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Filipino Martial Culture

culture.jpg (27418 bytes)FILIPINO MARTIAL CULTURE
by Mark V. Wiley

Widely practiced but little understood, the Filipino martial arts have a rich history and distinctive character that until now, has not been fully documented. Written in the context of Philippine history and culture, Filipino Martial Culture uncovers the esoteric components of the Filipino martial arts and the life-histories of the men who perpetuate them. Included are: the history of turbulence and war in the Philippines from prehistoric times to the present day; the culture of the Filipino martial arts, including the warrior ethos and worldview, spirituality, folklore, and weaponry; biographical sketches of eighteen Filipino masters and descriptions of their respective fighting styles; and a comparative study of the ethos, ideology, and development of the Filipino martial arts in relation to the considerable martial traditions of India, China, and Japan.

About the Author

In the course of his research, internationally renowned martial arts master and scholar Mark V. Wiley traveled the globe, interviewing top masters and recording their life histories, thoughts, and anecdotes. In addition, he collected 320 historical photographs and illustrations, including step-by-step sequences of the masters demonstrating the distinctive techniques of their particular martial styles. Certain to become a classic reference for practitioners and researchers alike, Filipino Martial Culture has set a new standard for martial arts writings.

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Published Tuesday, May 09, 2006 4:01 PM by Cory Smith

Comments

 

Tim McFatridge said:

I have read this book several times and find it to be very informative. There is alot of very good information in this book and it gives a good insight into the Culture of the Philippines.
May 30, 2006 3:13 PM
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About Cory Smith

Began training in 1994 with Guro/Sifu Mike Keller and was introduced to martial arts legends such as Larry Harstsell, Dan Inosanto, Ted LucayLucay, Herman Suwanda, Eric Paulson, Burton Richardson, David Gould, Aleksei Tchigirunsky. Joined the Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Grappling Association instructor program in 1995 and continues ongoing training with Larry Hartsell. Also currently training in BJJ with Mike Gunnlaugsson. Tim McFatridge (Co-Founder, Jeet Kune Do Kali Association) and I have been brothers in the martial arts since 1994 and continue training with one another to this day.