Estalilla Kabaroan Eskrima: Overview of the 3-Part system

Description

Kabaroan is the Filipino martial art and system of fencing and self-defense. Specifically, it is the traditional way of fighting with hand weapons or hand-arms (armas de mano), such as bolos, swords called kampilans (cutlasses), spears, iron-wood sticks, and fire-hardened staves. This comprehensive weapon system is broken down into techniques of Sensilla, Bambolia and Compuesta with methods known as Tiradin and Todasan. No wonder the May 1990 issue of Black Belt Magazine saw fit to write on its front cover that Kabaroan is “The Best of Filipino Arnis.” Illustrated with over 400 photographs, this book offers deep insight into the history, art, training and techniques of Kabaroan Eskrima as taught by GM Ramiro Estalilla, Jr. All FMA practitioners need to learn this rare and unique Eskrima system. Dedication Testimonials Acknowledgments Publisher’s Foreword Foreword Introduction Section I – Overview of Kabaoran Chapter 1 – Introduction to KabaroanHistorical and Cultural Background Outlawed but Preserved Goals and ObjectivesKabaroan is Dynamic What Kabaroan OffersKabaroan is Safe Big Stick Rules of SafetyCode of Honor and Rules of Conduct Chapter 2 – Kabaroan Origins Kabaroan Practice Methods Kabaroan’s Basic GoalsKabaroan Blends With Other Arts Subsystems of Kabaroan Parts of the Stick and How to Hold It Target Areas for the Stick Methods of Weapon Grip Tiradin and Todasan: Two Sides of One Coin A Balanced System Chapter 3 – Fundamental PrinciplesThe Principle of Life The Principle of LoveGreat Ideals Derived From Principles Levels of Forces and Types of Weapons Eskrima as a Weapon-based System Section II – Overview of Kabaroan Techniques Chapter 4 – Basic Offensive TechniquesSix Types of Strikes Eight Lines of Strikes Ambidextrous Footwork Fighting Distances and Ranges Length of Weapon CHAPTER 5 – Basic Defensive Techniques Tiradin and Todasan Bambolia Blocks CHAPTER 6 – Disarming and Counter TechniquesDisarming and Trapping Techniques Counter Disarms Counter Striking Chapter 7 – Introduction to Double Weapons Weapons of Equal Length Weapons of Unequal Length General Category of Sinawalis Observing the Rules of SafetyWeapons of Equal Lengths Single Sinawali Under Double Weaponry (Balanced Pattern) Double Sinawali Under Double Weaponry (High-Low) Triple Sinawali Under Double Weaponry (Heaven And Earth) Bambolian Sinawali (Compuesta) Weapons of Unequal LengthsSword and Dagger (Espada y Daga) Bangkaw (Shield-Staff) And Truncheon (Pang-Or) Shield-Staff And Spear (Bangkaw And Pika/Sibat) Section III – Training Exercises and Forms CHAPTER 8 – Kabaroan Multipurpose ExercisesCommon Exercises Nutrition, Recreation, and Rest Chapter 9 – Kabaroan Eskrima Forms and Dances Basic 12 Linear Form and Karenza General Tiradin form Karenza Basic Bambolia 11 CHAPTER 10 – The Legacy of Ramiro Abellera Estalilla Sr.The Preparation to Inherit Kabaroan The Early YearsThe Inheritance of Elder Ramiro The Great Variety of Exposures Some Incidents in the Elder Ramiro’s Life The Later Years of the Elder Estalilla CHAPTER 11 – About the Author Some Final Thoughts Notes from the Editor Friends of Kabaroan SECTION IV – Appendixes A. Glossary of Terms B. List of Striking Techniques C. Weapons of Kabaroan D. Some Geometric Terms E. Basic Stances and Steps F. Martial Arts Song