Manny's running posture wasn't like that of a normal person—he leaned forward, his abdomen arched, presenting an odd yet indescribably smooth and graceful silhouette.
In Philippine Martial Arts, aesthetics and grandeur are never a priority. There is often only one word that counts—practicality.
As long as one can defeat, or even kill an enemy, then it's considered good Martial Arts.
Therefore, many Filipino martial artists wouldn't mind using weapons; to them, a weapon is simply an extension of their body.
Manny belonged to that rare breed of Filipino martial artists who preferred to rely solely on fists and feet, and for this very reason, he was even more powerful than his peers in hand-to-hand combat.
That was the main reason he had been selected for this exploration mission.
After all, each country was limited to only one spot on the exploration team.
