Stockton Escrima Club

2012-01-19T17:16:00.001-08:00

No Lathrop Class tonight. See everyone next week!

Escrima at the Lathrop Community Center!

2011-07-01T13:37:00.000-07:00

Classes start July 7th at the Lathrop Community Center.

Every Thursday 7 -8:30 PM.
Only $20 per month!

Lathrop Community Center15557 Fifth Street Lathrop, CA 95330
(209)406-5160.

We (the Original Instructors of Leo Giron's System) are proud to announce classes in the Leo Giron Method of Traditional Filipino Escrima will begin July 7, 2011. For years it has been our goal to bring the Filipino Defense Arts back to the communities where it all started. Please come to help us make our project a success! Thanks for looking. :)

Classes on Now!

2011-02-05T13:35:00.000-08:00

Stop by and check out one of our classes!
Sundays from 10 to 12.

"Unity"

"Control"

"Technique"

"Accuracy"

"Confidence"

"Tradition"

"Connection"
Stop by and check us out. We may have what you have been looking for.

Kids Classes / Adult Classes / Private and Semi-Private Instruction.

Call Glenn @ (209)406-5160.
Thanks for looking!

Ulep Training Blade.

2011-01-16T04:58:00.000-08:00

One of the many fine training weapons found at www.uleptrainingblades.com

No class today. 01/16

2011-01-16T04:47:00.000-08:00

Good morning everyone. We are still on Winter Break. No class this morning. (January 16, 2011) Be sure to check back for pics and updates of our latest adventures.

Thanks for looking!

Sunday Gathering

2011-01-11T07:58:00.001-08:00

GM Leo Giron in action!

2011-01-04T21:02:00.000-08:00

Commentary to follow. Just wanted to post this. ~G.

Portugese Stick Fighting

2010-12-25T01:15:00.000-08:00

Guro Christopher Ricketts

2010-12-23T13:52:00.001-08:00

Punong Guro Edgar Sulite.

2010-12-23T13:48:00.000-08:00

Training Blades...

2010-12-19T16:14:00.000-08:00

My brother was asking about a place to get a good training blade. What the heck bro... right here: uleptrainingblades.com

Eyes Wide Open.

2010-12-17T07:29:00.000-08:00

If you don't see the value of his technique, you need to train more. Enjoy!

Yaw Yan Doc. - Good one!

2010-12-15T09:17:00.000-08:00

SAYAW NG KAMATAYAN - FERVILLEON (Short Video Documentary) from ganjah1986 on Vimeo.

Questionable Intent...

2010-12-13T23:53:00.000-08:00

Attached is a video recently produced with the intent to be hurtful toward people who disagree with their point of view. Sad things have come to this. I drafted a response that will probally never see the light of day other than here... please read the comments then enjoy the video. (or via versa :) ~G.

It’s always good to hear and see footage of Leo. I miss him dearly and think of him constantly. I know all who were close to him do. Thank you posting! Thank you, but also shame on you for using Leo’s name and images to settle your personal grievances, especially when there are claims are being made of taking the “high road.” Instead of focusing on the many gifts Leo bestowed upon “us all” and the positive impact he has made and continues to make on martial practitioners world wide both past, present, and future, people are left wondering about the back story and the rift within his organization. Leo’s Legacy deserves better than that.

To respond to claims, I don’t believe Tony Somera’s position as Bahala Na’s Grand Master has ever been put into question. I was there when Tony was promoted. It happened. I also don’t disagree that within his jurisdiction, Tony Somera has the right to change, rename, mix, and create anything he wants. He’s done a good job modifying, stretching, and adapting Leo’s material so far and I congratulate him. In a lot of ways I look forward to seeing even more. Again, no one should be saying he can’t.

“Giron Speaks – For the Record” is definitely eye opening. As shady as filming private conversations that were never ment for public viewing seems and presenting them in a way that is intended to be hurtful to members of Leo’s own family, and producing them as a one sided presentation of the bigger picture, I believe Leo’s own statements within the film strongly reinforces the one thing we the members of Bahala Na Multi-Style “HAVE” always claimed both in writing and through word of mouth. “We gather independently from other Giron Escrima Organizations to Honor our teacher and friend Leo Giron in the best way we know how… by teaching Leo Giron’s Original Art of Escrima.”

