Sinawali-meaning "woven"- is an intricate and devastating Filipino fighting system with ancient roots, perfectly suited to modern times, and its popularity is booming around the world. This fascinating stick and blade empty-hand defense employs a sinuous, polyrhythmic interweaving of leg and arm defenses and attacks, presenting a virtually impenetrable shield against potential attackers. Martial arts instructor Reynaldo S. Galang reveals the special hand techniques, the exact, quick footwork, and the working theory behind the art of Sinawali, through instructional text and clear photographs. Whether readers are interested in Sinawali for exercise, hobby, or as a means of self-defense, Complete Sinawali is their definitive guide.
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Reynaldo S. Galang, one of the most experienced instructors of the martial arts of the Philippines in the West, has been a protg of many well-known teachers of Filipino martial styles. He has been studying and teaching the arts for more than thirty years.
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Complete Sinawali by Rey Galang describes about two dozen "Sinawali" or double stick drills as done by the Bakbakban group in New Jersey. The sinawali patterns described here are not the usual symmetrical patterns that most beginners are used to, and careful attention should be paid to the footwork, which allows the practitioner to perform the strikes with the proper distancing, timing, speed, and power to make them effective. Bakbakban offers a videotape series that features some of their double stick patterns and there is usually a seminar once a year based on these as well. I would recommend attending a seminar after I had purchased the book and video in order to fine-tune the body-mechanics that are presented therein. All in all, an excellent book that belongs on the shelf of any Filipino martial artist.
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This book is very informative. It gives a good understanding of what stick fighting is and how to train in it. With its simple steps it takes you from a drill to its applications. I highly recomend this book to anyone wanting to learn FMA on their own.
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Not as for beginners good as others.....,
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This book isn't as good for beginners as Modern Arnis: The Filipino Art of Stick Fighting
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Redonda Salok-Saboy, Rey Galang, Luha Salungat, Kambal Abaniko, Drawing of the Sword, Rebounding Strikes, Outside Upward Cut, Kali Ilustrisimo, Rapido Redonda, Bakbakan International, United States, Warrior Arts of the Philippines, Christopher Ricketts, Abierta Salok, Reverse Whirlwind Browse Sample Pages:
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right hip with the back, downward diagonal path, tensed motion, diagonal strike, cutting motion, low strike, downward strike, upward cut, powerful strikes, high strike, final strike Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Redonda Salok-Saboy, Rey Galang, Luha Salungat, Kambal Abaniko, Drawing of the Sword, Rebounding Strikes, Outside Upward Cut, Kali Ilustrisimo, Rapido Redonda, Bakbakan International, United States, Warrior Arts of the Philippines, Christopher Ricketts, Abierta Salok, Reverse Whirlwind Browse Sample Pages:
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