Mastering Eskrima Disarms

In this comprehensive book you will learn the disarming techniques of over 30 different styles of Eskrima, Kali, Arnis and Kabaroan, including their essential principles, supporting structures, ranges and modes of engagement, positional gates, footwork methods, joint control strategies and grip release concepts. This masterful text contains 250 pages, 950 photographs, 140 techniques, 35 styles, and 70 legends and masters of Filipino martial arts. Don't miss your chance to see the art as performed by its legends. Some of the styles featured include: Arnis Lanada - Arnis Tendencia - Babao Arnis - Bakbakan Kali - Balintawak Escrima - Biñas Dynamic Arnis - Black Eagle Arnis Eskrima - D'Katipunan Arnis - DeCuerdas-Diestro Eskrima - Dekiti Tirsia Siradas Arnis - Del Mar Kali-Escrima - Derobio Escrima - Doce Pares Multi Style Eskrima - Eskabo Daan - Estalilla Kabaroan Eskrima - Garimot Arnis - Inayan Eskrima - Inosanto Kali - Integrated Eskrima - Kalis Ilustrisimo - Lameco Eskrima - Lapu-Lapu Arnis - Latosa Escrima - Lightning Scientific Arnis - Modern Arnis - Moro-Moro Orabes Heneral - Pambuan Arnis - Rapid Arnis - San Miguel Eskrima - Sayas-Lastra Arnis - Sayoc Kali - Serrada Escrima - Siete Palo Arnis - Vee Arnis Jitsu - and more... Some of the featured masters include... Alejandro Abrian - Rogelio Alberto - Dan Anderson - Issing Atillo - Narrie Babao - Abondio Baet - Ron Balicki - Michael Bates - Herminio Binas - Robert Castro - Anthony Davis - Mike Del Mar - Tony Diego - Ramiro Estalilla - Bram Frank - Rey Galang - Art Gonzalez - Antonio Ilustrisimo - Jason Inay - Diana Lee Inosanto - Porferio Lanada - Eddie Lastra - Rene Latosa - Dan Medina - Carlos Navarro - Pat O'Malley - Isidrio Pambuan - Ely Pasco - Remy Presas - Ramon Rubia - Ron Saturno - Edgar Sulite - Sam Tendencia - Darren Tibon - Jerson Tortal - Jose Vinas - Florendo Visitacion - And Many More...

Filipino Martial Arts illustrates the basic strikes, blocks, counters, and disarms of the Serrada Escrima fighting system. A highly effective, well-rounded warrior art, Serrada Escrima uses basic stick-fighting movements that are equally applicable in both unarmed and knife fighting. Profusely illustrated, this martial arts manual describes not only the techniques but also the history and philosophy of the Filipino martial arts and their relevance in the fighting and mixed martial arts world today. Filipino Martial Arts: Cabales Serrada Escrima is an essential addition to any martial arts library.

Eskrima, which is also known as Arnis (De Mano) or Kali, is the indigenous martial art of the Philippine Islands. Dynamic and flexible, with a wide range of training methods it can be practised by students of all ages and levels of fitness. Well known and respected as a highly practical weapons-based system, Eskrima is practised worldwide by civilians, law enforcement personnel and special units within the military. Eskrima uses training weapons (rattan sticks and daggers) from the earliest stages, alongside purely unarmed techniques. These training methods have been found particularly effective at increasing co-ordination and reflexes, providing a fast track to developing the qualities needed for practical self-defence. This fascinating book traces the history and evolution of this art form. It highlights Eskrima's essential principles and concepts. The instructional section illustrates how the Eskrimador is able to succeed in a wide range of combat situations involving fighting with both weapons and open-hands. Techniques, two-person flow drills, self-defence applications, training with specialized equipment, the philosophy of the art and 'self-defence and the law' are all covered in depth.

