Practitioners often observe themselves not only mastering physical skills but also uncovering profound insights about their capabilities. A significant number of the enigmatic masters from ancient times have remained largely unknown in contemporary society due to their emphasis on the esoteric teachings of Pangamot or Eskrima, which they chose not to disclose publicly. Prior to the designation of the entire island as the Philippines, the enigmatic masters had been present in the archipelago for an extensive period and imparted the teachings of Pangamot, or Eskrima, to their selected apprentices. The archipelago was initially designated as "Las Islas Filipinas" during the 15th century and subsequently transitioned to the Republic of the Philippines in the 19th century. The domestic art of Pangamot, or Eskrima, achieved significant recognition both locally and internationally during its renaissance from the 19th to the 20th century. The teachings of Pangamot, or Eskrima, originally imparted by adept masters, have transformed to meet contemporary needs through new practitioners who possess resilient spirits and continue to share these specialized teachings alongside the latest innovators of the discipline.

 

The Dugukan Martial Arts System is a complete self-defense practice that combines physical and spiritual training to help a person grow in all seven aspects of his soul, going beyond just strengthening the body, mind, soul, and spirit. The system encompasses various martial art forms, including Pangamot (Bisaya), Eskrima (Latin), Tagalog (Pananandata), and Arnis, or stickfighting (English), all of which translate to "to fight".

 

The Dugukan Martial Arts System involves the use of sticks or pestles, knives or bladed weapons, and any other objects as martial arts weapons for self-protection in armed combat. And for the unarmed self-defense, there is the Dugukan Trangka Dumog, or domestic form of grappling and wrestling combined with pugilism. These martial arts of the Dugukan Martial Arts System serve to enhance the body’s power—externally and internally. The discipline fosters divine love, humility, courage, respect, and self-awareness. Through diligent training, practitioners will learn more about themselves. Moreover, practitioners of martial arts weaponry and unarmed techniques will become versatile and pragmatic.

 

Eskrimadors made significant history through their struggles for autonomy against colonization, engaging in warfare to free the nation from foreign governance from the early 18th century to the 19th century. The Pangamot, also known as Eskrima, was the method of warfare used by the indigenous people of the archipelago. They honed their skills and were inspired to fight for change and rights to freedom. The ancient Pangamot, or Eskrima, is associated with esoteric practices that are no longer popular in modern times. However, some practitioners still adhere to the ancient system, as its deep power has proven effective in actual combat.

 

The transformation of Pangamot and Eskrima within the Dugukan Martial Arts System ensures their relevance in modern society, while also preserving their rich cultural heritage and empowering practitioners with valuable skills and competence in both self-defense and personal growth. As more individuals engage in this martial arts discipline, they contribute to a vibrant community that honors the past and develops the future.

 

In the Philippines, many spiritual practitioners follow the teachings of their ancestors and engage in mystical order formations, also known as spiritual practices, where Eskrimadors use talismans, prayers for spiritual defense, and various forms of rituals to enhance their abilities. In the famous Battle of Mactan in the 15th century, Lapu-Lapu and his native warriors defeated Magellan's forces, which included ships and cannons intended to invade the island, ultimately leading to Magellan's death during the battle. The tactics employed by Lapu-Lapu and his warriors have since become emblematic of resistance and pride in Filipino history.

 

In Cebu South during the 18th century, three esteemed elders from Zaragoza, Aloginsan, and Caraatan Buenavista, Carcar City, Cebu, conferred a sense of invincibility to Leon Kilat, a ferocious warrior. The three elders of Pangamot, or Eskrima, were the enigmatic masters of the art from the 18th to the 19th century. Ampoy Canencia taught Pantaleon Villegas, aka Leon Kilat, the mystical order of his Pangamot, or Eskrima, making him invincible in combat without just trickery. On April 3, 1898, which was Palm Sunday, Leon Kilat and his colleagues commenced the insurrection in Cebu. On April 4, the insurgents forced the Spanish forces to withdraw into Fort San Pedro, thus taking control of Cebu City. The origins of numerous myths related to Pangamot, or Eskrima, can be traced to ancient times and have developed throughout the early history of the Pearl of the Orient Seas. The historical practices of Pangamot, or Eskrima, are fundamentally linked to the Dugukan Martial Arts System, which is a specific martial arts discipline. The system includes multiple life paths, such as those of the Mananambal (healers), the Manggugubat (warriors), and the Manalagna (seers). Hilot is a discipline rooted in ancient wisdom, adapted to modern contexts to fulfill the ongoing objectives of the Enigmatic Masters of the Mystical Order Formations within the practices of the Dugukan Martial Arts System. Newly released lessons of Pangamot, or Eskrima, titled Art of Life 1---72, provide comprehensive guidance designed to assist in the process of life’s ascension into higher dimensions.

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