Follow the path of the Filipino knife fighter and the blinding blur of the deadly balisong in motion--its whirlwind lethality--can be yours. Three experts, having combined their knowledge of the balisong, martial arts and self-defense, show you the basics of techniques perfected in the Philippines over the course of 400: concealing, drawing, flipping and gripping the balisong; checking and rolling; and the four main phases of training.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Great 'Guy' Gift:
I bought this book for my boyfriend for Christmas, as well as butterfly knife to accompany it. It was his first knife of that kind, and he loves that I gave him the book as well, as it explains not only basic techniques, but also the history and philosophy behind the knife itself. He hasn't put it down for days! When I got a chance, I looked through it a bit and it was very informative, with pictures to further enhance its teachings. Overall, it was an awesome buy, especially if you're looking for a... more info
Good book for someone starting out:
This book is an interesting overview of basic balisong topics. I wasn't quite a beginner when I purchased this, so much of it was useless, but for someone just starting out, this book will get you started very quickly. It covers all the basics and it's filled with pictures that are easy to follow. If you already handle a balisong fairly well and want to expand your skills, you're better off using the internet to find online resources for techniques that are more advanced. Overall a good book.
Bali-Manual:
This was a pretty informative, well written book. It lacked a little depth, but that wasn't a problem seeing as how I was up and using the balisong in no time.
Interesting concepts. . .:
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... more info
