Eskrima

Eskrima is a martial art from the Philippines. The word "escrima" comes from the Spanish word esgrima, which means "to fence" or "skirmish". It is a Filipino martial art that uses sticks, staffs, and bladed weapons, as well as empty-hand fighting techniques.

Eskrima is also known as Arnis or Kali, and the terms are often used interchangeably. The names originated during the Spanish colonization period, when Spanish fencing had a significant impact on Filipino fighting arts.

It emphasizes progressive disarming techniques and defensive behaviors that encompass all range of combat, it allows the fighter to overcome his aggressor and eliminate any further attack.

Additionally, it revolves on a much more practical and efficient martial art that focuses on using skills against threats, rather than self-discipline and spiritual growth. Some benefits of Eskrima training include:

• Improving self-defense
• Enhancing coordination, reflexes, and agility
• Building strength and endurance
• Cultivating mental focus and quick decision-making

Counter-Strike Mindset -For every block there is a corresponding attack, for every attack a block, for every lock a counter.  Evade-Counter – Strike/Block with equal or greater force.

Limb Destruction -Controlled Chaos: maximum damage without a lethal outcome.

Joint Manipulation -Axis Control: understanding joint movement to efficiently lock and destroy.

Range Progression

-Largo / Long / “Looking” Range: To scan your opponent, visualize movement and attack/defend outside your opponents range.

-Medino / Middle / “Measure” Range: Sensory ranges, using major senses to measure up your opponent, using full extent of your   weapons, EVADE.

-Corto / Close / “Combative” Range: To fully engage your opponent, to completely isolate your opponents weak side, to overcome, counter-for-counter, and CONQUER.