Watch ESKRIMADORS Documentary on Arnis Eskrima in Cebu!

ESKRIMADORS documentary (2010)

Eskrimadors is a 2010 Philippine documentary film about the Filipino martial arts eskrima, written and directed by Kerwin Go, a Los Angeles trained cinematographer.

''A look into the ancient and deadly Filipino Martial Art of Eskrima/Kali/Arnis. Eskrimadors traces the development of the fighting art from its roots in tribal warfare, to its evolution into a sport practiced in over 30 countries worldwide. Shot entirely in the island of Cebu, the birthplace of this fighting art.'' (imdb)



''According to the Kerwin Go, the film's writer and director, the idea of the film came about when the production staff thought of making a film that was uniquely Cebuano in scope and identity, but had the capability to reach out to a worldwide audience. The film was shot in several locations in Cebu including: downtown Cebu, Pasil district and Bogo in the northern part of Cebu^.

The film documents the development of the martial arts of eskrima, tracing its origins from the tribal warfares of the Philippines to its practice among international martial artists. It include interviews with grandmasters Ciriaco “Cacoy” Canete, Dionisio Canete, and Undo Caburnay, and participation of groups such as Doce Pares, Lapunti Arnis de Abanico, Teovel’s Balintawak, Nickelstick Balintawak, and Liborio Heyrosa Decuerdas, in reenactments.'' (wikipedia)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuYSuwAtuf4