De Campo Uno-Dos-Tres Orihinal
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De Campo Uno-Dos-Tres Orihinal (also referred to as De Campo 1-2-3) is a form of Filipino martial arts
. The majority of its techniques are based on fighting with a single stick as opposed to the double stick method used in most Filipino martial arts.
It was created by the late Jose Caballero
. The name of the art was derived from his middle name "Diaz" and his surname ". He once proclaimed that when you lift heavy objects, it is assisted by the count of three; "Uno Dos y Tres!”. This is indicative of the simplicity in which techniques are taught and executed within the art. The Tagalog word "orihinal" is translated as "original".
Jose Caballero's more notable students were his protege Ireneo L. Olavides, Edgar Sulite
and his brother Helacrio Sulite, Jr.
Filipino martial arts
Filipino Martial Arts refers to ancient and newer fighting methods devised in the Philippines, the most popular of which are known as Arnis/Eskrima/Kali. The intrinsic need for self-preservation was the genesis of these systems. Throughout the ages, invaders and evolving local conflict imposed new...
. The majority of its techniques are based on fighting with a single stick as opposed to the double stick method used in most Filipino martial arts.
It was created by the late Jose Caballero
Jose Caballero
Jose D. Caballero was the founder of a Filipino Martial Art called De Campo Uno-Dos-Tres Orihinal, also commonly known as De Campo 1-2-3, and is considered the Juego Todo champion of his era.-Early life:...
. The name of the art was derived from his middle name "Diaz" and his surname ". He once proclaimed that when you lift heavy objects, it is assisted by the count of three; "Uno Dos y Tres!”. This is indicative of the simplicity in which techniques are taught and executed within the art. The Tagalog word "orihinal" is translated as "original".
Training
Many Filipino Martial Arts use the stick as a translation from a blade. However, this is not the case with DeCampo 1-2-3. The style has been adapted to be executed with a stick. The length of this stick generally varies from 28 to 30 inches. As is the case with many of the Filipino martial arts, newcomers start by training with slow drills. As they advance in skill and ability, likewise will the speed in which they practice. This gradual approach helps the students to learn the movements correctly while applying them with increasing speed over time. De Campo uses linear assaults and thrusts at punching range instead of angular strikes common in most close-quarters systems.Jose Caballero's more notable students were his protege Ireneo L. Olavides, Edgar Sulite
Edgar Sulite
Edgar Sulite was a teacher of Filipino martial arts. He was the creator of Lameco Eskrima and trained such notables as: Dan Inosanto, Ron Balicki, Larry Hartsell, Fred Degerberg and Diana Lee Inosanto....
and his brother Helacrio Sulite, Jr.