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this detailed work, Mark V. Wiley describes the basic
strikes, blocks, counters, and disarms of this dynamic fighting
system. A highly effective, well-rounded warrior art, Serrada
Escrima uses basic stick-fighting movements
that are equally applicable in both unarmed and knife
fighting.
Profusely illustrated, this text describes not
only the techniques but also the history and philosophy of
the Filipino Fighting Arts and their revelence in
the arts today. Filipino Martial Arts: Cabales Serrada
Escrima is an essential addition to any martial arts
library.
All Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 - Oct 15, 1999
The foreword of the book was personally written
by Grandmaster Angel Cabales who tells why he personally chose
Mark Wiley to present his art to the public. As it clearly
stated in the book, Grandmaster Angel Cabales read and approved
the manuscript before his unfortunate death in 1991.
In this introductory book, Mr. Wiley purposely
exaggerated the movements and distance of this short range
fighting style to help the photographer and give the reader
a clearer view of how the techniques are performed. Basic
concepts and techinques were explained, but as with any martial
arts book, it was never intended to be used as a means to
learn the art without a qualified instructor. It is also admirable
that Mr. Wiley focused on presenting the art form of Grandmaster
Angel Cabales and did not digress into tales of his training
that do nothing more than boost his own image like so many
other martial arts authors do.
The author's qualifications to teach, write
about, and demonstrate this art are impeccable. Mark Wiley
received his Master's Degree (Pangulong Guro) in Cabales Serrada
Escrima in March of 1990 by Grandmaster Angel Cabales. Mark
Wiley has written for and edited numerous martial arts publications
and regularly travels to the Philippines as well as other
parts of Asia to do research on and continue his study of
the martial arts.
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