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I met Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo in Luneta Park, Manila, Philippines in 1994. I couldn’t have imagined that three decades later I would be making a detailed, in-depth video program to not just help preserve the legendary sword fighter’s art, but to keep it as a living and breathing entity.
I have been incredibly fortunate to train with many of the very best instructors in the Filipino martial arts. Starting with my mentor the great Guro Dan Inosanto in 1980 to Grandmaster Richard Bustillo, Grandmaster Roberto Labaniego, Punong Guro Edgar Sulite, and many more.
I spent three weeks with the man himself, Tatang Ilustrisimo, in 1994 and then another week with him in 1996. Two of his top disciples, Master Tony Diego and Master Christopher Ricketts, trained me as well on those trips. No wonder my Dog Brother name is Lucky Dog.
Why is Tatang (an endearing term of respect for an older man) so revered in the Filipino martial arts community decades after his passing? Because he actually fought sword against sword, knife against knife, and stick against multiple attackers. He had actual, first hand insight to the most harrowing combat situations. Talk about pressure tested self-defense! And what was the reason that he was able to prevail in so many life and death encounters? Because of his training in his family system, a unique system of armed combat that had proven its effectiveness for generations.
The day I met Tatang I made a very good decision. I took my week’s pay for the American movie I was working on and spent it on a video camera with all the necessary accessories. The following day, I started video taping. Why was this important? A few reasons. First, it allowed me to consistently study Tatang long before any YouTube footage was available. I was able to analyze and better understand the intricacies of his art. (I also continued to train with Masters Diego and Ricketts before their untimely passing.) Studying for all this time while continuing to spar regularly has helped tremendously with my ability to teach this art.
More importantly, I have utilized much of the footage I took, along with other samplings, to create a unique teaching format of this Kalis Ilustrisimo program. Not only will you see me teach each element of this amazing Filipino Martial Arts system as I normally would, but most techniques or training methods will be followed by footage of Tatang performing the technique or training method himself. You won’t just learn from my own teaching and explanations, but will also be able to watch and emulate the great Tatang himself! Watch what he did and how he did it and learn from his movement. There are even a few clips of him explaining principles of the art.
Thanks to Master Ricketts, who captured excellent footage of Tatang, we have video of the great warrior sparring. I don’t know of sparring footage of any other Grandmaster. I include several breakdowns of Tatang’s amazing sparring tactics in this program. I think you will have an even great appreciation for his genius when you see how, in live sparring, he uses the Kalis Ilustrisimo footwork, enganyos (set-ups/feints), and measure to completely dominate his highly skilled and much younger partner. All of these elements are explained in detail in the program.
It is my hope that many of you will not just study the Tatang’s Living Art of Kalis Ilustrisimo program, but will go through the testing process in order to become a certified instructor in this art. It is fun, safe, and challenging. And no, you don’t have to fight with actual swords! If you learn and apply the Ilustrisimo system just as Tatang learned, you will become highly proficient in the art. If you become an instructor and teach others, we can ensure that Kalis Ilustrisimo, a gem in the Filipino martial arts world, will live on for future generations. And that is the primary purpose of this program.
Tatang asked me to spread his art and I believe that he would be happy with my work here. I hope it benefits you and your students so we can all add to Tatang’s legacy of Kalis Ilustrisimo.
HOW TESTING WORKS:
For those who want to eventually teach Tatang's Living Art of Kalis Ilustrisimo, I have designed this program as an instructor certification course. After you have purchased the program, watch it in its entirety. That will give you the complete scope of Tatang’s art. Then download the tests and training logs. Look at the first test. you will find all the answers within the program in chronological order. You will log your rounds on the training log and when you have finished all the requirements for the first level test, you can test by video. Your test will be reviewed and feedback given so that you will be even better on your second level test. You can do all tests by video, including the Kalis Ilustrisimo Instructor Test. Some prefer to take the Instructor Test in person, so they visit me in Hawaii or we arrange to test elsewhere, usually at a seminar that they can attend. I have been testing students through video for nearly twenty years now, and I am happy to say that it works extremely well. I have developed exceptional fighters worldwide with this method. You learn, apply, test, get feedback, then repeat the process. And it is fun!
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Burton Richardson
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"My Solo Sinawali (double sticks) and Karenza program starts with the beginning fundamentals of sinawali stroking and footwork, then takes you step by step to the expert level. Instructor Certification is available for those who want to teach this program. Regardless of whether you want to be able to move the weapons with speed, power, and precision for demonstrations, film work, to enhance your fighting ability, or for the all-important health and longevity benefits, this program will work for you. " Burton Richardson- Black Belt Magazine Hall of Famer
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BURTON RICHARDSON'S EXPERTISE
Burton Richardson is known for his pressure-tested approach to functional self-defense to BJJ, MMA, and weaponry arts. An original Dog Brother (Lucky Dog) and Full Instructor under Guro Dan Inosanto, and a Kali Ilustrisimo instructor directly under the great Tatang Ilustrisimo, Burton travels the world teaching people the details and training methods that make the art highly functional in the real combat. But did you know that Burton was also a Karenza (forms) champion? Way back in 1991, Burton took first place in one of the largest FMA championships in the country: the Eskrima Coalition Championship in Stockton, California. His ability to move the sticks and his body fluidly and with purpose also got him into the movie industry where he did fight choreography for 12 feature films. Burton has garnered all his expertise to put together this easy to follow program that will take you from beginner to expert in a fun, engaging progression.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
Anyone who wants to move and feel better now and for years to come from complete beginners to advanced practitioners.
