My son is taking stick fighting here in North Carolina USA. It has built his confidence. He was shy after coming to the US from the Philippines, and the training keeps him in touch with his culture. I have posted videos of his training.
I taught my son since he was small we started with stick then transitioned to empty hands, knife etc... Growing up in tough neighborhoods he held his own protecting himself and others He’s an adult now and still very proficient and proud of his culture.
Long live balintawak! Im one of the assitant instructor of GM nick elizar. World nickelstick eskrima. Balintawak... It a very nice and practical art 👍💪
glad to see no one complaining about him being struck by the instructor. That's what is suppose to happen so you have more motivation to correct yourself and DOOOOOOODGE
I remember Keith from my days at the Inosanto Academy. Keith is an instructor in his own right; and like so many Inosanto luminaries, is humble enough to keep learning under other martial artists.
Came across this video when it first came out and Master Monie Velez was starting my training with him. Basics so relevant, always ! Thanks Master Nene !
GM Nene is so fluid/ rhythmic in his defense and strikes. Hopefully one day I will have an opportunity to meet him and learn from him. Thanks for sharing .
Excellent Job GM Nene G. Balintawak Martial Arts is one of the Best self defense and counter attack our Balintawak is remain accurate in every moves... : ) : )
All Arnis/Escrima stick and knife forms translate to empty hand. Balintawak is just a local style named after a street (or barangay--can't remember which) in Cebu where the original school was located. Balintawak focuses more on street-applicable fighting techniques than the original fencing styles.
We practice regularly here in Los Angeles. DM GM Nene on FB. You'll be glad you did! No matter the style, training with him will open your eyes to the endless possibilities. And NNG Balintawak is applicable to empty hand or knife applications also. Come train with us! 👊👊🔥🔥
Balintawak does not include panantukan (though I'm certain there are instructors who engage in that style, just not always). The off-hand always coordinates with the main hand weapon. Elbows, kicks, headbutts, and knifework can also coordinate with the main hand weapon.
@mrdugsmif, the body mechanics of balintawak (balance, footwork, strikes) share commonality with other forms of arnis / eskrima / kali / FMA. That includes a variant called panantukan / pangamot which is more empty hand strikes via the main hand. The main hand can be right or left (in fact GrandMaster Presas of Modern Arnis was a leftie). You will see that there is a multitude of styles of FMA, same with all other martial arts. It is a true adventure to find a style that is your own.
GM Bobby Toboada says that the Balintawak stick movements can translate to blade work. If you look at his symbol, you will notice a stick crossing a sword, both with weights, both weighing "equal". And I know you've heard of people getting attacked with a machete.
Abaniko method is really nearly impossible to block. If both use abaniko and with bladed weapons, that means the fight would be a draw or both are heavily wounded.
Would like to learn Balintawak. I like the close range, dueling nature of the system - looks really quite similar to the hema I practice. Sadly there isn't much/anything in the way of FMA in my area that I've been able to find.
Sonny Sison Hi do you know Keith Davis? He was actually my instructor back in NY. Would love to get in touch with him. Please let my know if yo know how I can. Thanks, Vinny
After the demonstration, I guess my tribesmates will culminate the activity by playing the gongs spread in the background and asking the crowd to dance along.
balintawak's empty hand system is one of the most practical and deadliest. its founder anciong bacon went to prison for killing using bare hands. he killed more in prison. it's simpler than the panuntukan made popular by dan inosanto. trappings are simultaneous with counters so be prepared to be hit by a real punch.
Great teacher, great sparring, this is some of those tutorial videos I like watching. Still, I have one question: when will you have a chance to fight someone using a wooden rod, who is seriously trying to hurt you? It is not criticism, as I said I like the whole thing, I am just interested whether such scenario can be imagined with a realistic likelihood to happen, and also if there are examples of such cases.
Maybe not in western countries, but in third world countries like the Philippines, most altercations in the rural areas usually escalate to either someone picking up a stick(a common item in the rural Phillipines due to ready availability of lumber, bamboo and rattan) to use as a club and drawing a knife or a bolo/machete which is a common house tool among farmers and rural households. Whether stick, knife or bolo, it doesn't matter what he uses, your reaction is the same, fight or flight. And if you chose to fight, you had better have a weapon yourself and know how to use it.
