Escrima is a dynamic, complete martial art that utilises both weapons and empty-handed combat. If you are interested in getting fit, learning something new or serious about learning skills to protect yourself and others in a real confrontation, then Escrima is for you.
Escrima, also known as Kali, Arnis or FMA, is a comprehensive martial art originating from the Philippines. Modern Escrima has evolved into a practical, realistic, self-defence martial art suited to the violent situations you may encounter today.
We begin training with a single stick, a simple, inexpensive tool that is readily available. This training lays the foundations of the body mechanics required to use all weapons and also enables you to utilise everyday objects, such as a pen or mobile phone, into effective weapons. This also transfers to all aspects of unarmed combat. Escrima uses only techniques that work and are instinctive.
We train in the Escrima concepts of
Grandmaster Steve Tappin, who teaches armed and unarmed martial arts worldwide.
Escrima has many benefits including;
Jason is the head Instructor at both the SW London and Oxford clubs, he has been training in Escrima Concepts since 2009. He is a qualified Full Instructor in Escrima Concepts and holds a a 1st Technician grade, the equivalent of 1st Dan black belt. He has run his own club in South West London for the since 2016 and now runs a new club in Oxford since early 2021.
Having been involved in martial arts for the last 20 years, Jason is also a qualified Instructor of Wing Chun, of which he also holds a 1st Technician grade. He ran his own club before discovering his passion for the art of Escrima, which he believes is honest, effective, instinctive and has everything a self-defence martial art needs.
Matt is the Instructor of the Bournemouth club and has been training in the system under Jason Potter since early 2017. He is a qualified Instructor in Escrima Concepts passing grade 9 completing the apprentice level and is working towards his 1st Technician grade. He began his Martial Arts training at the age of 14, learning ITF Taekwon-do. He studied this style for over ten years, eventually becoming an Instructor and reaching the rank of 2nd Dan.
In 2008, He was introduced to Reality Based Martial Arts and in early 2016 qualified as a Tactical Edge Instructor under the system Founder, Mark Davies.
Following his relocation to the Bournemouth area, he has opened a club of his own to share what he believes to be a dynamic and functional Martial Art within his local community.
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