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GIRON ESCRIMA
ESTILO DE ABANICO
By Grandmaster Tony Somera

Estilo de Abanico
In the art of Giron Arnis Escrima, estilo de abanico refers to a bolo knife defense that—with the flick of the wrist—wards off strikes or thrusts coming from the front. This is one of the fastest motions used to deflect an attack, allowing the defender time to reposition himself in a more favorable location or posture. Counterstriking is included, with the emphasis on the tip of your weapon to get the maximum amount of power in short and powerful striking ranges.  In many instances, shifting the weight of your body laterally from side to side, during the movement, is necessary to effect the abanico style.
 ISBN-13: 978-1-934347-48-5
 VOL. 4  
DVD # em3-407     US $24.95    

      

 

GIRON ESCRIMA
ESTILO SONKETE
By Grandmaster Tony Somera

Estilo de sonkete is a thrusting and poking style using such rigid weapons as a bolo, panabas, or baston (stick). In this style, the escrimador thrusts his weapon into an opening in the opponent’s guard. This is accomplished in several ways. First, you can parry the opponent’s weapon with your left hand and thrust your weapon into the created opening. Second, you can block the oncoming weapon and slide your own weapon along your opponent’s until the point of yours makes contact with your opponent’s body. Either way, to make this style effective, the escrimador must use sidestepping to first evade the oncoming strike. 
ISBN-13: 978-1-934347-49-2
 VOL. 5  
DVD # em3-408      US $24.95        
 

GIRON ESCRIMA
LARGA MANO
By Grandmaster Tony Somera

The term larga mano literally means “long hand” and implies the ability to extend one’s reach. Reaching your opponent without jeopardizing safety is foremost because one can disable his enemy with less chance of getting hurt or killed. To employ this style, a practitioner must know how to systematically use a longer weapon. A person cannot just swing his longer weapon like a flail; it is an art and therefore must abide with the larga mano science. Counterstriking is included, with emphasis on the tip of your weapon to get the maximum amount of power in short and powerful striking ranges.  The practice of stretching far is the daily exercise of a larga mano practitioner.  Grand Master Leo M. Giron applied these larga mano concepts successfully during World War II and is known worldwide as the father of larga mano in the United States.
ISBN-13: 978-1-934347-50-8
 VOL. 6  
DVD # em3-409      US $24.95

          

Grandmaster Tony Somera
As a direct result of superior skill and devotion to the principles, philosophy, and purpose of Bahala Na Martial Arts, combined with leadership and his master level instructorship, Master Tony Somera was promoted to the rank and responsibility of Grand Master by the late Grand Master and founder of Bahala Na Martial Arts Leo M. Giron. Grand Master Somera is the leading authority and promotes the art of Giron Arnis Escrima, along with its rich Filipino history and culture. Tony Somera is the only person ever to be promoted to the rank of Master and then Grand Master by the late Grand Master Emeritus Leo M. Giron.
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GIRON ESCRIMA VOL. 7
Mastering the Basics
By Tony Somera

To be successfully in any martial art or professional sport, the player must be able to master the basic fundamentals of the art.  In this training DVD, we will illustrate the basic fundamentals of Giron Arnis Escrima/Bahala Na Martial Arts.  Using our basic stretching and warm-up exercise, along with basic striking patterns, we also will lead you through basic striking line drills and the twelve angles of attack from the Giron system.  This DVD will allow you to increase your success in mastering the basic fundamentals of Giron Arnis Escrima / Bahala Na Martial Arts and increase you knowledge of the Martial Arts.

DVD-em3Video-416 – US$24.95 - ISBN: 978-1-934347-87-4
 

GIRON ESCRIMA VOL. 8
Blade and Stick Disarms
By Tony Somera

The purpose of this training DVD is to illustrate blade and stick disarms against an armed opponent.  These techniques require keen hand-eye coordination and strong footwork.  The aim of each technique is to successfully block, parry, grab, and lock an opponent’s attacking hand or arm in an attempt to subdue or discourage him/her from further aggression.  In the Giron system, we are taught to direct hit the target with the blade, but in some encounters it may be necessary to apply disarming techniques or pass the attacker to engage oncoming attackers.  The DVD provides battle proven examples of blade and stick disarms. 

DVD-em3Video-417 – US$24.95 - ISBN: 978-1-934347-88-1
 

GIRON ESCRIMA VOL. 9
By Tony Somera
De Fondo series #2

Estilo De Fondo refers to holding your ground, anchoring your weight, or planting yourself firmly on the ground.  This style also is referred to as a “blocked” or “closed” style.  The De Fondo style encompasses blocking, parrying, deflecting, and evading techniques.  In this De Fondo series #2 training DVD, we will illustrate and defend from the number 6 to number 12 angles of attack.  The angles of attack are related to the areas of the body toward which the attack is delivered.  The De Fondo style is the foundation of Giron Arnis Escrima/Bahala Na Martial Arts.

DVD-em3Video-418 – US$24.95 - ISBN: 978-1-934347-89-8