Originally real swords and knives were being used, however today we use sticks and training knives for safety. Also, the specialization of espada y daga, two weapons of different lengths in each hand. Lightning is known for its power generation techniques, as well as the fast stick work and body movement. “ Arnis” – Filipino martial art, based on weapons, gradually up to empty hand. Also, his successor Master Elmer Ibanez held a degree in Human Kinetics and inserted into the system a scientific approach using knowledge of physiology, methodology, anatomy etc…Thus the training was based on scientific principles in order to reach maximum performance. “Scientific” was given because the system was developed, tested and researched in numerous fights. Mang Ben said he chose the name since the stick is very quick and the techniques are unexpected. He would close the range swiftly and hit so powerfully that the shock was very much like a lightning strike, and just as surprising. The name “Lightning” was attributed to Mang Ben since he was fast and strong like lightning. This is an espada y daga serrada system which puts emphasis on the powerful and swift use of sticks and specializes in the use of stick/sword and knife. Lightning Scientific Arnis International is the organization of one of the Classical Filipino martial arts, established and developed in the Philippines, by Grandmaster Luna Lema in 1937. We are the area representative for LSAI under Master Jon Escudero.
Drills and techniques taught in a fluid, non-restrictive manner allow students to enhance their natural attributes and improve their sense of timing, speed, awareness, balance, agility, and confidence. Use of left and right hand techniques develop coordination. Everyday objects, such as umbrellas, books, bandannas, etc., become effective means of self-defense in the hands of a properly trained individual. With influences such as the late Grandmaster John La Coste, Guro Dan has developed a program that introduces students to 12 main areas, including, but not limited to single stick, double stick, stick & dagger, double dagger, panantukan (Filipino boxing), Sikaran (Filipino kicking methods), Kuntao & Silat.ĭeveloped for “mass attack” as well as single opponent confrontations, the training heightens student’s awareness of their surroundings and teaches them to use their environment as tools of combat.
The Filipino martial arts taught at the Inosanto Academy are drawn from 26 primary sources, the instructors who Guro Dan Inosanto has spent his life training under. In the US as long ago as the 1500′s, the Filipino Martial Arts have something to benefit everyone. Our primary method is the Inosanto Lacoste Blend as taught by the legendary Magulang Na Guro Dan Inosanto and one of his highest level representatives, Guro Rick Faye.
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