List of Eskrima systems

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Eskrima, Arnis or Kali is a martial art from the Philippines. Like many martial arts, it has seen rapid expansion in many years, and like many of them, many systems have arisen. There is as yet no single predominant organization. Here is a list of Eskrima systems; although it is far from comprehensive, it will list many systems and describe a few.

It is sometimes useful to make the distinction between "system" and "style". Normally, a system means a systematic arrangement of techniques, training drills, names, and sets of sparring rules designed for effective teaching. On the other hand, a style is essentially a way of doing each technique and of solving each problem. Style in this sense is largely personal, developed by each practitioner to suit their body, mind, and reflexes. Of course, most students copy the style of their teacher to some degree, and some teachers encourage very accurate copying of their style. Bruce Lee, Dan Inosanto and Leo Gaje make this distinction very carefully, focusing on developing an effective system while encouraging their students to develop an individual style. More traditional teachers may consider the precise details of style essential to reliable transmission of their art.

Most people do not make the distinction between "system" and "style" this precisely. The words are often used more-or-less interchangeably.

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[edit] Eskrima / Arnis / Kali systems (alphabetical)

[edit] Arnis Braña

Headed by Kevin B. Smith. Arnis Braña was founded by Manuel Braña, a soldier from Spain. Was sent to the Philippines and spent 10-15 years there studing the Filipino martial arts. It was passed down to his son Manuel Braña II. And then down to two of his sons and finally down to Guro Kevin.

http://www.BRSDS.com

[edit] Arnis Nicolas System

Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts is duly recognized and registered by the Philippine Government under by the Department of Trade and Industry with Registry Number 00156129. The MAMFMA was first registered July 21, 1995 and the logo name of Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts was copyright at the National Library, Manila year 1995 by Punong Lakan Garitony C. Nicolas. He is also the Father of Modern Sinawali.The MODERN SINAWALI has its 363 different kind of variations of sinawali.

He published his book: Modern Sinawali (Arnis Nicolas System) in this book it includes the counter to counter dis-arming, counter to counter locking and the art of continuous locking; The Principles of a Good Arnisador - it explain the principles of being a real arnisador and the proper holding of the stick and the deeper meaning of the arnis stick, The Official ANYO of MAMFMA - it includes the Anyo of solo baston, double baston and espada y daga of the MAMFMA and Sistemang Pang-Oran - this is the first book that Punong Lakan was published year 2000. In this book it explain the basic techniques of combination of punching, kicking and the arnis striking techniques.

Punong lakan developed his own system and the Modern way of teaching of the Philosophy and principles of Stick Fighting "the art of Modern Arnis Mano-Mano". He also develop the ARKIBOS or Arnis Kick Boxing System (Sistemang Pang-oran). He was awarded by United States of Martial Arts Association as International Hall of Fame Instructor of the Year last 2005.

[edit] Balintawak Eskrima

Developed by Venancio (Anciong) Bacon in Cebu shortly after the end of WWII.

[edit] Bahad Zu'Bu Kali ilustrisimo

Founded and Developed by Epifanio "Yuli" Romo. http://www.Yuli-Romo.com http://www.zubu-kali.co.uk http://zubu-kali.com http://forum.bahadzubu.com

Zu'bu Kali Ilustrisimo is a devastating and highly effective form of Filipino Martial Arts, retaining all of the core techniques, concepts and strategies devised by the late Grandmaster Antonio 'Tatang' Ilustrisimo (Kali Ilustrisimo). Additionally, the system incorporates the dynamic expression of movement unique to Grandmaster Epifanio "Yuli" Romo.

