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I know that GM Presas had written a few books, and that Master [SIZE=-1]Galang also has at least 1 book out, but, how many books are there? I'd love to have an FMA Reading List stickied here :)
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Here are some authors of FMA that I recall...

This list is in order of the books I obtained, interesting enough.
I will try to supply the titles as soon as possible but everyone is welcome to chime in on them in the meantime.

Dan Inosanto
Remy A. Presas
Jeff Imada
Rey Galang
Mark Wiley
Dan Anderson
Ray Dionaldo/Mark Cody
 
An incomplete list, but a start, from The Filipino Martial Arts Museum:

1. "Mga Karunungan sa Larong Arnis,” by Placido Yambao Copyright 1957, University of the Philippines
2. “Classic Arnis : The Legacy of Placido Yambao” by Reynaldo S. Galang Copyright 1992, Published by Arjee Enterprises, New Jersey, USA
3. “The Filipino Martial Arts” as taught by Dan Inosanto Copyright 1980, Published by Know How Publishing Company, Los Angeles, CA, USA
4. “Masters of Arnis, Kali & Eskrima” by Edgar Sulite Copyright 1994, Socorro Publications, San Juan, Philippines
5. “The Secrets of Arnis” by Edgar Sulite Copyright 1994, Socorro Publications, San Juan, Philippines
6. “Modern Arnis: Philippine Martial Art, Stick Fighting” by Remy Amador Presas Copyright 1974, Published by Modern Arnis Publishing Co., Quiapo, Manila, Philippines
7. “Filipino Martial Culture” by Mark V. Wiley Copyright 1997, Published by Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont, USA.
8. “Filipino Fighting Arts” by Mark V. Wiley Copyright 1997, Published by Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont, USA.
9. “Pananandata Arnis : Dalawang Yantok (Double Sticks Fighting)” by Amante P. Marinas Copyright 1987, Published by Socorro Publications, San Juan, Philippines
10. “Harimaw Buno” by Gat Puno Abon Baet
11. “Arnis: Filipino Art of Self Defense,” by Benjamin Luna Lema Copyright 1989, Published by Integrated Publishing House, Metro Manila, Philippines
12. “The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo” by Antonio Diego & Christopher Ricketts Published by Tuttle Martial Arts
13. “Eskrido” by Ciriaco “Cacoy” Canete Published by Doce Pares Publication
14. "Warrior Arts of the Philippines" by Reynaldo S. Galang Copyright 2005, Published by Arjee Enterprises, New Jersey, USA
15. "Masters of the Blade" by Reynaldo S. Galang Copyright 2005, Published by Arjee Enterprises, New Jersey, USA

Many of the authors listed above have written other books.

Best,

Steve Lamade
 
lhommedieu said:
An incomplete list, but a start, from The Filipino Martial Arts Museum:

1. "Mga Karunungan sa Larong Arnis,” by Placido Yambao Copyright 1957, University of the Philippines
2. “Classic Arnis : The Legacy of Placido Yambao” by Reynaldo S. Galang Copyright 1992, Published by Arjee Enterprises, New Jersey, USA
3. “The Filipino Martial Arts” as taught by Dan Inosanto Copyright 1980, Published by Know How Publishing Company, Los Angeles, CA, USA
4. “Masters of Arnis, Kali & Eskrima” by Edgar Sulite Copyright 1994, Socorro Publications, San Juan, Philippines
5. “The Secrets of Arnis” by Edgar Sulite Copyright 1994, Socorro Publications, San Juan, Philippines
6. “Modern Arnis: Philippine Martial Art, Stick Fighting” by Remy Amador Presas Copyright 1974, Published by Modern Arnis Publishing Co., Quiapo, Manila, Philippines
7. “Filipino Martial Culture” by Mark V. Wiley Copyright 1997, Published by Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont, USA.
8. “Filipino Fighting Arts” by Mark V. Wiley Copyright 1997, Published by Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont, USA.
9. “Pananandata Arnis : Dalawang Yantok (Double Sticks Fighting)” by Amante P. Marinas Copyright 1987, Published by Socorro Publications, San Juan, Philippines
10. “Harimaw Buno” by Gat Puno Abon Baet
11. “Arnis: Filipino Art of Self Defense,” by Benjamin Luna Lema Copyright 1989, Published by Integrated Publishing House, Metro Manila, Philippines
12. “The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo” by Antonio Diego & Christopher Ricketts Published by Tuttle Martial Arts
13. “Eskrido” by Ciriaco “Cacoy” Canete Published by Doce Pares Publication
14. "Warrior Arts of the Philippines" by Reynaldo S. Galang Copyright 2005, Published by Arjee Enterprises, New Jersey, USA
15. "Masters of the Blade" by Reynaldo S. Galang Copyright 2005, Published by Arjee Enterprises, New Jersey, USA

Many of the authors listed above have written other books.

Best,

Steve Lamade
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Great list, Steve!!!
 
I found 2 of Remy's on Amazon:
Modern Arnis: Filipino Art of Stick Fighting by Remy Presas (Paperback - Jun 1983)
# Paperback: 208 pages
# Publisher: Ohara Publications (June 1983)
# Language: English
# ISBN: 089750089X
(Yellow Cover)

Modern Arnis: Philippine Style of Stick Fighting by Remy A. Presas and Anthony Jalandoni (Paperback - April 1997)
# Paperback: 176 pages
# Publisher: Modern Arnis Press (April 1997)
# Language: English
# ISBN: 0965779602
 
Speaking of books written by Dan Anderson,

De-Fanging The Snake: A Guide To Modern Arnis Disarms
Advanced Modern Arnis: A Road To Mastery
Mano Y Mano: The Weaponless Fighting Applications Of Modern Arnis
Trankada - The Ties That Bind
Modern Arnis - The Art Within Your Art
Espada Y Daga - The Sword & Dagger Fighting Art

Fast Track Arnis Training Program (DVD)

You can find these on my website.

Yours,
Dan Anderson
 
Dan Anderson's books have been very helpful in my FMA journey.

Mark Wiley's FMA books have also been insightful.
 
I have posted and am constantly updating an FMA Book List on a German Forum.

It can be found at the Link below!

Just for Translations:

Titel - Means Title
Autor - is the Author
Verlag - is the publishing Company
ISBN - is the ISBN
Mögl. Bezugsquelle(n) - where can I get it?

If you have any additional Information about any of the listed Books or if you know of any other books which is/are not listed - I `d be happy to recieve any Information either here or via e-mail at [email protected]

Thanks and enjoy!
Yours,
Philipp "Mono" Wolf

The most Complete FMA Booklist on the Web:
http://www.kampfkunst-board.info/forum/803838-post1.html
 
lhommedieu said:
An incomplete list, but a start, from The Filipino Martial Arts Museum:

1. "Mga Karunungan sa Larong Arnis,” by Placido Yambao Copyright 1957, University of the Philippines
2. “Classic Arnis : The Legacy of Placido Yambao” by Reynaldo S. Galang Copyright 1992, Published by Arjee Enterprises, New Jersey, USA
3. “The Filipino Martial Arts” as taught by Dan Inosanto Copyright 1980, Published by Know How Publishing Company, Los Angeles, CA, USA
4. “Masters of Arnis, Kali & Eskrima” by Edgar Sulite Copyright 1994, Socorro Publications, San Juan, Philippines
5. “The Secrets of Arnis” by Edgar Sulite Copyright 1994, Socorro Publications, San Juan, Philippines
6. “Modern Arnis: Philippine Martial Art, Stick Fighting” by Remy Amador Presas Copyright 1974, Published by Modern Arnis Publishing Co., Quiapo, Manila, Philippines
7. “Filipino Martial Culture” by Mark V. Wiley Copyright 1997, Published by Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont, USA.
8. “Filipino Fighting Arts” by Mark V. Wiley Copyright 1997, Published by Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont, USA.
9. “Pananandata Arnis : Dalawang Yantok (Double Sticks Fighting)” by Amante P. Marinas Copyright 1987, Published by Socorro Publications, San Juan, Philippines
10. “Harimaw Buno” by Gat Puno Abon Baet
11. “Arnis: Filipino Art of Self Defense,” by Benjamin Luna Lema Copyright 1989, Published by Integrated Publishing House, Metro Manila, Philippines
12. “The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo” by Antonio Diego & Christopher Ricketts Published by Tuttle Martial Arts
13. “Eskrido” by Ciriaco “Cacoy” Canete Published by Doce Pares Publication
14. "Warrior Arts of the Philippines" by Reynaldo S. Galang Copyright 2005, Published by Arjee Enterprises, New Jersey, USA
15. "Masters of the Blade" by Reynaldo S. Galang Copyright 2005, Published by Arjee Enterprises, New Jersey, USA

Many of the authors listed above have written other books.

Best,

Steve Lamade
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Here's one that I would like to add to the list:

"Arnis Self-Defense: Stick, Blade and Empty Hand Combat Techniques of the Philippines" by Jose G. Paman, Copyright 2007, Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, California, USA.

