793 - Pananadata Yantok At Dage:FIL

793 - Pananadata Yantok At Daga (Filipino Stick and Dagger) is a timeless manual by Amante P. Marinas, Sr. that invites you into the heart of Filipino martial arts—arnis, eskrima, and kali—with a focused lens on yantok (stick) and daga (dagger). This print edition distills a tradition built on precision, timing, and practical self-defense into a clear, actionable guide.

What makes this book uniquely valuable is its purpose-built approach to real-world scenarios. You’ll find:

• Progressive, technique-forward instruction that starts with fundamental grips, stance, and body mechanics, and advances to fluid combinations that transition smoothly from stick to dagger.
• Photographic sequences and descriptive steps that illuminate defensive and offensive patterns, helping you visualize angles, distances, and timing in live practice.
• Integrated self-defense context—understanding when to create space, how to close distance safely, and how to disrupt an opponent’s leverage with precise control.
• Practical drills for solo and partner training designed for home practice, dojo settings, or classroom demonstrations, with emphasis on safety, control, and repeatable progress.
• Clear terminology and cultural grounding that situates the techniques within Filipino martial arts heritage, making it a valuable reference for practitioners and students of martial history alike.

This book is ideal for:

• Beginners seeking a solid foundation in weapon-based self-defense and the distinctive rhythms of Filipino stick fighting.
• Instructors building structured lesson plans for arnis/eskrima/kali curricula and want reliable, illustrated progressions.
• Collectors and researchers exploring traditional Filipino combat methods and their practical applications in modern self-defense contexts.

Beyond the basics, Pananadata Yantok At Daga offers a lens into how this martial art translates to real-world training—emphasizing control, safety, and deliberate, repeatable technique. It’s a compact, authoritative reference that fits both study sessions and classroom demonstrations, helping you build confidence and competence with each page turn.

Enrich your library with this essential manual and deepen your understanding of Filipino stick and dagger combat—where heritage meets practical skill, and each drill brings you closer to mastery.