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Rene Latosa |
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RENE
LATOSA has been actively teaching the Philipino martial arts since 1968. He
was strongly influenced by his instructors at the Stockton Escrima Academy
in California, including Grandmaster Angel Cabales, Max Sarmiento, Dentoy
Revilar and Master Leo Giron, as well as the teachings of his own father.
Latosa has received full instructorship certification in the Serrada system
and Cadena de Mano. He is the only person ever to be certified in Cadena de
Mano by Max Sarmiento.
Latosa went on to serve
in the U.S. Air Force which brought him to many different places around the
world. During his travels, he has taught Escrima to SWAT teams and elite
military units. Latosa is credited with helping to introduce Filipino martial
arts to England and Europe. Presently, there are thousands of students practicing
Latosa Escrima in Europe alone. |
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Escrima |
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Escrima,
the Spanish word for "fencing," is the name given to both
armed and unarmed applications of the Filipino martial arts. In learning
a battlefield art which only recently developed into a sport, the Escrima
student begins with single or double weapons and gradually learns to
apply the same techniques empty-handed.
A deadly serious approach to fighting, Escrima is known for lighting fast self-defense and simultaneous counter-attacks and blocks. Each of these tapes teach different aspects of the Latosa Escrima System as taught in his schools. The videos complement each other but also stand on their own as complete training aids.
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| 2001-0 Tape 1 FIGURE EIGHT THEORY | |||
Weapons
to Empty Hands concentrates on the familiar figure-eight pattern. Mr.
Latosa explains that while some interpret this movement as defensive,
the techniques can be better used to press an attack. The three ranges
are explained, as well as how to use the figure-8 as a footwork pattern.
Includes: the crossover to empty hand fighting, the concept of "zoning,"
entering and using the figure-eight to intercept kicks and knee strikes.
Explained is the "So What?" theory of counter-strikes: the
attacker intercepts your move, you say "so what?" as your
follow-up goes right around it!.
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| 2002-0 Tape 2 CADENA DE MANO (CHAIN OF HANDS) | |||
The
Filipino system of empty hand fighting. The training starts with the
stick and progresses to unarmed combat. Plus self-defense techniques.
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| 2003-0 Tape 3 THE LATOSA BOX SYSTEM | |||
Latosa's
approach to footwork, body positioning, defensive counters and offensive
attacks. Learn how to zone yourself in relation to your opponent.
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| 2004-0 Tape 4 POWER, SPEED, TIMING & MOTION | |||
How
to effectively use the power you have. How to coordinate speed and timing
by utilizing sticks, empty hands and other training methods.
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| 2005-0 Tape 5 DOS MANOS | |||
The
next step after perfecting your single stick practice is the use of
the double sticks or "Dos Manos" (two hands). Mr. Latosa covers
the theory and coordination behind the practice of two sticks. Includes
workouts, fighting & self-defense
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| 2006-0 Tape 6 BLADED WEAPONS: THE MACHETE | |||
Knife
and blade fighting is integral to learning the Filipino fighting arts.
Understanding how an opponent might use a machete will improve your
chances in the case of confrontation against a blade wielding attacker.
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| 2007-0 Tape 7 LONG STICKS | |||
Long
range stick techniques using staves or a short stick against a staff.
Mr. Latosa shows how to disarm a long staff equipped attacker. Plus
how to manipulate the long stick.
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| 2008-0 Tape 8 FULL CONTACT STICK FIGHTING | |||
With
the rise in popularity of the Filipino martial arts, full contact stick
fighting is now a common tournament event. Cedric Concon, a student
of Mr. Latosa, is a frequent first place winning stick fighter in the
Philippines and around the world. In this tape, Mr. Concon covers the
rules and winning tactics and strategies for full contact stick fighting
in the Philippines, Europe & the U.S.
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