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Last updated on February 27, 2023

Simple But Effective Balintawak Eskrima Countering Drill To Sharpen Reflexes

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In Filipino stick fighting, one of the first things you need to learn is basic striking and counter-attack. But there is more to striking and counter-attacking than most sticking fighting practitioners think, especially in Balintawak Eskrima. Some of these principles are so simple many stick fighting practitioners fail to apply them during training. The good […]

Written by Louis Lim · Categorized: Training and Drills · Tagged: basic skills

Last updated on February 27, 2023

3 Main Pointers to Learning Eskrima Near Me Effectively

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When I first saw the Eskrima near me, I was fascinated with its beauty and speed. At the same time, I also thought it was challenging to learn because the seemingly complex and intricate movements involved. I have never been so wrong. Kali eskrima, in truth, is easy and fun to learn. It’s so easy […]

Written by Louis Lim · Categorized: Training and Drills

Last updated on April 1, 2020

The Deadly Art of Filipino Knife Fighting 101

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A Survival Defensive System such as Filipino Martial Arts knife fighting 101, the most excellent defense is offense. In the catastrophic Mamasapano clash, where the Philippine Special Action Force (SAF) police officers targeted two Indonesian terrorists for extraction, a sole survivor of the tragedy was able to survive from terrorists attempting to overpower him by […]

Written by Louis Lim · Categorized: Filipino Martial Arts

Last updated on January 23, 2019

The 12 Fundamental Principles of Filipino Stick Fighting

An Eskrimador is an individual who practices Eskrima of Filipino Stick Fighting. Both these terms are of Spanish’s influence in the Philippines. In Spanish, “Eskrima” means “fencing,” and “Eskrimador” means a “fencer.” In this post, we discussed the 12 fundamental principles of Filipino Stick Fighting. These principles will guide you through your learning and training […]

Written by Louis Lim · Categorized: Filipino Martial Arts

Last updated on February 14, 2019

Can You Learn Escrima Stick Fighting? Find Out Now!

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In this article, I will feature the various individuals and organizations that have studied Filipino Martial Arts. Also, I will explain the advantages of learning Escrima stick fighting and other martial arts. Eskrima can be learned by individuals of both genders aged sixteen years and older. It’s for anybody who’s aim is to get not […]

Written by Louis Lim · Categorized: Martial Arts Mindset

Last updated on January 8, 2019

5 Esssential Balintawak Escrima Fighting Principles

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This post will discuss the various essential principles surrounding Balintawak Escrima. These rules are implemented throughout the practitioner’s training to accomplish an objective in combat. Learning this will allow the practitioner to enhance his or her skills such as speed, power, and striking power. How to be a Grandmaster This epic story will inspire you […]

Written by Louis Lim · Categorized: Filipino Martial Arts

Last updated on January 9, 2019

Learn Eskrima at Home with 3 Essential Secondary Weapons Tips

The FMA or Filipino Martial Arts are a highly conceptual system in nature. Learn Eskrima at Home by understanding the underlying concepts of this system, which is the answer to being skilled in weapons and empty-hand combat. In FMA, particularly in Escrima stick fighting techniques, it is important that you know how to transition from […]

Written by Louis Lim · Categorized: Filipino Martial Arts

Last updated on November 23, 2018

Escrima Footwork and Stances – Tips to Improve Footwork

Regardless of how excellent an Arnis Escrima practitioner is in using his or her weapon, it’d do badly unless he or she executes the proper footwork that brings him or her to the intended target. That’s why, in this post, we discussed the different footwork used in Arnis Filipino martial arts. The knowledge you will […]

Written by Louis Lim · Categorized: Training and Drills

Last updated on November 23, 2018

Filipino Martial Arts Schools – Top 10 Self-Defense Martial Arts in the Philippines

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From Dan Inosanto to Remmy Pressas and Brandon “The Truth” Vera, Philippines hasn’t ever run short of martial artists and Filipino Martial Arts Schools. The path taken by many Filipino Martial Artists who promoted their art to the world served as a catalyst for martial arts practice in the country. Square up because we’re counting […]

Written by Louis Lim · Categorized: Filipino Lifestyle

Last updated on November 23, 2018

Filipino Kali Training Tips – 5 Essential Training for Sparring

While training to sharpen your Arnis, Filipino Kali, and Eskrima skills, you will have to spar and fight at some point. And if you train properly and follow the tips in this post, you will be prepared. Sparring is a helpful training method that will enable you to examine and enhance your skills. It will […]

Written by Louis Lim · Categorized: Stick Fighting Sport

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