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		Longfei Newsletter Volume 6 Issue 3

The Filipino Martial Arts

Warriors Escrima Seminar 1

Warm-up exercise

1. Abiniko wrist exercise

2. Kob Kob co-ordination drill

First phase (Numerada)

1. First five angles of attack

2. First five defences

Footwork

1. Push back step (worked this step whilst being attacked by a padded stick)

2. Push forward step

3. Pivot step

The Quanfa Academy teaches Filipino Martial Arts as part of its curriculum. They form the weapons element of its system, but as students are well aware Filipino Arts are very effective at enhancing all elements of martial skills. From flow to timing and reflex training, Escrima will enhance many attributes to help create a well-rounded fighter.

The Filipino Martial Art (otherwise known as Kali, Eskrima or Arnis) is a complete and sophisticated system which is based on weaponry, but also contains a very effective empty hand module. The history of Kali can be traced back to 1521, when the art was used by the Filipinos to repel invasion by various Europeans notably the Spanish.

Students are taught single stick drills, double stick drills and knife defence. Drills and techniques are taught in a fluid, non-restrictive manner allowing students to enhance their natural attributes and improve their sense of timing, speed, awareness, reactions, balance, agility and confidence.

Although renowned for its stick fighting, Eskrima also has a highly developed empty hand system called Pangamut. Pangamut contains a unique kickboxing propramme called Panatukan, and a grappling propramme called Dumog.

This formerly secret martial art is unique in its emphasis on flow and improvisation. It is this aspect which makes it so effective and intellectually stimulating to learn.

In our modern society, an understanding of the mechanics and tactics of weapons is a vital part of training.

David Arnold

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