Philosophy and Training Methodology

Balintawak Methodology, by GM Nick Elizar 

 

Balintawak is defense oriented. We assume automatically that our opponents are skilled. Because of this, skills in defense are first perfected. Once timing and speed in defense are fully developed, progress in the offense is automatic. When both defense and offensive skills become flawless, fluidity in movement is achieved. It is here that one’s skill as a eskrimador becomes true. This is the essence of Balintawak.

Watch MISSION BALINTAWAK short Documentary

Watch Mission Balintawak documentary featuring GM Nick Elizar and GM Bobby Taboada..

''A small documentary about the last meeting of legendary Grandmasters Balintawak Arnis Eskrima Bobby Taboada and Nick Nicomedes Elizar in their homeland in Cebu,Philippines during November 2014! A short video, but very important memories of that time! Thanks a lot, Igor Kholkin for making this nice video!''

Watch ESKRIMADORS Documentary on Arnis Eskrima in Cebu!

ESKRIMADORS documentary (2010)

Eskrimadors is a 2010 Philippine documentary film about the Filipino martial arts eskrima, written and directed by Kerwin Go, a Los Angeles trained cinematographer.

''A look into the ancient and deadly Filipino Martial Art of Eskrima/Kali/Arnis. Eskrimadors traces the development of the fighting art from its roots in tribal warfare, to its evolution into a sport practiced in over 30 countries worldwide. Shot entirely in the island of Cebu, the birthplace of this fighting art.'' (imdb)