Filipino Martial Arts Eskrima School
RDS Philippines
Filipino Martial Arts (Escrima)
Eskrima is the core system taught at Rising Dragon School Philippines.
Also known as Kali or Arnis, Filipino Martial Arts are weapons-based systems built around sticks, blades, and empty-hand application. Unlike many martial arts that begin unarmed, Eskrima trains weapons first — developing timing, awareness, and realism from day one.
At RDS Philippines, Eskrima is not taught as choreography or sport. It is trained as a functional self-defence system with clear progression and real-world application.
What You’ll Train
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Single and double stick fundamentals
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Blade awareness and defence
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Empty-hand translations
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Footwork, timing, and distance control
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Flow drills, reaction training, and pressure testing
Training is structured and progressive, making it suitable for beginners while still challenging experienced martial artists.
Who Eskrima Is For
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Complete beginners
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Martial artists cross-training from other systems
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Long-term residential students
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Those pursuing instructor certification
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Eskrima is trained daily and forms the foundation of the 1-Year Eskrima Instructor Program at RDS Philippines.