Balintawak Eskrima/Arnis is the term which refers to the modern family of close quarters fighting that developed through the direct tutelage of Venancio Bacon, founder, and Grandmaster of the Balintawak Club. The primary training principle that guides Balintawak training is Cuentada. Cuentada literally translates as “to do by calculation.” In the Balintawak systems, Cuentada is what gives purpose to the various methods of Balintawak training. The specific application of the principle refers to countering an opponent’s attacks/techniques and being able to counter his counter to yours. Under the training principle, the student drills and practices to develop fast reflexes for the purpose of defense and lightning fast counters while developing an intuitive sense of of position, timing, and options. 

Balintawak Eskrima Curriculum

This course covers the COMPLETE  curriculum for the first 4 levels of Nickelstick as designed by Great Grandmaster Nick Elizar and taught by Guro Jerome Teague.

Even if you have never trained in Balintawak Eskrima this course will show you, in detail, everything you need to know to become proficient in this system of self-defense.

Guro Jerome breaks down the key fundamentals with a heavy emphasis on proper body mechanics, structure and alignment. Mastery of the basics is key to utilizing this system.

This is not a flashy system, it focuses on what you need to know in order to protect yourself and loved ones. The skills you acquire training in Nickelstick Balintawak carry over to empty-hand fighting as well as knife defense.  That versatility in common across most Filipino Martial Arts