A blade-based art, this system differs from other forms of Filipino Martial art in that there are no weapon-to-weapon blocking techniques. Instead, Grandmaster Romo incorporates direct, preemptive situational distractions, parrying methods and explosive disarming techniques. Training in Zu'bu Kali Ilustrisimo includes, but not limited to, the use of:

   * barong - a leaf-shaped sword, and the favourite of Grandmaster Ilustrisimo.
   * pinuti - a narrow sword suitable for stabbing and slashing
   * kris - a wavy-edged sword
   * kampilan - the sword of the Sea Dayaks of Borneo and Moros of the Southern Philippines.
   * tungkod and sungkod - four- and three-foot staffs
   * pisaw - knife
   * solo baston - single stick
   * doble baston - double stick
   * panyo - handkerchief
   * lubas pangamut - hardcore empty-handed fighting

[edit] Birada

A system of fma developed by Master Roger Solar. Rather than self promote like others, qualifications were achieved in Yawara ( Military jujitsu) Sabaki full contact Karate, Muay thai / Lethway and with further training in his Northern province style a progressive system of combat has been achieved. Birada has seen growth throughout the globe with some of the most respected practitioners becoming students. [1]

[edit] Cabales Serrada Eskrima

Founded by Grandmaster Feliscimo Dizon and Angel Cabales (1917 - 1991). The 1991 Weapons Instructor of the Year Angel Cabales, was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame as the "Father of Eskrima in America". Born in the Visayas Region of the Philippines in 1917, Cabales moved to the United States in 1939. In 1965 Angel Cabales opened the first Eskrima school in the US (Stockton, CA). Some of his early students include Black Belt Hall of Fame recipient Dan Inosanto, Master Jimmy Tacosa, Mike Inay, and others. Serrada Eskrima is known for it speed and close quarters effectiveness.

[edit] Dekiti Tirsia Siradas

Founded by Jerson Tortal, son of Balbino Tortal. This family art system of the Tortal clan emphasizes close quarter attacks and cuts. The art originated from the island of Negros, the Visayas Region in the Philippines. Jerson learned the art from from both his father Balbino Tortal and his uncle Conrado Tortal, Balbino and Conrado which in turn learn it from their father Segundito Tortal and grandfather Norberto Tortal. Dekiti Tirisa Siradas is a pure Filipino and complete fighting art includes single stick, double stick, knife, various bladed weapons like kampilan and talibong as well as empty and ground fighting. It emphasis heavily on self defense from bladed weapon attack. It is used various military and police organizations like JUSMAG(Joint United States Military Assistance Group), Philippine National Police Academcy, Public Safety College in the Philippines, Essex Country Police Academcy in New Jersy among others. The art taught and headed by Grandmaster Jerson "Nene" P. Tortal.

Please visist http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/dekiti-tirsia-siradas/ [2]

[edit] Doce Pares

Founded by the Cañete family, headed by Grandmaster Eulogio Cañete. The systems groups many styles from, among others GM Cacoy Cañete and GM Filemón Cañete, in a five years curriculum designed by GM Diony Cañete. Officially recognized by the Filipino government. Includes as a specialized topic Eskrido, a collection of locks and throws imported from Aikido and Judo. http://www.doceparesinternational.com

[edit] Floro Fighting System

Founded by and headed by Ray Floro. This system is heavily influenced by both western fencing and Filipino martial arts, it is primarily known as a knife system

http://www.florofighting.com/

[edit] Garimot Arnis

Founded by Gat Puno Abon "Garimot" Baet http://www.garimot.com/

[edit] Giron Arnis Escrima

Founded by Grand Master Emeritus Leo M. Giron http://www.gironarnisescrima.com/

[edit] Hinigaran Arnis de Mano

The system of Grandmaster Roberto Presas of Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Philippines. PHOTO September 2003

[edit] Inayan Eskrima

Founded by Mangisursuro Mike Inay. The system has three "core styles" - Kadena de Mano (empty hand and/or knife), Serrada (24-26 inch stick or bolo) and Largo Mano (long stick/sword). It continues to be taught worldwide by Emmanuel Hart, Steven Klement, Cory Hanosh, Jon Ward, Jason Inay and others.

http://www.inayaneskrima.com/

http://www.INAYAN.com

http://www.INAYAN.com/forums

http://www.inayanmartialarts.com

[edit] Inosanto Kali

Developed by Dan Inosanto from various other styles. He does not call it a system in its own right, preferring to refer to his teachers, who include Angel Cabales, Max Sarmiento, Edgar Sulite and John Lacoste, identifying the origin of each technique and drill. The training methods were also influenced by Dan Inosanto's work with Bruce Lee.

http://www.inosanto.com/

[edit] Jendo

Founded in 1973 by its Filipino originator Grandmaster Jonathan "June" Makiling Abaya of Mandaluyong, Philippines.

