 Eskrima (or Escrima), a fighting style indigenous to the Philippines, is believed to have evolved from Chinese, Malaysian and Indonesian martial arts forms brought to the islands by South China Sea traders around the 2nd century. It is a mostly weapons-based fighting style that combines punches, kicks, takedowns and joint lock techniques with stick and sword or knife fighting techniques. Eskrima was first introduced to the non-Filipino world in 1521, when Spanish explorers led by Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the South China Sea to stake their claim on the Philippine islands. Soon after the invasion, Magellan himself was killed on the small island of Mactan by native resisters armed with hardened sticks and led by the island's chief, Lapu-Lapu.
Students will learn basic drills and concepts, partner exercises, self defense techniques and disarms at this seminar.
Location: Academy of Health & Martial Arts
614 Nashua Street - 101A Lorden Plaza
Milford NH 03055
Date: Saturday, February 27th
Time: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $65.00 Includes 2 Escrima sticks!
Call - 603.672.1333 or email: milford@aohma.com to register.
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