Eskrimadors

Eskrimadors is a 2010 Philippine documentary film about the Filipino martial arts eskrima, written and directed by Kerwin Go,[1][2][3][4] a Los Angeles trained cinematographer.

The reviewer wrote that to martial arts enthusiasts, the "documentary is something of a well-packaged tribute" and an homage to a sport "that has been sadly relegated locally as mere curiosity when it has actually turned into a world-wide phenomenon".

They wrote that in its depiction of the form of martial arts indigenous to the Philippines which saw its development in the Cebu region, the film proves to be "a definitive account of the story of Eskrima".

"[3] In his own review two weeks later, Bob Lim of Sun Star Cebu noted that martial artist Bruce Lee incorporated eskrima into his combat repertoire.

One of the best parts of the film is the last portion where it shows the significant inroads of foreign eskrimadors to the sport," and "the viewer is treated to the incredible but lethal beauty of eskrima, its speed and energy presented in fast-paced editing, top caliber cinematography and a musical score that captures the up-tempo action.

"[5] In an interview by Philippine Daily Inquirer, wherein he spoke about FMA, filmmaker Jay Ignacio stated that when he saw the preview of Eskrimadors he was "moved to tears", saying "It made me extremely proud to be a Filipino.