--- product_id: 4082990 title: "Complete Sinawali: Filipino Double-Weapon Fighting (Complete Martial Arts)" price: "₨644" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/4082990-complete-sinawali-filipino-double-weapon-fighting-complete-martial-arts store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Complete Sinawali: Filipino Double-Weapon Fighting (Complete Martial Arts) **Price:** ₨644 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Complete Sinawali: Filipino Double-Weapon Fighting (Complete Martial Arts) - **How much does it cost?** ₨644 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/4082990-complete-sinawali-filipino-double-weapon-fighting-complete-martial-arts) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Complete Sinawali is the definitive guide to the intricate and highly-refined Filipino martial art of double-weapon fighting. The warriors of the Philippines have long been respected as fierce, courageous, and effective fighters, and the martial art of Sinawali has developed multiple-weapon fighting to an exceptionally high degree of sophistication. Preserved in Filipino dance as well as martial form, Sinawali employs sinuous, polyrhythmic movements, creating an almost impenetrable shield against attack. In Complete Sinawali , Filipino martial artist Reynaldo Galang details the theory behind the forms and presents an orderly progression of drills designed to teach ambidexterity, quick and exact footwork, and special hand techniques that are the foundation of this exceedingly powerful martial art. Chapters include: The Origin of Sinawali The Fighting Arts of Bakbakan International Bakbakan Training Structure Stances and Footwork Warm-up Exercises Lakbay Sinawali: The Central Form of Sinawali Dakip-Diwa Laban-Sanay (Free-Style Sparring) Whether readers are interested in Sinawali for exercise, hobby, or as a means of self-defense, Complete Sinawali is their definitive guide. Review: Only true reference to Sinawali forms - This book contains 18 dual-stick/sword forms that can be practiced separately or combined into a single drill. The process of learning them is well documented and visually displayed. The photos are very small, and the biggest issues are the lack of clarity on footwork (descriptions will say step forward/back with left/right foot but the photo doesn't clearly show this, so you have to learn this on your own through practice). But overall this is a priceless book for anyone trying to learn ambidextrous weapon use, coordination with double weapons, and expansion of skill through the ability to transition between any one attack to another. Most arguments against books like this start with "you can learn nothing from books you need a teacher" but you will likely not find many teachers who can train you in Lakbay Sinawali, as fully described here. You are going to be on your own, and if you have training and are capable of inference then you will learn a lot from practicing what you see here. There are no other books on this topic that provide a full systemic protocol of sinawali techniques. Most of what you see is flashy demonstration videos or overly redundant flows that only cover a few basic patterns. I've searched for years for books to augment this one and the only one of any true value is the Secrets of Kali Ilustrisimo book. I think they are both out of print so get copies if you can and plan to spend a lot of time learning and then practicing to get it down. Good luck! Review: best book to learn dual wielding - It is very rare to find a book teaching dual wielding with two same weapons. I believe this is the only book in the market. The explanation is ... somewhat wordy. Paragraphs are set in random ways, such that it sometimes explains 1 picture, but other times 2 or 3 pictures... Or sometimes 1 picture is explained over 2 paragraphs. Basically, the reader should read EVERY word, and find the key words HIDDEN in the middle of paragraph. The picture is easy to understand in early part. However, once it gets to multiple combo moves later, the picture skips some steps. The only thing I don't like is that 1/3 of the book is about the master's family tree and history. Overall, very good book... and the only book in the market to learn the dual wielding. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #276,754 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #96 in Boxing (Books) #285 in Conventional Weapons & Warfare History (Books) #489 in Sports Training (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 131 Reviews | ## Images ![Complete Sinawali: Filipino Double-Weapon Fighting (Complete Martial Arts) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HdjvsFZgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Only true reference to Sinawali forms *by R***T on February 12, 2025* This book contains 18 dual-stick/sword forms that can be practiced separately or combined into a single drill. The process of learning them is well documented and visually displayed. The photos are very small, and the biggest issues are the lack of clarity on footwork (descriptions will say step forward/back with left/right foot but the photo doesn't clearly show this, so you have to learn this on your own through practice). But overall this is a priceless book for anyone trying to learn ambidextrous weapon use, coordination with double weapons, and expansion of skill through the ability to transition between any one attack to another. Most arguments against books like this start with "you can learn nothing from books you need a teacher" but you will likely not find many teachers who can train you in Lakbay Sinawali, as fully described here. You are going to be on your own, and if you have training and are capable of inference then you will learn a lot from practicing what you see here. There are no other books on this topic that provide a full systemic protocol of sinawali techniques. Most of what you see is flashy demonstration videos or overly redundant flows that only cover a few basic patterns. I've searched for years for books to augment this one and the only one of any true value is the Secrets of Kali Ilustrisimo book. I think they are both out of print so get copies if you can and plan to spend a lot of time learning and then practicing to get it down. Good luck! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ best book to learn dual wielding *by T***N on July 25, 2014* It is very rare to find a book teaching dual wielding with two same weapons. I believe this is the only book in the market. The explanation is ... somewhat wordy. Paragraphs are set in random ways, such that it sometimes explains 1 picture, but other times 2 or 3 pictures... Or sometimes 1 picture is explained over 2 paragraphs. Basically, the reader should read EVERY word, and find the key words HIDDEN in the middle of paragraph. The picture is easy to understand in early part. However, once it gets to multiple combo moves later, the picture skips some steps. The only thing I don't like is that 1/3 of the book is about the master's family tree and history. Overall, very good book... and the only book in the market to learn the dual wielding. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well done book on the intricate details of the art of siniwali *by M***I on May 4, 2013* I purchased this book hoping to add to my knowledge of double-stick movement and fighting patterns to my existing base in escrima. If you have base knowledge in the fundamentals of single and double baston work, then this book is really helpful in advancing your art further and looking to see how two sticks can be used effectively in coordination. The illustrations, although may be confusing to somebody new, but by reading the text and thinking through the movements, you can more or less figure it out, and maybe this is one of the best ways to learn and to initiate deep cognitive learning - other than a teacher showing you movements in a class. Although two sticks may not be practical in combat in this day and age, the ability to coordinate and work both hands at the same time in the various striking patterns illustrated I believe has helped my single stick and knife work due to my ability to use my left (non-dominant) hand almost as well as my right even in sparring - useful in combat if your dominant hand is rendered useless for example. All in all, I found this book does the job it was meant to do and shows you the many patterns found in siniwali in a methodical and logical order for learning. --- ## 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.sc/products/4082990-complete-sinawali-filipino-double-weapon-fighting-complete-martial-arts](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/4082990-complete-sinawali-filipino-double-weapon-fighting-complete-martial-arts) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-09-23*