The Inayan System of Eskrima
The Inayan System of Eskrima (ISE) is called a system because it encompasses more than one
style of the Eskrima arts. It has been developed to provide the student with the best all round
knowledge and skill to become an accomplished practitioner. It has at its core of fighting styles
three of the most formidable styles in the Philippine Martial Arts. The beginning styles are also
powerful styles in their own right.
A style is a set of techniques that contain a viable and practical mode of defense against
attacks and does not need to borrow from any other technology or method. These styles are
also complete and effective against opposing methods and styles when applied properly, and if
studied adequately.
Some of the the styles in the Inayan System of Eskrima are:
Inayan Serrada (to "Shut or Close")
Inayan Serrada is a medium to close range style. Serrada stylists use an 18" to 26" weapon
(stick) (46-66cm), depending on the physical stature of an individual. The weapon techniques
can be translated into hand to hand applications very effectively. In the Inayan System of
Eskrima, it is the most important of the core styles.
Inayan Larga-Mano ("Long hand")
Inayan Larga-Mano is a long range style of combat employing a 26" to 40" weapon(66-
100cm). The Inayan Larga Mano Style of Eskrima uses a fourty inch weapon and is
representative of the "Kampilan Sword". We include the staff and spear (Sibat-Bankow)
training in this curriculum. Larga-Mano is one of the core styles in the Inayan System of
Eskrima.
Inayan Kadena De Mano ("Chain of Hands")
Inayan Kadena-De-Mano is a short range style of combat employing an 8" to 18" weapon (20-
45). Emphasis is on bladed (Knife) weapon, hand to hand and grappling aspects of combat. It
is a core style in the Inayan System of Eskrima.
Inayan Sinawali ("Pattern or Weaving")
The theory of this style of training can be employed at different ranges. The weapons can vary
in length and can be inter-mixed. It is usually practiced with two weapons (sticks) of equal
length. The Inayan Sinawali style is good for people who are starting out in the art of Eskrima
since it is very easily taught to beginners. Although this style is easy to learn, it is not so easy
to master.
Inayan Dequerdas (
"
The Cord
"
or
"
To Cord
"
)
Dequerdas is a medium range style that uses reinforced blocking with the off or shield hand on
the weapon. It is similar to the style of Modern Arnis. It is a simple but effective method of
defense and is easily taught to beginners as well as individuals who do not want to dedicate
much time to the study of weapons defense and offense.
Inayan Espada-E-Daga (
"
Sword and Dagger
"
)
This is a medium to close range style of combat. Not recommended for beginners, students in
the Inayan System of Eskrima do not seriously study this style without first becoming
proficient in the core styles.
The Inayan Training Organization
The Inayan Training Organization (ITO) is an association of individuals and schools interested
in broadening their martial arts and self-defense knowledge without infringing upon their
chosen style of training.
The ITO grew out of a perception, by Suro Mike Inay's travels throughout the United States
and abroad, that there are many individuals and schools across this country who are genuinely
interested in different aspects of martial arts and self-defense training that can blend with their
basic style of training, but do not know how or where to get it.
Mr. (Mike) Inay has traveled throughout the US giving seminars on edged weapon defense,
pressure sensitive nerve areas, Defensive Tactics (as used by law enforcement), and Eskrima
(Eskrima is a martial art from the Philippines). In his travels, Suro M. Inay has met hundreds
of individuals dedicated to the furtherance of excellence in martial arts training, self-defense,
and physical subject control. Many of these individuals are masters or experts in there own
chosen field (or style of martial arts). They have all expressed an interest in learning and
acquiring more martial arts knowledge from Suro Inay. They have also expressed a willingness
to share their knowledge with others.
The ITO Staff and Associate Instructors are versed in many different aspects of martial arts
and self-defense training. If your school is interested in practical edged weapon defense, there
is an ITO seminar designed just for you. Or, if you would like to have some hands on
instruction in grappling techniques, there are several other seminars available as well. For
instance, our Pressure Sensitive Nerve Areas is another popular seminar that students and
instructors are interested in.
If your goal is to add an ongoing program for weapons training there is curriculum available for
that also. The Inayan Training Organization not only brings to your school new and exciting
martial arts and self-defense knowledge, but it can also show you how to increase your
revenue and improve student retention just by adding the new and exciting ITO curriculum to
your existing program.