@davewsl Hello, If you are interested in Training Balintawak here in Northern California, let me know. I am one of GM Bobby Taboada's Qualified Instructors and friend of GM Nene who I think is awesome!
Yes there is. When Anciong Bacon's student established different schools they incorporated their own philosophy + Anciong Bacon's. They only agree on 2 things, in my opinion. All are single stick and close range styles.
You'd have to train under him in L.A. If you search his name, he is a big proponent of 1 on 1 teaching only. According to him, it's the only way to train.
Yup, he probably already has a background in Filipino martial arts judging from his movements. Most westerners train with grandmasters only after being referred to them by their original instructors who usually are former students of that GM, as a form of advanced or higher learning. Kinda like getting a PhD after getting your masters degree.
The student is Guro Keith Davis... A certified instructor of the Inosanto FMA blend directly under Guro Dan Inosanto. While he's not a martial arts/FMA beginner, it's refreshing to see someone with his background start from scratch in another system.
Yeah thrusting is tough to see coming, and poses a difficult threat to deal with. But machetes can be obtained easily by most douche bags on the street, and they seem to be getting them. You hear more and more about attacks with machetes all the time. It's hard to believe people can be so hateful towards one another, that they can even fathom doing this to each other. It's a sad world we live in.
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My son is taking stick fighting here in North Carolina USA. It has built his confidence. He was shy after coming to the US from the Philippines, and the training keeps him in touch with his culture. I have posted videos of his training.
I taught my son since he was small we started with stick then transitioned to empty hands, knife etc... Growing up in tough neighborhoods he held his own protecting himself and others He’s an adult now and still very proficient and proud of his culture.
Long live balintawak! Im one of the assitant instructor of GM nick elizar. World nickelstick eskrima. Balintawak... It a very nice and practical art 👍💪
nice sir, GM Nick is a cool and humble guy. I was once "agak" by him before.
He is apparently a great teacher because his skill and control and his assistant are showing very high levels of skill control and awareness-bravo!
Always enjoy watching how smooth and effortless it looks when using the sticks
glad to see no one complaining about him being struck by the instructor. That's what is suppose to happen so you have more motivation to correct yourself and DOOOOOOODGE
I remember Keith from my days at the Inosanto Academy. Keith is an instructor in his own right; and like so many Inosanto luminaries, is humble enough to keep learning under other martial artists.
Came across this video when it first came out and Master Monie Velez was starting my training with him. Basics so relevant, always ! Thanks Master Nene !
Balintawak is so much fun to watch! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful skills, a great heart, true warrior.
He seems like a great teacher.
that was absolutely awesome and entertaining to watch...thanks for the upload...
I train with John Alivio with NNG Balintawak Australia. Thank you for sharing this video.
GM Nene is so fluid/ rhythmic in his defense and strikes. Hopefully one day I will have an opportunity to meet him and learn from him. Thanks for sharing .
Brilliant rundown of the 5 groupings. Always a pleasure to watch Master Gaabucayan showing us how TeoVel balintawak is really done.
Great work. Very nice exhibition for Balintawak Eskrima. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent Job GM Nene G. Balintawak Martial Arts is one of the Best self defense and counter attack our Balintawak is remain accurate in every moves... : ) : )
as noted from the another TH-cam channel with regards to martial arts I forgot the name, balintawak style hits clean
Love it. So practical. He has a great student
Looking forward to seeing GM Nene in Charlotte NC for GM Bobby Taboada seminar this October 2014.
Never knew martial arts had so many forms of styles of defense.
Great video! MABUHAY BALNTAWAK!!
All Arnis/Escrima stick and knife forms translate to empty hand. Balintawak is just a local style named after a street (or barangay--can't remember which) in Cebu where the original school was located.
