Filipino martial art documentary hits NY on July 31st

ESKRIMADORS is a documentary film provides uswith a glimpse into the rich and fascinating world of the Filipino MartialArts. The film traces the development of the fighting art from its tribalwarfare roots, its use in repelling foreign invaders, as an art of duellists,and its transformation into a sport practiced in over 25 countries. The filmwas produced in 2009 in Cebu, Philippines.

There will be two special screenings onSaturday, July 31st at 2pm and 4pm at the Bayanihan Filipino Community Center (40-21 69th Street, Queens, NY)

Tickets Cost $10 and are available at the door
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Part of the proceeds will go to the Philippine Forum, which isco-presenting the screenings. Filmmaker Ruel Antipuesto will be flying in toNew York to attend the screenings and do Q&A.

Although Eskrima is commonly perceived as a stickfighting art, it is a complete fighting system encompassing punching(suntukan), kicking (sikaran), locks and submissions (dumog), and the use of avariety of impact and bladed weapons. Eskrima knife fighting techniques areconsidered the best in the world.

Click the link below to view the trailer for the film.

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