JENDO FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS http://www.philjendo.com

PHILIPPINE JENDO ASSOCIATION http://www.geocities.com/philjendo/Jendo_Martial_Arts.htm

JENDO MARTIAL ARTS RESOURCE http://www.geocities.com/jendo_martialarts/introduction.html

U.S.A. PHILIPPINE JENDO ASSOCIATION http://www.robertstallard.net/Jendo.html


[edit] Kali Ilustrisimo

The art of Kalis Ilustrisimo hails from Cebu, Philippines, where martial arts are still considered a matter of life-and-death survival - rather than a sport or science.

Named after Antonio "Tatang" Ilustrisimo, the art of Kalis Ilustrisimo has been in the Ilustrisimo family for more than five generations. Based on traditional Filipino stick and sword fighting methods - and refined by Antonio Ilustrisimo's vast personal experience in challenge matches - it offers a powerful, flexible, dynamic, and effective fighting style. http://www.KalisIlustrisimo.com http://www.Bakbakan.com http://www.arnis.com.hk/ILLKALI.htm

[edit] Kali Sikaran

Founded during the early 90th of the last century by Jeff Espinous and Johan Skalberg, two of the leading FMA representives in Europe, this blend of systems grew fast. The Kali Sikaran is member of the IKAEF - International Kali Arnis Eskrima Federation.

http://www.kalisikaran.com

[edit] Kuntaw Kali Kruzada

Founded by Alfredo Rico Acosta. It is a comprehensive FMA system that teaches the traditional art of Filipino Kuntaw in conjunction with COMJUKAI (Combat Judo Karate Aikido) and techniques from some of the most prominent styles/systems of Kali-Arnis-Eskrima in the Philippines.

http://www.kuntawkali.com/

[edit] Lameco Escrima

Founded by Edgar Sulite. The name comes from the three ranges of the system, largo, medio, and corto. Edgar Sulite learned Eskrima from several teachers but chose not to offend any of them by naming his system after one of the others, so he chose a neutral name.

http://www.lamecoeskrima.com/

[edit] Latosa Escrima

Founded by Rene Latosa. Latosa developed his unique style of Escrima using the fighting concepts from several of his well known instructors and from his family system taught to him by his Father. He developed a teaching system using concepts instead of techniques, to ensure a high level of retention among the students. The Latosa system is more direct and aggressive with focus on developing fighting attributes. There are less flashy movements and disarms and more direct power hitting.

http://www.escrima-concepts.com

[edit] Lightning Scientific Arnis

Founded by the late Grandmaster Benjamin Luna-Lema in Mambusao, Capiz in 1937. This style focuses on espada y daga concepts and the generation of maximum power through proper chambering and body torque. The system is a conglomeration of Tirsia, Serrada, Cadenilya and Espada y Daga styles from the Visayan island of Panay in the central Philippines. This system is also known as: Lightning Scientific Arnis International (LSAI).

http://www.lsai.org

[edit] Siete Pares Escrima

This system originates from the Island of Ilo-Ilo and was originally practiced by seven brothers of seven different styles. http://www.olaa-naloeskrima.com Teaching the movements of Derobio Eskrima and Ala-Contra Eskrima, while emphasizing the traditional spirtual aspects of the stick and blade fighting movments that originated from the jungles of the Pacific Islands.

