The APO-Nickelstick Balintawak Eskrima is an affiliate of the World Nickelstick Eskrima of Cebu City, Philippines. Its mission is to teach and promote the Filipino Martial Arts of Balintawak Eskrima to the world!
This website provides interested individuals materials about Balintawak Eskrima. It’s an opportunity for you to find highly-qualified instructors to teach you this beautiful art.
What is Balintawak Eskrima?
Balintawak Eskrima is a Combat System developed by Supreme Grandmaster Anciong Bacon in the 1950s. It was named after a small street in Cebu City where the first club was founded. Balintawak differ from most martial arts in that it uses close range fighting drills. Its primary training tool is the single stick. It integrates in its system techniques like punching, kicking, throwing, etc.
Balintawak Eskrima treats the stick, its basic weapon, merely as an extension of the arms. The principles of the weapon techniques are applicable to the bare hands. Thus, it gives the Eskrimador greater flexibility in defending against attacks like those from bladed weapons.
You can now get the same stick fighting training that’s been passed down from the Grandmasters. Train with us today!
regular training
Regular practice of drills and techniques at each level with a highly qualified instructor until you master the art.
intensive training
Intensive training ranging from 3-5 days, 1-2 weeks, or 1-2 months depending on your time. Train hard and visit the country’s hot spots with our qualified instructors.
“You (Mr.Obon) bring the right attitude and skills to represent Balintawak. Hope you help all the other Balintawak – families to find the right place in the world of martial arts and get the mark of respect that they deserve.“
Trosten (International Balintawak Guru)
APO-Nickelstick Balintawak Eskrima 