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Classic Arnis by Reynaldo S. Galang

Last post 04-19-2006, 8:54 AM by Tim McFatridge. 4 replies.
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  •  04-02-2006, 10:06 PM 81

    Classic Arnis by Reynaldo S. Galang

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    I'll get this started with the most recent book I read.  There is a lot of debate regarding the history of Filipino Martial Arts, yet one piece of history that can't be denied is the "first" book every published on the subject.  Some people have said that the word Kali is "made up" and that people in the Phillipines don't use the word.  Well, this book helps to clear the air a bit and provides some insight into not only where the word Kali originates and how it was used but also goes into detail on how FMA transitioned over the past several hundred years.

    Classic Arnis by Reynaldo S. Galang is a translation (with a few omissions and several additions) of a book called "Mga Karunuugan sa Larong Arnis" by Placido Yambao, et. al.  What is most interesting about this book is that it provides a view into what FMA was like between the years 1927-1957.  Included are tons of pictures from the original material and Galang does an excellent job expanding upon the original material to "fill in the gaps" that apparently existed with the original edition.

    I'd recommend this book to anyone that is interested in FMA from a historical perpective and to anyone that has an interest in the techniques of Siniwali (of which this book covers in some detail).

    If you follow the above link, you can take advantage of the "Look Inside" feature at Amazon.com to read through some of the book.  The pages provided cover the historical aspects pretty well, but there's no samples of the "techinique" chapters.

    If you've read this book or have any questions regarding it, please feel free to discuss this further.  (Also, if you have questions regarding other books on FMA or JKD - many out of print, please let me know and, if I have the book, I'll be happy to let you know what I think regarding said texts.)

    ory Smith Jeet Kune Do Kali Association - Co-Founder Fighting Method University - Chief Instructor10C

  •  04-04-2006, 6:42 AM 84 in reply to 81

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    Cory, thanks for the book referral and review. I will be looking at it when I am in Fort Worth this weekend. Another good book(although it is not FMA) is Mu Tau Pankration by Jim Arvantis(I think I spelled his name right). It deals more with MMA but gives a historical account of where Pankration originated from...and like you I am always interested in this historical aspect of all arts.
    im McFatridge Jeet Kune Do Kali Association - Co-Founder Prime Academy of Martial Arts - Chief Instructor10T

  •  04-05-2006, 9:58 PM 123 in reply to 84

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    Ouch!

    Jumped over to Amazon.com to check on possibly buying this book (Mu Tau Pankration).  The lowest price for a used copy is over $50!

    However, doing a bit of research, I'm wondering how different another book I found written by Jim Arvanitis that is published by Paladin Press is?  Reading the description sounds very similar to the (what appears to be) out of print Mu Tau Pankration book.  Has anyone else seen either of these (or even better, both of them)?

     

    ory Smith Jeet Kune Do Kali Association - Co-Founder Fighting Method University - Chief Instructor10C

  •  04-06-2006, 6:38 AM 133 in reply to 123

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    Cory, I think they are the same book. The original book was out of print then Paladin Press did one with him. I am thinking they are the same book. The one at Paladin is suppose to have some stuff added to it. Also go to Paladin Press and check out the book by Jack Dempsey...yes the boxer from the 1920's and 1930's and check out his book about training the US Military...very good book. He talks about and shows what he showed the military and even has some really good grappling moves and knife work.
    im McFatridge Jeet Kune Do Kali Association - Co-Founder Prime Academy of Martial Arts - Chief Instructor10T

  •  04-19-2006, 8:54 AM 201 in reply to 123

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    Cory, I have been meaning to get on here and recomend a book for everyone to read and have forgot. Anyway if you have not already read them...then go out and buy them because they are well worth the money. They are both from Larry Hartsell and are both awesome books. The first one is called JEET KUNE DO "Conditioning and Grappling Methods" this book has alot of good drills and training methods in it. The second book is JEET KUNE DO " Hardcore Training and Strategies Guide" again alot of good stuff in here that help improve every area of your fighting ability. Sifu Hartsell is a man who has been doing Mixed Martial Arts longer since the early early 70's. He is THE MAN when it comes to cross training and Mixed Martial Arts.
    im McFatridge Jeet Kune Do Kali Association - Co-Founder Prime Academy of Martial Arts - Chief Instructor10T
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