Escrima – the fascination of armed combat

Weapons training has been a fixed part of the EWTO's activities since GM Kernspecht invited the two Escrima pioneers Bill Newman and R. Latosa to Kiel in 1977, and subsequently published the first book about this Philippine martial art together with them. The opportunity to learn Escrima is particularly positive for all members of the organisation who are interested in armed combat, as in the WingTsun system the long pole and the double broadswords are only taught as part of the most advanced training programmes.

It is above all due to the untiring efforts of Grand Master Bill Newman that Escrima has now developed into a complex training system which teaches students numerous fascinating aspects of weapons handling.

On the basis of Philippine martial arts concepts, Escrima is now taught with the following areas of emphasis which enable students to follow their individual training objectives.