
Eskrima also known as Kali or Arnis is a traditional martial art originating from the Philippines. It has its roots deep in the culture and history of the Filipino people, however its exact origin and beginning could not exactly be determined and is still the subject of debate up to the present.
Indisputable however is the fact that it was Lapu-Lapu, the chieftain of the small island of Mactan who first exposed the art to the world, when he had engaged the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan in that historic Battle of Mactan.
Filipino martial artists are noted for their ability to fight with weapons and empty hands interchangeably. The components of Eskrima include single and double sticks, knife defense, latigo or whips, bangkaw or long stick, and mano-mano or empty hands.
Learn the basics of this practical martial art, be it for fitness, self-defense or sport. And if you want to expand further into this art, please visit the Eskrima Master website.
Formalities and salutations are practised before and after performing, or when training with a partner. They're also used to show respect to dignitaries or higher ranking practitioners and masters.
Level: Yellow Belt
We generally use four (4) ways of gripping and holding a stick.
Level: Yellow Belt
Footwork is vital in moving around and avoiding the centre of attack. We utilise nine (9) basic stances in our system.
Level: Yellow Belt
The V-footwork pattern is vital is basic to avoiding the centre of attack.
Level: Yellow Belt
Rolling is a basic technique in almost all martial arts. We learn this in Eskrima too.
Level: Green Belt
Doce Pares is unique that practitioners focus a lot on twirling/amarra. This helps students on their speed, power and flow.
Level: Yellow Belt
Doce Pares is unique that practitioners focus a lot on twirling/amarra. This helps students on their speed, power and flow.
Level: Yellow Belt
As part of twirling/amarra drills, you incorporate chako arko drills to switch hands from right to left and left to right.
Level: Blue Belt
Similar to single stick twirling/amarra drills, we also have double stick twirling drills to work on coordination.
Level: Orange Belt
Similar to single stick twirling/amarra drills, we also have double stick twirling drills to work on coordination.
Level: Yellow Belt
These are various striking combinations to incorporate with twirling or even sparring.
Level: Orange Belt
These are various striking combinations to incorporate with twirling or even sparring.
Level: Orange Belt
Level: Yellow Belt
Learn the complete sequence of basic defense and counter strikes in the medium range.
Level: Green Belt
This is a Striking disarm technique for Angle 1 (Lesson 1).
Level: Yellow Belt
This is a Snaking disarm technique for Angle 1 (Lesson 1).
Level: Orange Belt
This is a Trapping disarm technique for Angle 1 (Lesson 1).
Level: Yellow Belt
This is a Levering disarm technique for Angle 1 (Lesson 1).
Level: Brown Belt
This is a Levering disarm technique for Angle 1 (Lesson 2).
Level: Yellow Belt
This is a striking disarm technique for Angle 1 (Lesson 2).
Level: Orange Belt
Estokada is a striking drill with a partner. Cuatro-Cuatro (4x4) comes in variations such as Regular, Modified and Broken.
Level: Yellow Belt
Sinawali is a double stick striking drill with a partner. They come in open, closed or semi-close chambers and each in Regular, Modified and Broken variations.
Level: Yellow Belt
Sinawali is a double stick striking drill with a partner. They come in open, closed or semi-close chambers and each in Regular, Modified and Broken variations.
Level: Orange Belt
This is a striking disarm technique for Angle 1 (Technique 1).
Level: Purple Belt
This is a striking disarm technique for Angle 1 (Technique 1).
Level: Brown Belt
Learn this basic 3-count switching drill.
Level: Brown Belt 2
Eskrima Master is the leading online learning site for learning the Filipino Martial Art (FMA) of Eskrima (also known as Arnis or Kali). We have developed a special Taster Course on the Udemy platform so you can see a good overview of the system. Our style is based on the Doce Pares Multi Style System (Doce Pares International) from Cebu, Philippines.
This course will cover the basics of most of the items below.
There are seven (7) main components of the multi style system:
Single Stick (Solo Olisi)
Double Stick (Doble Olisi)
Long Stick (Bangkaw)
Long & Short Weapon (Espada y Daga)
Knife Defense (Baraw)
Long Blade/Sword (Sundang)
Empty Hand (Mano-Mano)
Three (3) ranges are used:
Close Range (Corto)
Medium Range (Media Largo)
Long Range (Larga Mano)
The three (3) styles of Corto (Close Range)
Corto
Corto Kurbada
Corto Orihinal
The four (4) components of Mano-Mano:
Punches & Kicks (Sumbag-Patid)
Locks & Immobilisation (Lubag-Torsi)
Throws & Takedowns (Lambos-Labay)
Takedowns & Grappling (Layog-Dumog)
Specialised Subjects:
Eskrido (Locks and Throws)
Double Stick (Sinawali)
Sticky Hands (Tapi-Tapi)
Forms (Sayaw/Caranza)
You will find a variety of different techniques on this course which are taken from different levels of our 12-level belting system. This is just a tiny fraction of the system; the tip of the iceberg.
To learn more about our courses, visit the Eskrima Master website.
IMPORTANT: You must be at last 18 years of age to sign-up for this course.