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12-09-2008, 03:47 AM
GGM Ernesto Presas is without a doubt one of the most-published Filipino martial arts teachers. Followers of his older method of Modern Arnis, later called Presas Arnis and ultimately Kombatan, have a wealth of written information at their disposal. Some of the books are collector’s items and as such may be hard to find, but definitely worth the effort if you can get your hands on them. Ryukyu Books out of Kansas has in the past carried many of GGM’s books. The titles, all written by GGM Presas but the last, include:
The Art of Arnis. Manila, 1981. Published by Ernesto A. Presas & Associates and the Arjuken Karate Association, this rare book features a unique glimpse into GGM’s art as it was taught in the 1970s and ‘80s. It includes photographs of a younger GGM with some of the earliest Arjuken pioneers: Roberto Presas, Pepe Yap, Willie Madla, Rey Yatsu, Jose G. Paman and Jackson Cui Brocka.
Arnis Presas Style and Balisong. Manila, 1988. An elaboration of the prior book, this volume illustrates many techniques from the three main categories of stickfighting: solo baston, doble baston and espada y daga. The anyo, forms, of Kombatan are described in great detail, as are numerous fighting applications of the techniques. Empty-hand defenses against weapons are presented at length.
Filipino Armas de Mano Presas Style. Manila, 1996. This book presents information on the previously lesser-known technical categories of GGM Presas’ art such as the dulo dulo, bangkaw and kris. Translations from weapon to weapon are highly evident in this volume.
Filipino Modern Mano-Mano. Manila, 1996. This manual reveals in detail the art’s empty-hand strikes and kicks. Of equal importance to Kombatan’s armed techniques, mano mano techniques provide the self-protection skills in the event that the practitioner is forced to engage in combat without his stick or blade.
Filipino Police Combative Technique. Manila, 1996. Arnis techniques remain strong in the combative curriculum of police and military units in the Philippines and elsewhere. This book presents restraining and releasing methods, as well as the more serious and deadly aspects of armed conflict.
Filipino Knife Fighting Presas Style. Manila, 1998. The essence of Kombatan knife fighting is taught in this manual. Grips, blocks, cuts, thrusts and combinations are fully described, as are many practical applications.
Dumog Presas Style. Manila, 2002. Dumog (alternately called buno) is the grappling component of Kombatan allowing one to effectively deal with an attacker at extremely close quarters. Throws, takedowns, locks and groundfighting techniques and applications are presented.
Arnis Self-Defense: Stick, Blade, and Empty-Hand Combat Techniques of the Philippines. Jose G. Paman. New York City: Random House, 2007. Recently elevated to lakan walo by IPMAF Headquarters, Jose G. Paman is an original Arjuken instructor graduate who earned his black belt under GGM Presas at the old Quiapo gym. This landmark volume, authorized and endorsed by GGM, provides a sober account of FMA history and development, and demonstrates the theories, fundamentals and applications of Kombatan techniques.
With this veritable treasure trove of resources, which is your favorite book on GGM Ernesto Presas’ art?
The Art of Arnis. Manila, 1981. Published by Ernesto A. Presas & Associates and the Arjuken Karate Association, this rare book features a unique glimpse into GGM’s art as it was taught in the 1970s and ‘80s. It includes photographs of a younger GGM with some of the earliest Arjuken pioneers: Roberto Presas, Pepe Yap, Willie Madla, Rey Yatsu, Jose G. Paman and Jackson Cui Brocka.
Arnis Presas Style and Balisong. Manila, 1988. An elaboration of the prior book, this volume illustrates many techniques from the three main categories of stickfighting: solo baston, doble baston and espada y daga. The anyo, forms, of Kombatan are described in great detail, as are numerous fighting applications of the techniques. Empty-hand defenses against weapons are presented at length.
Filipino Armas de Mano Presas Style. Manila, 1996. This book presents information on the previously lesser-known technical categories of GGM Presas’ art such as the dulo dulo, bangkaw and kris. Translations from weapon to weapon are highly evident in this volume.
Filipino Modern Mano-Mano. Manila, 1996. This manual reveals in detail the art’s empty-hand strikes and kicks. Of equal importance to Kombatan’s armed techniques, mano mano techniques provide the self-protection skills in the event that the practitioner is forced to engage in combat without his stick or blade.
Filipino Police Combative Technique. Manila, 1996. Arnis techniques remain strong in the combative curriculum of police and military units in the Philippines and elsewhere. This book presents restraining and releasing methods, as well as the more serious and deadly aspects of armed conflict.
Filipino Knife Fighting Presas Style. Manila, 1998. The essence of Kombatan knife fighting is taught in this manual. Grips, blocks, cuts, thrusts and combinations are fully described, as are many practical applications.
Dumog Presas Style. Manila, 2002. Dumog (alternately called buno) is the grappling component of Kombatan allowing one to effectively deal with an attacker at extremely close quarters. Throws, takedowns, locks and groundfighting techniques and applications are presented.
Arnis Self-Defense: Stick, Blade, and Empty-Hand Combat Techniques of the Philippines. Jose G. Paman. New York City: Random House, 2007. Recently elevated to lakan walo by IPMAF Headquarters, Jose G. Paman is an original Arjuken instructor graduate who earned his black belt under GGM Presas at the old Quiapo gym. This landmark volume, authorized and endorsed by GGM, provides a sober account of FMA history and development, and demonstrates the theories, fundamentals and applications of Kombatan techniques.
With this veritable treasure trove of resources, which is your favorite book on GGM Ernesto Presas’ art?