This DVD illustrates Estilo Macabebe style in the Giron Arnis Escrima system of Filipino Martial Arts. Macabebe is the name of a town in the province of Pampanga. Many men in this area have chosen a trade of peddling clothing materials to families in the remote barrios. These men from Macabebe introduced an art of self-defense using two long sticks; this style is characterized by the interweaving motions of the sticks and is also known as sinawali, the weaving style. In Giron Arnis Escrima, Estilo Macabebe, the weapon of application would be two bolo knives. The Macabebe natives were known as fierce fighting warriors who were employed by others for protection. The Macabebe warriors also have a bare hand and disarming system that is used in Giron Escrima.
As a direct result of superior skill and devotion to the principles, philosophy, and a purpose of Bahala Na Martial Arts, combined with leadership and his master level instructorship. Master Tony Somera was promoted to the rank and responsibility of Grandmaster by the late Grandmaster and founder of Bahala Na Martial Arts Leo M. Giron. Grandmaster Somera is the leading authority and promotes the art of Giron Arnis Escrima, along with its rich Filipino history and culture. Tony Somera is the only person ever to be promoted to the rank of Master and then Grandmaster by the late Grandmaster Emeritus Leo M. Giron.
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