Thread: Inayan Eskrima Seminar

Hello guro Steve Clement,
I understand that you, Inayan escrima that is, has a kampilan system. Could you describe that for me in some detail please? I would also be interested in knowing more about the Kadena de mano system as past down by master Max Sarimento. You wouldn't happen to know the background of the art and how he or his family developed it, would you? Thank you. I met Guro Inay a few times over the years and I always found him to be freindly, open and a great host. And I always found his students to be dedicated and hard intense workers. Good luck on your mission and continued work of spreading his art.

Hi Crucible -

Here is some information taken direct from the ISI web site regarding the core styles that make up Inayan Eskrima....


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In Inayan Eskrima we study several styles of Eskrima but focus on three “core styles” which are Inayan Kadena de Mano, Inayan Serrada, and Inayan Largo Mano. Each is taught in its whole form as a complete style and covers a specific range: short (Kadena), medium (Serrada) and long (Largo). Having these three styles that cover these three separate ranges is the key to balancing out Inayan Eskrima. All three (short, medium and long) are essential. When the Inayan student reaches the proper level he or she can then understand how each piece fits the greater puzzle and put them together as it fits their particular way of fighting.

Each style has its own advantages and is very effective in its own right but might not be the best answer to every combative situation. For example, a Largo Mano stylist is very adept at long ranges, but what happens if that student is standing in a corner when confronted and has no space to move the way he or she was taught? In this particular situation, having a good working knowledge of a medium- or short-range style would be very beneficial.

Having 3 ranges at his or her disposal is a great asset to the Inayan student. Whatever situation they might find themselves in, the student can quickly adapt to the surroundings at hand. They can then “flow” easily from range to range and/or style to style, depending on the circumstance, without corrupting their objective.

Taking this a step further, the advanced student can understand how to implement long-range theory in short-range engagement or possibly medium-range theory in long-range engagement.

Below is a brief description of the three core styles that make up the backbone of Inayan Eskrima in Inayan Systems International and the Inayan Federation of Eskrima.



Inayan Kadena de Mano
Kadena De Mano translates to “chain of hand” and is a combination of empty-hand and knife/dagger techniques. It covers basic and advanced hand and knife drills as well as permuted locks from the basic/advanced drills. Lock/flow/trap practice drills are stressed as well as subject control through the use of Vital Points (Pressure Sensitive Nerves).

Inayan Serrada
Serrada translates to either "to close" or "close quarters". The style is noted for using a shorter cane, male triangle footwork, and quick, linear, in-close fighting. This blade and stick style translates well into empty-hand applications.

Inayan Largo Mano
Largo Mano translates to "long hand" and is a long-range system of Eskrima. Evolved to use a longer/heavier cane (~40") and to use the cane as if it were a Kampilan, the longest sword found in the Philippines. This style is credited as being the first complete formal style to teach the use of the Kampilan.

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So yes indeed Inayan Largo Mano is based on the Kampilan and the ISI and IFE students enforce that by way of their training in the style. For example - the way we grip the baston etc...

Inayan Kadena de Mano as taught by Suro Mike Inay and learned from Grandmaster Max Sarmiento was passed down from GM Sarmientos Father.

That is about as much background as I can give at this time. Hope this helps in some way!

You say you met Suro Mike Inay before and that you found him to be an open and great host. - I wonder if we have ever met than? Did you train at a seminar or at his school or...?


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Steve Klement
Inayan Masirib Guro
www.inayaneskrima.com
klement@inayaneskrima.com
Inayan Systems International

The largo Mano came from Leo Giron!