Way of the Warrior - Eskrima, the Philippino Way [3/4]

Part of a eight part series documentary on the Martial Arts of south and south east Asia, originally broadcast on the BBC in the early 1980s. This episode follows the very old, yet ever developing, Philippino martial art, Eskrima. It has developed, largely, due to the use of knives in the Philippines and teaches one how to defend against and use knives or small blades. Part 3 of 4 parts.

[@talon115]

That comb over is epic!

[@Thunder213MMXI]

I like Filipino martial arts because its practical, logical and more straight to the point in disabling or taking out an attacker.
It might not have the artistry or ceremony of other martial arts, but it is very effective. Apparently the Spetsnaz and Russian Military have incorporated parts of Filipino Martial arts in their Systema martial arts.

[@gurugurukuma]

i like the way dan inosanto compares Eskrima to other form of martial arts. he said eskrima is practical, and can destroy limbs quicker than the other martial arts

[@ASanchez83]

@Akab6 I did enjoy the video and it has inspired me to look into studying Filipino martial arts. Thank you for sharing it.

[@Peekingduck]

Thanks for up-loading

[@FernandoCrucesvegansilat]

Curioso Documento histórico, con la aparición, de entonces unos jóvenes, Chris Kent y Cass Magda (entre otros, como el especialista de cine Jeff Imada, al que no conozco personal mente pero sale en buenas peliculas de acción y es responsable de coreografías: por ejemplo la del caso Bourne) recibiendo instrucciones del Genial maestro Dan Inosanto, tuve la suerte y el honor (y el buen recuerdo) de asistir a cursos con los tres y de hecho éste sábado 27 -mi cumpleaños y el de Bruce Lee- veré a Dan

[@laughingtiger123]

I studied at the IMB academy in the 80's. Eskrima is great, but you will never have a fight in real life with any kind of weapon unless you carry it. If you carry any kind of weapon you will be vigorously prosecuted. Check out San Soo and Cheng style Bagua.

[@glasco7]

Practicing formas (kata) is a way to build muscle-memory in your techniques. Also for accuracy, speed, and power. Almost anyone can kick, block, or punch instinctively. But it is the WAY you punch or kick that makes the movement effective. Just ask yourself..'Am i a sloppy fighter? Or am I sharp and efficient?'

[@rightinthefriggineye]

10 minutes of wearing that Kubotan all over your arms and you'd feel that in the morning! especially with Dan Inosato making sure your hitting where you need to hit!

[@dudewheresmytoast]

Marc Denny isn't in there but Paul Vunak is. There is no mistaking him for anyone else. Akab6 you should tag this with "Dan Inosanto"

[@rctrue]

All of a sudden you see what looks to be Crafty Dog founder of the Dog Brothers on the floor dominating at 0:30

[@manokiro]

you can visit CACOY DOCE PARES ESKRIMA in youtube,and you can see more actions 25 years after the WAY OF THE WARRIOR DOCUMENTARY...

[@victorrain]

@ASanchez83 It does in their grappling techniques, you can also see a Judo influence in Modern Arnis.

[@Spanishfutbol2010]

@gsbluez77 Treaty of Paris, US got Philippines (including Guam) Puerto Rico and Cuba for $20 mil. There were zero Filipinos present in the negotiations of that treaty.

[@manilamerc]

I wish i knew this. Dan Inosanto is he best!!

[@ragin769]

@ 7.44 i laughed my ass out lolx.. serious serious no smiles ahahaha...

[@Lord_Darkson]

@cb1ryder your right, but he doesn't make that mistake anymore.

[@Spiritboymark]

Well in my opinion I can say Filipino Martial arts are very effective in adaptability and in combat situations,, I mean most martial arts base their teachings on each particular system but Filipino Martial arts can adapt through street fights/riots, wars, etc... It doesn't need any form of Kata-like movements, because when it comes in street situations, katas won't help you.

[@spadaydaga]

The guy holding the tire? That's Chris Kent.

