The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo: The Filipino Fighting Art

The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo: The Filipino Fighting Art Explained (Tuttle Martial Arts)
Master the art of filipino kalis with this illustrated martial arts guide.

The Filipino martial art of ilustrisimo hails from Cebu, Philippines, where martial arts are still considered a matter of life-and-death survivalâ€”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 methodsâ€”and refined by Antonio Ilustrisimo's vast personal experience in challenge matchesâ€”it offers a powerful, flexible, dynamic, and effective fighting style.

The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo is the first book to deal with the techniques and theories of this very effective system of personal combat including the history of kalis ilustrisimo and structure of the system, the fundamentals of practice, the defensive movements and applications, and the training techniques used to prepare for actual personal combat. It also includes hundreds of photographs showing the essential movements and techniques of this martial arts style.

Sections include:
- KALIS ILUSTRISIMO IN PERSPECTIVEâ€”History and Development; Structure of the Ilustrisimo System
- FUNDAMENTALS OF PRACTICE<â€”Preliminaries (Weapon Length; Weapon Grip; Combat Ranges); Stances and Footwork; Methods of Striking
- DEFENSIVE MOVEMENTS AND APPLICATIONSâ€”Fundamental Fighting Techniques; Methods of Disarming
- THE COMBATIVE ENCOUNTERâ€”Combative Sign Language; Spiritual Fortitude; Fighting Principles and Strategies
- AND MORE!
Country USA
Brand Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer Tuttle Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber b&w
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2002-06-15
UnitCount 1
UPCs 676251831450
EANs 9780804831451

Country	USA
Brand	Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer	Tuttle Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	b&w
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2002-06-15
UnitCount	1
UPCs	676251831450
EANs	9780804831451

The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo: The Filipino Fighting Art Explained (Tuttle Martial Arts)

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