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The ALAMID MARTIAL ART or simply “Alamid” is purely Filipino style of self-defense. It was developed by a Filipino youth years before but was seldom displayed or seen in actual demonstrations, for it was continuously practiced with   prudence and secrecy. Now, it is exposed to the world of martial skills with its distinct styles in approaching an assailant. It uses electrifying twitching strike which is not observed in other martial arts. It also uses Knight’s stick different from an ordinary stick fighter.

“Alamid” uses long stick entirely different from the stick the Chinese are using. “Alamid” also has a series of throws and rolls differing essentially from conventional martial arts. Its strikes can paralyze or break bones. Hits delivered by “Alamid” are primarily intended to disable its opponent; therefore, the opponent has no chance to counter the strikes.

Let us take for instance the application of the twitching strike. Twitching uses both hands or arms in applying a sudden pull, push, or twist on the part of the rival`s body. These cause traumas on the nerves of the stricken part bringing about abrupt and violent piercing sensation for a few seconds, therefore, you can deliver a series of strikes, and it is impossible for the opponent to make or deliver counter-attacks. Another important attribute of the “Alamid” is the Toe–twisting technique. Toe–twisting increa- ses flexibility, speeds and force of blows. It also enables one to maintain his body posture to remain undisturbed with the changing rhythm of the opponent’s body.

“Alamid” wins over his aggressor by efficient foot works and by shrewdness. With “Alamid” a student will learn how to defeat an enemy by knowing how, when, and where to strike. Finally! “Alamid” teaches how to demoralize the enemy through the use of psychological warfare and illusion techniques. Tremendous fear afflicted on the enemy distracts his concentration.

Responding to the Filipino enthusiasm and strong aspiration for martial arts, this book offers the most basic of the ALAMID MARTIAL ART fighting system, which you can count on in varied situations whether the opponent is either armed or unarmed. Unlike other conventional martial arts, “Alamid” does not concentrate on heavy exercises. This does not negate the importance of exercises in the development of martial artists. We actually have exercises like: push-ups, weight lifting and others, but these are components of fighting techniques, rather series of techniques practiced continuously to develop the   person`s mobility and flexibility. Mobility in “Alamid” refers to the foot works that are essential in covering over or at least be more favored in the fighting than the opponent. Flexibility refers to the “Alamid’s” unique way of adjusting to the strikes and blows and the imposed pressures from the enemy.

Noticing a great many ways of “Alamid’s” fighting approaches, one must bear in mind that though easy to learn this art will not make one expert overnight. Martial art is practiced, developed, and mastered long enough or perhaps continually lifetime. “Alamid’s” disciplines are rehearsed discreetly with intense contemplation until accustomed with. In actuality, “Alamid” encompasses ten degrees. Each degree having ten figures. This is totally impregnated with more or less 2,000 different combinative strokes. Other relative applications of the techniques are conceptualized in the other books.

In conclusion, allow me to offer the best of the known fighting system in the field of martial arts, but it must not be  conceived that one is invincible. Invincibility is realized through understanding birth and death and be consumed in them.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SGT EDGARDO O. RUPERTO is the founder and President of the Alamid Martial Art Philippines, Incorporated. He first saw the light on May 5, 1965, at the City of Olongapo. He is the third and eldest son of Mr. Manuel D. Ruperto Sr. and Mrs. Antonieta Oberio Ruperto. His obedience to his parent’s ideologies and rules molded his character.

He was a martial arts enthusiast during his younger days and as such trained and disciplined  himself hard to learn the art. In 1982, as a fully grown martial artist, he started developing his concept of martial art independent of foreign influence – a truly Filipino motivated by the tradition and temperament of the Filipino manhood. His art is patterned after the moves of a ferocious snake killer - the “Alamid”. The gracefulness of the motions of the “Alamid” suggests no strain, and the harmonious curves imply perfect agreement with the SGT. RUPERTO’s art — now called “Alamid” Martial Art. In recognition of musteline Tayra or simply “Alamid”, which through it, SGT. RUPERTO had won several fights. Now the “Alamid” Martial Art is precisely developing to the apex of supremacy. The formation of the ALAMID fighting theories had not been publicly displayed very often due to secrecy and prudence. Along this line, he also formulated the reverse KNIGHT’S STICK. Everything in ALAMID MARTIAL ART     depends on the knowledge and skillfulness of SGT. EDGARDO O. RUPERTO.

