice the evolution of the techniques starting from wide movements to the closer efficient posture.  Making blocking and striking quicker

Ray Floro Kalis Ilustrisimo Sparring

The FFS Truncheon

This is the truncheon that FFS students will be presented with upon passing Level 1.  The grade will be shown via coloured tape on handle  in this case white 

FFS LEVEL 1 GRADING

Students are required to complete 3 cycles of this level to be eligible to grade. Once successful, they will be presented a truncheon which will display the "color" of their level. They will keep this truncheon for the remainder of their journey. 

THE LAMB BATON METHOD

Developed by Arthur Lamb in 1969. I consider it one of the best baton system. He breaks it up into 7 "Phases" and the use of fakes is to me GENIUS!!!

 

FFS CLASS UPDATE

FFS CLASS UPDATE

HUGE THANKS to Simon Kang. 

He ALREADY supplied us with all the protective helmets and gloves. 

I mentioned to him,the gear puts a whole new dimension to class teaching. 

The numbers are slowly growing to the point that a couple of students missed out last week. 

SOOOOOOOOO...... Simon decided to invest in ANOTHER half dozen helmets and gloves. That's 12 helmets and gloves in total. 

WHAT A GREAT MAN!!!!!!!!

I didn't think it was possible to teach FFS in a class environment. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks