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Filipino Martial Culture By Mark V. Wiley Widely practiced but little
understood, the Filipino martial arts have a rich history and distinctive
character that until now, has not been fully documented. Written in the context
of Philippine history and culture, Filipino Martial Culture uncovers the
esoteric components of the Filipino martial arts and the life-histories of the
men who perpetuate them. Included are: the history of turbulence and war in the
Philippines from prehistoric times to the present day; the culture of the
Filipino martial arts, including the warrior ethos and worldview, spirituality,
folklore, and weaponry; biographical sketches of eighteen Filipino masters and
descriptions of their respective fighting styles; and a comparative study of the
ethos, ideology, and development of the Filipino martial arts in relation to the
considerable martial traditions of India, China, and Japan. In the course of his
research, internationally renowned martial arts master and scholar Mark V. Wiley
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