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OverviewWidely practiced but not always understood, the Filipino martial arts have a rich history and distinctive character that have not fully been documented until now. 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 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. 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. A classic reference for practitioners and researchers alike, this Filipino martial arts book is as much a definitive anthropological textbook as it is a practical guide to Arnis, Kali, Eskrima, and the other martial arts of the Philippines. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark V. WileyPublisher: Tuttle Publishing Imprint: Tuttle Publishing Edition: Original ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.709kg ISBN: 9780804820882ISBN 10: 0804820880 Pages: 376 Publication Date: 15 May 1997 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviews<i>Filipino Martial Culture</i> is an incomparable masterwork. For anyone who has searched for reliable information on the topic, this book is simply the best. --<b>Michael A. DeMarco, <i>Journal of Asian Martial Arts</i></b> Filipino Martial Culture is an incomparable masterwork. For anyone who has searched for reliable information on the topic, this book is simply the best. -Michael A. DeMarco, Journal of Asian Martial Arts Filipino Martial Culture is an incomparable masterwork. For anyone who has searched for reliable information on the topic, this book is simply the best. —Michael A. DeMarco, Journal of Asian Martial Arts Author InformationMark V. Wiley has written for multiple martial arts and health publications, including Karate-Kung Fu Illustrated and The Journal of Asian Martial Arts. One of the world's foremost martial arts researchers, he is the co-author of Qigong for Health and Well-Being and author of Martial Arts Talk, and Filipino Martial Arts: Cabales Serrada Escrima. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |