my thin wallet

[kamaitachi]

I've been a while interested in fma i got myself to selftaught on basic(some of them i get from prof presas' book) while i can't get instructor in my country, i'd like to learn via video first. but i have my wallet thin so i need to choose wisely on where i spent my money.
Some guys led me to tucci's video, other to inayan's, another to tom borden.
well, i don't try to start flame here, but i really need anyone opinion (OPINION), which tape i should buy on these subject:
1.panantukan
2.mano mano or kadena de mano (i don't really know the differences, any help?)
3. double, single baston (whether it's common or one's specialty ie: balintawak)
4. espada y daga
5. disarming of weapons

thx for helping

[krys]

Why don't you go on emule and download free fma files?

If you really want to buy tapes buy tapes start with baston and double baston.... in Arnis you have to start with sticks before moving to blades and empty hands.

If you want to start fmas Kalis Illustrissimo would be a good choice... this is a very practical and efficient system. There are some tapes around (secrets of Kalis Illustrissimo ?).

[36 CRZYFIST]

Check this site out! There's a lot of stuff that you can download and use for reference. Hope this helps.

http://www.geocities.com/kalipages/

[bushidoseishin]

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[K Williams]

Videos...

Dog Brothers #1 & #2

http://dogbrothers.com/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=31

Essential Single Sticks Skills #1 & #2

http://www.cfw2.com/dept.asp?s=cfw&dept_id=260

Balintawak #1 & #2

http://www.mati.com/videos.html#Taboada