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Styles Pt​.​1

from Ra's al Ghul by Frank John James

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I spent the next few centuries learning many things, including a wide array of martial arts. This is my first journey through Asia, prior to the 19th century.

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As I traveled on east I first visited India
Where I learned yoga it really helped to control the
Breathing and meditative states I would rely on
Silambam really helped to get my bamboo staff fight on
Kuttu Varisai gave an order to my punches
While the Varma Kalai gave a power to my touches
In Cambodia I learned Bokator I wish faster
It took twenty years for me to master every technique
With speed, I searched for my next style
Dambong Veng, Dambong Lebokator and the Dao
Were the weapons of the Angkor, and now my styles crossed
As I traveled even further but careful of gettin' lost
The Malay were kind with their Silat
Whether Cekak, Medan, even Lian Padukan
The Philippines took my weapon game to another level
Usin' their Eskrima, come on like I would settle?

A long boat ride, took me to Japan
Where I met the Samurai whose battle methods were grand
The Way of the Warrior found in Bushido
Then Jujutsu, to Kendo to Ninjutsu
Using the roots of Subak in Korea
I formed Taekwondo before Duk Son and Hong Hi
And then came China with all of its many styles
And I had to learn 'em all so I had to spend a while
The Five Ancestors and the Five Animals
Tiger Crane Leopard Snake Dragon in my mold
Drunk Monkey to Eagle Claw and Praying Mantis
Wing Chun and Tai Chi elevated my status
And as time passed I continued to return
And travel 'round the world, always trynna learn
I gained control of all Chi with much ease
This is just a small sample of the styles in me

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from Ra's al Ghul, released November 5, 2012

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Frank John James Los Angeles, California

Frank John James is an MC/Producer, born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA, perfected in Los Angeles. Represents Earthworms with MC Braiiinstorm, who together with MC Mas1 form the trio Stereotype. Stereotype is a part of Echoes of Oratory Muzik.

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