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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Combat sports & self-defence > Oriental martial arts
Eskrima, which is also known as Arnis [De Mano] or Kali, is the
indigenous martial art of the Philippine Islands. Dynamic and
flexible, with a wide range of training methods it can be practised
by students of all ages and levels of fitness. Well known and
respected as a highly practical weapons-based system, Eskrima is
practised worldwide by civilians, law enforcement personnel and
special units within the military. Eskrima usies training weapons
[rattan sticks and daggers] from the earliest stages, alongside
purely unarmed techniques. These training methods have been found
particularly effective at increasing co-ordination and reflexes,
providing a fast tract to developing the qualities needed for
practical self-defence. The instructional section illustrates how
the Eskrima martial artist is able to succeed in a wide range of
combat situations involving fighting with both weapons and
open-hands. Techniques, two-person flow drills, self-defence
applciations, training with specialized equipment, the philosophy
of the art and 'self-defence and the law' are all covered in depth.
Fair Fight? Not likely. Least of all from a criminal who is looking
to make a quick profit at your expense. A sad fact is that
weapon-wielding thugs victimize 1,773,000 citizens every year in
the United States alone. Even martial artists are not immune from
this deadly threat. Consequently, self-defense training that does
not consider the very real possibility of an armed attack is
dangerously incomplete. Whether you live in the city or
countryside, you should be both mentally and physically prepared to
deal with an unprovoked armed assault at any time. Preparation must
be comprehensive enough to account for the plethora of pointy
objects, blunt instruments, explosive devices, and deadly
projectiles that someday could be used against you. This extensive
book teaches proven survival skills that can keep you safe on the
street. A multitude of real-life scenarios and case studies
analyzing violent encounters will help you to internalize this
crucial knowledge. Contents include:
*Awareness*Avoidance*De-escalation*Countervailing force*Armed
conflict*Managing the aftermath of violence*Weapon features and
functions If you are serious about self-defense this book is for
you. Everyone, including experienced martial artists, security and
law enforcement professionals, and concerned citizens will benefit
from this vital information.
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Balintawak Eskrima
(Paperback)
Sam L Buot; Foreword by Mark V. Wiley, Bobby Taboada
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