Request

[Head_Hunter]

I actually have a friend who frequents these forums (he shall remain anonymous) and he has spoken very highly of the knowledge that floats around here. So I registered just to get an answer to this question. I have been practicing various FMA since I was a child due to my exposure to it by friends and family. I still continue to practice it to this day, and have a vast library of sources on FMA’s and other martial arts as well. However, the surprising thing is, I have been unable to find any official training sources or documents regarding to the use of the Philippines most famous sword, the Kampilan. If anybody has any books, videos, or documents depicting or describing the use of this unique weapon, please let me know.

Thank you very much,

Head_Hunter

P.S. I apologize for being so demanding in my first post.

 

[bowyer]

I know where you are coming from. There seems to be very few if any texts and videos explaining the use of individual Filipino weapons like the ginunting or the kamplian. Good luck though in your search. And if you do happen to find a source on its use, don’t be too shy to share it.

 

[slamade]

Try a YouTube search for "Yuli Romo." His interpretation of Kampilan seems on the mark, at least to my eyes.

Best,

Steve

 

[Matador]

The book "Moro Swords" by Robert Cato. By your definition of "official" I don't know, but it's a great read! Also look to Kris Cutlery's DVD "Crossing the Sulu Seas", you will get a good look at Moro weaponry and an overlook on the useage of such. Also a lengthy conversation with Kris Cutlery's owner Cecil Quirino could prove enlightening! I would also look to Mark Wiley, he has quite a vault of documentation and video of this, but when I last spoke to him, he still wasn't going to avail it to the general public.

Matador-

 

[Hetman]

Also, you might wanna check out GT Leo Gaje's hour long video on google.video, in which discusses various Flipino blade designs and their use, origin etc. It can also be found at youtube, but divided in shorter segments...

 

[Puting Carabao]

Try a YouTube search for "Yuli Romo." His interpretation of Kampilan seems on the mark, at least to my eyes.

Best,

Steve

I concur...my teacher Maestro Yuli is excellent with Kampilan and has taught me the methods as well..Kampilan as I was taught from Maestro is Bankaw Sibat and empty hands....one must feel it to truly understand.

Salamat

PG Michael Blackgrave
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