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Balintawak

A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking.

History

Bacon established the Balintawak Self-Defense Club in Cebu in 1952. Different teaching branches subsequently developed through his students.

Founder
Venancio “Anciong” Bacon
Founded
1952
Origin
Cebu City, Philippines
Headquarters
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Characteristics

  • Close-range single-stick practice
  • Partner response drills

Documented lineage

No sourced parent-to-child relation has been documented here yet.

Schools by country

Austria
in person

Balintawak is listed at Pitbull Chapter Wien (Nickelstick Balintawak) in Wien, Vienna, Austria. The listed head instructor is Georg Kaipl. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Belgium
France
Blade Chapter – Club de Grenoble

Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

in person

Balintawak is listed at Blade Chapter – Club de Grenoble in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The listed head instructor is Pascal Wasson. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Club Normand Kali Eskrima

Rouen, Normandy, France

in person

Balintawak is listed at Club Normand Kali Eskrima in Rouen, Normandy, France. The listed head instructor is Fabien Jolivel. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

France Balintawak Eskrima

Maromme, Haute-Normandie, France

in person

Balintawak is listed at France Balintawak Eskrima in Maromme, Haute-Normandie, France. The listed head instructor is Fabien Jolivel. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Germany
Arnis Bremen (Balintawak)

Bremen, Bremen, Germany

in person

In Bremen, Bremen, Germany, Arnis Bremen (Balintawak) offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is Bastian Kinne. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Balintawak Eskrima Henstedt-Ulzburg

Henstedt-Ulzburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

in person

Balintawak Eskrima Henstedt-Ulzburg lists Balintawak training in Henstedt-Ulzburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The listed head instructor is Christian Göhring. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Balintawak Eskrima Soltau

Soltau, Lower Saxony, Germany

in person

Balintawak Eskrima Soltau lists Balintawak training in Soltau, Lower Saxony, Germany. The listed head instructor is Mirco Köhn. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Balintawak Eskrima Tostedt

Tostedt, Lower Saxony, Germany

in person

Balintawak Eskrima Tostedt lists Balintawak training in Tostedt, Lower Saxony, Germany. The listed head instructor is André Bade. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

FMA Holzgerlingen

Holzgerlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

in person

Balintawak is listed at FMA Holzgerlingen in Holzgerlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The listed head instructor is Wolfgang Bäuerle. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Kempokan Heidelberg (Eagle Chapter)

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

in person

Balintawak is listed at Kempokan Heidelberg (Eagle Chapter) in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The listed head instructor is Thomas Schmidt-Herzog. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Greece
Atlas Gymnasium Serres (Balintawak)

Serres, Central Macedonia, Greece

in person

In Serres, Central Macedonia, Greece, Atlas Gymnasium Serres (Balintawak) offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is Christos Ntantos. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

in person

In Chania, Crete, Greece, Bull Chapter Chania – Kounoupidiana offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is Dimitris-Iraklis Psychas. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Bull Chapter HQ – Eskrima Academy Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

in person

In Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece, Bull Chapter HQ – Eskrima Academy Thessaloniki offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is Christos Koutsotasios. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Bull Chapter Lesvos (Non Serviam)

Mytilene, North Aegean, Greece

in person

Balintawak is listed at Bull Chapter Lesvos (Non Serviam) in Mytilene, North Aegean, Greece. The listed head instructor is Christos Koutsotasios; Haralambos Stamatis. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Combat Academy Macedonia (Balintawak)

Giannitsa, Central Macedonia, Greece

in person

Balintawak is listed at Combat Academy Macedonia (Balintawak) in Giannitsa, Central Macedonia, Greece. The listed head instructor is Konstantinos Zifkas. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

in person

Balintawak is listed at Gymnasium Palaistra Chania (Balintawak) in Chania, Crete, Greece. The listed head instructor is George Manias. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Hungary

In Budapest, Budapest, Hungary, 11Mester Eskrima • Kali • Arnis Akadémia (APADA Gym) offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed format is in person. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Ireland
Irish Wardog Chapter Wexford

