Class Description

Learn the fundamentals of stick fighting (escrima, kali, arnis) and Filipino-style shotokan karate in these free classes.  Optionally, network with classmates to practice outside of class.  You might be new to martial arts, wanting to get into your Filipino heritage, or an experienced person who wants to learn more about stick and knife fighting.  Any way you cut it, stick fighting is a great art and lots of fun to learn!

 

Instructor and Group Organizer

The instructor, Rey Viray, grew up studying karate and Filipino martial arts in the Philippines where he 'won his tournaments' as he puts it.  He studied Ki Aikido in El Sobrante and currently trains at Eskabo Daan, a school of Filipino Martial Arts, in San Francisco.  Rey holds the rank of Guro (Teacher).

The group organizer, Sue Johnson, has done various martial arts including tae kwon do, bok fu style kempo, qigong, taiji, and Aikikai aikido.  She had been studying with Rey since 2010.  She knows how to fall, likes sticks, and is still trying to reconcile her love of recreational violence with her Buddhism.

 

Notes

EastBayFMA is affiliated with Grand Master Robert Castro's Eskabo Daan school in San Francisco.  Check them out on the web!  GM Castro's student Guro Chris is opening a school in Oakland Chinatown March 2012.  Stay tuned for details!

 

EastBayFMA has a Twitter feed: @eastbayfma!

 

EastBayFMA is on YouTube! http://youtu.be/sWzhCHQue_Q

 

If you every have any questions, call Rey at 510-388-5869 or Sue at 510-307-6924.

 

 

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  • February 19 at 9:00 AM, 10 Escrimadors attended

    Stick Fighting Class!

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Come learning traditional Filipino stick fighting in Pinole! The class starts at 9:00 and lasts for about two hours. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, bring... Learn more

  • February 18 at 10:00 AM, 5 Escrimadors attended

    More Stick Fighting! A New Saturday Class

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    We'll meet in Meadow Park at 10 am on Saturday for an additional class. This one will run about an hour, although our first class might run over.

  • February 12 at 9:00 AM, 7 Escrimadors attended

    Stick Fighting Class!

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    This is our stick fighting class. You know the drill! We meet at 9 am in Meadow Park in Pinole. Wear layers, bring water, and if you have any questions call me (Sue)... Learn more

  • February 5 at 9:00 AM, 5 Escrimadors attended

    Stick Fighting Class!
    This is our stick fighting class. You know the drill! We meet at 9 am in Meadow Park in Pinole. Wear layers, bring water, and if you have any questions call me (Sue)... Learn more

  • February 4 at 2:00 PM, 3 Escrimadors attended

    New Year Eskabo Demo!
    Our mother dojo, Eskabo Daan San Francisco, is opening an East Bay branch sometime in 2012. For starters, Grand Master Robert Castro will lead an East Bay seminar for... Learn more
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Richmond, CA 94805
Founded Nov 7, 2011
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