Inayan Eskrima
From MartialTalk Online Martial Arts Encyclopedia Project
Inayan Eskrima is a Filipino martial art, founded by Mangisursuro Mike Inay.
Mr. Inay studied privately under the tutelage of two great Eskrima masters, Max Sarmiento and Angel Cabales. He studied under both these men for over 11 years and was instrumental in bringing both of their arts out to the greater public. Following the death of Grandmaster Sarmiento and later Grandmaster Cabales, he taught Eskrima through his own system. Since his death, his students have carried on his teachings (through at least two major organizations).
Inayan Eskrima is composed of seven styles:
- Kadena de Mano
- Serrada
- Largo Mano
- Dequerdas
- Sinawali
- Espada y Daga
- Sibat/Bankow
A brief description of the three core styles of the system:
Kadena de Mano Kadena De Mano translates to “chain of hand” and is a combination of empty-hand and knife/dagger techniques. It covers basic and advanced blocks (or counters), basic and advanced hand and knife drills as well as permuted locks from the basic/advanced drills. Lock/flow/trap practice drills are stressed as well as subject control through the use of Vital Points (Pressure Sensitive Nerves).
Serrada Serrada translates to either "to close" or "close quarters". The style is noted for using a shorter cane, male triangle footwork, and quick, linear, in-close fighting. This blade and stick style translates well into empty-hand applications.
Largo Mano Largo Mano translates to "long hand" and is a long-range system of Eskrima. Evolved to use a longer/heavier cane (~40") and to use the cane as if it were a Kampilan, the longest sword found in the Philippines. This style is credited as being the first complete formal style to teach the use of the Kampilan.