Kabaroan is the Filipino martial art and system of fencing and self-defense. Specifically, it is the traditional way of fighting with hand weapons or hand-arms (armas de mano), such as bolos, swords called kampilans (cutlasses), spears, iron-wood sticks, and fire-hardened staves. This comprehensive weapon system is broken down into techniques of Sensilla, Bambolia and Compuesta with methods known as Tiradin and Todasan. No wonder the May 1990 issue of Black Belt Magazine saw fit to write on its front cover that Kabaroan is "The Best of Filipino Arnis." Illustrated with over 400 photographs, this book offers deep insight into the history, art, training and techniques of Kabaroan Eskrima as taught by GM Ramiro Estalilla, Jr. All FMA practitioners need to learn this rare and unique Eskrima system.

Learn about the history, culture and techniques of filipino escrima with this informative martial arts guide. The history of the Philippines and her martial arts is a history of resistance and revolt. Born into this fertile time and place, Grandmaster Leo M. Giron became a child of revolution. He grew up in a time when martial arts training was a necessity, not a luxury. His system was taught to him by five renowned masters; his experience honed in the jungle warfare of World War II. The Secrets of Giron Arnis Escrima is an engaging biography of Leo Giron, a renowned master of escrima and survivor of numerous hand-to-hand encounters in the Philippine jungles. It is also a visual and descriptive survey of Giron's fighting art—a classical weapons and empty-hand self-defense system applicable in today's modern society. Included is an overview of the twenty styles that make up the Giron system in general, and an analysis of the de fondo and cadena de mano styles in particular. Packed with over 300 historical and instructional photographs this book truly reveals the secrets of this Filipino martial art.

Covering a variety of preparatory stretches and warm-up exercises, the 12-zone striking and defense systems, hand-to-hand combat ("trapping hands”), flow-practice drills, sinawali and redonda, this 160-page, fully illustrated text gives novices a tangible amount of self-defense skill through specific drills. For example, the sinawali is taught without sticks, in empty-hand fashion, to illustrate how its weaving motions can be easily translated into empty-hand movements for blocking, punching, and takedowns. He discusses the 12 important angles of attacks on the human body, 12 basic ways of dealing with each angle, plus stick and sword disarming techniques.

Eskrima stick fighting is indigenous to the Philippines and in the 1950s one of the most popular styles emerged: Balintawak. To appreciate Anciong Bacon's Balintawak Eskrima, you have to understand set-ups, anticipation, the art of outwitting through ruses and lures; economy and simplification of motion, sans lavish and squandered movements; effective strikes fused and bonded with speed, power, elegance and grace. That is the essence of Anciong's Balintawak and these are the methods Sam Buot explains and demonstrates in this book. Written from the author's half-century of personal experience and hard-earned knowledge, Balintawak Eskrima presents the art from origin to modern times, as a fighting art, as cultural tradition and a means of personal development. Illustrated with nearly 700 historical and instructional photographs, this book is a must-have for all martial artists and those interested in the history of a people and their fight art.

Teach Yourself Knife Defense! Discover how to use the "block/grab" knife defense system developed by GM Larry Alquezar. This training manual is packed with knife-flow drills and other exercises. Develop your Filipino knife defense skills, because these techniques are generations old. Get it now. IMPORTANT: Trying to disarm a knife wielding attacker is extremely dangerous. The techniques in this book are for Martial Arts enthusiasts and are NOT meant for real life situations. One of the Best Filipino Knife Defense Books Around * 40+ knife disarming techniques. * Knife training flow drills so you will be able to apply the techniques instinctively. * Disarm, induce pain, break his limb, and/or make him stab himself. * Techniques for all angles of attack. ... and much more! Limited Time Only... Get your copy of Practical Escrima Knife Defense today and you will also receive: * Free SF Nonfiction Books new releases * Exclusive discount offers * Downloadable sample chapters * Bonus content … and more! Teach yourself knife defense today, because these are the secrets of GM Larry Alquezar. Get it now.