Inayan Eskrima
Philippine Eskrima system developed by Mike Inay focused on 3 distinct ranges.
Quick Facts
Founder
Country of OriginPhilippines
PhilippinesFounded1979
RegionAsia
Primary FocusWeapons
Contact LevelFull contact
Belt System6 levels →
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, organized
LineageTraditional
Era of Origin20th century
Training
AttireTraditional dress
SparringMedium contact
Role of WeaponsWeapons optional
Role of FormsForms at the core
Who It Suits
Kids ProgrammesKids groups common
Senior FriendlySuitable with adaptation
Physical Demand3/5
Injury Risk2/5
Learning Curve4/5
Self-Defence Value3/5
Fitness Value4/5
Organisation & Competition
Grading SystemSashes
Competition FormatForms
Weight ClassesNo
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
Estimated Practitioners10k–100k
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesCore
KicksSignificant
Throws & takedownsSignificant
Ground fightingNot used
Locks & holdsSignificant
WeaponsSignificant
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About Inayan Eskrima
Inayan Eskrima was founded by Mike Inay in 1979 in the USA. The system consists of three sub-styles adapted for different distances: Inayan Kadena de Mano (close range and knives), Inayan Serrada (medium range with a short pole) and Inayan Larga Mano (long range with a heavy pole).
Similar styles
Selected by overlap in the style profile, not by historical lineage.