Kabaroan Eskrima
Traditional Philippine fencing school with long rattan staff and sword from Ilocos.
Quick Facts
Country of OriginPhilippines
PhilippinesFoundedc. 1930
RegionAsia
Primary FocusWeapons
Contact LevelFull contact
Belt System5 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 Kabaroan Eskrima
Kabaroan Eskrima is an ancient Filipino system from the northern island of Luzon (Ilocos region). It is characterized by the use of an extended two-handed pole (36 to 48 inches) simulating a two-handed sword and specific defensive triangular steps.
Similar styles
Selected by overlap in the style profile, not by historical lineage.