The UP Sangkil Karasak is an escrima club begun in the University of the Philippines, Diliman, and officially recognized in 2003.
It is devoted to the study of the Lightning Scientific (LSAI) style of escrima/arnis, one of the most effective and acclaimed styles of arnis or escrima.
LSAI was in turn founded by the late grandmaster Benjamin Lema Luna, who hails from Capiz, Philippines.
His particular style of arnis is characterized by long-range and high-powered strikes, along with the utilization of the major parts of the body, such as the legs and the torso, to generate power for the stick strikes.
Its other specialty is called the espada y daga technique, which uses both a long stick weapon and a shorter weapon such as the knife, or the open hand.
This combination of weapons is able to form a quick chain of alternating attacks, and when executed properly can literally "chop" the opponent into pieces in a few seconds.
The UP Sangkil Karasak was originally headed by the protégé of Grandmaster Benjamin Lema Luna, Guro Elmer Ybañez, who studied physical education at the University of the Philippines.
Unfortunately Guro Elmer Ybañez passed away not long after Mang Ben's death in 2003.
He passed away in March of 2004.
After the death of Guro Elmer, the UP Sangkil Karasak was then headed by his top students, including Master Felipe "Bot" Jocano, an anthropology professor in the University of the Philippines and perhaps the foremost scholar on the history and different styles of arnis and escrima.
Until today the club seeks to propagate the knowledge of the art of escrima, through exhibitions and free training trials.
One of the specialties of the UP Sangkil Karasak is in being able to teach arnis to normal college students, with or without any martial arts background.
Training has usually been done at the Department of Military Science and Tactics complex, Classroom 2, of the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
They accept private professional students, while there is also a significant discount for non-working students.
Having had the privilege of training in this club for about five years, I can say that I was very fortunate stumbling across this martial arts club.
Training with them has improved my character, discipline, and physical condition significantly.
If you every find yourself within the Quezon City area of Manila, Philippines, come and pay the club a visit!
It is devoted to the study of the Lightning Scientific (LSAI) style of escrima/arnis, one of the most effective and acclaimed styles of arnis or escrima.
LSAI was in turn founded by the late grandmaster Benjamin Lema Luna, who hails from Capiz, Philippines.
His particular style of arnis is characterized by long-range and high-powered strikes, along with the utilization of the major parts of the body, such as the legs and the torso, to generate power for the stick strikes.
Its other specialty is called the espada y daga technique, which uses both a long stick weapon and a shorter weapon such as the knife, or the open hand.
This combination of weapons is able to form a quick chain of alternating attacks, and when executed properly can literally "chop" the opponent into pieces in a few seconds.
The UP Sangkil Karasak was originally headed by the protégé of Grandmaster Benjamin Lema Luna, Guro Elmer Ybañez, who studied physical education at the University of the Philippines.
Unfortunately Guro Elmer Ybañez passed away not long after Mang Ben's death in 2003.
He passed away in March of 2004.
After the death of Guro Elmer, the UP Sangkil Karasak was then headed by his top students, including Master Felipe "Bot" Jocano, an anthropology professor in the University of the Philippines and perhaps the foremost scholar on the history and different styles of arnis and escrima.
Until today the club seeks to propagate the knowledge of the art of escrima, through exhibitions and free training trials.
One of the specialties of the UP Sangkil Karasak is in being able to teach arnis to normal college students, with or without any martial arts background.
Training has usually been done at the Department of Military Science and Tactics complex, Classroom 2, of the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
They accept private professional students, while there is also a significant discount for non-working students.
Having had the privilege of training in this club for about five years, I can say that I was very fortunate stumbling across this martial arts club.
Training with them has improved my character, discipline, and physical condition significantly.
If you every find yourself within the Quezon City area of Manila, Philippines, come and pay the club a visit!
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