Yes, we (Bahala Na Multi-Style Escrima Club) teach the old style from the old worksheets. And although the new style or “new worksheet” is sanctioned and certified by the Leo Giron’s legitimate successor… “it’s just not Leo’s material.” Thank you for making that clear.

Many blessing to you and yours.

Glenn Abrescy

Typical Training Day.

2010-12-08T20:03:00.000-08:00

Filipino Fighting Systems

2010-11-30T11:34:00.000-08:00

Eskrimador - The Movie.

2010-11-30T11:26:00.000-08:00

Leo Giron 2nd Annual Crab Feed - Dec 4th!

2010-11-20T21:14:00.000-08:00

myFMA.net

2010-10-31T22:50:00.001-07:00

Find more photos like this on MyFMA.net - Filipino Martial Arts Network

Great Grandmaster Presas Passes.

2010-10-31T22:33:00.000-07:00

Great Grandmaster Ernesto Amador Presas
May 20, 1945 - Nov 1, 2010

Happy Holloween!

2010-10-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

Class this morning at 10. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Drills for Skills.

2010-10-31T08:56:00.001-07:00

Vid: Manong Leo's Original Style.

2010-10-28T16:38:00.000-07:00

2010-10-24T13:30:00.001-07:00

Alan's training tree of knowledge.

Demonstration

2010-09-25T21:35:00.000-07:00

Bahala Na Multi-Style Escrima Demo. St Michael's Church. 5882 Ashley Lane, Stockton, CA 95215

Regular morning class has been cancelled for tomorrow. Classes resume next Sunday. Thanks everyone. Have a great weekend!

Backyard Training.

2010-09-22T15:59:00.000-07:00

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Bahala Na Multi-Style is growing and evolving. Our kids (literally) are raised with skill and fighting spirit as the norm. During any given class, you will find seasoned (15 to 20 plus years experience)instructors numbering in the teens and 20 to 30 hard hitting-hard blocking kids of all levels. It's a perfect storm! I can't wait to see what grows from the seeds we plant today.

The above vid is of our pre-teens picked at random. They are learning to apply the techniques learned in Estilo De Fondo.

Larga Mano - Reterada Drill

2010-09-05T19:37:00.001-07:00

(Aka. Largo Mano) Is commonly practiced as a long range stick fighting method. Our late instructor Grandmaster Leo M. Giron used Larga Mano weaponry (bolo and panabas), concepts, and techniques in defense of the Philippines during World War II. An Escrimador before the war, Grandmaster Giron learned first hand the real meaning of hand to hand close quarter combat. As a US soldier in the Allied Intelligence Breau (A.I.B.) He was responsible for gathering intelligence and organizing local resistance, laying the groundwork for General Douglas McCarthur's liberation of the Philippines. Attached is a clip of Dexter Labanoog and myself freestyling one of the major drills passed on to us by Grandmaster Giron.

Dedicated to my friend and instructor Leo Giron. The more we sweat, the more we burn reminds us of our time with you.

Bahalanamulti-style.com - Stockton Barrio Fiesta Demo 2010

2010-09-01T18:04:00.000-07:00

We train with, support, and are a proud part of Bahala Na Multi-Style Escrima Club.
Watch for our members!

Labor Day Holiday....

2010-09-01T17:48:00.001-07:00

In observance of the Labor Day Holiday we will not have class this Sunday September 5, 2010. Classes will resume next Sunday (September 12, 2010).

Have a fun and safe weekend. See ya next week!

Bahala Na Multi-Style

2010-08-12T23:55:00.000-07:00

Attendees from last nights class. Parents and supporters included.

2010-07-05T20:18:00.001-07:00

I hope everyone had a safe and memorable Independence Day! Things at the club are bussier than ever. Classes are growing and the skill level increasing. More frequent updates as I get my home Internet connection issues resolved. Overall, I feel we are on track and right where we are supposed to be. More soon!

Imua Shantung Kuntao

2010-05-21T16:50:00.000-07:00

Latosa Videos out soon!

2010-05-12T16:01:00.000-07:00

Escrima Concepts by GM Rene Latosa from Virgil Brewster on Vimeo.

2010-05-09T00:49:00.001-07:00

Quick reminder...no class this Sunday. Happy Mother's Day everyone!!

Latest Demo...

