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Mastering Eskrima Disarms
In this comprehensive book you will learn the disarming techniques of over 30 different styles of Eskrima, Kali, Arnis and Kabaroan, including their essential principles, supporting structures, ranges and modes of engagement, positional gates, footwork methods, joint control strategies and grip release concepts. This masterful text contains 250 pages, 950 photographs, 140 techniques, 35 styles, and 70 legends and masters of Filipino martial arts. Don’t miss your chance to see the art as performed by its legends.
Some of the styles featured include: Arnis Lanada | Arnis Tendencia | Babao Arnis | Bakbakan Kali | Balintawak Escrima | Biñas Dynamic Arnis | Black Eagle Arnis Eskrima | D’Katipunan Arnis | DeCuerdas-Diestro Eskrima | Dekiti Tirsia Siradas Arnis | Del Mar Kali-Escrima | Derobio Escrima | Doce Pares Multi Style Eskrima | Eskabo Daan | Estalilla Kabaroan Eskrima | Garimot Arnis | Inayan Eskrima | Inosanto Kali | Integrated Eskrima | Kalis Ilustrisimo | Lameco Eskrima | Lapu-Lapu Arnis | Latosa Escrima | Lightning Scientific Arnis | Modern Arnis | Moro-Moro Orabes Heneral | Pambuan Arnis | Rapid Arnis | San Miguel Eskrima | Sayas-Lastra Arnis | Sayoc Kali | Serrada Escrima | Siete Palo Arnis | Vee Arnis Jitsu | and more…
Some of the featured masters include… Alejandro Abrian | Rogelio Alberto | Dan Anderson | Issing Atillo | Narrie Babao | Abondio Baet | Ron Balicki | Michael Bates | Herminio Binas | Robert Castro | Anthony Davis | Mike Del Mar | Tony Diego | Ramiro Estalilla | Bram Frank | Rey Galang | Art Gonzalez | Antonio Ilustrisimo | Jason Inay | Diana Lee Inosanto | Porferio Lanada | Eddie Lastra | Rene Latosa | Dan Medina | Carlos Navarro | Pat O’Malley | Isidrio Pambuan | Ely Pasco | Remy Presas | Ramon Rubia | Ron Saturno | Edgar Sulite | Sam Tendencia | Darren Tibon | Jerson Tortal | Jose Vinas | Florendo Visitacion | And Many More…
255 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 13, 2013
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Mark V. Wiley
33 books8 followersMark V. Wiley, B.A., received his bachelor of arts degree in sociology from Drexel University. He began martial arts training in 1979 and has focused on Cabales Serrada Escrima under Grandmaster Angel Cabales. As an author, Wiley's works included Filipino Martial Arts: Cabales Serrada Escrima (Tuttle 1994) and Filipino Fighting Arts: Theory and Practice (Unique 2000). He has worked in the publishing field, including Tuttle Publishing and CFW Enterprises, and now is self-employed with Tambuli Media.
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August 20, 2023
Great read. Tells much on how to position yourself and movements you need to do to accomplish an Eskrima disarm. By the near end of the book, you'll see 1-2 example pics on how to do Eskrima disarm each from the most famous Eskrima styles in the Philippines and in the U.S.
January 13, 2016
Book Review --- Mastering Eskrima Disarms, by Mark V. Wiley. Tambuli Media (Createspace). Spring House, PA. 2013. 240 pp., Paper, $29.95
If you are interested in Filipino martial arts, and particularly the use of sticks in the Filipino martial arts, then this is a book you should be aware of. Wiley’s goal in this book was to provide a guide to Filipino martial arts disarms for instructors and others who wish an in-depth knowledge of the subject. As most readers of this review will know, in the bulk of Filipino martial arts styles, training begins with a stick or pair of sticks. In a fight, a person with a stick has a big advantage over a person who is unarmed and has no stick. Therefore one common tactic used in a fight with sticks is to try and take the stick away from the opponent. In fact, in almost any fight using weapons, if the person with the weapon can be disarmed then their threat can be reduced. Therefore in Filipino martial arts, a great deal of time is spent not just on training to strike and block with a stick or other weapon, but also how to disarm one’s opponent.
This book focuses on such disarms and disarming techniques.
The book is basically divided into three sections.
In the first part, Wiley discusses what makes a good disarms work and where and how common failures occur when someone attempts to disarm an opponent. He discusses how one can recognize good and bad disarming techniques that are found within various Filipino martial arts styles, and the components of a good disarm. He also categorizes the disarms normally found in Filipino martial arts styles by dividing them into four categories. He calls these categories modes.
Mode One is a simple strike to the opponent, often to the hand that holds the weapon, without using preliminary blocks.
