Combat is as old as man himself. In the Philippines it developed to a degree of effectiveness unsurpassed anywhere in the world. The Filipino martial arts is an expression of man's indomitable will to survive adversity in the most direct and self-reliant manner possible.
There has been an obvious need for a book that coordinates and puts into perspective the roots and principals of a fighting art--a book that explains the relationships between weapons and empty hands, philosophy and history, asseses strengths and weaknesses, and finally a book that liberates the mind from the classical way of thinking. Here now is that book.
Compilation of THE FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS has been a monumental task for the authors, representing over 1900 years of historical research, travel, observation and personal participation. Documentation of these arts have been supplemented with interviews with some of the last surviving Masters. Their daring exploits serve to illustrate the most deadly fighting systems that the world has known. This volume is illustrated with over 750 photographs and drawings and written by one of the most respected martial artists in the world.
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All martial arts change with three inches of steel.,
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This review is from: The Filipino Martial Arts as taught by Dan Inosanto (Paperback)
Dan Inosanto has been one of the best teachers and proponents of the martial arts.His resume need not be repeated.In this book he explains and teaches the fighting system of his homeland.Unless a system realistically addresses weapons, sadly few do, it cannot call itself a complete martial art.For non ballistic( firearms) weapons, Kali has stood the test of time.Amongst my most prized books is a signed copy I received from Dan Inosanto attained at a seminar.His teaching ability is legendary and at your fingertips with this book or anything he does.
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An excellent book from a historical aspect concerning the Filipino Martial Arts.,
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This review is from: The Filipino Martial Arts as taught by Dan Inosanto (Paperback)
As most martial artists know, Dan Inosanto was Bruce Lee's top student. However, Master Inosanto had been a seasoned martial artist with a background in various Filipino martial arts before meeting Bruce Lee. This excellent book covers the basic history of the Filipino Martial Arts, the use of the arnis sticks and knives. The combinations taught in this text are effective and practical.As a lifetime student of the martial arts, including the Filipino stick and knife arts, I found this book an excellent reference source when combined with actual hands-on training under an instructor. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Use of the Monadnock Straight Baton).
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This review is from: The Filipino Martial Arts as taught by Dan Inosanto (Paperback)
This book is excellent, in terms of diagrams, it has a good brief history of the Filipino Martial Arts, and the lives of some of the masters of the art who actually taught Dan Inosanto. The sections are broken down for the novice clearly. It is an old book, one out of print- if anybody is really interested in Filipino Martial arts, this book is a must. But the problem is how many are still available.
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