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2010-04-22T19:55:00.001-07:00

Hello.

Sumbrada Freeplay

2010-03-11T07:26:00.000-08:00

2010-03-09T15:23:00.000-08:00

Here is a clip of some teaching and training with my Bahala Na Multi-Style Family. I'm the chubby in the red vest. Enjoy!

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Update March 9, 2010

2010-03-09T14:55:00.001-08:00

Wow, so much has been going on lately. Finally getting more than a few hours sleep a day. Its only now I realize just how much has been on my plate. No complaints here. Its completely of my own doing and I'm really enjoying myself and wouldn't have it any other way.

To summarize, I have been teaching a dedicated group at Kemscrima Doh HQ in Merced. Nurturing our rapidly growing and developing Sunday classes in Stockton(Thanks to my brother Eric for always being there, hangover or no-hangover)Helping and sparring on a hit and miss basis Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings with my brothers in arms "Bahala Na Multi-Style." Workshops both teaching and attending, escrima-tutoring Leo Giron's material by request, and participating in Bahala Na Multi-Style's first 2010 demonstration rounds off my list.

My apologies if I have not been keeping up with everyone. Ha-ha! I still have a family to attend to.

Thanks everyone for your continued support. Check back often for videos and pics of this years adventures. Contact me to say "what's up" or inquire about what we do. Afterall, the purpose of the club is to learn, share, and connect.

Much love and respect.
~G.

Escrima Workshop - Merced 1/23/2010

2010-01-22T07:21:00.000-08:00

Good morning all.
I will be teaching an Escrima Workshop tomorrow Saturday January 23, 2010 at my Dad's School in Merced. This two hour workshop is designed to introduce new students to the art, history, and practicle applications of the Filipino Martial Arts. Advanced students will benefit from the unique perspective of the art that has been crafted over my twenty year journey as an instructor and lifelong student. Defensive use of sticks, knives, improvised weapons, and unarmed combatives are on the agenda. Tributes to my instructors and mentors (in no particular order): Rene Latosa, Leo Giron, Blaise Loong, to name a few, are planned. In the area? Please stop by and check us out.

Cost: $10.00 per participant. Spectators are Free.
Date: Saturday January 23, 2010
Time: 11AM - 1PM (Maybe longer if we are having fun!)
Location: East Wind Martial Arts
1635 G. Street
Merced, Ca.
Phone: (209) 723-1358 dojo or (209)406-5160 cell/vm

Hope to see you there!

Full Contact Sparring

2010-01-02T15:11:00.000-08:00

Miranda and Justin in a spar session at Bahala Na Multi-Style Stockton.

Bahala Na Multi-Style - Sacramento

2009-11-23T15:43:00.000-08:00

On Thursday, while the world was waiting in line to see the much anticipated vampire flick of flicks "New Moon," the kids and I ventured to Sacramento to see first hand what is really going on with Uncel Dexter's Club. What we found was spirit, heart, flavor, and skill. Thanks to the entire club for allowing the kids and I to be a part of something good and special. Here are a few pic. I have a few more, but currently having issues uploading. Enjoy the few and always check back for more!

Bahala Na Multi-Style's "Senior of Seniors" Miestro Dexter Labanog.

Local Hotties! :)

Kailani and Loret.

Pre-skull strike!

(A half-a-beat before Dexter took one to the dome!)

Multimedia message

2009-11-15T07:12:00.000-08:00

Last minute class cancellation. No class for today, November 15, 2009. Thank you.

Multimedia message

2009-11-12T23:21:00.000-08:00

Latest club shirt in preproduction. Details on how to get yours soon!

Central Stockton Training

2009-10-24T02:01:00.000-07:00

Matty and Ed.

Multimedia message

2009-10-24T01:40:00.000-07:00

Jeff and Chris: stick bending.

Backyard sparring.

2009-09-01T19:21:00.000-07:00

2009-07-09T18:01:00.000-07:00

My buddy Ryan sent me this pic taken on a recent trip to Cebu. He said the guy in the middle is a fameous local.

June 14, 2009 class

2009-06-14T22:18:00.000-07:00

A prototype of our latest shirt design.

New prospects John-Paul and Megi hanging out with Miranda.

"J.B."

Excess energy burner.

Run, roll, return - Suicide drills.

Tyler

The Natural.

4 year old Abaniko technique.

