New FMA Topic Moderator

[Freeform]

This seems to be the season of new TMs! :)

I'd like to welcome Stuart, aka Ap Oweyn, to the MAP staff. Ap is taking on the role of Filipino Martial Arts Topic Moderator and we have every faith in him :)

Please don't make his new life too painful! ;)

[bcullen]

This seems to be the season of new TMs! :)

I'd like to welcome Stuart, aka Ap Oweyn, to the MAP staff. Ap is taking on the role of Filipino Martial Arts Topic Moderator and we have every faith in him :)

Please don't make his new life too painful! ;)

*Runs off to start thread entitled, "Kapampangan or Tagalog, which is the superior language?"*

Congrats Stu. :cool:

[Moosey]

*Runs off to start BJJ versus Silat*

:D

[Pacificshore]

Runs of to start the Kata Dante vs Owenage thread :p

Congrats

[Su lin]

You are OBSESSED with kata dante,obsessed I say!

I already said well done in the other thread :D

[ap Oweyn]

Many thanks guys!

Now, back to perfecting my ultimate discipline of Tagasilajutsu.

[sliver]

Couldn't have happened to a better guy. Congrats stu.

[Anth]

Cheers for taking the job, ap :)

Good luck ;)

[ap Oweyn]

Thanks guys.

And you're welcome. You guys run a great site. I'm pleased to actually contribute a bit.


Stuart

[Lily]

I never venture into FMA but just want to say congratulations Stuart. There isn't anyone more deserving than you, you're just brilliant :)

[Cait]

congrats, ap! :D

[ap Oweyn]

I never venture into FMA but just want to say congratulations Stuart. There isn't anyone more deserving than you, you're just brilliant :)
And you're very kind. I'd have settled for "you don't seem half-witted to me." :D

Cheers Lily!

[ap Oweyn]

congrats, ap! :D
Hey thanks! If the MAP Meet comes together, I'll let you buy me a celebratory bottled water. :D

[shootodog]

This seems to be the season of new TMs! :)

I'd like to welcome Stuart, aka Ap Oweyn, to the MAP staff. Ap is taking on the role of Filipino Martial Arts Topic Moderator and we have every faith in him :)

Please don't make his new life too painful! ;)

but but...fma'ers are addicted to pain ;)

to the new fma tm: check your pm. i have a few choice words for you.

[ap Oweyn]

but but...fma'ers are addicted to pain ;)

to the new fma tm: check your pm. i have a few choice words for you.
"idiot"

"you're"

"an"

...

What is this? Some kinda puzzle?

;)

[neryo_tkd]

This seems to be the season of new TMs! :)

I'd like to welcome Stuart, aka Ap Oweyn, to the MAP staff. Ap is taking on the role of Filipino Martial Arts Topic Moderator and we have every faith in him :)

Please don't make his new life too painful! ;)


congrats to another topic mod :)

[Emil]

It's about time stu!!! I've been wondering when you'd venture off into the mod ship :Angel:

[bassai]

You were born to be a mod mate congrats.

[koyo]

This seems to be the season of new TMs! :)

I'd like to welcome Stuart, aka Ap Oweyn, to the MAP staff. Ap is taking on the role of Filipino Martial Arts Topic Moderator and we have every faith in him :)

Please don't make his new life too painful! ;)

Excellent choice he always brings an unprejudicde voice of reason to the threads.

regards koyo

[ap Oweyn]

Thanks gang! I really appreciate all the support.


Stuart

[B3astfrmthe3ast]

This seems to be the season of new TMs! :)

I'd like to welcome Stuart, aka Ap Oweyn, to the MAP staff. Ap is taking on the role of Filipino Martial Arts Topic Moderator and we have every faith in him :)

Please don't make his new life too painful! ;)


How do you become a topic mod.

[Anth]

By being the kind of member we are looking for (keeping within Terms of Service, being helpful etc), being in the right place at the right time (right forums when we think they need more cover) and by not asking to be a moderator :)

[axelb]

congrats Ap, definately the man for the job :)

[Johnno]

I've often wondered why Ap Oweyn wasn't a mod, and assumed that he must have had to turn the offer(s) down.

If ever there was a man who was born to mod, then it is he! :)

[BGile]

I've often wondered why Ap Oweyn wasn't a mod, and assumed that he must have had to turn the offer(s) down.

If ever there was a man who was born to mod, then it is he! :)


Wow, I hope he can live up to it, the FMA section is volatile.

Gary

[Johnno]

Wow, I hope he can live up to it, the FMA section is volatile.

