Join us for Many Styles, a series of Filipino martial arts classes led by local Bay Area practitioners
Each class will take place every Sunday from 10am-11:30am this Filipino American History Month!
Learn the basics of Filipino martial arts in an inclusive and safe space. Whether your goals are to exercise, learn a new skill, or be part of a community, we'll hold space for you.
Classes open to ages 7+. No equipment or experience necessary.
All participants are welcomed to bring their own equipment to practice with!
Classes
Visayan Style Corto Kadena Larga Mano Eskrima
Hosted by Gregory Manalo of Rooted School & Jay Pugao of Visayan Eskrima
VSCK Eskrima focuses on precision, elusiveness, blade manipulation, timing and distance management. The hallmarks of VSCK are that it's blade-based, it values movement and evasion, randomness and improvisation, and its footwork is centered around the moro style that is characterized by its low stances. In the early stages, VSCK focuses on foundational fight principles then progresses into fight strategy and tactics. Expect a full arsenal of various lengths and variations of weaponry to move and flow with.
Mandala Mandirigma Derobio Eskrima
Hosted by Maestro Alvin Albano
Derobio Eskrima is a sword-based art that seeks to redirect incoming aggression as well as neutralize the intention to harm. As a cultural martial art with deep history, it is handed down to future generations for use in self-defense and self-enrichment. Students first learn the movements with sticks, but the bladed concepts can also be applied to the use of improvised items as well as unarmed defense. Derobio is also known for its many locks and disarms.
Eskabo Daan Filipino Martial Arts
Hosted by Master Joseph Bautista
Eskabo Daan Filipino Martial Arts strives to give all who wish to learn the ability and knowledge to feel confident about being able to defend themselves. We believe in working smart not hard and our method of martial arts reflects just that. One of our philosophies is that anyone should be able to defend themselves adequately. Here at Eskabo Daan Filipino Martial Arts you will learn how to defend against armed attackers as well as unarmed attackers. One of our specialities is the ability to use everyday items as a tool for self defense.
This workshop will be broken down into 2 parts:
10am-1030am for youth aged 7-12
1030am-1130am for those aged 13 and up ( If families wish to train together this time slot is for you)
Each workshop will include practical self defense, how to use weapons as well as brief lessons of Philippine and Fil Am History/Traditions and culture.
Senkotiros Arnis
Hosted by Tuhon Karl Royer & Lakan Gerald Santos
Senkotiros Arnis teaches students to train in single stick. It is a great way to learn about Filipino martial arts and FIlipino culture, all while getting fit and gaining confidence. You can expect a cooperative teaching environment where there will be different areas on the floor, different teachers at different times of that hour teach different segments of the class. Students learn weapons management, basic striking techniques, stances, blocks, and staying grounded with the earth. Students of all backgrounds are welcomed, whether they have certain disabilities or athletic skill background, a person with no athletic experience or severe disabilities, they would love to help you learn FMA.
Kamatuuran Kali
RESCHEDULED: OCT 31ST 11:45 AM
Hosted by Gura Michelle Bautista
Kamatuuran Kali is style that focuses on teaching students how to fluidly switch between styles, movement, and weapons to be like water. Kamatuuran is a Visayan word meaning truth. Using Filipino psychology elements like Kapwa Tao, to understand the how and why of movement. It distinguishes between feminine and masculine energies and applications leveraging the power of both to create a style that is just as powerful and effective from 8 years old to 80 years old. Inspired by a lineage teacher known only as the Blind Princess Josephine, students will practice movements to learn to access their full senses and basic hand and foot movement.
Taking the class with a friend or bringing your whole family along for the fun? Use code PAMILYA5 for $5 off your purchase of 2+ tickets.
Interested in taking Multiple Classes? Save when you Buy A Class Pass!
You will be contacted to pre-register for your classes. Spaces are limited!