Escrima?

[Jokerz]

Anyone on here practice this? I've recently been looking for something new, and found out there is a pretty reputable instructor in my area. I'll be going to watch a class next week but my knowledge off escrima is limited to the Human weapon show lol

[kuri]

I've done a little bit of training with the Minnesota Kali group, but not enough to comment on different styles. I think escrima/kali is excellent for not only weapons training but developing close range empty hand skills. Keep in mind that there are literally hundreds of different escrima styles so it all depends on what your looking to get out of it.

It's a great workout though. Try doing a few minutes of double stick drills on a tire and your shoulders and arms will be fatigued.

[Jokerz]

I've been playing the wii for hours, It's a great tool to develop your shoulder endurance ;p I believe that the style they teach is Kombatan

Arnis, Kali, Escrima… these are common names for the arts of the
Philippines. They are usually associated with “stick fighting” because the
rattan stick is the most utilized training tool. It isn’t often seen in the
movies, and therefore not glamorized as are some of the more popular
arts.

However, the arts of the Philippines have a formidable reputation and a
long history of use against those who sought to conquer the islands. The
people of the region were fierce fighters, utilizing strange edged weapons,
combination weapons, and essentially anything at their disposal to defend
their homes. The arts were handed down through generations, nearly
disappearing except for a few revered masters who had been taught the
arts in their pure forms.

Grandmaster Ernesto A. Presas is one man who has kept his art intact and
continues to show it’s effectiveness in today’s world. Through the teaching
of his father as well as having applied his vast expertise of other arts, he
brings us Kombatan today.

More and more people are learning that the art of Kombatan is much more
than tapping sticks. It is a timeless combat system which uses not only the
rattan sticks, but also a variety of edged weaponry as well as empty hand
combat and grappling. Students learn to apply techniques with weapons
and then translate those movements to empty-handed applications. The
system is for everyone, from the safety-conscious citizen to the law
enforcement specialist.

They also use the 5 way method, which I have never heard of before. Im pretty excited to go watch a class though, looks interesting

[Jokerz]

Apparently the group only practices like once a month and is very sporadic so it looks like I'll have to keep looking =(

[bacardio]

Originally Posted by kuri

I've done a little bit of training with the Minnesota Kali group, but not enough to comment on different styles. I think escrima/kali is excellent for not only weapons training but developing close range empty hand skills. Keep in mind that there are literally hundreds of different escrima styles so it all depends on what your looking to get out of it.

It's a great workout though. Try doing a few minutes of double stick drills on a tire and your shoulders and arms will be fatigued.

Kuri - Just started reviewing some of the older threads and saw this one.

I see your in LA (at least your profile info states that, I think) but you have trained with the MN Kali group. Where is that group located? Here in MN or else where. I have always like Escrima since I was shown it years ago, but no real training .

Thanks

[kuri]

Last I checked Rick Faye still runs the Kali Group in Minneapolis. The school used to be off of Hennepin & University Ave but not sure if it's still in the same locale. Good group of people though. And for the time (10+ years ago) they were very progressive.

Yeah I'm in L.A. now...gotta get my ass over to the Inosanto Academy this year.

[bacardio]

Originally Posted by kuri

Last I checked Rick Faye still runs the Kali Group in Minneapolis. The school used to be off of Hennepin & University Ave but not sure if it's still in the same locale. Good group of people though. And for the time (10+ years ago) they were very progressive.

Yeah I'm in L.A. now...gotta get my ass over to the Inosanto Academy this year.

Found it, Thanks

..:::: MKG International ~ Rick Faye's Minnesota Kali Group (MNKali.com)::::..

[BobbyD]

Kuri,

You better get to the Inosanto Academy! Guro Dan isn't getting any younger!

[iamfire]

Morning,

I tried Escrima during the summer, but it just didn't harmonize with my karma. I chose bo-staff instead. My Martial Arts weapon style of choice, however, is kendo (Japanese swords) - I love practicing that.

Enjoy,

Barbara

[waynea]

Have you checked out the class yet? If you have any questions, I "should" be able to help you out. I have over 10 years of Kali experience.