http://sietepares.com

[edit] Oido De Caburata Arnis

The founder of Oido De Caburata is Toning Tolosa (1937-2001) from Minoyan, Murcia. Techniques of Oido De Caburata Arnis were refined and became more defensive between 1961 and 1977. In 1977 they developed and integrated the Tapado into the system.The system is found in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. The current Grandmasters are Abraham Gubaton and Sabas Gubaton (TT-53-011 and TT-53-012). FR.Gerson T. Balitor is a life long student, secretary/adviser and official historian to the system Oido De Caburata. Currently, there is only one certified Instructor of Oido De Caburata in the United States living in the state of Massachusetts.MARI U.S. coordinator

[edit] Patayin Estilo

One of the many expressions within Yashai Warcraft, the art founded by Blaise Loong. Patayin Estilo is a collective term, representing the Filipino influence on Loong's system.

http://www.blayshalla.com/Blaise/MainFrame/MainFrame.htm

[edit] Pekiti Tirsia

Founded by Leo T. Gaje, the name means "to cut into pieces at close range", although the system includes techniques for all ranges.

http://www.pekiti-tirsia.net/

[edit] San Miguel Eskrima

As one of the founders (together with the famous Doring and Ensong Saavedra) of the Labangon Fencing Club in 1920 and later the Doce Pares Club in 1932, Filemon "Momoy" Canete created the blade based San Miguel Eskrima as his personal expression of the Doce Pares art and methodology.

[edit] Sanano Trecehampas Arnis

Founded by Grandmaster Andy Sanano.

[edit] Senkotiros

Founded by Max Pallen Sr., the name means "five strikes" and the system is based on reducing the art to its simplest form. The philosophy behind Senkotiros involves reducing the amount of tactics a fighter knows and leaving him with the most applicable, effective ones that can be employed in many situations.

[edit] Sudlud Eskrima

Founded by Ray Terry, a highly effective mixture of Inayan Eskrima, Doce Pares Eskrima and other styles.

[edit] Villabrille System

Founded by Ben Largusa on the teachings of Floro Villabrille, the system pays an unusual amount of attention to traditional weapons such as the spear or the sword and shield.

[edit] Other Eskrima / Arnis / Kali systems

It should be noted that many of these styles are not formal systems and have only a single teacher; also, many of the names are simply names of particular techniques. Also, there are other recently imported or recently created martial arts practiced in the Philippines; see the list of martial arts.

In alphabetical order

[edit] Associations and Federations - Eskrima / Arnis / Kali

World Filipino Martial Arts Association WFMAA was founded in 2003 to improve the promotion and propagation of the Combative Arts of the Philippines -Arnis, Kali, Eskrima. Its annual gathering feature top Grandmasters, Punong Guros, and Masters representing a variety of systems and styles indigenous to the Philippines. Membership is open to all active FMA Grandmasters, Punong Guros, and Masters who are the founders, chief instructors, and/or the top instructor of the system.

IKAEF (International Kali Arnis Eskrima Federation) In March 1993, during the European Stickfighting Championship in London, the EUROPEAN KALI ARNIS ESKRIMA FEDERATION (EKAEF) was founded. The seven represented nations were England, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. The EKAEF grew and spread the Art of Kali Arnis Eskrima across the borders of Europe. In the USA, Canada, Marocco and French Polynesia it became necessary to create an International Headquarter. In November 2000 the IKAEF (INTERNATIONAL KALI ARNIS ESKRIMA FEDERATION) was founded. The goal of the IKAEF is to promote and share the Filipino Martial Arts around the World on the highest available level.

WEKAF (World Eskrima, Kali, Arnis, Forum) was formed in 1989 in Cebu, Philippines, to further both the sport of eskrima and the proliferation of the Filipino martial arts throughout the world. There are currently over 20 member countries with thousands of practitioners. The WEKAF world championships are held every other year. Fighters and forms exponents of the come together in competition to prove themselves and represent their country. WEKAF is run through its country directors and an Executive Committee elected from the country directors during the Congress at the World Championships. The Executive decide on WEKAF rules, regulations, election of new countries and host for the next WEKAF World Championships.

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