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Welcome to Heartland Eskrima School
Heartland School of Eskrima and Self-Defense exists to promote and keep alive the native martial
arts of the Philippine Islands.
Our primary goal is to train students in methods
of self-defense that are realistic, practical and effective, and provide students a safe environment in which to fully test
their skills.
Training at Heartland Eskrima School emphasizes preparing the student to be a teacher who is able to branch off in his or her own direction with integrity.
Eskrima (also called Escrima, Arnis
or Kali) is the general name for the martial arts of the Philippines.
There are
literally hundreds, and possibly thousands, of different styles and systems of Eskrima. Most styles
of Eskrima are weapons-based, traditionally using rattan sticks as the primary training tool for both stick and blade combat.
For example:
- Some styles
such as Serrada
and Dequerdas (or De Cuerdas) primarily employ a single medium-length stick.
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Styles such as Sinawali often use two sticks of equal and longer length.
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Long-range styles
such as Larga Mano use a single longer-length
stick.
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Styles like Espada
y Daga use a medium and a short stick (or blades) together.
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Finally, styles
such as Kadena de Mano are empty-hand styles.
All of these
styles have distinctive aspects beyond their range and weapon employment, making the expression of Eskrima a highly individualistic
martial art form.
Systems of Eskrima differ from styles in that a system is a compilation of several styles being taught under one individual, family, school
or organization. The styles within a system are usually kept distinct, and are taught in such
a way as to interconnect them so that the practitioner learns to flow between styles seamlessly as
the situation dictates.
The Inayan System of Eskrima, founded by Mangisursuro Michael G. Inay, 1944-2000, and continuing today under the leadership of his son and heir to the system,
Suro Jason Inay, is one example of a system
of Eskrima.
Guro Kristine Strasburger received her foundational martial training in the Inayan System of Eskrima. She has published several articles on Eskrima.
Email: kristine@HeartlandEskrimaSchool.com
Instruction at Heartland School of Eskrima and Self-Defense
includes balanced training in all distance ranges and all weapons combinations, including empty-hand defense.
Training is
done outdoors whenever possible, frequently under nighttime and low-light conditions.
Live-blade
training is introduced and practiced according to individual student ability.
Women of the Word / Women of the Sword is
a unique Christian Discipleship group developed by Kristine Strasburger, owner and Head Instructor of Heartland School
of Eskrima and Self-Defense.
This group
appeals to girls and women who:
- desire to
put into practice the teachings of the Holy Bible (Logos / Word) on godly womanhood (becoming Women of the Word),
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and who have a keen
interest in exploring and developing their physical and mental abilities as swordswomen (becoming Women of the Sword).
Women
of the Word / Women of the Sword is open to women of all faiths, not just Christian women. Information
on joining this unique group can be found on our Membership and Fees page.
Summer Events: Free Eskrima Workouts in the Park - Sponsored by Heartland Eskrima School.
Dit Da Jow: Home-made, aged oriental bruise juice for sale or trade.
Warrior-Craft Handle Wraps: Customize and enhance retention with our Hand-worked grip wrapping on weapons and bottles.
Don't miss our Photo Gallery page, where you will find old photographs from the Inayan Eskrima school; current photos from Heartland Eskrima School; and
video links selected for their historical significance.
Heartland School of Eskrima and Self-Defense
is located in the mountains of North Idaho, approximately 25 miles north of Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls, Idaho - 99 miles
south of the Canadian border. Contact us.
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