Compiled by Dan Inosanto, Gilbert L. Johnson and George Foon

from cover

Combat is as old as man himself. In the Philippines it developed to a degree of effectiveness unsurpassed anywhere in the world. The Filipino martial arts is an expression of man's indomitable will to survive adversity in the most direct and self-reliant manner possible.

There has been an obvious need for a book that coordinates and puts into perspective the roots and principals of a fighting art-a book that explains the relationships between weapons and empty hands, philosophy and history, assesses strengths and weaknesses, and finally, a book that liberates the mind from the classical way of thinking. Here now is that book.

Compilation of The Filipino Martial Arts has been a monumental task for the authors, representing over 1900 years of historical research, travel, observation and personal participation. Documentatin of these arts have been supplemented with interviews with some of the last surviving Masters. Their daring exploits serve to illustrate the most deadly fighting systems that the world has known. This volume is illustrated with over 750 photographs and drawings and written by one of the most respected marital artists in the world.

Dan Inosanto is one of the world's leading authorities on Fillpino martial arts history and the martial arts. He was personaly groomed by the late Bruce Lee to carry on and to further develop his method of self-discovery, Jeet Kune Do. Besides operating the only authorized Jeet Kune Do school in the world, Mr. Inosanto teaches history, physical education, reading, english, has appeared in and technical advised several motion pictures. He has authored a previous book titled, Jeet Kune Do-The Art and Philosophy of Bruce Lee.

Contents

Introduction
Forward
On Dan Inosanto
History
Styles
Lineage
The Masters
Basic Striking Angles
Numbering System
Striking Motions
The Figure Eight
Torque
Specifics of Striking Motions
Triangulations of Footwork and Striking
Basic Defenses
The Alive Hand
Locks and Disarms
Weapon Characteristics
The Empty Hand
Solo Training
Training Drills
The Flow
Environmental Training
The Path Toward Truth
Epilogue