Kabaroan is the Filipino martial art and system of fencing and self-defense. Specifically, it is the traditional way of fighting with hand weapons or hand-arms (armas de mano), such as bolos, swords called kampilans (cutlasses), spears, iron-wood sticks, and fire-hardened staves. This comprehensive weapon system is broken down into techniques of Sensilla, Bambolia and Compuesta with methods known as Tiradin and Todasan. No wonder the May 1990 issue of Black Belt Magazine saw fit to write on its front cover that Kabaroan is “The Best of Filipino Arnis.” Illustrated with over 400 photographs, this book offers deep insight into the history, art, training and techniques of Kabaroan Eskrima as taught by GM Ramiro Estalilla, Jr. All FMA practitioners need to learn this rare and unique Eskrima system.
Author(s): Ramiro U. Estalilla Jr.
Publisher: Tambuli Media
Year: 2017
Language: English
Commentary: Kabaroan Eskrima system of fencing and self-defense by M Ramiro Estalilla, Jr.
Pages: 178
Tags: Kabaroan Eskrima system of fencing and self-defense by M Ramiro Estalilla, Jr.
Dedication
Testimonials
Acknowledgments
Publisher’s Foreword
Foreword
Introduction
Section I – Overview of Kabaoran
Chapter 1 – Introduction to KabaroanHistorical and Cultural Background
Outlawed but Preserved
Goals and ObjectivesKabaroan is Dynamic
What Kabaroan OffersKabaroan is Safe
Big Stick Rules of SafetyCode of Honor and Rules of Conduct
Chapter 2 – Kabaroan Origins
Kabaroan Practice Methods
Kabaroan’s Basic GoalsKabaroan Blends With Other Arts
Subsystems of Kabaroan
Parts of the Stick and How to Hold It
Target Areas for the Stick
Methods of Weapon Grip
Tiradin and Todasan: Two Sides of One Coin
A Balanced System
Chapter 3 – Fundamental PrinciplesThe Principle of Life
The Principle of LoveGreat Ideals Derived From Principles
Levels of Forces and Types of Weapons
Eskrima as a Weapon-based System
Section II – Overview of Kabaroan Techniques
Chapter 4 – Basic Offensive TechniquesSix Types of Strikes
Eight Lines of Strikes
Ambidextrous Footwork
Fighting Distances and Ranges
Length of Weapon
CHAPTER 5 – Basic Defensive Techniques
Tiradin and Todasan
Bambolia Blocks
CHAPTER 6 – Disarming and Counter TechniquesDisarming and Trapping Techniques
Counter Disarms
Counter Striking
Chapter 7 – Introduction to Double Weapons
Weapons of Equal Length
Weapons of Unequal Length
General Category of Sinawalis
Observing the Rules of SafetyWeapons of Equal Lengths
Single Sinawali Under Double Weaponry (Balanced Pattern)
Double Sinawali Under Double Weaponry (High-Low)
Triple Sinawali Under Double Weaponry (Heaven And Earth)
Bambolian Sinawali (Compuesta)
Weapons of Unequal LengthsSword and Dagger (Espada y Daga)
Bangkaw (Shield-Staff) And Truncheon (Pang-Or)
Shield-Staff And Spear (Bangkaw And Pika/Sibat)
Section III – Training Exercises and Forms
CHAPTER 8 – Kabaroan Multipurpose ExercisesCommon Exercises
Nutrition, Recreation, and Rest
Chapter 9 – Kabaroan Eskrima Forms and Dances
Basic 12 Linear Form and Karenza
General Tiradin form Karenza
Basic Bambolia 11
CHAPTER 10 – The Legacy of Ramiro Abellera Estalilla Sr.The Preparation to Inherit Kabaroan
The Early YearsThe Inheritance of Elder Ramiro
The Great Variety of Exposures
Some Incidents in the Elder Ramiro’s Life
The Later Years of the Elder Estalilla
CHAPTER 11 – About the Author
Some Final Thoughts
Notes from the Editor
Friends of Kabaroan
SECTION IV – Appendixes
A. Glossary of Terms
B. List of Striking Techniques
C. Weapons of Kabaroan
D. Some Geometric Terms
E. Basic Stances and Steps
F. Martial Arts Song