THE ALAMID

ALAMID is the Philippine term for TAYRA (eira barbara), a large member of the family (mustelidae) fur-bearing, predatory mammals which measure approximately 105 centimeters, about a medium-size dog, including that of a long bushy tail. It weighs 30 pounds on the average and has ears that are small and round. It has a black or dark brown body with short, dense fur that turns gray as it grows older. The mammal is omnivores, as it feeds on vegetable or meat of a small animal crushed by its large canine teeth. It lives in a tropical forest - arboreal and terrestrial: living on treetops, shallow wood trunks, rocky cliffs and grassland (bushes). It is an expert tree climber that often descends to search for food. It has large hind feet with long, curve, and horny nails that leap at great distances, run up rocky cliffs and bound from treetops to treetops when pursued. It climbs gracefully up and down trees, can swim, runs fast and moves swiftly. It wanders the forest, and it is active day and night.

Alamid” gives a barking call when alarmed and is usually a silent fighter. Any huge and ferocious opponent is of no match with ALAMID. Its piercing teeth and claws strike rapidly, describing quickness of response, underlining its smart movements and tactics. “Alamid” can kill cat and dog, and it can draw back bigger than his size. Because of expertness in climbing jaguars and even small cats aren’t fast enough to catch an ALAMID. But if one sneaked up for the sleeping ALAMID on a treetop it would probably end up becoming its prey. “Alamid” serves as the symbol and expression of a distinctive and practiced skill in “Alamid” Martial Art Philippines (AMAP). As the AMAP does in times of         engagement, “Alamid”  moves swiftly and never moves out of pace and without timing. “Alamid”, so as the AMAP, doesn’t use emotion to get its opponent down; however, it uses wit and wisdom, observes precision, and understands no fear. “Alamid” and AMAP blows are as fast as lightning that they can stun an opponent — as fast as they give full dominance of the fight. When “Alamid” strikes, as does the AMAP, it finishes without a trace but broken     cranium or primary bones.

'''The Courtesy '''

“Alamid” courtesy is an act of  politeness and kindness carried out as a salute to the one who is important and worthy of respect. Filipino hospitality is embodied in these attributes.

The “Alamid” courtesy is demonstrated by placing the open right-hand palm on the breast just above the heart, with fingers leveled and slightly higher than the forearm. When the    civility is acknowledged, the one paying courtesy returns to his position and his hand dropped at the side. The courtesy is intended to person of higher rank in the hierarchy of “Alamid”. It is customary for the members wanting to converse with superior to pay respect first and wait till the act is recognized before  conversing with.

The “Alamid” courtesy indicator is repeated when bidding goodbye to superior. When the superior replies, the member is allowed to go; a backward stride of the left foot followed by the right foot concludes the action. In other martial arts, the courtesy is paid through  bowing the head lowly before a master or instructor. “Alamid” believes that to bow one’s head lowly before another connotes worshipping. In Alamid Martial Art Philippines, as it is necessary, respectful yielding to a superior officer is adequately carried out through placing the open palm on the breast – swearing candidly. The candor is accepted and affirmed by the same indication of respect from the higher rank, and the covenant of mutual deference triumphs without much ado — simply  graciousness — simply “Alamid”.

The Alamid On-guard position

The most “Alamid” on the guard position is executed by forming a letter ‘’L’’ out of the feet. The right foot is advanced in half-step position and is most likely to be perpendicular to the left foot at the back. The body weight should be 90% concentrated at the back and the remaining 10% distributed to the different parts of the body. This is done to facilitate responses to opponent’s attack.

The Shadow Fighting

Shadow training specifically develops martial artist. Rehearsing for at least two minutes, taking a 30 seconds break between each type of shadow fight, working each phase two or three times, helps advance artist’s familiarization of variant strikes. The practice needs lesser speed, probably 60% to 80% of the fastest pace an artist can have, although the shadow work needs occasional execution at the highest speed. Also vital in practicing are the correct body movements, the patterned steps and positions, proper timing, educated discernment, presence of mind. . . keeping an eye out. Becoming accustomed with the strikes, through shadow works, makes one thoroughly skilled, complete and supreme; for instance, in reflexes, in elasticity, in flexibility and in force. The  progress that shadow training brought is indeed important in acquiring the insight in the delivery of strikes whether unconsciously conscious or conscious. It may be that shadow fighting is not real; however, shadow fight will teach one to meet thedemand of the situation. In actual fighting, the opponent may come in different manner, swerving from what you expected of him. Without proper exercise on shadow fight, it would be difficult for you to adjust.

Shadow fight opens the door to a perfect martial artist. This is your key!