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

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 4 of 4 parts.

[@rightinthefriggineye]

I think the greatest thing about Escrima / Kali and up to modern Arnis is the amazing adaptability of The Phillipino style. they lookes at the chinese and japanese styles and even when the spanish arrived. the development and the whole idea of "Ok that worked better than my way, can i use it?" has made for a wonderful style. it is wonderful to see the variety of escrima. the long range, close range disarming. it is simple and as such wonderfully adaptive. i always loved it.

[@Jonobos]

I don't care about what is "renowned as the best." What is important is learning from my own experience.

[@SenorFuerte]

Thanks for posting this. This was very inspiring.

[@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...

[@jundocepares]

see how wonderful it is if Doce Pares is still united...

[@samsaphone]

Well, Doce Pares is the most public. It's centered in Cebu City (which is pretty public,) it has the most visible practitioners, and it's generally "established" rather than underground. Also, this was set in the '80s, during the Marcos years. I go to school in LA and there are plenty of other schools - a lot of my homies study Decampo.
Check out History Channel's "Human Weapon" and Discovery Channel's "Fight Quest" - they take in non-Doce Pares and non-Cebu schools.

[@tardigrade85]

What the hell is up with these crazy ass subtitles. At first I thought someone was joking but this is apparently a clip from a documentary?

[@mdub2000]

its true but with bbc sometimes its about the timing of the event and they just happened to do most of there research on doce pares.

[@X2Are]

Lol, the staff vs. stick fight... stickman was wearing jeans!

[@dimulaidari]

Daan Ng Mandirigma = Jalan Pendekar.

[@Pixxeria]

Is there more of this documentary?

[@Pixxeria]

I mean, it´s only those four videos for the Eskrima?

[@Xarcand13]

this makes me even prouder of my filipino blood, thank you for upload :D

[@ARTBUS1]

Because Explorer Ferdinand Magellan Simple Underestimate the
Filipino Martial Art
"KALI" ,"Eskrima" or "Arnis"
He died in the Battle of Mactan

[@Lyndellicious]

Hello! Is this account still active? I would like to send you a message. But how can I reach you?

[@aodara]

Why is it that its only Doce Pares? There are other eskrima styles that are also good and perhaps better. And also other master that were as good as Cacoy. Like for say Anciong Bacon, Timoteo Maranga, Alberto Dacayana SR, Ondo Caburnay. Other styles that are as prominent as Doce Pares is Balintawak, Lapunti, Mig-Sune-Do.

[@GuyTakashi73]

Estrada called it arnis instead of esc/krima :3

[@KyDLDNLDN]

actually it is applicable.. u need to research more on the art... and it does stand a chance.. esp eskrido.. =D

[@Jonobos]

Like any martial art it has become formalized and the ART has started to surpass the MARTIAL. Once the need to use it in actual combat wanes, things like forms and patterns begin taking over. Before you know it the original meaning and application aspect is lost. They become useless drills that look impressive but don't function. To see this stuff stripped back down and used in action look up Dog Brothers. But we warned that it doesn't look nearly as flowery, but it does function.

[@maccaholmes4854]

why dont you go over and challenge them?...they shouldn't pose a problem for you

[@Nhia89]

just 7?? what if theres 8 thugs?

[@WildWhiteDignity]

Any martial art made sport goes straight down the toilet.

[@gurugurukuma]

AHAHAHA TORA TORA!!!