ESCRIMA

Escrima is a popular Filipino martial art dating back to the 1500s, during the colonization of the Philippine Islands by the Spanish. Escrima is a very simplified but practical form of combat technique originally designed as a self-defense tool. Because of its effectiveness, Escrima is also taught extensively in many Special Forces including the Navy Seals and Army Special Forces.


Weapons used are the single stick, double stick, sword & dagger.

Sensei Frank is a 2nd. Degree Escrima Black Belt under Master Advincula.


 CHAMBARA

The word “chambara” loosely translates to “sword fighter." Chambara has evolved into a fun recreational pastime plus a major stress reducer. It is a part of the Japanese Department of Education and Recreation. Today, chambara is the fastest-growing combative sport in the United States. Weapons used are long & short sword, bo, and nunchaku.