In Oct. of 1900 an article appeared in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle detailing weapons used by those in the Philippines. This article offers insight into how travelers viewed Filipino Martial Arts and the weapons involved, over 100 years ago.
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http://martialartsnewyork.org/2014/10/14/filipino-martial-arts-reported-in-a-new-york-newspaper-1900/