In Mastering Eskrima Disarms, Mark V. Wiley draws on his 20 years of research and 34 years training in the United States and the Philippines under the world’s most legendary figures in Eskrima. He presents in clear language and detailed photos the essential components of Filipino disarming techniques.
In this comprehensive book you will learn the disarming techniques of over 30 different styles of Eskrima, Kali, Arnis and Kabaroan, including 22 Supporting Structures and 9 Essential Principles of Effective Disarms, the 3 Ranges and 4 Modes of Engagement, the 2 Positional Gates, the 3 Joint Control Concepts, the 5 Footwork Methods, and the 5 Grip Release Concepts most essential to mastering Eskrima disarms.
This masterful text contains 250 pages, 935 photographs, 135 techniques, 33 styles, and 70 masters of Filipino martial arts. Don’t miss your chance to see the art as demonstrated by its legends.
Some of the featured styles include: Arnis Lanada, Arnis Tendencia, Babao Arnis, Balintawak Escrima, Biñas Dynamic Arnis, Black Eagle Arnis Eskrima, D’Katipunan Arnis, DeCuerdas-Diestro Escrima, Dekiti Tirsia Siradas Arnis, Del Mar Kali-Escrima, Derobio Escrima, Doce Pares 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 Taga Hirada, Rapid Arnis, San Miguel Eskrima, Sayas-Lastra Arnis, Serrada Escrima, Siete Palo Arnis, Vee Arnis Jitsu, and more…
“Martial arts grandmaster, doctor of Oriental medicine, author and publisher, Mark V. Wiley is in a class of his own.” – Masters Magazine
“Mark V. Wiley has a deep understanding of Eskrima. One really must be at a certain level themselves in order to fully appreciate it!” – Martial Arts Illustrated
“We highly recommend that anyone who is serious about Filipino martial arts read Master Mark Wiley’s works and keep them at hand.” – British Council of Kali Eskrima Arnis Instructors