GaryWell I'm not personally familiar with the FMA forum, but I'm sure that Stuart will do a great job.

I know we might seem to have given him the 'kiss of death' with such a great build-up, but frankly I wouldn't if I didn't think he was up to it. I'd just say 'good luck mate' and wait for the sound of distant train wrecks!

(I'm sure we can all think of new mods of whom we've thought: "I give him three weeks!" :D )

[shootodog]

fma section isn't volatile! we've had many months of peace. it's only when kewls and trolls show up that we get volatile. trolls and kewls have a tendancy to re-open wounds that this forum has been trying to heal.

[Ular Sawa]

I've often wondered why Ap Oweyn wasn't a mod, and assumed that he must have had to turn the offer(s) down.

If ever there was a man who was born to mod, then it is he! :)


Agreed. He has always struck me as thoughtful, even tempered, helpful, and good humored.

Good luck Stuart. Cheers.

[ap Oweyn]

Hey, thanks for all the unwavering support gang. I appreciate it. And, obviously, I hope I'm up to it as well. The forum can be "spirited." But it's a good bunch of people. And, while some debates get away from us occassionally, it's very easy to work with good people.


Stuart

[Khun Kao]

This seems to be the season of new TMs! :)

I'd like to welcome Stuart, aka Ap Oweyn, to the MAP staff. Ap is taking on the role of Filipino Martial Arts Topic Moderator and we have every faith in him :)

Please don't make his new life too painful! ;)

I'd like to remind Stuart that he has been missing his Sunday Boxing/MuayThai workouts at the Alexandria YMCA for weeks now.....

....and also remind him of the upcoming MuayThai "Smoker" in Sterling, VA on Saturday, June 16th...

Stuart, contact me at: brooks@khunkao.com

[ap Oweyn]

[insert sheepish grin here]

Aye aye sir. :D

[BGile]

Nice that you get along so well, sort of reminds me of the situation in most dojos.
Not what I care for actually. But then I am old and dislike orders rather than requests. Since I do think anytime you are paying, it is sort of a two way street.

OH well, just an observation, and the eye cannot trespass they mention.

Gary

[ap Oweyn]

Nice that you get along so well, sort of reminds me of the situation in most dojos.
Not what I care for actually. But then I am old and dislike orders rather than requests. Since I do think anytime you are paying, it is sort of a two way street.

OH well, just an observation, and the eye cannot trespass they mention.

Gary
We're friends. Joking. Worry not.


Stuart

[BGile]

We're friends. Joking. Worry not.


Stuart


I try not to worry, just observe.

So did you see my new sword it is sort of a Kampilan Bolo :confused:
:topic:
I am going to try it out today, see if it will pass the carpenter arm swing and if the tang is deep enough to withstand the Framing stoke technique into a bail of hay. ;)
It is a heck of a piece of steel I'll mention that LOL I like the handle it has enough room for my hand and it has a good feel.

Gary

[ap Oweyn]

I try not to worry, just observe.
Observations that led to erroneous conclusions in this case. But no harm done.

So did you see my new sword it is sort of a Kampilan Bolo :confused:
:topic:
I did, yeah. Nice piece. I don't know enough to classify it. It does look a bit like a kampilan, but with a very abbreviated second point. *shrug* You'd do well to start a thread on that forum asking for opinions. That's what I did with two pieces I own. It was very informative.
I am going to try it out today, see if it will pass the carpenter arm swing and if the tang is deep enough to withstand the Framing stoke technique into a bail of hay. ;)
It is a heck of a piece of steel I'll mention that LOL I like the handle it has enough room for my hand and it has a good feel.
Careful and good luck then. :)


Stuart

[BGile]

Careful and good luck then.
******************
Well that bail will be good mulch :D No not really just a few shots to see how it handles, I likee...Talk about some heft. Ready for a palm tree now or maybe coconut in the raw. ;)

[Tom O'Brien]

Congratulations Ap Oweyn,
I received my Likha Tatlo (brown belt) in 1977 from prof. Remy Presas, god rest his soul. I love the Filipino martial arts. I'm looking forward to your contributions. Welcome.

Thanks,
Sensei Tom

[ap Oweyn]

Congratulations Ap Oweyn,
I received my Likha Tatlo (brown belt) in 1977 from prof. Remy Presas, god rest his soul. I love the Filipino martial arts. I'm looking forward to your contributions. Welcome.

Thanks,
Sensei Tom
Cheers Tom. The group I currently train with is a Modern Arnis group, as it happens. Good bunch.

Look forward to seeing you on the forum.


Stuart