Eskrima sticks
Stick fighting
The heart of Eskrima. Techniques built for real-world situations, alongside the sport side of the art.
Filipino martial arts in Harbourne, Birmingham
Train Eskrima for real life
Stick fighting, knife defence, Filipino boxing and grappling. Practical self-defence skills for all ages and fitness levels, with no experience needed.
- No experience needed
- All ages and fitness levels
- Easier on joints
- Classes, privates and seminars
What you'll learn
Warriors Eskrima covers the full range of the Filipino martial arts, from weapons to empty hands, built on real-world scenarios.
Bladed weapon defence
Knife defence
Practical answers to knife attacks, adopted by police and military organisations around the world.
Filipino boxing
Panantukan
Traditional Filipino techniques blended with western boxing: punches, elbows, knees, headbutts and kicks.
Grappling and locking
Dumog
Off-balancing, throws, take-downs and joint locks, the Filipino approach to grappling.
Espada y daga and more
Double and improvised weapons
Learn to use paired weapons and everyday objects, building coordination with both hands.
National sport of the Philippines
Sport Arnis
Test your skills safely in protective armour, in the sport that the Philippines calls its own.
Built for everyone, not just athletes
Eskrima focuses on realistic skill development rather than pure physical fitness. It quickly builds practical self-defence ability and is gentler on joints and bones than many martial arts.
- Self defence
- Physical fitness
- Improved confidence
- Stress relief
- Better coordination
- Self discipline
- Concentration and focus
- A friendly social club
How we train
Every session mixes solo skills, partner work and equipment training, so you build technique, timing and confidence together.
Solo training
- Karenza, or shadow fighting
- Footwork drills
- Awareness
Partner training
- Flow drills
- Partner work
- Sparring
- Multiple-opponent training
Equipment training
- Bag and tyre hitting
- Stick hitting
- Focus mitt and pad work
The tools of the art
Graham
Instructor, Harbourne Warriors Eskrima
Graham teaches Warriors Eskrima in Harbourne, Birmingham, as part of the Institute of Filipino Martial Arts. Get in touch about regular classes, private lessons or seminars.
Contact GrahamPart of the Warriors Eskrima family
Harbourne Warriors trains in the Warriors Eskrima system of the Institute of Filipino Martial Arts (IFMA), linking the club with instructors and training groups across the UK.
Questions
Do I need any martial arts experience?
No. Training focuses on realistic skill development rather than pure fitness, so it suits all ages and levels with no prior experience needed.
Is Eskrima hard on the joints?
It's less physically intensive on joints and bones than many other martial arts, while still building fitness, coordination and real self-defence skills.
Eskrima, Kali, Arnis: what's the difference?
They're different names for the Filipino martial arts. Arnis, in its sport form, is the national sport of the Philippines.
Do you run seminars or private lessons?
Yes. Contact Graham about lessons, classes or seminars in Harbourne, Birmingham.
Pick up the sticks
Interested in classes, private lessons or a seminar? Get in touch with Graham and he'll tell you when and where to come along.
- Phone07735 521787
- EmailGra63williams@hotmail.co.uk
- Classes held atHarbourne, Birmingham, B12 0BE