Three experts, having combined their knowledge of the balisong, martial arts and self-defense, show you the basics of concealing, drawing, flipping and gripping the balisong; checking and rolling; and mastering the four main phases of training.
^Balisong : The Lethal Art of Filipino Knife Fighting by Sonny Umpad, Gary Cagaanan and Sid Campbell (1986, Paperback)ISBN 9780873643542 (revised Jul 2018)
^Campbell, Sid (2014). Balisong : The Lethal Art of Filipino Knife Fighting, Paladin Pr. BiggerBooks. ISBN 9780873643542 (revised Jul 2024)
This was an interesting book. It would, however, be easy for a novice to misunderstand a few concepts, as they are not always presented clearly. For example, in the section on traditional slashing methods, it seemed as if the author was advocating a 19 step kata to be followed precisely when confronting an adversary. I doubt very much if this was the author's intent. Indeed, a 19 step kata -- with several plates illustrated with a series of numbered arrows (then later backed up with B&W photos) is provi..
Where to begin? Maestro is a title of extreme respect given to a master. Maestro Sonny Umpad was a reclusive and humble man who taught small groups of students in his living room in order to devote sufficient attention to each student's progress. Preferring being anonymous, and doing his own thing. Sonny's research, which he synthesized into his own unique contribution to the art is still alive in his students.This Book was the start to the laying out of his system. Maestro was creative genius that went bey..
