A lot of people ask me about the translation of weapons training to empty hand training in Arnis. Many people are drawn to the style by the promise that a practitioner can learn how to use a particular weapon and then apply the same movements to other different weapons and empty hand training. I have… [Read more…]
June 15, 2011
Balintawak Arnis is a single stick system. It has evolved from a short sword system (or systems). In its current iteration, it focuses on single stick applications at close range. However, contained within the system, there are applications, sets and drills for a wide variety of other weapons including forward and reverse short bladed weapons,… [Read more…]
April 10, 2011
Recently Scott Brailey and John Russel organised a training day at Five Dock. The following are some shots taken from training on the day. Feeder side (left) about to block receiver side’s (right) counter after lifting to free their stick. Quebec Kali, taught alongside Balintawak Arnis, can be applied to a variety of weapons (single… [Read more…]
February 20, 2011
Casual training in Moore Park, February 2011. *Apologies for the rubbish sound: still overcoming some technical difficulties.
February 3, 2011
Training has started for the year. Private tuition is being offered- contact for details. Classes to follow at an Inner West location soon.
November 8, 2010
Self defence with knife and stick training Balintawak Arnis is a Filipino martial art which trains stick fighting techniques. While training is initially conducted with a single rattan stick, it can be transferred to knife, sword, open-hand and other weapons. Also known as kali or eskrima (sometimes spelled escrima), Arnis is a group of martial… [Read more…]
November 2, 2010
Weapons-Based Martial Art Arnis is a weapons-based martial art. In Balintawak, we begin with the single stick. Techniques from this can then be applied to knives, swords, poles and other weapons as well as open-handed techniques. This has the obvious advantage of making the system short and concise. Students learn a few techniques which can… [Read more…]
November 1, 2010
It’s a fair question. Arnis (often also referred to as Kali or Eskrima) has become increasingly popular in recent years, though it still remains a relatively underground art when compared to some of the mainstays such as Taekwondo, Karate, Aikido and Jiu-Jitsu. I can only speculate as to the reasons for it becoming increasingly sought… [Read more…]
October 21, 2010
Some General Indicators of Medieval Syndrome So, you think your teacher may suffer from Medieval Syndrome. If you’re not sure, then check for these symptoms: Students are (fearfully) respectful and borderline subservient in their teacher’s presence. Students open doors for him, give him the best seat at the table and sometimes bring him gifts. Students… [Read more…]
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