Saint Louis Park School Offers
Eskrima 
  
(Kali, Arnis, Philipine Martial Arts)

May, 2002

Eskrima is a martial art that originated in the Philippine Islands. Just the same as Kali and Arnis (depending on which island or province you refer to). While the primary training tool of Eskrima is a rattan stick, there are some styles that are empty hand or knife styles of defense. These arts were brought over to this country in the late 60's and early 70's by such great martial artists as Max Sarmento (master of Kedena de Mano), Leo Heron (master of Larga Mano), Angel Cabales (master and founder of Cabales Serrada) and Remmy Presas (master of Kali) who have in turn taught and made other martial artists such as Jimmy Tacosa, Mark Wiley (master of Cabales Serrada), Dan Inosanto (founder of Inosanto Kali) and Mike Inay (founder of Inayan Eskrima).

• 10 years of training and 3 instructor certifications from the Inayan Training Organization.
• 6 years teaching experience and promoting students to Apprentice Instructor.
• Able to organize and conduct specialized training seminars.
• Support of an international organization for materials, insight, ongoing instruction and referral.

The Styles of Eskrima offered:

A 2-sword/baton style that instills ambidexterity in the practitioner through repetitious patterns and fluid motion. 8 angles of attack and 8 weaving patterns with 4 variations of each. Taught with two 20-24 inch rattan staffs.

A single sword/baton style that teaches basic defense, attack, parry/repost and disarming of opponent. 8 angles of attack and 4 basic counters. Taught with a single 20-24 inch rattan staff.

A long sword style that teaches counter-attack defenses, relative positioning, parrying and the reactive gap.  A truly unique approach to sword combat. 9 angles of attack and 4 basic countering techniques. Taught with a 3-foot rattan staff.

A spear/staff style that implements a similar style of attack/defense as Larga Mano. 9 angles of attack and 4 basic countering techniques. Taught with a 6-7 foot staff of rattan.

An empty-hand/knife style of combat. This is the most comprehensive form of eskrima in that it deals with hand-to-hand, knife defense, joint-locks, pressure points, takedowns and limb destruction. 12 angles of attack and several techniques as well as drills. Taught either empty-handed or with a training knife.

An augmentation of the Cabales style of serrada. An intensive single sword/baton style that involves defense/attack counters, body blading, disarms, relative positioning, sword and dagger techniques and intense stress training. 12 angles of attack with very intricate defensive counters. Not suggested for those without prior experience with a Philippine art or other weapons based art. Taught with a single 20 inch rattan stick and a training knife.

If you are interested in taking one or more classes at the Warrior's Cove, we suggest you visit during the class you are interested in. We have a seating area for visitors. You may stop by as many times as you like to watch classes. You may also participate in one free class in each program that we offer.  You will find both our instructors and the other members to be friendly, informative, and supportive.

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