While the knife was said to be the backbone of the Filipino martial arts (FMA), the stick is its most popular weapon hence arnis-escrima is always identified with stick fighting. As a weapon, the stick is treated in varying ways among the many systems of FMA. In some schools, it is a mere training tool to teach the movements of the blade. In some FMA styles however, the stick is taught as a primary weapon. The mechanics by which to create trauma with the stick is different from that of the blade according to Dan Inosanto. In his book “The Filipino Martial Arts” he wrote, “The old Filipinos who made stick fighting an art preferred to hit the bone and preferred a stick to a blade. Instead of a clean cut, the stick left a shattered bone”
Cebu - It sounds Chinese, the movements slightly resemble that of Thai boxing and Korea’s taekwondo, but the origin is strictly Filipino. Yaw-Yan is billed as the Philippine’s most lethal martial art. The acknowledged originator of Yaw-Yan is born Filipino and native of Quezon province. He was undefeated All-Asian and Far-East kickboxing champion.
Daga is the Filipino knife fighting system. Knife defense is a known specialty of Kali and Eskrima. Filipino knife fighting techniques have influenced police and military knife defense strategies all over the world. In our schools, Daga is not taught during the kids class; only adults. Our Daga curriculum is as follow:
It gives some great information about our art and features articles, photographs, videos and even some cool music! On the website you will also find information about the art's founder; GM "Yuli" Romo and training in the Philippines. We also have a forum where you can ask any questions you would like about Bahad Zu'bu.
