Widely practiced but not always understood, the Filipino martial arts have a rich history and distinctive character that have not fully been documented until no

There has been a lack of reliable academic studies regarding Filipino martial arts (FMA) that have uniquely developed in the Philippine archipelago. This anthol

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 re

Years of teaching, training, practicing, researching and practicing more have gone into the creation of this book. It is a gift to my students, and anyone else

The reawakening of Asian martial arts is a distinct example of cultural hybridity in a global setting. This book deals with history of Asian martial arts in the