Book Review: Sonny Umpad’s Eskrima
Recently, I purchased “Sonny Umpad’s Eskrima: The Life and Teachings of a Filipino Martial Arts Master” by George M. Yore. Blue Snake Books (www.bluesnakebooks.com) published this book. First, see this video for those who are unaware of who Maestro Sonny Umpad is. If you are…
Book Review: When the Fight Goes to the Ground
If you are wondering how to counter MMA techniques for street self-defence, look no further than Lori O’Connell’s book “When the Fight Goes to the Ground: Jiu-Jitsu Strategies and Tactics for Self Defense.” The book includes a DVD that illustrates the concepts. She is the head…
Bodyweight Exercises
In recent years, I have become more attracted to bodyweight exercises, using only the body’s weight. In contrast, I have increasingly questioned the value of weightlifting at a gym. At a typical gym, you see rows and rows of exercise machines that specifically target and…
Jeet Kune Do Books
In addition to books on Filipino Martial Arts, I have also noticed that Jeet Kune Do books fit in well with an Arnisador’s library. These books offer insights very similar to the underlying concepts of FMAs. I recommend reading Jeet Kune Do books with Filipino…
FMA Books
Anytime I go into a bookstore, I head for the Sports Section, where martial arts books are located. In particular, I look for FMA books. The first thing I look for is books on Filipino Martial Arts. Unfortunately, they are challenging to find and are…
Book Review: “Martial Power” by Steven J. Pearlman
I just finished reading “The Book of Martial Power” by the aforementioned author, published this year. A synopsis of this book, located on the back binder, states: “Different styles of martial arts offer contradictory information, philosophies, and techniques for the body in combat. A practitioner…
Book Review: Warrior Arts of the Philippines by Reynaldo Galang
As I have several books on Filipino martial arts, I will regularly review them. The first is “Warrior Arts of the Philippines” by Reynaldo Galang. One can find this book on Amazon. This particular book has a great overview of 6 Filipino Martial Arts: (1)…
Book Review: “The Straight Lead”
Recently, I read “The Straight Lead” by author Teri Tom. Hands down, this is one of the best martial arts books I have ever read. Teri Tom comes from a JKD background. In this book, she describes the history, science, and mechanics of Bruce Lee’s…