Balintawak focuses more on street-applicable fighting techniques than the original fencing styles.
truly a masterpiece thank u
I like this straight way to enter in and looking only for efficiency. You have three speeds! So fast, so precise
7:20 love his angle 2 ( group 4 ) strike to the right shoulder. So smooth
3 and a half months? Good student and Great teacher.
I live in cebu and born in cebu and i hardly see anyone doing this or representing filipino martial arts
Message balintawag sugbo traditional villasin in facebook we are train FMA arnis judo knife hand to hand fight . Consolacion cebu
We practice regularly here in Los Angeles. DM GM Nene on FB. You'll be glad you did! No matter the style, training with him will open your eyes to the endless possibilities. And NNG Balintawak is applicable to empty hand or knife applications also. Come train with us! 👊👊🔥🔥
Excellent.
Thank you.
great work, both of you!
Beautiful Tapi. Thanks
That was amazing. Great video
Balintawak does not include panantukan (though I'm certain there are instructors who engage in that style, just not always). The off-hand always coordinates with the main hand weapon. Elbows, kicks, headbutts, and knifework can also coordinate with the main hand weapon.
@mrdugsmif, the body mechanics of balintawak (balance, footwork, strikes) share commonality with other forms of arnis / eskrima / kali / FMA. That includes a variant called panantukan / pangamot which is more empty hand strikes via the main hand. The main hand can be right or left (in fact GrandMaster Presas of Modern Arnis was a leftie). You will see that there is a multitude of styles of FMA, same with all other martial arts. It is a true adventure to find a style that is your own.
I love this arts.
GM Bobby Toboada says that the Balintawak stick movements can translate to blade work. If you look at his symbol, you will notice a stick crossing a sword, both with weights, both weighing "equal". And I know you've heard of people getting attacked with a machete.
Astig talaga is GM Nene. Idol!
Abaniko method is really nearly impossible to block. If both use abaniko and with bladed weapons, that means the fight would be a draw or both are heavily wounded.
I hope to take classes from him in the near future!
its like punching with a stick on your hand. So beautiful :)
I have trained few sessions with him way back in year 2000 in Cagayan de Oro...his strikes were very fast and really he can hit you if he wants to.
Galing..simple but effective..similar to wing Chun and wooden horse but this is more real cuz they are sparring
Rockinreviews925, you make your father proud.
Beautiful
Would like to learn Balintawak. I like the close range, dueling nature of the system - looks really quite similar to the hema I practice. Sadly there isn't much/anything in the way of FMA in my area that I've been able to find.
Awesome. 👊👊👊
great master
That was a great video
dayum that's fast,..
I want to learn this!!
salamat po
He just said that what they did was still basic. Lol
who is that black guy he training with. he is literally awesome
Keith Davis. Also a student of Guro Dan Inosanto and is a stuntman.
Awesome, dude I forgot about this. Thats awesome, thanks for the name.
Sonny Sison Hi do you know Keith Davis? He was actually my instructor back in NY. Would love to get in touch with him. Please let my know if yo know how I can. Thanks, Vinny
lebron hafl brother
OMG!!!! So good!!!!!
3.5 months? this guy is a fast learner for sure...
THIS IS HOW THE JEDI FIGHTS..
His name is Keith.
Very nice!
Amazing
am gd morning master asa man dapet po
Los Angeles area
3 and a half months what about practicing this for a year
I feel ashamed training for almost 3 years never got to move like that, I guess I'm a slow learner
I really want to learn but I am not sure there is teachers in Hawaii
Machaalah
Very good ! Maraming salamat XD
We do not have enough GrandMasters. There are too few considering this sport is taught in a one on one basis.
Most choose not to assume that title even though they have the skill
why is Tu Es Para Mi here?
Isn't that from a TV Show.
After the demonstration, I guess my tribesmates will culminate the activity by playing the gongs spread in the background and asking the crowd to dance along.
I would be nervous if I was the student. You can tell all of Grand Master Nene train hard if they have to do alive demo with him.
Nise mtial arts...
Either way, Balintawak is an awesome art :)
balintawak's empty hand system is one of the most practical and deadliest. its founder anciong bacon went to prison for killing using bare hands. he killed more in prison. it's simpler than the panuntukan made popular by dan inosanto. trappings are simultaneous with counters so be prepared to be hit by a real punch.
