Labanan Solo:
The Combat Exercises (Anyo) of Modern Arnis
by Dan Anderson
Adobe Acrobat (September 2008)
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& DVDLabanan Solo is Filipino for solo combat. Besides the stick and empty hand partner practices Prof. Remy Presas taught, he also included solo exercises. These exercises, or Anyos, were part and parcel of every 2 day to 2 week camp he taught. Overall, there were 4 cane anyos and 8 empty hand anyos.
One of the points Prof. Presas stressed heavily was the ability to make the translation of any action. Often this meant a translation of a stick action to its empty hand counterpart but it also means translating one motion to many different applications of that one motion. Prof. Presas was incredibly well rounded. His weapons artistry included blunt impact weapons as well as bladed ones, short weapons as well as long ones. His empty hand art included the full gamut of weaponless fighting; kicking, punching, deflecting, locking, throwing, grappling, body management, sticking, adhering – the works. He was a master of motion.
His anyos aid the practitioner in developing those skills. Covered in the book are not only each anyo fully depicted but in the empty hand anyo section, chapters on motion application and disruption of body structure as well. In the weapons anyos section I have included anyos for blocking, bolo (short sword), double cane (doble baston) and cane and dagger (baston y daga) - all based on the original anyos.
Included in the book is a 40+ minute long DVD demonstrating each anyo broken down step by step as well as executed in a flowing manner. This book is over 160 pages and is specifically spiral bound so that you can use it as a training manual.
This is the most complete reference on the Modern Arnis solo combat exercises ever compiled!
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Book review of Labanan Solo:
The Combat Exercises (Anyo) of Modern Arnis by Professor Dan AndersonLabanan Solo: The Combat Exercises (Anyo) of Modern Arnis, authored by Professor Dan Anderson, is the most comprehensive book of Modern Arnis anyo's, including applications and translations, that I have seen.
The book begins with a background of Professor Presas, Modern Arnis, and Professor Anderson's own background. This is a nice lead into the meat of the book which includes many step by step photos and clear descriptions of the stick and empty hand anyo's, make learning and understanding the anyo's very easy to follow.
The MA-80 blocking form was of particular interest to me. Professor Anderson has constructed a series of blocks that teaches new students basic blocks as well as enables students to learn how to block from wherever their stick is already positioned. I think even advanced students can enhance their flow using this form.
The spiral bound workbook encourages you to make this a work in progress. You can make your own notes and observations on your way to making the art your own. This, along with the DVD, is a great addition to your Modern Arnis library of information
While many seek to mimic the teachings of Grand Master Remy Presas, I believe that to attain his level we must not merely do as he taught, but we must do as he did. As I finished reading Professor Anderson's book and I read his impressive list of other books and DVD's that he has completed which document and clarify the art of Modern Arnis, it is clear to me that Professor Dan Anderson is one of the current great leaders in Modern Arnis helping not only to preserve the art, but to carry it forward as he has made the art his own. One of my favorite quotes from eastern philosophy is "We seek not to imitate the masters; rather we seek what they sought." I think that sums up the spirit of Professor Anderson's books nicely.
- Frank Shekosky, Master Instructor - Cromwell Martial Arts
Frank Shekosky was a personal student of Grand Master Remy A. Presas for nearly 15 years and was named as a senior student in Modern Arnis. Master Shekosky currently resides in Middletown, CT with his wife and two daughters.
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