Giron Arnis Escrima System (Interview Parts 10-29)

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Bahala Na (“Come What May”) was created by Grandmaster Emeritus Leo Giron, one of the original “bladed warriors” and a true World War II Hero.

Giron Arnis Escrima system is composed of 20 styles and techniques:

1. Estilo De Fondo – Fighting in an anchored or planted position style
2. Estilo Abanico – Fanning style
3. Estilo De salon – Dancing or Hit and run style
4. Estilo Abierta – Open body style
5. Estilo Sonkete – Stabbing or poking style
6. Estilo Retirada – Retreating style
7. Estilo Elastico – Stretching/Rubber band style
8. Fondo Fuerta – Planted in solid position style
9. Contra Compas – Off beat timing style
10. Estilo Redonda – Circular motion style
11. Combate Adentro – Inside fighting style
12. Tero Grave – Killing strikes style
13. Estilo Macabebe – Double stick style
14. Tero Pisada – Heavy striking style
15. Media Media – Half-half style
16. Cadena de mano – Empty or chain of hands style
17. Escapo – Hand escaping or parrying style
18. Estilo Bolante – Vertical striking style
19. Miscla Contras – Multiple opponents style
20. Larga Mano – Long hand reaching style/Long weapon or killer style

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Just now, I posted:

• Today would've been Leo Giron's 103rd Birthday! (Interview Parts 1-9)

Continuing with the Interview with the posting of Parts x-x which demonstrate the various styles/techiniques which make up Giron Arnis Escrima. Maligayang bati sa iyong kaarawan GME Giron!

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10 De Fondo Style





11 Estilo de Abanico





12 Estilo Abierta





13 Estilo Sonkete





14 Estilo de Salon





15 Estilo Retirada





16 Estilo Elastico





17 Fondo Fuerte





18 Contra Compas





19 Estilo Redonda





20 Combate Adentro





21 Tiro Grave





22 Estilo Macabebe





23 Tero Pisada





24 Media Media





25 Cadena de Mano





26 Escapo





27 Estilo Bolante





28 Miscla Contras





29 Larga Mano

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For more information, please check:

• Official Site
• Inosanto.com's Instructor Profile of GME Giron

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• Today would've been Leo Giron's 103rd Birthday! (Interview Parts 1-9)
• Leo Giron would've been 102 years old today!
• GM Leo Giron honored with a street named after him: Leo Giron Drive!
• Leo Giron Drive Dedication Ceremony today at 10AM!
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