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Laguna closes in on POF title
Inquirer.net, Philippines - Dec 16, 2008
Iloilo, which collected 21 gold medals in arnis earlier in the day, relied on Delarmino brothers Leonardo (welter), Phillip (fly) and Agustin (bantam) in ...
 
Academy of Eskrima graduation
Cebu Daily News, Philippines - Dec 29, 2008
The Academy offers course programs on the Philippine martial art of Eskrima Arnis which covers all its components and fighting styles including single stick ...
 
David Smethurst - World Mission
Christian Today -- AustraliaAustralia - Dec 28, 2008
One of the long term prisoners, Arnis, now 49, was released from prison last year. He served a 19-year drug-related sentence. Arnis is now involved in a ...
 


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Modern Arnis: The Filipino Art of Stick Fighting


by: Remy Presas
Having trained in Filipino Kali many years ago I was looking for a book that could re-introduce me to this martial art. Although this book covers more then just stick fighting, I found this book to be a fine introduction to stick fighting essentials. The book does not get too intricate or technical, which I think is a good thing in any martial art book since the effectiveness of the more complex movements is founded upon the mastery of the simple basics. Also, in a real world situation it is always best to stick with the fundamentals.


Arnis Self-Defense: Stick, Blade, and Empty-Hand Combat Techniques of the Philippines


by: Jose Paman
Arnis is a Philipino system that is primarily based around the use of weapons such as the stick, the knife, and the sword. This book is an excellent primer, scratching the surface of many aspects of Kombatan, a system of Arnis developed by Ernesto Presas. The book beggins with several historical chapters that cover such topics as the name for Philipino martial arts ("kali" is apparently not widely accepted in the PI), some cultural information of the Philipino people, and how the system of Kombatan developed.


Classic Arnis


by: Reynaldo S. Galang
This book is a surprise; it is all double blade work. Lots of information. On the down side, sorry but the Tagalog names are distracting. The pictures are too small; it's hard to pick up at times what each blade is doing. BUT......big but..... there is more good stuff packed in this book that in a good 90% of other books on the subject. Get it and get really good reading glasses : )


The Secrets of Giron Arnis Escrima (Secrets of the Martial Arts)


by: Antonio E. Somera
I really liked this book. I know it was not as deep in technique and theory as many would have liked, but for the price it is a great introduction. I would like to see a more in-depth version, akin to Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do the text book, or something as nice as either of the new Gracie Books. I am still waiting for the Filipino book that gives real grasp to the newbie, but still has a lot for the experienced player. In short I am looking for some thing with the thought and grace of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Theory and PRactice, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense, or maybe a book as comprehensive in its coverage as is Simco's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Master Text.

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