Book Review: Secrets of Arnis, Escrima, Kali by Edgar Sulite

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Another from the bowels of KF.

This 241 pg newspaper print book contains black and white illustrations and covers
The History of Arnis
Grips, Calisthetics (How about push ups w/ 2 sticks?), Triangle Footwork
Salutes, the 12 Strike System
Tips on how to be a good fighter, qualities and how not to be telegraphic.
A detailed section on countering every type of block
Direct Depensa aka Defanging the Snake
Single Stick Disarms
Empty Hand vs. Single Stick
Double Stick Fighting
Espada Y Daga techniques

A section on Training Devices
Using everyday objects for self-defense against sticks, knives, and hands
Arnis for Children

Balisong Section
Flipping and Concealing the Balisong
Stabbing positions and targets
Countering X-Blocks
Empty hands vs. Knife

Photo section on the various Arnis Masters and their techniques
A short section on stylistic differences and practicing controlled strikes
A glossary of Arnis terms.

I've been told that the book is currently out of print and plans to reprint are unclear.


 
I checked awhile ago. They're out of print. The lady I spoke to said that they may do another run in the future.

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AKTI #A000356
 
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