• WHAT IS ESCRIMA

  Originating from the Philippines, Escrima (also known as Kali and Arnis) was used against the Spanish colonialists in the 1500’s. Escrima has since evolved into a modern, realistic and effective martial art. It is unique in that the practitioner uses weapons from the beginning. Everything which we do with a weapon in Escrima, we use the same concepts for our unarmed applications. This has the benefit of making Escrima Concepts an easily accessible martial art and simplified for street situations. Because we use weapons in addition to unarmed training, your manual dexterity, coordination and reflexes will improve rapidly. We live in a society in which weapons are used widely in violent crime, understanding weapons can prove invaluable in protecting yourself.

  If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us, we look forward to hearing from you.

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• get directions

  GET DIRECTIONS
    
  Train: We are 1 minute walk from London Fields Train Station, come out of the station and turn right.
   
  Tube: Bethnal Green Central Line is the closes tube station, its 5 minutes away by bus, 106 / 254 towards Hackney Central and get off at Well Street bus stop.
   
  Buses:
  106 or 254 and get off at Well Street bus stop in Mare Street
   
  CAR: There is pay-and-display parking in Mentmore Terrace and surrounding roads. It is free at weekend. But please check carefully the restrictions.
   

  Testemonials

  TESTIMONIALS

  
  
  I went to three lessons and I must say that I had a great time because at the same time you get fit, it is an intense class and a good cardio workout, you learn self defense in a relaxed and nice atmosphere, forget about macho attitudes, the instructors are down to earth and they will show you how to deal with real life situations. This is my first martial art experience and I strongly recommend it to whoever wants to get fit and gain confidence.
  
  

  Inacio Gomez – Head Chef
  
  
  

  I always wanted to train a martial art, but was always a bit nervous about entering a gym environment. However, as soon as i entered the gym i was met by Nigel, one of the Senior Instructors who proceeded to talk me through about what Urban Escrima is about and asked me questions about what i wish to achieve from training with them.

  I had never heard of Escrima before, so when i found out that they use weapons a lot, i was a bit concerned. However, this soon passed and i started to gain a real understanding for the training methods and more than anything, it was more fun than punching into thin air.

  In that first lesson, i learned how to use a stick and my mobile phone as a weapon as well as being able to defend myself from a basic attack.

  I have now been training at Urban Escrima for 6 months, and i thoroughly enjoy my training there and would recommend them to anyone looking to do realistic martial arts.
  
  

  Amy Bajeski – Musician
  
  
  

  I started to train with Urban Escrima as I wanted to learn more reality based self defence. This was great as we are taught lots about environmental training and weapon use. Of course I do not carry a weapon, however I am aware that some people do and to know that I have some knowledge that may one day save my life, gives me a lot of confidence.
  
  

  Martin Samuel – Personal Trainer
  

  WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE CLUB AND FROM TRAINING

  WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE CLUB AND FROM TRAINING
    
  You will be warmly greeted and welcomed to our training family.  We are very friendly and social, it is important to us that you feel comfortable.  We understand that there may be different needs and challenges for each student; so regardless of size, gender, age or profession, we cater our training for everyone.  We tailor training to your individual needs, so tell us what your goals are and we will help you achieve them.
   
  We will teach you the skills to protect yourself, your friends and family.  We will help you get fitter and stronger.  Your confidence, awareness, conditioning and coordination will all improve.  You will gain all of this while learning effective self-defence skills.  Learning Escrima Concepts will also blend in with other activities you may be engaged in, such as yoga, pilates, other martial arts and sports.
   

  WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM YOU

  WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM YOU
    
  We expect all students to respect each other and to respect our training environment. We are not training to compete against each other but rather to assist and help each other to progress through the system. All ego’s must be left at the door!  You should be prepared to work hard to get the most of your training with other positive, open-minded people.
   

  who are we

  WHO ARE WE
    
  Escrima Concepts is a combat system which has evolved from Escrima. Master Steve Tappin has developed the Escrima Concepts system to focus on concepts rather than techniques. The concepts are a set of theories which are applied to all attacks that you may face.  
   
  When facing a threat the human stress response is typically freeze, then flight or fight. During the freeze phase your awareness and alertness becomes heightened. Ideally you will be able to make an escape (flight phase).  However, if you need to fight to escape, you need to be able to counter-attack quickly. With Escrima Concepts you don’t need to shuffle your mind through a multitude of techniques in an emergency situation, you just automatically use  the concepts you have learned.  This enables you to defend yourself against all types of attacks such as punches, kicks, baseball bats, knives and bottles using one set of concepts which work for all, rather than individual techniques.  
   
  The concepts work in all environments and makes Escrima Concepts much more than a street self-defence system. It can be applied in all walks of life and is taught to those who want to train for fun and get fit, those wanting to protect themselves and their loved ones, amateur or professional fighters, those working in the security services and those wanting a system to supplement their existing knowledge or martial art.
   
  Many martial arts teach stationary self-defence techniques. Real attackers continually move while attacking. Applying our concepts will prove practical in a real attack. You learn to deal with continually flowing pressured attacks from all angles.
   
  Is Escrima Concepts just stick fighting? No! We also concentrate on unarmed applications. The concepts you learn work seamlessly armed and unarmed. With our practice of body mechanics you will find your body moving as one and the production of incredible explosive energy. Training this way will provide you with an unarmed self-defence which has increased balance, focus, strength and aerobic fighting fitness.
   

  

  

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  Our Instructors

  OUR INSTRUCTORS

  Urban Escrima instructors are certified Instructors of Escrima Concepts, training in the system since 1998. Grades have been awarded personally by Grandmaster Steve Tappin, Master Wayne Tappin (4th TG) and Master Paul Leslie (4th TG).

  NIGEL DANIEL

  Urban Escrima Director

  Head Instructor

  2nd Technician Grade in Escrima Concepts

  CHARLIE WARREN

  Urban Escrima Director

  Head Instructor

  1st Technician Grade in Escrima Concepts

• TRAINING SCHEDULE

  Whether you are a complete beginner or at an advanced level we offer classes to suit all. Our Instructors will help you progress through the Escrima Concepts system and gradings.

  Before you start your training, we require students to attend an induction class, which covers the basic principals of Escrima Concepts. This will give you a taste and better understanding of the system.

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  LONDON FIELDS FITNESS STUDIO
  Arches 379 and 380 Mentmore Terrace
  London E8 3PN

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