Complete Sinawali is the definitive guide to the intricate and highly-refined Fi lipino martial art of double-weapon fighting.The warriors of the Philippines have long been respected as fierce, courageous, and effective fighters, and the martial art of Sinawali has developed multiple-weapon fighting to an exceptiona lly high degree of sophistication. Preserved in Filipino dance as well as martia l form, Sinawali employs sinuous, polyrhythmic movements, creating an almost imp enetrable shield against attack.In Complete Sinawali, Filipino martial artis t Reynaldo Galang details the theory behind the forms and presents an orderly pr ogression of drills designed to teach ambidexterity, quick and exact footwork, a nd special hand techniques that are the foundation of this exceedingly powerful martial art.Chapters include:The Origin of SinawaliThe Fighting Arts of Bakbakan InternationalBakbakan Training StructureStances and FootworkWarm- up ExercisesLakbay Sinawali: The Central Form of SinawaliDakip-DiwaLaban-S anay (Free-Style Sparring)Whether readers are interested in Sinawali for exerc ise, hobby, or as a means of self-defense, Complete Sinawali is their definitive guide.