The book features a twofold, interrelated focus. First, it looks at the unique Filipino culture; how it was greatly influenced by Spanish colonization, the oppr

Covering a variety of preparatory stretches and warm-up exercises, the 12-zone striking and defense systems, hand-to-hand combat ("trapping hands”), flow-prac

Arnis: Reflections on the History and Development of the Filipino Martial Arts is an intriguing collection of essays on Filipino martial arts. Featured are insi

So much of the literature regarding this art is focused on its country of origin-and that is a good thing-but it would be a disservice to the story to ignore th

Learn about the history, culture and techniques of filipino escrima with this informative martial arts guide. The history of the Philippines and her martial art