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i was wondering if anybody here knows about the muay thai - tae kwon do fighting style from the philippines called Yaw -yan.
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The art was founded in early 70's by GM Nap Fernandez. Their fighters are very well conditioned due to the rigorous training regiments much like that of Muay Thai. The schools are referred to as “temples” and the organization is recognized by the World Muay Thai Council (if I remember correctly). Although similar fighting style to Muay Thai they have more in terms of striking and kicking arsenal and also use weapons.
You can get more information on GM Nap, history, fight principles and techniques on www.yawyan.com.
I have video footage from news & sports coverage of Yaw-Yan and can attest to the training. Plus, I have the infamous fight between Emilio Zapata and fighter Tisoy from Bakbakan.It strongly resemble MT with a few twists!
Great stuff!
Yours in the Arts,
John G. Jacobo
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hey brah, interested in getting a hold of some footage of Yawyan brotha, interested in trading or selling some copies of ya stuff?Comment
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Yaw Yan is bome badass shit!
I was 10 years old growing up in the PI. I remember saying to myself about how DEADLY it looked to practice such an art. Looking back on it now, my fascination and utmost appreciation of the actual existence of this style in particular, still remains. Yaw Yan is very much effective in application as it is "exotic" in appearance.
A former student of the Yaw Yan Temple from the early 80's (and then student of mine and Tim's at Mousel's SD Academy around 96*), named Rommel Agra, had taught me how to do the "Scorpion kick". It looks very flashy indeed and it DOES require lots and lots of flexibility. I enjoy being able to pull this kick off since I was flexible enough.
It is also very true that Muay Thai fighters show more than just a mild respect for fighters trained from the Yaw Yan Temple. Those Yaw Yan fighters can definitely deliver the fight back to an MT fighter.
Dan
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One of Bakbakan's senior fighter is Ismael "Boy" Garcia. I believe he and his brother Fred were among GM Naps 1st Generation students. I remember watching Boy spar back in 95'. He had unbelievable timing and dropped his opponent twice within 2 mins. The first with a spinning backfist and the second with a back kick. Both were executed with efficiency and power.
Although he has not been active in the ring, his 100 plus fights experience was more than evident.
Yours in the Arts,
John G. Jacobo
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I want to see that "mountain storm" kick...
I usually have a tendency to torque my hips down when kicking the leg from muay...but I want to see how this different.
Ah...the articulation of the human form...what a beautiful thing!
The back kicks seem a little over-the-top....but hey...what the hell, overall the art looks like something I'd want to start supplementing.Comment
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