Sonny Umpad's Eskrima - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Sonny Umpad's Eskrima write by George M. Yore. This book was released on 2012-11-06. Sonny Umpad's Eskrima available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Sonny Umpad's Eskrima provides insight on Maestro Santiago “Sonny” Umpad's life, philosophy, and teaching methods, as well as the structural underpinnings of his system. Born with the soul of a warrior, the intellect of a scholar, and a zealot's devotion to his art, Maestro Santiago "Sonny" Umpad forged an enduring contribution to the rich and colorful history of Filipino martial culture. In 1976, after immigrating to the United States, Sonny founded the school of Visayan Style Corto Kadena & Larga Mano Eskrima—rooted in his training in the Philippines and tested by a hard and dangerous life on the streets, Sonny's system was above all else practical. As Sonny's reputation as a talented fighter became well-known, he began to cross-train with masters of other martial arts, including Jesse Glover (Bruce Lee's first student) and Wally Jay (founder of Small Circle Jujitsu). One of the most innovative and visionary exponents of the Filipino arts, Sonny pioneered the concept of "mixed martial arts" long before the term was in use. Instructor George Yore has assembled the writings of six of Sonny's students (including Wade Williams, 2012 nominee for the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame) to create a biographic homage to this remarkable martial artist; basic techniques and applications are also demonstrated, accompanied by 130 step-by-step photos. Practitioners of Filipino martial arts—as well as mixed martial artists and security specialists—will find valuable instruction in techniques and applications, while the thousands of people touched by Sonny's teachings will gain a new understanding of this notoriously reclusive master's life—and how his experiences informed the development of his system.
WHFSC Grandmaster's Council: a compendium of the world's leading Grandmasters
WHFSC Grandmaster's Council: a compendium of the world's leading Grandmasters - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook WHFSC Grandmaster's Council: a compendium of the world's leading Grandmasters write by Bram Frank. This book was released on 2013-03-12. WHFSC Grandmaster's Council: a compendium of the world's leading Grandmasters available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This a compendium of the world's greatest council of Grandmasters. These Grandmasters both past and present represent an amazing history of the martial arts. It contains their bios told as they want it heard and seen along with pictures past and present of these Grandmasters. The WHFSC World Head of Family Sokeship Council brings together Grandmasters and Sokes from every style of martial arts to a yearly meeting, with an awards dinner, Hall of Fame and seminars sessions given by the Grandmasters themselves. Included in the book are some of the upcoming masters in the martial arts.
FMA Grandmasters and Masters
FMA Grandmasters and Masters - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook FMA Grandmasters and Masters write by Bram Frank. This book was released on 2017-11-09. FMA Grandmasters and Masters available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book is about some the many Masters and Grandmasters of the FMA: Filipino Martial Arts. Some are well known others are relatively obscure, some are famous, others are known only by their skill but they all have in common their love for the Filipino Martial Arts and their connection through training, friendship, heritage or lineage with GM Bram Frank. Some are the heroes of the Philippines and the spirit of Arnis like the late Professor Remy Presas, part of American martial art history with the FMA and JKD like Guro Dan Inosanto or like GM Bram Frank a faithful practitioner and instructor of the arts. Their stories are told in pictures and with a bio of who they are and what they've done! Regardless of gender these people give their lives, souls and energy to the Filipino Martial Arts. This is the first in a series of volumes of these wonderful people! This is the first book written by a non Filipino with a forward by a Filipino President: President Benigno Aquino III. Mabuhay
Balisong
Balisong - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Balisong write by Cagaanan Gary. This book was released on 1986-02-01. Balisong available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Follow the path of the Filipino knife fighter and the blinding blur of the deadly balisong in motion--its whirlwind lethality--can be yours. Three experts, having combined their knowledge of the balisong, martial arts and self-defense, show you the basics of techniques perfected in the Philippines over the course of 400: concealing, drawing, flipping and gripping the balisong; checking and rolling; and the four main phases of training.
Women and Asian Martial Traditions
Women and Asian Martial Traditions - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Women and Asian Martial Traditions write by Michael DeMarco, M.A.. This book was released on 2016-07-01. Women and Asian Martial Traditions available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This anthology is filled with content specifically selected for readers who have a strong interest in women’s participation in the Asian martial traditions. In addition to combative theory and practice, topics include aspects of theatrical performance, music, dance, gender studies, and insights for embodying philosophical elements into daily life. The twelve chapters that were written by noted authorities will certainly educate and inspire. These focus on the martial traditions of Japan, China, India, Korea, Indonesia, and the Philippines. All of the historical and cultural details add much to the scholarly perspectives on these Asian arts. At the same time they add to the appreciation of how and why martial elements are infused in artistic performances, such as theater, music, and dance. Throughout can be seen the unifying thread of the womans’ role which will increase our appreciation of the feminine presence in Asian martial traditions.