@HayesMartialArts can anyone teach in Winnipeg Canada?
Good afternoon po pwede paturo.
Great teacher, great sparring, this is some of those tutorial videos I like watching. Still, I have one question: when will you have a chance to fight someone using a wooden rod, who is seriously trying to hurt you?
It is not criticism, as I said I like the whole thing, I am just interested whether such scenario can be imagined with a realistic likelihood to happen, and also if there are examples of such cases.
Maybe not in western countries, but in third world countries like the Philippines, most altercations in the rural areas usually escalate to either someone picking up a stick(a common item in the rural Phillipines due to ready availability of lumber, bamboo and rattan) to use as a club and drawing a knife or a bolo/machete which is a common house tool among farmers and rural households. Whether stick, knife or bolo, it doesn't matter what he uses, your reaction is the same, fight or flight. And if you chose to fight, you had better have a weapon yourself and know how to use it.
That black man there,,is awesome...he is hell fast
EXCELENT
Good job!
im a one time student of Sir Winnie Dela Rosa {beginer}can anyone tell me his lineage please icant find any info on him
I live in Dayton,Oh. Does your dad have a school there ? Whats name of it & where in Columbus ? I`ve a lil experience with sticks
@ HayesMartialArts What part of California do you teach in, if I may ask?
Balintawak was invented in Cebu ? Not in Luzon ?
Yes. Created by Cebuanos. Specifically, Anciong Bacon.
You know where i can find there hq? Any contact? Website? Thanks.
new subscriber here
This looks like a cool system to practice.
@davewsl Hello, If you are interested in Training Balintawak here in Northern California, let me know. I am one of GM Bobby Taboada's Qualified Instructors and friend of GM Nene who I think is awesome!
Nice👌
Why is there a picture of Lil'wayne in the background? LOL
are there any major differences between the different balintawak clubs?
Yes there is. When Anciong Bacon's student established different schools they incorporated their own philosophy + Anciong Bacon's. They only agree on 2 things, in my opinion. All are single stick and close range styles.
How would one study with this master?
Seminars? Video? HQ?
You'd have to train under him in L.A. If you search his name, he is a big proponent of 1 on 1 teaching only. According to him, it's the only way to train.
good video man.
Asa ni dapit?
Pugay GM!
Excellent
What is grooping? 03:30
Grouping
Uhhhh...did he say he's been training 3 1/2 MONTHS!!!!??? 8:57-9:05
Yup, he probably already has a background in Filipino martial arts judging from his movements. Most westerners train with grandmasters only after being referred to them by their original instructors who usually are former students of that GM, as a form of advanced or higher learning. Kinda like getting a PhD after getting your masters degree.
The student is Guro Keith Davis... A certified instructor of the Inosanto FMA blend directly under Guro Dan Inosanto. While he's not a martial arts/FMA beginner, it's refreshing to see someone with his background start from scratch in another system.
How about lefties? is balintawak applicable to lefties too?
Of course..... I'm a left handed person and I'm a master of Filipino martial arts.
Like every system its a matter of the teacher (or founder of the system) to teach right-right, left-right, left-left, right-left etc.
Escrima gives more power to ambidextrous person actually
so right or left doesn't really matter.
Yes lefty can practise balintawak as well. Im from balintawak and one of us is lefty.
💪
Yeah thrusting is tough to see coming, and poses a difficult threat to deal with. But machetes can be obtained easily by most douche bags on the street, and they seem to be getting them. You hear more and more about attacks with machetes all the time. It's hard to believe people can be so hateful towards one another, that they can even fathom doing this to each other. It's a sad world we live in.
Nasa pinas pala si lebron james, wow
He’s good now this blackman can depend himself if he’s being attack by somebody.
The black guy looks like lebron james haha.
It IS. During the off season...he goes to the Philippines.
maniwala kayo kahit ako naturuan ako ibang iba ang nalalaman ko sa arnis. minsan upload ko dito sa youtube ang video ko.