How would being able to move the sticks with phenomenal flow help you? Guro Dan Inosanto says that his instructors touted the “almost magical” qualities of sinawali (double stick) training. Practitioners in their 70’s, 80’s, and even 90’s regularly retain an uncommon degree of mobility. It is a very low impact exercise with an element of resistance training. The motions gently encourage full body motion that leads to greater mobility and balance. Whether you are a young combat athlete or part of our older population, sinawali training can help you stay fit and limber longer.
I AM AN ATHLETE, WHY DO I NEED THIS PROGRAM?
For athletes, coordination carries over to almost all sports, especially because footwork is included with the double stick upper body motions. Do you want to fight better? You need to be smooth, accurate, and have the ability to move wherever you need to in a split second. Properly performed sinawali drills develop these abilities. That’s why many of the best stick fighters have outstanding Karenza. Do you want to have a fun and interesting way to keep your body loose and agile as you age? Knowing a variety of solo sinawali drills will maintain your range of motion and keep your muscles and neural connections firing.
I ALREADY TEACH, WHY DO I NEED THIS PROGRAM?
Teachers who need to demonstrate the art in order to get others interested. A good karenza is always impressive and gives insight to the depths of the Filipino Martial Arts. This program allows you to have a step by step blueprint to sharpen your own skills and teach your students.
I WORK IN THE MOVIE INDUSTRY, WHY DO I NEED THIS PROGRAM?
Every time I have trained a movie star (Keanu Reeves, Brandon Lee, etc.), I start them with sinawali drills to enhance their ability to move in a relaxed yet powerful manner. This really comes across on the big screen, and has proven invaluable to many actors and stunt performers.
Regardless of whether you want to be able to move the weapons with speed, power, and precision for demonstrations, film work, to enhance your fighting ability, or for the all-important health and longevity benefits, this program will work for you.
The program is broken down into three sections.
Learning to move the double sticks well will enhance many attributes that are essential for high level martial arts and better everyday living. Hone your footwork and accuracy while developing combat attributes such as speed, power, and coordination,, grace, fluidity, body mechanics, and flow. And it will help you to, as Burton often says, Enjoy Your Training!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1
1 Introduction
2 Practicality Of Sinawali Training
3 Quality Stroking
4 Three Basic Positions
5 Basic Patterns Of Motion
Footwork
6 Torsi – Upright posture or leaning back.
7 Female triangle – Replacement step and complete triangle.
8 Male triangle – Replacement step and complete triangle.
9 Hourglass – Female triangle and male triangle in and hourglass formation.
10 Square – Start at the bottom corner or top corner.
11 Freestyle with various footwork
Warm Up (WU) Sequence - Exercises 1-12
12 WU 1 Twisting Middle grip on stick, fanning
13 WU 2 Pumping
14 WU 3 Crossing thrusts, alternating which is on top, low to high then high to low.
15 WU 4 Upward figure 8, alternating which is on top.
16 WU 5 Parallel slashes on X
17 WU 6 Closed outside 4-count
18 WU 7 Fluid attack
19 WU 8 Walis Walis (golf swing)
20 WU 9 Horizontal parallel sunketes (curving thrusts), using the parallel slashes as a transition.
21 WU 10 Gunting into squat with roof and leg slash
22 WU 11 Open 4-count florettes
23 WU 12 Redondo 6
24 Full Warm Up facing the camera.
25 Full Warm Up facing away from the camera.
PART 2
26 Universal Sinawali Combination Solo
27 VARIOUS PATTERNS – Quality Is Paramount
28 Jab, Circle, Slash Open And Closed
29 Asterisk
30 Open 4-Count Doblete
31 Thrust To Slash
32 Redondo 10
33 Deconstructed Redondo 6
34 Closed Outside 4 Count With Redondo.
35 Closed Outside 4-Count With Witik And Redondo
36 “T” To Redondo 3 With Sempok Footwork
Redondo Fluid Attack Combinations
37 Redondo Fluid Attack Combination 1
38 Redondo Fluid Attack Combination 2
39 Redondo Fluid Attack Combination 3
40 Crossed Redondos To Fluid Attack
41 Witik Fluid Attack
42 Reverse Fluid Attack
PART 3
43 Helicopter To Payong To Transition
44 Slash To 2 Abanikos
45 Redondo 6-Count Transition To Upward 4-Count
46 Upward 4-Count Transition To Redondo 6-Count
47 Spinning Thrust
48 Burton’s Rift
49 Closing Remarks, Kali Philosopy, And Freestyle Karenza
50 Bonus 1 – Twirling
51 Bonus 2 – Kneeling Karenza
52 Bonus 3 – Freestyle Karenza
53 Bonus 4 – Short Karenza Set
54 Bonus 5 – Various Japan Clips
55 Bonus 6 – Tatang Ilustrisimo Sinawali Video Breakdown
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The complete series includes 3 parts
55 video clips total, 2.5 HOURS. Click on last image thumbnail to read the Table of Contents. Each section corresponds to an instructional video.
Burton Richardson is one of the world's leaders for teaching effective realistic self defense. You can read his full bio here.
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