Wexford, Leinster, Ireland

in person

Irish Wardog Chapter Wexford lists Balintawak training in Wexford, Leinster, Ireland. The listed head instructor is Noel McHugh; Adam McGuire. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Philippines
Nickelstick Phoenix Chapter

Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

in person

In Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, Nickelstick Phoenix Chapter offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is Ruben Rana. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Nickelstick Scorpion Chapter

Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

in person

In Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, Nickelstick Scorpion Chapter offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is Victor Escobia; Eddy Basa. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Nickelstick Talamban Chapter

Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

in person

In Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, Nickelstick Talamban Chapter offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is Julian Elizar Jr.. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Nickelstick Tiger Chapter

Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

in person

Nickelstick Tiger Chapter lists Balintawak training in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines. The listed head instructor is Bobby Elizar. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Tabimina Balintawak Iligan

Iligan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines

in person

In Iligan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, Tabimina Balintawak Iligan offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is Dag Galahad Tabimina. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Tabimina Balintawak Metro Manila

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

in person

In Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines, Tabimina Balintawak Metro Manila offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is RM Flint Tabimina. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

in person

Balintawak is listed at University of Cebu Arnis Team (UCAT Chapter) in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines. The listed head instructor is Maximo Caballes. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

World Original Teovel's Balintawak Arnis Group - Dumaguete

Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines

in person

In Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines, World Original Teovel's Balintawak Arnis Group - Dumaguete offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed format is in person. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Poland
White Eagle Chapter Częstochowa

Częstochowa, Silesia, Poland

in person

Balintawak is listed at White Eagle Chapter Częstochowa in Częstochowa, Silesia, Poland. The listed head instructor is Krzysztof Herman. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

White Eagle Chapter Kraków

Kraków, Lesser Poland, Poland

in person

In Kraków, Lesser Poland, Poland, White Eagle Chapter Kraków offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is Michał Kargol. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

White Eagle Chapter Łódź

Łódź, Łódź, Poland

in person

Balintawak is listed at White Eagle Chapter Łódź in Łódź, Łódź, Poland. The listed head instructor is Marcin Szcześniak. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

White Eagle Chapter Warszawa (Filipino Arnis de Mano Poland) lists Balintawak training in Warszawa, Masovia, Poland. The listed head instructor is Arkadiusz Piątkiewicz. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

White Eagle Chapter Wrocław

Wrocław, Lower Silesia, Poland

in person

White Eagle Chapter Wrocław lists Balintawak training in Wrocław, Lower Silesia, Poland. The listed head instructor is Andrzej Lewandowski; Tomasz Duda. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Portugal
Spain
Toro Chapter Madrid (Nickelstick Balintawak)

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

in person

In Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain, Toro Chapter Madrid (Nickelstick Balintawak) offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is Licesio Prieto Blanco. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

United Kingdom
Bulldog Eskrima

London, England, United Kingdom

in person

In London, England, United Kingdom, Bulldog Eskrima offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is Martin Sillitoe. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Dragon Chapter Upminster (Balintawak)

Upminster, England, United Kingdom

in person

In Upminster, England, United Kingdom, Dragon Chapter Upminster (Balintawak) offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed head instructor is Simon Winch. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

United States
Atillo Balintawak Eskrima

Beaumont, California, United States

in person

Atillo Balintawak Eskrima lists Balintawak training in Beaumont, California, United States. The listed head instructor is Crispulo Atillo. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Chicago Balintawak Martial Arts

Evanston, IL, United States

in person

In Evanston, IL, United States, Chicago Balintawak Martial Arts offers listed training in Balintawak. The listed format is in person. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Island Warriors Balintawak Arnis

Benicia, California, United States

in person

Island Warriors Balintawak Arnis lists Balintawak training in Benicia, California, United States. The listed format is in person. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Nickelstick Eskrima Club Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

in person

Balintawak is listed at Nickelstick Eskrima Club Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The listed head instructor is Cyrus Bongon. A compact Cebuano system centered on close-range stick fighting, reflex drills, and live hand checking. Contact the school for current class information.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I train Balintawak?

51 schools are listed across 13 countries. Confirm current training with the school.

Who founded Balintawak?

Venancio “Anciong” Bacon

Style sources

https://gurojerometeague.com/fma-info/balintawak-and-training-methods/