Counter Locks of Derobio Escrima

The art of Derobio has 144 counter locks which are unique to the system. The locks and counter locks in Derobio Escrima are very complex in their simplicity and work at medium to very close range. These locks are applied to the joints, tendons, muscles, nerves and pressure points, effectively shutting down the opponent’s ability to think about anything but the pain.

Eskrima’s Strategic Application Training

Here’s a special message for every Filipino Martial Artist who needs better methods to understand and apply their art in realistic ways but can’t because modern…

Kabaroan Eskrima: Origins and Overview

The following article is excerpted from Grandmaster Ramiro Estalilla’s new book, Estalilla Kabaroan Eskrima. “No matter how deadly your art and style may be, you must…

Mark V. Wiley’s Eskrima Distance Learning Program

Apprentice Instructor Distance Learning Program Welcome to Tambuli Media’s comprehensive DLP (Distance Learning Program) on the art of Integrated Eskrima — developed and structured by FMA…

Remembering Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite

by David E. Gould This past April marked the 20 year death anniversary of Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite, the Founder of the Lameco Eskrima System.…

GM Buot’s Thoughts and Expectations on Eskrima

By GM Samuel L. Bout, Sr. From an old man’s perch, with a lifetime of unnecessary conflicts and folly, I say: avoid conflict. Conflict does arise…

Going Deeper into FMA

By Bong Abenir Filipino Martial Arts is more than just the acquisition of skills. There are many who may be far more superior with their physical…

Balintawak Eskrima: The Future of the Art

by GM Sam Buot We know not what is in store for the future of the art of Balintawak eskrima. Some styles in the United States…

1st National Arnis Congress a Success!

by Bambit Dulay Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri called for unity among arnis organizations and practitioners during the opening of the 1st Arnis Congress at the Philippine…

Apex and MIBOME in Filipino Martial Arts

By Louelle Lledo and Andy Sanano In journalism, the writer is taught to use the inverted pyramid method to cover stories. In the inverted pyramid, the…