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▲ Acknowledgments ▲

I would like to thank Grandmaster Leo M. Giron who has shared his knowledge to so many of us and taught us not only the art of escrima but also the Filipino culture and history.

I would like to thank the following guros (teachers) who have helped Grandmaster Giron and myself to illustrate the art: Dexter Labonog (the head and senior instructor of the Bahala Na Club), Roy Atay, Dave Paler, Glenn Abresy, June Gotico, Barry Shreiarr, David Hines, Steve Tarani, and Jim Johnson.

I would like to thank Guro Dan and Paula Inosanto for all of their help and encouragement with this project and throughout the years.

I thank our photographer, Kim Rose, who at a moment’s notice drives all the way to Stockton to take our pictures, whether for this book or for any other Bahala Na function.

To Rob Farrens and the staff of the Stockton Athletic Club for allowing us at any time to use their wonderful facilities.

To Besar Pendakar Herman Suwanda for your guidance and support.

I thank the Bahala Na Martial Arts Association for keeping our art alive.

And, on behalf of Grandmaster Leo M. Giron and the staff of the Bahala Na Martial Arts Association, we extend our gratitude to Mark V. Wiley and Tuttle Publishing, whose books continue to set the standard of excellence.