Morgan
 
Here's a partial list I put together for our group a while back:

Advanced Modern Arnis - A Road to Mastery by Dan Anderson
Arnis: Filipino Art of Stickfighting by Abu Jalmaani
Arnis: History and Development of the Filipino Martial Arts by Mark V. Wiley
Arnis Presas Style and Balisong by Ernesto A. Presas
Arnis Reflections on History and Development of Filipino Martial Arts by Mark V. Wiley
Arnis Self Defense: Stick, Blade, and Empty-Hand Combat Techniques of the Philippines by Jose Paman
Balisong: The Lethal Art of Filipino Knife Fighting by Gary Cagaanan, Sid Campbell, and Sonny Umpad
Balisong: Vientenueve: Filipino Knife Fighting by Shishir Inocalla
Cebuano Eskrima: Beyond the Myth by Ned R. Nepangue and Celestino C. Macachor
Classic Arnis by Reynaldo S. Galang
Complete Sinawali: Filipino Double Weapon Fighting by Reynaldo S. Galang
Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts by Donn Draeger and Robert W. Smith
Dan Inosanto: The Man, the Teacher, the Artist by Perry William Kelly
Defanging the Snake - A Guide to Modern Arnis Disarms by Dan Anderson
Dumog Presas Style by Ernesto A. Presas
Espada y Daga: The Sword & Dagger Fighting Art Book by Dan Anderson
Filipino Armas de Mano Presas Style: Balisong, Dulo Dulo, Arnis, Daga sa Daga, Itak sa Itak, Kris sa Kris by Ernesto A. Presas
Filipino Combat Systems: An Introduction to an Ancient Art for Modern Times by M.E. Cody and Ray Dionaldo
Filipino Fighting Arts: Theory and Practice by Mark V. Wiley
Filipino Knife Fighting: Presas Style by Ernesto A. Presas
Filipino Martial Arts by Dan Inosanto
Filipino Martial Arts: Cabales Serrada Escrima by Mark V. Wiley
Filipino Martial Culture by Mark V. Wiley
Filipino Police Combative Techniques by Ernesto A. Presas
Kali Filipino (Sendero del Guerrero) by Nicolas Wachsmann
Mano y Mano: The Weaponless Fighting Applications of Modern Arnis by Dan Anderson
Masters of the Blade by Reynaldo S. Galang
Modern Arnis Philippine Martial Art "Stick Fighting" by Remy Amador Presas
Modern Arnis: The Art Within Your Art - The Book of Basics by Dan Anderson
Modern Arnis: The Filipino Art of Stickfighting by Remy Presas
Pakamut - The Original Filipino Fighting System of Stick, Knife and Hand-to-Hand Fighting by Felix Roiles and Mark Lawrence
Pananandata Guide to Knife Throwing by Amante P. Marinas
Pananandata: History and Techniques of the Daga, Yantok, Balison, and Other Traditional Weapons of the Philippines by Amante P. Marinas
Pananandata Knife Fighting by Amante P. Marinas
Pananandata Rope Fighting: Filipino Choking and Binding Techniques by Amante P. Marinas
Pananandata: The Guide to Balisong Openings by Amante P. Marinas
Pananandata Yantok at Daga: Filipino Stick and Dagger by Amante P. Marinas
Secrets of Lightning Scientific Arnis: The Dynamic Filipino Art of Self-Defense
The Art of Arnis: A Modern Presentation of an Ancient Martial Art by Ernest A. Presas
The Art and Secrets of a Filipino Martial Art by J. Cui Brocka
The Practical Art of Eskrima by Remy Presas
The Secrets of Arnis by Edgar G. Sulite
The Secrets of Cabales Serrada Escrima by Mark V. Wiley
The Secrets of Giron Arnis Escrima by Antonio E. Somera
The Secrets of Kalis Illustrisimo by Antonio Diego and Christopher Ricketts
Trankada - The Ties That Bind - Modern Arnis Joint Locking Techniques & Tapi Tapi Filipino Stick Fighting by Dan Anderson
Warrior Arts of the Philippines by Reynaldo S. Galang
 
Omar B said:
Since we are talking about it, anybody know any good web sites I can look up FMA schools?
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FMATalk (run by the same folks who run MartialTalk) and FMAForum.org both have directories of instructors. I used to administrate the FMA forum at MartialArtsPlanet.com. That might be another place to inquire (though their specific schools directory is on the blink at the moment). Lots of knowledgeable people out there.


Stuart
 
My teacher, GM Mike Vasquez of Modified Tapado, has two books out, Modified Karate and Fundamentals of Tapado. Here follows a write-up about the books:


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The book "Fundamentals of Tapado, Arnis Long Stick Art of Fighting" is the first book on Tapado in the world. The author, Sensei Mike Vasquez, is licensed by its founder, Grandmaster Romeo "Nono" Mamar, to spread Tapado all throughout the world. The book, set to published early next year (2005), contains the history of Tapado, its technical uniqueness to its predecessors and the fundamental skills of the art. Please note that in the end portion of the book, the primary modifications of Tapado innovated by Sensei Mike Vasquez are discussed to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the art.


The Modified Karate book, set to be published next year, will certainly influence positively the martial arts world through its innovative techniques such as Cross Method of Tournament Fighting (CMTF), Defense Breaking Method (Penetrating Punch and Kick) and Stopping Hands Penetration Principle (Highest technique in Modified Karate). These techniques were tested and proven by several local and international top martial artists.





I couldn't find the two books on Amazon, but they are in the National Bookstores in the Philippines, which are in every major metropolitan center of the country.
 
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