Lameco Eskrima
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Lameco Eskrima is the system of Filipino martial arts
founded by the late Edgar Sulite
based on his training and experience with various Philippine Martial Arts masters, with heavy influence from Jose Caballero
and Antonio Ilustrisimo
.
The word Lameco is actually a combination of words which are the three basic ranges of combat
involved in the study and practice of Lameco Eskrima - Largo, Medio and Corto (Long, Middle, close).
Lameco uses Double and single Stick, Double and single Dagger, Stick and Dagger, Sword, Staff,
Handkerchief, and Empty Hands. Lameco Eskrima is a synthesis of five major and six minor systems of Eskrima.
Lameco employs training drills called Laban Laro (Play Fighting). Laban Laro allows the escrimador to come as close to real combat as possible without injury. It is also designed to get an uncountable number of repetitions in a short period of time.
Through his constant efforts for developing new training innovations, Edgar devised unique armor for the hands and forearms that allowed practitioners to safely train more realistically.
Edgar trained with martial arts masters who included Leo Gaje of Pekiti-Tirsia, Jose
Cabellero of De Campo Uno-Dos-Tres Orehenal, Jesus Abella of Modern Largos, Antonio Illustrisimo of Kali Illustrisimo and many others.
In 1981, he moved to Manilla to train under Grandmaster Antonio Ilustrisimo. After relocating to the United States on June 30, 1989, he became instructor to Dan Inosanto and Larry Hartsell.
Recognizing the talent and knowledge that Edgar possessed , Dan Inosanto would become a lifetime student and an advocate of the Lameco system. Edgar appointed Dan Inosanto as Vice President of Lameco International.
, Larry Hartsell
, Ron Balicki
, the Dog Brothers, Lameco SOG aka the Sulite Backyard Group and Bakbakan International
.
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...
founded by the late 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....
based on his training and experience with various Philippine Martial Arts masters, with heavy influence from 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:...
and Antonio Ilustrisimo
Antonio Ilustrisimo
Antonio "Tatang" Ilustrisimo was the Grand Master of Kali Ilustrisimo, a Filipino martial art bearing his family name.- Early life :...
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The word Lameco is actually a combination of words which are the three basic ranges of combat
involved in the study and practice of Lameco Eskrima - Largo, Medio and Corto (Long, Middle, close).
Lameco Eskrima Training
One of the characteristics of Filipino martial arts is the use of weapons from the very beginning of training. The primary weapon is a rattan stick, also called a cane or baston. These sticks vary in length from about 26 inches to as much as 38 inches in length or more. The weapons can vary in weight and thickness depending on the preference of the practitioner.Lameco uses Double and single Stick, Double and single Dagger, Stick and Dagger, Sword, Staff,
Handkerchief, and Empty Hands. Lameco Eskrima is a synthesis of five major and six minor systems of Eskrima.
Lameco employs training drills called Laban Laro (Play Fighting). Laban Laro allows the escrimador to come as close to real combat as possible without injury. It is also designed to get an uncountable number of repetitions in a short period of time.
Through his constant efforts for developing new training innovations, Edgar devised unique armor for the hands and forearms that allowed practitioners to safely train more realistically.
History
At a young age Edgar Sulite's father exposed him to the Filipino Martial Arts, himself being a boxer and Arnisador. Growing up in the Barrios of the Philippines, Edgar witnessed many skirmishes settled blade against blade.Edgar trained with martial arts masters who included Leo Gaje of Pekiti-Tirsia, Jose
Cabellero of De Campo Uno-Dos-Tres Orehenal, Jesus Abella of Modern Largos, Antonio Illustrisimo of Kali Illustrisimo and many others.
In 1981, he moved to Manilla to train under Grandmaster Antonio Ilustrisimo. After relocating to the United States on June 30, 1989, he became instructor to Dan Inosanto and Larry Hartsell.
Recognizing the talent and knowledge that Edgar possessed , Dan Inosanto would become a lifetime student and an advocate of the Lameco system. Edgar appointed Dan Inosanto as Vice President of Lameco International.
Lameco Eskrima Today
Current practitioners of Lameco Eskrima who head their own organization or group or are otherwise prominent include: Dan InosantoDan Inosanto
Daniel Arca Inosanto is a Filipino-American martial arts instructor from California who is best known as a student of the late Bruce Lee and authority on Jeet Kune Do Concepts.-Martial arts:...
, Larry Hartsell
Larry Hartsell
Larry Hartsell was a martial arts teacher and author, best known for his involvement with Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do.- Biography :...
, Ron Balicki
Ron Balicki
Ron Balicki is an actor and stuntman for various films and television series. He is also a well known martial arts practitioner, teacher and author. He is a student and the son-in-law of Dan Inosanto.-Biography:...
, the Dog Brothers, Lameco SOG aka the Sulite Backyard Group and Bakbakan International
Bakbakan International
Bakbakan International is a martial arts association headquartered in Manila, Philippines and founded by Christopher Ricketts. It has chapters in Australia, Canada, and the United States...
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