Pakamut Cebuano Fighting Style: The Origin of Eskrima Kali Arnis Book by Felix Roiles

The PAKAMUT fighting system, as taught by GM Felix Roiles, was handed down to him by his humble grandfather, a true Master in the Filipino Fighting Arts. Using a very simple method, this art utilizes the body's natural movements in highly effective forms of fighting techniques with the use of impact & edged weapons, and hand-to-hand combat. PAKAMUT in Cebuano means the 'Pilipino Fighting System and Style'. It was believed that Datu Mangal, the father of Datu Lapu-lapu, was the first Pilipino hero to bring the art of fighting to the island. Datu Mangal was a direct descendant of the leaders of the powerful Sri - Visayan Empire of 13th century Malay, who conquered and colonized many lands. After the empire was taken over by the Maja Pahit Empire of ancient Sumatra and Borneo, the 10 Datu and their kinsmen settled on the island of Visayan where the art continued to be refined into what we see today.

About the Author:

Grand Master Felix Roiles is a two-time World Full Contact Stick Fighting Champion, and is the recipient of numerous awards in various martial art disciplines. Since childhood, he has spent his life in training in the martial arts and is a descendant of Datu Lapu-lapu. This text is a result of his desires to teach the ancient Cebuano fighting style that he learned from his humble grandfather, Andres Roiles, who raised him in the remote mountain area of Catmon, Cebu, Philippines. In 1983, he started "PAKAMUT", in honor of that art. He has won every major tournament in local and national competition in full contact stick fighting (hosted by NARAPHIL) and the World Eskrima Kali Aris Federation (WEKAF). He was a member of the Doce Pares 'Elite Team' lead by Master Percival " Val " Pableo and successfully dominated the 2nd World Eskrima Kali Arnis Championship. The team defeated the rivals in 21 countries and is considered by many to be the stickfighters ever assembled. Today, GM Roiles lives in Southern California and actively trains students around the world.

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