On stand-by.

Miranda and Jaiden

JB and Elijah.

Blocking Drills.

Ready for battle.

Miranda and Tyler.

June 2, 2009

2009-06-02T06:23:00.000-07:00

Sorry, no class this morning. Next class Thursday June 4. ~g.

Fighters

2009-05-13T19:26:00.000-07:00

Sorry, couldn't find a pic where Jaiden didn't look mad. I like the pic anyway/

Dan Inosanto

2009-04-10T18:59:00.001-07:00

Stockton native Dan Inosanto. Protoge of Bruce Lee he has traveled the world learning and teaching the martial arts. Icannot fully express the impact he has had on the martial arts world and the Filipino Arts in particular. Whaterver he has to say I think it's best you listen.

Blaise Loong visit!

2009-04-06T18:51:00.001-07:00

Blaise and company stopped by for a visit while in town for the Bahala Na Seminars. He brought alot of new faces, but Brothers just the same. The boys from Bahala Na Multi-style exchanged double stick drills with their guests and were treated to a very special demonstration by Blaise and John Brown. More photos and video to follow. I'm still having computer issues. Enjoy!

Sonkete

2009-03-29T02:34:00.000-07:00

Filipino Center Class - Stockton, Ca.

2009-03-27T07:50:00.000-07:00

Check back for more picture from our recent visit to the Bahala Na Multi-Style Club. Thanks for looking!

Bahala Na Multi-Style Escrima Workshops!

2009-03-21T19:17:00.000-07:00

Here is your chance to learn about some previously "closed door - family only" information. Click on the flyer, print it, and post it.

Also, check em' out here http://www.bahalanamulti-style.com Thanks for you support!

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Roldan Madrid's Modesto School

2009-03-21T18:07:00.001-07:00

Haven't posted here in awhile. Been spending most of my free time building and maintaining the Kemscrima Doh Blog. (www.kemscrimadoh.blogspot.com) Once a week Eric and I travel to Roldan's School in Modesto, Ca. to play (practice) Escrima. Roldan is a great dude with an infectious personality. Good things come from hanging out with folks like that. Here are a few pics from last weeks session.

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Modesto Seminar! March 21, 2009

2009-03-13T16:13:00.001-07:00

Primal Stickfighter

2009-01-06T19:27:00.000-08:00

Yo Homie! Get you hand out of my bag!!!

Pics from the I-Phone

2009-01-02T10:07:00.001-08:00

Full Contact - Day 1

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Be sure to click on the pics to enlarge. The expressions on their faces say it all. Enjoy!
Uncle Gene on scene.

Nice attempt at block and hit.

Uncle Eric the smiling referee.

Justin & JJ

(Double Stick Match)

Not bad for the first time. I'm sure I had them try on the gear and swing when they were little, but now they are old enough to understand strategy and technique. Things should really start to get interesting.

JJ
Miranda - still little.

JJ & Miranda

Last Sunday....

2008-12-16T18:50:00.001-08:00

Did I mention that classes have been pretty fun lately? Everyone is starting to progress and the changes in the way they move are obvious. Recently, I been keeping the numbers low, which allows focused individualized training. I've also changed the training mode from "Adapt" to "Remember." Something new, something semi-difficult, something fun is the general rule. Here's a few pics from last Sunday's kids class. My buddies kids were visiting, so I threw them in. They took to the material nicely. Again, great work everyone! I could not be prouder. ~g.

~ Estilo Larga Mano ~

(but the kids just call it Escrima)

~ Circut Training - Stand Up Skills ~

Kicking, Pushing, Slapping, Striking, Push Ups, and Sit Ups.

~ Applied Grappling, Teamwork, Leadership, Strategy, Roughhousing ~

I been telling the kids they need to learn to move safely. For awhile every class produced a minor bump, eye poke, or bruise. On a daily basis we cover accidental head butts, hand steps, smashing and it's prevention. It's been paying off. Here the kids had 10 seconds to come up with a strategy to stop the crawler from crossing the mat. They succeeded by the 5th try.

No injuries reported!

Merced - Nov. Workshop Wrap Up

2008-11-09T14:32:00.000-08:00

Merced Workshop Nov 8, 2008 - Announcement

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Click on the pic for the fullsize view. Thanks for looking!