[@mistermangetout]

great martial art but gotta have a lotta pain in the finger joints (arthritis) when you get older. No way around that. Raps of the knuckles - par for the course

[@rtiangco2011]

3:35 Who is that guy? He's CRAZY good.

[@unclebraddah]

Bruce Lee was Dan Inosanto's teacher in JKD.

[@peeshitt8507]

di lang sa stick ang eskrima/arnis/kali pwede siyang gamitin sa kamay o mano mano ang tawag dun,,, mahalaga ang kata/sayaw kasi bawat galaw niya may purpose pwede siyang gamitin sa labas

[@traveller89]

question! is hapkido a korean martial art? is it an offensive or defensive system?

[@JayPleezer304]

yo its chad from the neptunes!!!!

[@Spiritboymark]

@GaolisVideoLog and About the next generation thing.... In the future.... We dont know what system will be used... Things could go more complex.. nd Katas could be basic as abc's, but minds of Kali warriors are the xyz's... =)

[@cb1ryder]

4:19 Is that thumb positioning correct?

[@ASanchez83]

does the Doce Pares club have a heavy judo influence in their style?

[@Sinbad683]

haha, masakit yun! Classic Priceless Face Plant haha :)

[@Spanishfutbol2010]

@gsbluez77 Wiesner-Hanks, Merry E. Early Modern Europe 1450-1789 to start...you can read ANY books on Early Modern Europe or Spain and they will tell you Magellan IS Portuguese but he became a Spanish citizen....

[@Spiritboymark]

@GaolisVideoLog So, you mean... I have to memorize moves... In order to protect myself from unidentified techniques of my enemy?? Is that what ur tryin to tell me?? Just like what you said.. Mental preparation is the key to success... That would mean that I dont need to memorize what you called Katas.... It's only in the matter of instinct, not memorized moves....

[@MaharlokanSovereign]

Is this 1980's Documentary??

[@Spiritboymark]

@GaolisVideoLog and about the Manila hostage taking.. Do you think Katas can save those chinese.... If someone shoots you in the head from far away.. while you dont have any gun?? I know someone must practice in order to master something... but about those katas... I dont think it's as effective as Wing Chun neither it's as effective as Kali's hand to hand combat... =)

[@alangname]

SERIOUS SERIOUS NO SMILES

[@k1bagami]

Serious but it's spelled that way on the documentary though.

[@caesarerelmacahilig2611]

does Chuck Norris have heard of this art?

[@rowelpanugaling6578]

seryos seryos no smile =)

[@MrPacturd]

ahahah OUch!!! 07:48

[@dragonfist25]

@ironkong26 yeah that was funny hahaha..

[@TierDrama]

@ironkong26 7:46

[@Moooshey]

ahahah 7:48 (serious serious no smiles)

[@Spanishfutbol2010]

@ironkong26 I bet that hurt

[@victorrain]

hoy hoy hoy hoy hoyyyyyyy

[@ironkong26]

self pwned at 7:48

[@Spiritboymark]

@GaolisVideoLog Very funny... You cannot compare airplanes to martial ats.... and besides... Katas will never be compared to instincts of a warrior.... How about if you memorized 7 different kinds of moves.... while your enemy knows techniques like limb destructions, cut your arms while you are performing the second step in kata... Punches you rapidly in the face while you're starting to kick as in the 6 or 7 or whatsoever kata....

[@vokuro88]

that chubby guy landed and may have broke his colar bone in front of the camera. lol, no smiles, puta!

[@zooyork2323]

why is bruce lee on the wall? it should be a filipino guy.

[@daedolos]

Those sparring freaks are nuts. No gloves. Wow.
Peace
@_*

[@Spiritboymark]

@GaolisVideoLog Sad to say... You're a Filipino.. But you don't know how to appreciate the nature of your own martial art.... You're more in favor of Japanese Martial arts.... Well.. anyway.. I can't force you to choose what you like... neither the system of fighting you learn..

[@unclebraddah]

No doubt Cacoy is a great FMA practitioner but his class demonstration in this video is typical pinoy...showing off and nonsensical training when in front of the camera.