tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11491737.post8250632402036129070..comments2023-08-05T09:00:26.027-07:00Comments on The BALISONG Journal: Orasyon cont.guro jeff davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04162524941993244421noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11491737.post-58724772331915640682011-10-13T19:40:57.375-07:002011-10-13T19:40:57.375-07:00By the way, I have absolutely no affiliation with ...By the way, I have absolutely no affiliation with Grandmaster Ilustrisimo. Never met him, never studied with him. I'm just using him as an example here!guro jeff davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162524941993244421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11491737.post-9247330385463455542011-10-13T19:12:51.881-07:002011-10-13T19:12:51.881-07:00@ Anonymous #1: Amen!
@ Anonymous #2: Ok smart gu...@ Anonymous #1: Amen!<br /><br />@ Anonymous #2: Ok smart guy...lets see you rationalize my NEXT story.guro jeff davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162524941993244421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11491737.post-88025776346867214562011-10-13T15:48:04.641-07:002011-10-13T15:48:04.641-07:00I believe his amulet or "orasyon" tattoo...I believe his amulet or "orasyon" tattoo provided more of a psychological advantage then a supernatural edge. The belief system is a powerful motivator which can enable individuals to do pretty remarkable things. I believe this combined with decades of training and experience is what gave Grandmaster Ilustrisimo an edge over his opponents (plus good genetics for longevity), not some mystical power. Just saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11491737.post-83369103012611451022011-10-13T07:07:44.513-07:002011-10-13T07:07:44.513-07:00Or he just practiced alot, had great skill, wasn&#...Or he just practiced alot, had great skill, wasn't a scam artist and had faith in himself. Plus he was legitimate and most likely didn't have to put everyone down in order to make up for his shortcomings as a human being and martial artist. He will be remembered while some will be forgotten.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com