For further information, on how you can take advantage of the available seminars and
programs offered through the Inayan Training Organization, please contact us at 408-866-
0325 or email us at
eskrimador@inayan.com
.
Seminars
Seminars are designed to give the student knowledge on some type of self-defense method.
They are also an excellent way in which to give a student a brief introduction and overview of a
martial arts discipline in which they are interested.
There are several seminar formats available from the ITO, ranging in complexity from basic
techniques to instructor certification. These seminars are designed to be training modules of
information and techniques to use and practice. They are not intended to make the student an
expert on any of the disciplines that these techniques were derived from.
Reactive Knife Defense Seminars
The Reactive Knife Defense was originally designed to teach law enforcement a
method of defending or responding to an unexpected edged weapon threat from
an aggressive subject. The system is based on sound principles of defense and
control. Other aspects such as distancing, positioning and body language are
covered as well.
Basic Reactive Knife Defense - (3 to 4 hours)
This seminar introduces the student to the basic concepts and techniques of the
Reactive Knife Defense. Stress drills are also introduced to get the student to
perform dynamically while under stress.
Reactive Knife Defense Instructor Certification - 2 days (12
to 16 hours)
Requires previous participation in the Basic Reactive Knife Defense Course The
reactive Knife Instructor Certification course is designed to give the participant
an in-depth hands-on experience with the principles and concepts dealing with
edged weapon defense. It covers different drills and exercises designed to
develop spontaneity in reacting to an unexpected attack. This course also
certifies individuals to conduct the Basic Reactive Knife Course. A written and
practical examination will be administered in order in order to qualify for
certification as an instructor.
Pressure Sensitive Nerve Areas Seminars
Pressure Sensitive Nerve Areas is a course designed to utilized certain nerves to
disable or control an aggressive person without causing serious bodily injury.
Originally developed for law enforcement, these techniques have been used in
police departments throughout the US and have proven themselves to be an
effective tool for subject control. The PSNA course is excellent for individuals
seeking alternative control techniques designs to minimize damage or injury to a
person.
Basic I - Pressure Sensitive Nerve Areas (2 to 3 hours)
This course provides information on nerve areas of the head and neck. Location
and technique application as well as practical use of PSNA is covered. Hands on
experienced is conducted as well as dynamic application.
Basic II - Pressure Sensitive Nerve Areas (2 to 3 hours)
The Basic I course is a prerequisite to attending this course. This course provides
information on nerve areas of the arms and legs. The Basic I course must be
taken before taking this course as the fundamentals of technique application are
covered. Location and technique application as well as practical use of PSNA is
covered. Hands on experienced is conducted as well as dynamic application.
Pressure Sensitive Nerve Areas Instructor Certification
Course - 2 days (14 to 16 hours)
Basic I and Basic II are prerequisite to attending this course. The instructor
Certification course is an intensive 2 day study of PSNAs. It covers PSNAs of the
head and neck as well as the arms and legs. Medical implications as well as
tactical applications are covered. This course also certifies individuals to conduct
the Basic PSNA I Course and the Basic PSNA II course. A written and practical
exam will be administered for certification as an instructor.
Defensive Tactics For Beginners (3 to 4 hours)
This seminar is designed for people who do not want to spend a lot of time in a
martial arts discipline but want to have some basic fundamentals of defending
themselves from aggressive or hostile behavior. Learning how to avoid
potentially violent situations is covered. Learning how to try and diffuse an
escalating hostile situation and to be prepared in the event physical action is
needed.
Grappling Exercises For The Beginner (3 to 4 hours)
This seminar introduces students to various arm and wrist lock techniques. The
format is presented in a contiguous motion so that students not only learn
different restraining techniques but also to recognize when a wrist or arm-lock
technique is being attempted on them. Sensitivity to this allows the student to
preempt the technique from being completed and to employ their own
countering lock.
Advanced Grappling Exercises (3 to 4 hours)
Advanced grappling takes the student from a standing position to ground
fighting techniques. Reversals and neck restraints as well as holds that are very
difficult to escape from.
Inayan
Eskrima Seminars
Introduction to Inayan Eskrima (2 to 3 hours)
This seminar provides the student with an overview of the Martial art of Eskrima.
Fundamental concepts and utilization of double sticks as well as single stick
application are covered. An introduction to different styles of Eskrima are
presented so that the student can get a better idea of the different opportunities
he or she can explore. This course is very exciting for people interested in
studying weapons and weapons defense techniques.
