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by Thomas H. Fletcher (Author), Whalen Kwon-Ling (Author)
"Eskrima: The Skill of Stick Fighting" is a book all about this cool thing called Eskrima. It's like a special kind of fighting with sticks. The book starts by talking about what Eskrima is and why it's important. Then, it goes back in time to tell us where Eskrima came from. It's like a journey through history!
After that, the book gets into the deep stuff. It talks about the ideas behind Eskrima, like the big thoughts that make it work. Then, it gets practical. It teaches us the basic things we need to know to start doing Eskrima. Like how to stand and move, and how to hit stuff with a stick.
But wait, there's more! The book also tells us about all the things we need to have to do Eskrima safely. Like special clothes and gear. And it shows us how to use them. Then, it talks about the fancy moves, like the cool ways to hit and block with a stick.
There's even a part about taking the stick away from someone else. It's like a game of keep-away, but with sticks! And if you want to get really good, there are drills and exercises to help you practice. Like a workout, but with sticks.
But what if you want to fight for real? The book has you covered. It talks about how to spar with someone else using Eskrima. It's like a practice fight, but friendly. And it shows us how to use Eskrima to defend ourselves if we ever need to.
But wait, there's even more! The book dives into the advanced stuff, like the super cool moves that only the experts can do. It's like leveling up in a video game! And it talks about how Eskrima is used in the real world today, like by soldiers and police officers.
Finally, the book wraps it all up with a big bow. It talks about what we've learned and where we can go from here. It's like saying goodbye to a friend, but with sticks. And it leaves us feeling excited to keep learning and practicing Eskrima. So, grab your stick and get ready to fight (in a safe and friendly way)
