Rich_2k3 Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 I dont know anything about this martial art except that it originates from the philipines and involves weapons training. However there is a club near by me that i've just discovered and i'm thinking of training there. The club also does classes in JKD, progressive kickboxing (a mixture of various martial arts). The club is a very good one and has had a few radio and TV appearances. The instructer there is supposed to be very good too, here is his profile: "Master Richard Hudson trained in the Philippines under the great Eskrima Instructors Grand Master Danny Guba, Grand Master Cacoy Canete, Grand Master Dionisio A Canete, Master Evlogio A Canete Jr, Grand Master Felimon D "Momoy" Canete, Grand Master Vicente "Inting" Carin and Grand Master Antonio Ilustrisimo. In February 2002 he was awarded his 6th Dan Black Belt and was promoted to “Master “– which is an incredible achievement. In March 2001 Master Richard Hudson won the World Champion title in Los Angeles competing in the Cacoy's Doce Pares World Invitational Championships having previously been National and British Champions in 1997, 1996 and 1993 and also British Kickboxing Champion in 1993. Under his instruction in Eskrima Master Richard’s students have achieved: • 2001 Silver Medal World Championships Super Heavyweight - London • 2001 Silver Medal World Championships weight - London • 2000 Silver Medal World Championship Super Heavyweight – Los Angeles • 1998 Gold Medal World Champion (Ladies) – Philippines • 1997 Gold Medal British Champion (Junior Boys) • 1997 Gold Meal Midland Champion • 1997 Gold Medal Northern Chmpion (Veterans Mens) • 1997 Silver Medal European Championships (Ladies) – Spain • 1997 Novice Champion Limited Bare Knuckles Submission Fighting • 1997 Silver Medal Senior Limited Rules Bare Knuckles Submission Fighting In 1998 Master Richard Hudson was accepted onto Richard Bustillo’s Instructor Programme. Richard Bustillo studied Jeet Kune Do under the legendary Bruce Lee and is now Director and Chief Instructor of the International Martial Arts Boxing Academy in California. Master Richard Hudson is also a Muay Thai and Kickboxing Instructor with the United Thai and Kickboxing Federation, a full Instructor in Hsiu Lung Tao, a member of the British Eskrima Federation and Member of the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation. In his time Master Richard Hudson has also done bodyguard work for Rod Stewart, Noddy Holder, Anthea Turner and Sinita." "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
Rich_2k3 Posted September 1, 2004 Author Posted September 1, 2004 Oh and this is not a Mcdojo of anykind, the prices are very good and i've seen this club listed on various external links. "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
Shorin Ryuu Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 So, what is your question? Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/
Rich_2k3 Posted September 1, 2004 Author Posted September 1, 2004 Basically i want to know about the martial art and what a typical lesson would usually include. Also is it only weapons training or is there any striking and grappling included in eskrima? p.s soz for not actually asking a question!! "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
ZR440 Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 Typical Filipino stick fighting will incorporate striking and grappling, although empty hand can be emphasized too. You'll be exposed to attack angles, stick techniques/disarms, various stick drills. Try it out. It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
aefibird Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 Well, I'd suggest that you go along and try out a few lessons. If you like it, then great! If not... you'll have had experience of another MA. BTW, are you thinking of Escrima training instead of or as well as Karate? "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
Rich_2k3 Posted September 1, 2004 Author Posted September 1, 2004 As well as, i'd never give up my karate. "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
CapitalKarate Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 what do you learn in eskrima Joshua Brehm-When you're not practicing remember this; someone, somewhere, is practicing, and when you meet them, they will beat you.
bluetiger Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 From what I understand, the filipino MA's kali, escrima and modern arnis are all very similar. I'm not sure about kuntaw. Some of the arnis guys may argue this point, but if you do a search on one they all come up. I'm not exactly sure, so don't quote me. However, my wife's cousin is an instructor in Modern Arnis. I'm sure you could e-mail him and he would be happy to answer any questions that he possibly can. I'm sure it would be best to talk to someone that knows what he's talking about. Here's his website: http://www.modern-arnis.com/ Hope that helps.
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