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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 Grandmaster by the late Grandmaster and founder of Bahala Na Martial Arts Leo M. Giron. Grandmaster 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 Grandmaster by the late Grandmaster Emeritus Leo M. Giron.

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MASTERCLASS SERIES GIRON ESCRIMA Vol-10, 11 & 12 (3 DVD Set) IN MEMORY of Grandmaster TONY SOMERA  (1957 - 2013) These are the last 3 videos by Grandmaster Tony Somera filmed in 2012 at Masters magazine / em3 video studio. Vol-10 CONTRA COMPAS (Off Beat Timing Style) Half beat counter striking including Abanico, Inside /Outside blocks & counter strikes, Contra Compas Drills... Vol-11 ESTILO REDONDA (Circular Style) Continuous circular striking, Striking patterns (forward, reverse, high & low, windmill, fan...). Vol-12 ESTILO TERO GRAVE (Critical Strike Areas) Knife & Stick techniques targeting critical areas. Drills on overcoming opponents skills. ISBN: 852668418976   Available on DVD and Video Download (20% Discount) BUY 3 DVD set (All Region) Item number 419-3 US  $69.99

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GIRON ESCRIMA (Vol-1) ESTILO DE FONDO By Grandmaster Tony Somera This video illustrates Estilo de Fondo style in the Giron Arnis Escrima system of Filipino Martial Arts.  Estilo De Fondo:  estilo is style, fondo is anchor.  In Filipino terminology, Estilo De Fondo means to hold your ground or anchor yourself in a solid position.  This may be called a blocked or closed style, like when a door is closed, one must either use force to break in or look for other openings.  The weapon of application is a bolo knife.  This style was used by Grandmaster Leo M. Giron as a back-up fighting system during World War II in the jungles of the Philippines, and is the foundation of Giron Escrima. 84 minutes DVD-EM-401 - $24.95

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GIRON ESCRIMA (Vol-2) CADENA DE MANO By Grandmaster Tony Somera This video illustrates the Cadena de Mano style in the Giron Arnis Escrima system of Filipino Martial Arts.  The term Cadena de Mano literally means “chain of the hands.” This is a close-quarter fighting style consisting of a progression from parry to grab, twist, and lock. Your opponent may be armed or unarmed, but you have no weapon. You will always maintain contact with your opponent’s hands until you have him in a compromising position. If your opponent continues to be aggressive, you will employ finger locks, joint locks, arm bars, and/or chokes.  Grandmaster Leo M. Giron used this style as a back-up fighting system during WW II in the jungles of the Philippines. 60 minutes DVD-EM-402 - $24.95

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GIRON ESCRIMA (Vol-3) ESTILO MACABEBE By Grandmaster Tony Somera   This video illustrates Estilo Macabebe style in the Giron Arnis Escrima system of Filipino Martial Arts.  Macabebe is the name of a town in the province of Pampanga.  Many men in the area have chosen a trade of peddling clothing materials to families in the remote barrios. These men from Macabebe introduced an art of self-defense using two long sticks; this style is characterized by the interweaving motions of the sticks and is also known as sinawali, the weaving style.   In Giron Arnis Escrima, Estilo Macabebe, the weapon of application would be two bolo knives.  The Macabebe natives were known as fierce fighting warriors who were employed by others for protection. The Macabebe warriors also have a bare hand and disarming system that is used in Giron Escrima. 74 minutes DVD-EM-403 - $24.95

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Save 20% by DOWNLOADING US  $19.99   GIRON ESCRIMA (Vol-4) ESTILO DE ABANICO By Grandmaster Tony Somera   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 DVD-EM- 407     US $24.95           Save 20% by DOWNLOADING US  $19.99   GIRON ESCRIMA (Vol-5) 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 DVD-EM-408      US $24.95         Save 20% by DOWNLOADING US  $19.99   GIRON ESCRIMA (Vol-6) 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 DVD-EM-409      US $24.95           SPECIAL OFFER (GIRON ESCRIMA Vol-4, 5 & 6) BUY ALL 3 DVDs for only $69.95

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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 video, 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 video 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-EM-416 – US$24.95 - ISBN: 978-1-934347-87-4

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GIRON ESCRIMA (Vol-8) Blade and Stick Disarms By Tony Somera The purpose of this training video 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-EM-417 – US$24.95 - ISBN: 978-1-934347-88-1

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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 video, 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-EM-418 – US$24.95 - ISBN: 978-1-934347-89-8

GIRON ESCRIMA (Vol-1-9) 9 DVD Set (SPECIAL OFFER 20% Discount By 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 Grandmaster by the late Grandmaster and founder of Bahala Na Martial Arts Leo M. Giron. Grandmaster 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 Grandmaster by the late Grandmaster Emeritus Leo M. Giron. Includes: Vol-1 ESTILO DE FONDO Vol-2 CADENA DE MANO Vol-3 ESTILO MACABEBE Vol-4 ESTILO DE ABANICO Vol-5 ESTILO SONKETE Vol-6 LARGA MANO Vol-7 MASTERING THE BASICS Vol-8 BLADE & STICK DISARMS Vol-9 DE FONDO SERIES #2   DVD-EM3-419-9 – US$179.34 + S&H