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BAHAD ZUBU KALI ILUSTRISIMO A Complete Dynamic Stick- and Blade-based Filipino Combat Art founded and developed by World Renowned Grandmaster Epifanio 'Yuli' Romo. A devastating and highly effective form of Filipino Martial Arts, retaining all of the core techniques, concepts and strategies devised by the late Grandmaster Antonio 'Tatang' Ilustrisimo. Additionally, the system incorporates the dynamic expression of movement unique to Grandmaster Epifanio 'Yuli' Romo. Grandmaster Romo utilizes direct, preemptive situational destructions, parrying methods and explosive disarming techniques. Training in BAHAD ZUBU KALI ILUSTRISIMO includes, but not limited to, the use of: * barong - a leaf-shaped sword, and the favourite of Grandmaster Ilustrisimo. * pinuti - a narrow sword suitable for stabbing and slashing * kris - a wavy-edged sword * tungkod and sungkod - four- and three-foot staffs * pisaw - knife * solo baston - single stick * doble baston - double stick * panyo - handkerchief * lubas pangamut - hardcore empty-handed fighting