Yaw-Yan

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Yaw-Yan

Napoleon A. Fernandez, Yaw-Yan originator
Also known as Sayaw ng Kamatayan
"Dance of Death"
Focus Mixed martial arts
Country of origin Flag of the Philippines Philippines
Creator Napoleon A. Fernandez
Parenthood Kickboxing, Grappling, Modern Arnis
Olympic Sport No

Yaw-Yan, also called Sayaw ng Kamatayan or "Dance of Death"[1] is a Filipino martial art developed by Napoleon Fernandez. It is a form of kickboxing and resembles Muay Thai but differs in the hip-torquing motion as well as the downward-cutting nature of its kicks.

Yaw-yan practitioners participate in various Filipino mixed-martial arts tournaments such as the Universal Reality Combat Championship[2] and Fearless Fighting.[3][4]

[edit] History

The originator of Yaw-Yan is Napoleon A. Fernandez,[5] a native of Quezon province. The word Yaw-Yan was derived from the last two syllables of Sayaw ng Kamatayan meaning "Dance of Death". It reflected the growing popularity of kickboxing (and later, Mixed Martial Arts) in the Philippines and the world. The style includes striking, takedowns, grappling, arnis stick and knife fighting, and additional kickboxing material.

[edit] References

  1. ^ (November 1982). "Yaw Yan, The Philippine Dance of Death". Vol. 9, No. 11. . Inside Kung-Fu magazine
  2. ^ Mallari, Perry Gil S.. "The thrill of the URCC X", The Manila Times, 2007-07-15. Retrieved on 2008-01-30. 
  3. ^ "Amurao bags Fearless Fighting featherweight crown", The Manila Times, 2007-03-18. Retrieved on 2008-01-30. 
  4. ^ "Wushu bets dominate Fearless Fighting", Manila Bulletin, 2006-04-16. Retrieved on 2008-01-30. 
  5. ^ "Yaw-Yan ‘Texas’ opens new gym in Sanciangko", Sun.Star Cebu, 2007-07-08. Retrieved on 2008-01-29. 

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