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Join me on a journey through the world of Filipino martial arts (FMA). I’ve been studying Filipino martial arts for over 10 years. While I’m continuing to learn, practice and refine my knowledge of the art, I am starting to explore and learn about the various FMA systems, practitioners and the history of FMA. I am reading books, magazine articles and watching videos about FMA. I’m taking notes – so I can remember what I’m learning. The idea of collecting and sharing this information with others led me to start this blog.
The story of FMA originated from the history and events that the Filipino people had to face. My learning journey will include the history and culture of the Filipino people.
Filipino Martial Arts Chronicles (FMAC) delves into available sources to reconstruct a picture of the Filipino Martial Arts, the people and events that created this fighting system and resilient spirit.
RECENT POSTS
- Balisong – Various Aspects of the Filipino Butterfly KnifeOrigins Oral traditions stated that the balisong may have existed as early as 800 A.D., serving as a versatile tool for farmers and fisherman. There are no documented or archeological evidence to support this assertion. The following books state this… Read more: Balisong – Various Aspects of the Filipino Butterfly Knife
- Balisong – The Flipper and the CompetitorThe Filipino balisong is a formidable self-defense tool but its reputation as a weapon may have been eclipsed by its more popular reputation as a flipper. Usage of the balisong evolved into a captivating art form and a competitive sport… Read more: Balisong – The Flipper and the Competitor
- Unplanned Journey | Learning to Handle the DikinTo start my research on how to handle the dikin, I first leaned into my small library of Filipino martial arts books, magazines and videos. As I mentioned in my first article, I was surprised to have found two references… Read more: Unplanned Journey | Learning to Handle the Dikin
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