Filipino martial arts
Subtitle: exploring the depths
By: Peter A.H. Lewis ; foreword by Grandmaster Reynaldo S. Galang
Contributors: Galang, Reynaldo S.
Publisher: The Crowood Press; Crowood Press (UK)
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781785001574
Subjects: Martial arts
Description: The indigenous martial arts of the Philippines archipelago are known by a variety of names, including Arnis, Arnis de Mano, Eskrima, or Escrima, and are widely respected for the development of combat-effective defensive strategies and skills. The Filipino martial arts are fast and dynamic and utilize a diverse range of training methods to augment the journey towards achieving advance abilities in defending against weapons-based or empty-hand encounters. This book explores the fundamental, intermediate, and advanced techniques of double and single stick categories across the Filipino martial arts.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 142) and index.