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*approved by staff (HariDada)*Martial Arts: Secrets of the Asian MastersMartial Arts: Secrets of the Asian Master (formerly Voices of the Masters) captures the essence of Filipino warrior traditions.  A comprehensive look at these combat arts, Secrets of the Asian Masters (SOTAM) investigates a variety of fighting systems throughout the Philippines.  The film is a historical record of unique martial arts systems that live on today through strong efforts to preserve these ancient fighting arts.  Punong Guro Myrlino Hufana is seeking to preserve and record these classical combat arts of the Philippines for future generations.  Secrets of the Asian Masters is a unique look at the masters of these systems, which goes beyond specific styles and regions to explore the true spirit of Filipino fighting systems.ReviewDear Punong Guro,I have received the VOTM dvd and would like to say I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end.  I would also like to comment on the superb quality and production that you put into making this dvd.  It is my belief that FMA practitioners around the world should thank you and others who have captured the true essence of the FMA and shared its beauty with us.  I have studied Aikido, Shorin Ryu, Southern and Northern Shaolin Gong Fu and have seen no other art like the FMA.  I have learned to love all martial arts as they have something to offer but have fallen in love with the FMA.  I found particular interest in the aspect of a persons heart and how the true transmission of the art cannot be gained if the perspective students heart is not right. One last thing I will share with you is watching those masters use the solo baston and double baston the dvd has reinforced what my head instructor says all the time “practice”.  I just hope one day to be able to swing the baston like them. LOL!Sincerely, Myron A. EllisWaldorf, MarylandUSA04/03/2011