Be sure to check back for additions and updates. ~G.

UC Merced Martial Arts Tournament

2008-10-26T19:44:00.000-07:00

University Martial Arts Championships

2008-10-24T18:40:00.001-07:00

Headed to Merced for a tournament my Bro is organizing. Should be fun.

Here is the flyer we planned on handing out.

Bagwork

2008-10-07T07:20:00.000-07:00

Keep things fresh. Keep the guys thinking.

Impromptu Picture Day...09/28/08

2008-10-01T22:03:00.000-07:00

Dave's back

2008-09-17T09:46:00.000-07:00

One of the members of the California Street Training Group, "David B." is back! It's been awhile, but the skills remain.

August 2002 - California Street

September 2002 - Newberry Training Hall

September 2008 - Shingu Fighter Gym

Welcome back Bro.

Merced workshop wrap up.

2008-09-17T08:41:00.000-07:00

The workshop went off without a hitch. Different perspectives of Escrima's attacks, counters, distance, transition, and methodology were touched on. I want to thank everyone who participated. Bruce, Manuel, Seth, Chiew, it was great meeting you guys. You got the fire, keep it burning. Dan and Jack, your dedication to the warrior's path is truely an inspiration. Dad, Philomena, and Chris, your neverending support makes it all possible. And of course Justin. Thanks for waiting patiently, the work I do today is for your tomorrow.

A brief stop at Castle on the way home.

Class Cancellation

2008-09-15T17:41:00.001-07:00

Class has been cancelled for Tuesday September 16, 2008. See you Thursday morning!

Dad's backyard

2008-09-15T15:57:00.000-07:00

Here are some clips from our most recent visit. I'm sure Dad will not be pleased to see this.(so we just won't tell him.)He continues to amaze me.

Merced Workshop

2008-09-07T22:00:00.000-07:00

Be sure to double click on the flyer to see it full size. By the way, the address is 1635 not 635. Thanks for looking!

Monday Session

2008-09-05T01:07:00.000-07:00

Here are some clips of Eric and I working on whatever comes to mind. Neither of us are 19 anymore, but when life allows we still hope to grow and progress. Enjoy!

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July

2008-08-24T19:23:00.000-07:00

Random pics from July 08.
Joe (white shirt) Craig (grey shirt)

Kids Class

2008-08-24T19:18:00.000-07:00

Our Escrima Heritage

2008-08-24T19:10:00.000-07:00

Here's a little mini that my buddy June put together. It was a very special time. I'm so lucky to have been there for the ride. Enjoy!

Random Training Photos

2008-08-24T19:06:00.000-07:00

Random pics of Jacob and Napoleon from 2007.

About Us

2008-08-11T13:18:00.000-07:00

Stockton, California has one of the United States oldest and largest Filipino-American populations. Early Filipino Immigrants came to the United States in search of education and a better life. It is said the bravest and strongest were the first to come. Many of these first wave immigrants used the applied knowledge of the Filipino Martial Art of Escrima to weather all threats the world as well as World War II had to offer.

"Honor"

WW2 - "Bahala Na Regiment" (circa 1942)

Today Filipino Martial Art Classes, Seminars, and Workshops are hosted on Sunday mornings at the Shingu Fighter Gym in Stockton. Included in the curriculum are elements of Eastern Kickboxing, Brazilian Grappling, as well as a heavy dose of Traditional Filipino Fighting Methods.

To find out more call Glenn @ (209)406-5160

Or e-mail : gabrescy@comcast.net

Thanks for looking!

"Development"

Newberry Location - Stockton

"Accomplishment"

Instructor - Eric Abrescy

"Dedication"

Fundamentals played in the open.

"Friendship"

California Street Training Group

"Direction"

Little "J"

"Connection"

Christopher Abrescy - Merced Workshop

"Sacrafice"

Sparring - Merced Workshop

"Mission"

Escrima Concepts - Merced Adult Class

"Peace"

Robby

"Growth"

Groundwork

"Creativity"

Triangle choke

"Pride"

Stockton Escrima Club - De Kalasag Logo

"Encouragement"

Newberry Location - Downtown Stockton

"Family"

Uncle Sabio with his niece's boyfriend!

"Tradition"

Justin and Eric

"Confidence"

Miranda

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Thanks for looking!

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http://escrimaclub.blogspot.com/