Forms.
ok, on the serious tip. There are hidden movements within the moro-moro stage plays, the komedya, the sinulog, and sayaw dances. As most Southeast Asian countries dance including martial dance holds a rich tradition. Specifically, the Langka lima, langka kuntaw, and langka silat dances. Auntie Dolly Banzon who I believe runs the Philippine American Association of colorado in denver, is originally from davao, and about two years ago we brought her in to talk in depth and show us the movements of these dances. beautiful and graceful, yet a clear martial flavor. There are also a lot of weapon based dances as well, one that my uncle Jo' showed us, had a kalasag with little bells on it and blade, in which he would tap the shield with the blade, as danced from a very low crouch. but i dont remember what it was called. Now as far as "FORMS" from the traditional asian standpoint, I know that San Miguel has forms, as does doce pares and presas style. How much emphasis??? well not sure. Forms I believe are different than ammara though which is strung together "warm up" exercises that teach you to manipulate the stick, while building wrist strength and flexibility. then some would argue that carrenza or shadowbxoing could be a "form". so.... its up to personal interpretation i guess.
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