--- product_id: 6779684 title: "The Secrets of Giron Arnis Escrima (Secrets of the Martial Arts)" brand: "antonio e. somera" price: "€ 22.70" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6779684-the-secrets-of-giron-arnis-escrima-secrets-of-the-martial store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Secrets of Giron Arnis Escrima (Secrets of the Martial Arts) **Brand:** antonio e. somera **Price:** € 22.70 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secrets of Giron Arnis Escrima (Secrets of the Martial Arts) by antonio e. somera - **How much does it cost?** € 22.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6779684-the-secrets-of-giron-arnis-escrima-secrets-of-the-martial) ## Best For - antonio e. somera enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted antonio e. somera brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Secrets of Giron Arnis Escrima (Secrets of the Martial Arts) ## Images ![The Secrets of Giron Arnis Escrima (Secrets of the Martial Arts) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81L84jwPTAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on the history of one of the great ... *by L***9 on Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016* Great book on the history of one of the great Stockton escrimadors. I grew up a few blocks from this man. He was a bladed warrior with proven fighting skill. Please reference Memories ride the ebb of tide by Leo M. Giron. It might be hard to find but well worth the search. The book details the history of Leo's larga mano style. It also recounts his WW2 sword to sword battles as well as a detailed timeline of instructors. Secrets of Giron Arnis escrima is a beginner's view into the Bahala Na escrima system. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars One if the greats! *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019* I had the pleasure if training under Leo. One of the greatest people I've been honored to meet and train for many years with! Ol school backyard! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Important Historical Record for Filipino Martial Arts in the US *by N***S on Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2010* Grandmaster Leo Giron is one of a handful of key figures in the history of Filipino Martial Arts in America and this book preserves a snapshot of his teaching style and philosophy along with a visual record of how Giron himself performed fundamental techniques in his system. You will not learn Giron Arnis Escrima from this book alone, but I've found dozens of little bits of information in here that supplement the training I receive in my FMA class.This book is most valuable to the student or interested observer who wants to find out more about how a Master's philosophy of life colors his martial arts practice. This is bare-bones information -- less about 'secrets' as things that the master tries to hide from the public and more about 'secrets' that are subtle elements of the art that one only gets from observing someone who has achieved Giron's level of quiet competence in any situation. It's also one of the only records we have of this grandmaster's method and emphasis in his practice studio that was done while Leo Giron was still alive and teaching. It captures something that would otherwise be lost as his teaching is passed on and evolves from teacher to student.Somera is a competent and functional writer and the book is laid out in a logical manner. The photos don't show all that is going on in the techniques, but they do capture the most critical elements and are enough for a student to piece the techniques together with just a bit of qualified training and a patient and willing training partner.If you are interested in an engagingly written history of FMA in general then you would probably do better with one of Mark Wiley's books like Filipino Martial Culture (Martial Culture Series). If you are more interested in Leo Giron's life and how his combat experience in the Philipines during WWII helped to shape his art or details about the birth of American FMA in Stockton, CA during the '60s then you would be more interested in Somera's other book Giron Escrima: Memories of a Bladed Warrior, which covers Giron's life story in more depth and also talks about the cultural environment that led people like Giron and Cabales and LaCoste to open their schools. But none of these books offer a no-nonsense record of Giron's legacy of instruction the way that this book does. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6779684-the-secrets-of-giron-arnis-escrima-secrets-of-the-martial](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6779684-the-secrets-of-giron-arnis-escrima-secrets-of-the-martial) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*