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TRANKADA: The Ties That Bind

by Dan Anderson
Adobe Acrobat (May 2004)

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Trankada: The Ties That Bind - The Joint Locking Techniques & Tapi-Tapi Of Modern Arnis is the fourth book in the “Modern Arnis encyclopedia” series and is the first book ever to be written solely on the locking and binding techniques of Modern Arnis. No other book has addressed the last major development of Grand Master Remy Presas prior to his passing, the Tapi-Tapi. With over 180 pages and 1,400 photos, this book covers such topics as: empty hand joint locking, locking with the cane, locking with the legs, pinning your opponent, Small Circle Ju Jitsu exercises, defenses from grabbing and striking attacks, counters to joint locks, the template of the Tapi-Tapi techniques as well as countering the Tapi-Tapi.

Letters From Book Buyers

I just received my copy of Trankada: The Ties That Bind. I took it home, put in in my laptop and plunged into it. I had no doubt that this book would live up to the expectations I had. Dan's previous volumes on Modern Arnis were great, and this one was no different. Firstly, I have to say this: Dan, the Professor should have had you writing these books a long time ago. As I have said in the past, Dan's presentation of Modern Arnis is as close to the original as I have seen. The empty hand locking portion of the book was, in my opinion, the Modern Arnis equivalent to the Chin-na books by Dr. Ming. It was all really well done. I really enjoyed the tapi-tapi portion of the book. Mostly because it broke tapi-tapi down without my having to get caught up in the "play-slow mo-rewind-play-slow mo" cycle. Everyone should appreciate that, to say the least. I like the how Dan broke it down into reference points and built from there (wish I'd thought of that). Tapi-tapi could be another volume unto itself... hint, hint. This book, as well as the previous volumes are no doubt THE encyclopedia of the Professor's art. Most important: Dan's books cost about $25. You get at least $100 worth of info out of them. That alone makes them worth buying. I have to say that I anxiously await the companion DVD series. Bring 'em on, Dan!!! Great book, Professor Anderson!!! Keep 'em coming. Respectfully, Guro Tim Kashino

Having just recieved and read my new copy of Trankada, the Ties That Bind, I must echo Tim Kashino's previous comments. This book is well written, and very inclusive. Senior Master Anderson has published a collection of very effective joint locking techniques that include everything from solo practice motions up to applications in Tapi - Tapi, as well as reversals and counters, and all sorts of stick trapping and locking techniques. This book is an all weekend seminar on paper. The pictures are fantastic, and show the progression of the technique, allowing the reader to understand the flow of the motion. Wherever necessary, Senior Master Anderson has included directional arrows to further assist the reader in deciphering the more subtle points. Some of this stuff is brutal. After referencing the potential for serious damage earlier in the book, it becomes quite clear that many of the techniques illustrated have the capability to be 'finishers' if properly executed. This is not a children's book. Dan, thank you for putting this together. This book is a valuable addition to my library, and will be a constant reference for me in my training. Dan Bowman, student NSI Combat, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Dear Dan, When I read your books I can hear the Professor's voice... Thank You Sincerely Chris

Dan, Just got Trankada. You did a great job on this one. Just wanted tonote that one of my instructors stresses the 45 degree angle constantly as one of his foundations. In fact, I can't think of a lock or throw that is not done on a 45 degree angle. Also: alot of the tie ups in the Tapi Tapi section look familiar because he does variations of these empty handed. He calls them "cinches" (as in "cinch knot")as the arms are often intertwined quite painfully and trapped against his body. Weight and leverage do the rest against the wrists and elbows. Best, Steve

Hello Mr. Anderson, Thank you for the heads up on you new book on Modern Arnis Trankada. I have greatly enjoyed your Disarms book and am looking forward to this new book. Thank you, Mark Harrell

Guro Anderson: I'm learning a lot from all your other books. Thanks for the offer-look forward to ordering Trankada. Be safe, Marc R.

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