Arnis students at play

The instruction, training and guidance we provide at the Arnis Academy of Combat incorporates Kombatan; Modern Arnis; Modern Mano Mano; Filipino Knife Fighting; and Filipino Dumog (grappling). This art physically and mentally 'stretches' those who would enjoy honing their 'survival' skills in a challenging and fast-paced (yet carefully controlled) training environment.

Our training in Arnis de Mano begins with an emphasis on impact weapon work - using single and double short rattan sticks - to overcome our natural reaction of freezing in fear when facing a weapon, and to grasp expeditiously the fundamental techniques and strategies of armed attacks. We teach hard-hitting, effective responses to ensure survival from deadly assault. All instruction emphasises practicality and efficiency, through the appropriate use of training partners right from the outset.

Our Arnis de Mano curriculum soon also incorporates unarmed combat (percussive as well as grappling) once students are able to effectively handle assailant/s wielding modern impact and cutting weapons such as knives, pangas, sticks and knobkerries.

Arnis de Mano would ideally suit energetic and motivated young men and women in their 20's and 30's wanting to benefit from a mentally demanding and physically challenging form of explosive training.

Classes are available at our Hombu dojo.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY: Minimum age - 16 years.