
Eskrima DeCuerdas
Program Overview (Sign Up)
• Core focuses: Moving with purpose.
• Orientation (basic training)
• Course 1: Serrada - 5 levels to complete
• Course 2: Larga Mano - 5 levels to complete
• Course 3: DeCuerdas - 5 levels to complete
• Course 4: Black Cord Program (selection process)
Curriculum
E.D.C. | Basic Level ‡ 13 Categories • Awareness • Saludo (the culture) • Speed vs Reach • Sections of the Body • Clock Position • Sections of the Body • Concept of 2 • Weapon Grip • Hug Yourself • Check Distance • Parts of the Weapon • Train for the Paper Cut • Strikes • Footwork 1st Phase - Serrada | 5 Levels: ‡ Footwork • Countering templates • Box flow • 12 Serrada strikes 2nd Phase -Larga Mano | 5 Levels: ‡ 22 Strike methods • Countering techniques • Section of the weapon • Range control • Estillo Defondo 3rd Phase -DeCuerdas | 5 Levels: ‡ Octagon methods • Vertical strikes • Footwork • Countering techniques
As a Student
As a student, you will complete the Kada Anan Martial Arts Association's curriculum that meets the standards of the Larga Mano, Serrada, and DeCuerdas system.
Rank Awarded
‡ Black cord, instructor
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Estimated Length
90 Months
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Level
5 Levels | 4 Courses
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Program Cost
$1050 per level
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Modality
In-person Training
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Class Times
Varies by age group
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Belt Examination
15 Exams