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Adaptation
By Douglas - Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:12:59 GMT
Originally Posted at: FMATalk
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One of the most fascinating things about the Filipino martial arts is the amount of adaptation we see from other arts,
I understand that there are elements from the martial arts from different cultures who have passed through the Philippines and - in many cases - given combat with the people on the islands. Obviously, there's a lot of Spanish influence, but are there not influences from the Chinese, Japanese, Arabs and Indians?
I wonder if anyone has made a thorough study of this?
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By Douglas - Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:12:59 GMT
Originally Posted at: FMATalk
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One of the most fascinating things about the Filipino martial arts is the amount of adaptation we see from other arts,
I understand that there are elements from the martial arts from different cultures who have passed through the Philippines and - in many cases - given combat with the people on the islands. Obviously, there's a lot of Spanish influence, but are there not influences from the Chinese, Japanese, Arabs and Indians?
I wonder if anyone has made a thorough study of this?
Read More...
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