For nearly half a century, the work of Placido Yambao has intrigued Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) aficionados all over the world. Yambao's manuscript, "Mga Karunungan sa Larong Arnis", was the first widely released documentation of a popular, and at the same time, esoteric art. Written in archaic Tagalog, Placido Yambao's book remained an obscure resource understood nad appreciated by only a select few. Now, with over 500 photos and exclusive supplementary materials, the enigma surrounding Yambao's art is unraveled as FMA master Rey Galang unveils the secrets of Placido Yambao's legacy.
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Rey Galang unravels, unveils and generously makes gift of the hidden treasures of Placido Yambao's Legacy -- Christopher N. Ricketts
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Born in the heart of Manila's Chinatown, Master Rey Galang was exposed at an early age to the Chinese operas and legends of warriors and heroes that spawned and nurtured his love and interest in the martial arts. Having lost his father at an early age, Master Rey's early pursuit of the martial arts was nurtured and encouraged by his uncles. Stemming from a family with a tradition and history of military and police career officers and Filipino-Chinese bloodlines, the discipline and demands of martial arts training became natural for him. Master Rey attributes his exposure to the martial arts, specifically Filipino and Chinese disciplines, to his family.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hands down....The Best Arnis book I own,
This review is from: Classic Arnis (Paperback)
I really didn't understand what I was buying when i ordered this book....but I'm so glad I did. This is the first written record of Arnis in the philippines, that can only be found in the Philippine national archives; originally in archaeic Tagalog that modern Filipinos can't understand. Rey Galang just brought all this wonderful mystery to the modern world. Believe there are no sticks here..this is all blade, all the time! Now I can really see what the old folks were talking about! The best part is the Classic Espada y Daga...not stick and knife. Sword and Dagger! Been looking arond for a real good book on Espada y daga this is it! Plus the extra Sinawali techniques...thank you Rey Galang I will be waiting for your next book...please don't stop writing.one word: QUALITY
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Very good Book,
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This review is from: Classic Arnis (Paperback)
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 : )
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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excellent book,
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This review is from: Classic Arnis (Paperback)
This is another excellent book by Rey Galang. I also received it in two business days. This is a must for any afficianado of the FMA (filipino martial arts). Just like his other books, Mr. Galang does a great job writing about and showing the techniques. This book is mainly about espada y daga, however, it also touches upon sinawali. I highly recommend this book (along with his others-Masters of the Blade, Warrior Arts of the Phillipines, and Complete Sinawali)to anyone wanting to learn more about eskrima, arnis, kali. One can use this book as a reference or actually use and practice the techniques shown.
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There is no reason why arnis, our heritage's art of self-defense, should not become the national sport of the Philippines. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
downward diagonal strike, weapon with the dagger, upward diagonal strike, thrust with the dagger, vertical parry, descending thrust, augmented block, left rear position, chambered position, inside parry, sword check, dagger arm, lead weapon, inside thrust, horizontal strike, reverse stance, same time withdrawing, secondary weapon, downward strike, roof block, five strikes, warrior arts, forward stance, thrusting weapon Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Tagang San Miguel, The Legacy of Placido Yambao, Buhat Araw, Dalawang Kamay, Tagang Pasumala, The Poet, Sanggang Papalis, Sanggang Payong, Bunot Kaluban, Tagang Alanganin, Tagang Papalis, Bagsak Salungat, Kaliwa Bulalakaw, Chief Tupas, Sampung Taga, Sanggang Salikop, Tunnel Thrust, Ang Makata, Labindalawang Taga, Whip Strike, Avalanche Thrust, Balaraw Tiklop-Pana, Five Strikes Set, Ilalim Salibas, Kaliwa Palis-Kaluban New!
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There is no reason why arnis, our heritage's art of self-defense, should not become the national sport of the Philippines. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
downward diagonal strike, weapon with the dagger, upward diagonal strike, thrust with the dagger, vertical parry, descending thrust, augmented block, left rear position, chambered position, inside parry, sword check, dagger arm, lead weapon, inside thrust, horizontal strike, reverse stance, same time withdrawing, secondary weapon, downward strike, roof block, five strikes, warrior arts, forward stance, thrusting weapon Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Tagang San Miguel, The Legacy of Placido Yambao, Buhat Araw, Dalawang Kamay, Tagang Pasumala, The Poet, Sanggang Papalis, Sanggang Payong, Bunot Kaluban, Tagang Alanganin, Tagang Papalis, Bagsak Salungat, Kaliwa Bulalakaw, Chief Tupas, Sampung Taga, Sanggang Salikop, Tunnel Thrust, Ang Makata, Labindalawang Taga, Whip Strike, Avalanche Thrust, Balaraw Tiklop-Pana, Five Strikes Set, Ilalim Salibas, Kaliwa Palis-Kaluban New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Warrior Arts of the Philippines by Reynaldo S Galang on 4 pages
- Filipino Martial Culture (Martial Culture Series) by Mark V. Wiley in Front Matter
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