Mode Two are techniques that involve a party with an empty hand that is used simultaneously with a strike.
Mode Three techniques involve blocking a weapon strike with a weapon, then redirecting the opponent’s energy, and countering.
Mode Four are techniques where a martial artist blocks his opponent’s weapon with his own, while simultaneously using his empty hand to trap his opponent’s weapon hand.
In the second part, Wiley demonstrates several techniques in each mode. These are well explained through words and a series of black and white photographs.
In the third part of the book, Wiley has collected interesting photo sequences of several well-known Filipino martial arts masters demonstrating the disarms they teach in their style. As many of these prominent teachers are now deceased, this is, indeed, an important and valuable resource for people interested in the many varieties of Filipino martial arts styles. Many would argue that this alone is worth the price of the book.
The book is 239 pages, well-illustrated, and a valuable addition to the library of anyone who truly wishes to understand the Filipino martial arts in depth.
Note: Although, according to the introduction, this book was originally set to be published by Unique Publications, a respected and prominent martial arts publisher, that company went bankrupt before the book could be released. Wiley went on to establish Tambuli Media, his own company, to publish books in areas that interest him. Tambuli Media often uses Createspace, a print-on-demand publisher, to produce the physical copies of its books, and therefore I have seen this book listed as being published by both Tambuli Media and Createspace.
If you are interested in Filipino martial arts, and particularly the use of sticks in the Filipino martial arts, then this is a book you should be aware of. Wiley’s goal in this book was to provide a guide to Filipino martial arts disarms for instructors and others who wish an in-depth knowledge of the subject. As most readers of this review will know, in the bulk of Filipino martial arts styles, training begins with a stick or pair of sticks. In a fight, a person with a stick has a big advantage over a person who is unarmed and has no stick. Therefore one common tactic used in a fight with sticks is to try and take the stick away from the opponent. In fact, in almost any fight using weapons, if the person with the weapon can be disarmed then their threat can be reduced. Therefore in Filipino martial arts, a great deal of time is spent not just on training to strike and block with a stick or other weapon, but also how to disarm one’s opponent.
This book focuses on such disarms and disarming techniques.
The book is basically divided into three sections.
In the first part, Wiley discusses what makes a good disarms work and where and how common failures occur when someone attempts to disarm an opponent. He discusses how one can recognize good and bad disarming techniques that are found within various Filipino martial arts styles, and the components of a good disarm. He also categorizes the disarms normally found in Filipino martial arts styles by dividing them into four categories. He calls these categories modes.
Mode One is a simple strike to the opponent, often to the hand that holds the weapon, without using preliminary blocks.
Mode Two are techniques that involve a party with an empty hand that is used simultaneously with a strike.
Mode Three techniques involve blocking a weapon strike with a weapon, then redirecting the opponent’s energy, and countering.
Mode Four are techniques where a martial artist blocks his opponent’s weapon with his own, while simultaneously using his empty hand to trap his opponent’s weapon hand.
In the second part, Wiley demonstrates several techniques in each mode. These are well explained through words and a series of black and white photographs.
In the third part of the book, Wiley has collected interesting photo sequences of several well-known Filipino martial arts masters demonstrating the disarms they teach in their style. As many of these prominent teachers are now deceased, this is, indeed, an important and valuable resource for people interested in the many varieties of Filipino martial arts styles. Many would argue that this alone is worth the price of the book.
The book is 239 pages, well-illustrated, and a valuable addition to the library of anyone who truly wishes to understand the Filipino martial arts in depth.
Note: Although, according to the introduction, this book was originally set to be published by Unique Publications, a respected and prominent martial arts publisher, that company went bankrupt before the book could be released. Wiley went on to establish Tambuli Media, his own company, to publish books in areas that interest him. Tambuli Media often uses Createspace, a print-on-demand publisher, to produce the physical copies of its books, and therefore I have seen this book listed as being published by both Tambuli Media and Createspace.
December 7, 2013
Good working knowledge of the various disarms utilized in the Filipino Martial Art, Eskrima. Practitioners will recognize many of the concepts and techniques demonstrated. Also, the author included photographic demos from individuals representing other styles of FMA.
As students become familiar with the basic types of disarms (wrapping around the opponent's wrist, weak-side thumb, base principal, blunt force, etc) they will begin recognizing how these other styles incorporate those same concepts.
Also, signed copies still available at Eskabo Daan!
Knowledge is power - ya-taaaah!!!
As students become familiar with the basic types of disarms (wrapping around the opponent's wrist, weak-side thumb, base principal, blunt force, etc) they will begin recognizing how these other styles incorporate those same concepts.
Also, signed copies still available at Eskabo Daan!
Knowledge is power - ya-taaaah!!!
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