The Filipino martial art of ilustrisimo hails from Cebu, Philippines, where martial arts are still considered a matter of life-and-death survival--rather than sport or exercise.

Named after Antonio "Tatang" Ilustrisimo, the master who taught the style to both of the authors of this book, the art of kalis ilustrisimo has been in the Ilustrisimo family for more than five generations. Based on traditional Philippine stick and sword fighting methods--and refined by Antonio Ilustrisimo's vast personal...

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...