Introduction to Inayan Kadena De Mano (2 to 3 hours)
Kadena De Mano is one of the most sought after styles of Eskrima because of its
hand and edged weapon techniques. The most popular police edged weapon
self-defense system in the United States was derived from the basic concepts
and reactive techniques from Kadena De Mano. This seminar covers basic hand
and knife drills as well as permuted locks from the basic drills.
Inayan Kadena De Mano - Intermediate To Advanced
Concepts (2 to 3 hours)
Understanding of trapping and checking is strongly recommended. This course
covers more drills and disarming techniques as well as chaining locks to striking
techniques. More drills to enhance the students retention of the techniques are
employed.
Inayan Kadena De Mano - Disarming Concepts (2 to 3
hours)
This seminar deals with the "how to" of disarming an opponent with a weapon
blunt or edged weapon. This seminar is more informative and is more easily
comprehended by experienced martial artists. Beginners can learn a lot from this
seminar but it is not designed fro them in mind.
Inayan Siniwalis - the style of pattern to no pattern (2 to 3
hours)
Siniwalis is a double stick style of training that is excellent for development of
eye-hand coordination and focusing. It generates a lot of excitement and uses
striking and blocking drills that are preset for two people to interact. Although
this style of training is easy to learn, it can become quite complex and difficult to
master.
Programs
Programs are designed for schools that want to have a continuing curriculum on weapons
proficiency and defense. The programs listed below are set up to evolve from one program to
the next.
Programs also offer ranking as well as testing for proficiency within ranks. Competency
requirements must be met at each level. Written and practical exams are required for
promotion to next higher rank.
Programs also offer schools a value added incentive for students to maintain their training and
enrollment. This helps to promote student retention and goodwill.
Inayan Siniwalis/Dequrdas Style Of Eskrima Training
This is a 15 month course that introduces students to the art of weapons
defense and proficiency. This program concentrates more on the use of double
sticks (Siniwali) to develop a student's eye-hand coordination as well as focus
and concentration. There are four levels of proficiency testing in this program.
After the first two levels of proficiency has been achieved the student is then
introduced to the Dequerdas, single stick, style of defense. Stick to stick disarms
are taught as well as disarm reversal. Advanced Siniwali applications are also
studied.
Inayan Larga Mano/Bankow, Siba Training
The Larga Mano/Bankow style of training examines long range methods of
employing weapons. Weapons range in length from 28 inches to spear or staff
length. There are also four levels of proficiency in this program which will take
the student approximately 15 months to complete.
Inayan Serrada/Kadena De Mano Eskrima
These two styles of Eskrima are the most prestigious and the most difficult
styles to become proficient. Proficiency and ranking in these styles are set by
Suro Mike Inay. Since these styles demand stringent proficiency requirements,
the duration of training and testing criteria is determined by the Inayan Guros
and the Master of the Inayan System of Eskrima, Suro Mike Inay.
Courses For Law Enforcement Personnel Only
Reactive Knife Defense Basic Reactive Knife Defense (3 to 4
hours)
This seminar introduces the officer to the basic concepts and techniques of the
Reactive Knife Defense. Techniques are taught statically as well as fluidly. Stress
drills are also introduced to get the individual to perform dynamically while
under stress.
Reactive Knife Defense Instructor Certification - 3 day
Course (18 to 24 hours)
Requires previous participation in the Basic Reactive Knife Defense Course. The
reactive Knife Instructor Certification course is designed to give the Law
Enforcement Defensive Tactics Instructor, an in-depth hands-on experience with
the principles and concepts dealing with edged weapon defense. It covers
different drills and exercises designed to develop spontaneity in reacting to an
unexpected attack. Use of force issues are also covered. This course certifies the
Defensive Tactics Instructor to conduct the Basic Reactive Knife Course.
The
student must pass a written and practical exam in order to qualify for
certification as an instructor.
Advance Knife Techniques - 1 day Course (6 to 8 hours)
Basic and/or Instructor Certification Course in Reactive Knife is a prerequisite to
participate in this course. Individuals experienced in edged weapon training or
techniques are also permitted to participate. This course deals with giving the
law enforcement professional an alternative to using a firearm in close quarters
or when a firearm would not be appropriate. The use of an edged weapon as an
alternative to the firearm where a life threatening situation is apparent. This
course is excellent for Special Response Teams and Dignitary Protection
Services.