--- product_id: 2720821 title: "The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo: The Filipino Fighting Art Explained (Tuttle Martial Arts)" price: "146.69 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2720821-the-secrets-of-kalis-ilustrisimo-the-filipino-fighting-art-explained store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo: The Filipino Fighting Art Explained (Tuttle Martial Arts) **Price:** 146.69 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo: The Filipino Fighting Art Explained (Tuttle Martial Arts) - **How much does it cost?** 146.69 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2720821-the-secrets-of-kalis-ilustrisimo-the-filipino-fighting-art-explained) ## 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 Master the art of Filipino kalis with this illustrated martial arts guide The Filipino martial art of ilustrisimo hails from Cebu, Philippines, where martial arts are still considered a matter of life-and-death survival—rather than sport or exercise. Named after Antonio "Tatang" Ilustrisimo, the master who taught the style to both of the authors of this book, the art of kalis ilustrisimo has been in the Ilustrisimo family for more than five generations. Based on traditional Philippine stick and sword fighting methods—and refined by Antonio Ilustrisimo's vast personal experience in challenge matches—it offers a powerful, flexible, dynamic, and effective fighting style. This illustrated guide to the secrets of this technique include: KALIS ILUSTRISIMO IN PERSPECTIVE — History and Development; Structure of the Ilustrisimo System FUNDAMENTALS OF PRACTICE — Preliminaries (Weapon Length; Weapon Grip; Combat Ranges); Stances and Footwork; Methods of Striking DEFENSIVE MOVEMENTS AND APPLICATIONS — Fundamental Fighting Techniques; Methods of Disarming THE COMBATIVE ENCOUNTER — Combative Sign Language; Spiritual Fortitude; Fighting Principles and Strategies AND MORE! The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo is the first book to deal with the techniques and theories of this very effective system of personal combat including the history of kalis ilustrisimo and structure of the system, the fundamentals of practice, the defensive movements and applications, and the training techniques used to prepare for actual personal combat. It also includes hundreds of photographs showing the essential movements and techniques of this martial arts style. Review: Interesting book - This is good to get an understanding of the art. Nothing beats actual lessons though. Review: Book - So far the book has been great! Lots of good info and history. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #699,906 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #181 in Boxing (Books) #927 in Sports Training (Books) #1,214 in Martial Arts (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 127 Reviews | ## Images ![The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo: The Filipino Fighting Art Explained (Tuttle Martial Arts) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718yIpfl6lL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting book *by B***N on November 8, 2024* This is good to get an understanding of the art. Nothing beats actual lessons though. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book *by C***J on June 24, 2022* So far the book has been great! Lots of good info and history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I think this book will be a better value to those who practice other styles of FMA ... *by L***C on July 17, 2014* This book was not meant to be an exhaustive tour de force of Kalis Ilustrisimo (it says so in the Introduction). So it should not be assessed based on what it is not. I practice Lapunti Arnis de Abanico (lapunti.org) and I bought this book solely to have an understanding of the footwork of KI. Among the FMA styles, in my opinion, KI's footwork is very unique - it differs from the classical triangle based footwork of other FMA styles. I think this book will be a better value to those who practice other styles of FMA and wishes to incorporate some aspects of KI to their personal style. Those who spar regularly with KI practitioners will also find this book valuable ;-) Skip this book if you already practice KI with an instructor. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Secrets of Kalis Ilustrisimo: The Filipino Fighting Art Explained (Tuttle Martial Arts) - Filipino Stick Fighting Techniques: The Essential Techniques of Cabales Serrada Escrima - Complete Sinawali: Filipino Double-Weapon Fighting (Complete Martial Arts) --- ## 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.tn/products/2720821-the-secrets-of-kalis-ilustrisimo-the-filipino-fighting-art-explained](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2720821-the-secrets-of-kalis-ilustrisimo-the-filipino-fighting-art-explained) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*