ye BALISONG. LONETHE ADVANCED BALISONG MANUAL by Jeff Imada with George Foon WARNING: The author and publisher are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury which may occur by reading andior following the instructions herein. Also, some states and governmental agencies have imposed legal limitations on the Possession of certain weapons, so consult your local laws and regulations for any appli cable restrictions Copyright © 1986 by George Foon/Jeff Imada All rights reserved under International andi Pan-American Copyright Conventions, World rights reserved, including the right of translation Published in the United States by Know Now Publishing Company. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced without the written permission of the publishers, Manufactured in the United States of America Library of Congress Catalog Card Number in process, ISBN: 0-938676-07-5 KNOW NOW PUBLISHING COMPANY 3932 So. Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90037 1DEDICATION I dedicate this book first and foremost to my parents, Tad and Toshi Imada, who brought me into this world, taught me about living, and who've always given me their love and support Dan Inosanto who made the martial arts a part of my life by giving me the keys and concepts for physical, mental and spiritual growth. My Jeet Kune Do and Kali/Escrima brothers and sisters on our mutual and separate journeys through life. May we grow stronger together. ‘CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 JEFF IMADA ie een RRR L AC THE IMADA KEIBO - 7 THE BALISONG AND THE LAW a te POCKET KNIFE OPENINGS......... eee a Eee MANIPULATING THE BALISONG 19 GRIPCHANGES . ee acces * - 58 SELF-DEFENSE WITH THE BALISONG 72 RESTRAINING HOLDS .... eee +89 CATALOG A 90 REFURBISHING THE BALISONG ............-. 000.0000 120 BELTSHEATHS .............. 3 av ee 124