Garimot Arnis Training - St. Louis

Siete Henerales is a unique style of fencing developed in Paete, Laguna, that uses European swords rather than Filipino. The methods of using longer blades with greater hand protection illustrate how to attack while shielding yourself or controlling the opponent's weapon at the same time.

The principles we train at G*T St. Louis are embodied by the major styles discussed the last few weeks and minor styles ranging from guerrilla training methods to a unique type of fencing from Paete called Siete Henerales.

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Group training: Thursdays at 6pm; Sundays at 9am
Center St. Louis
6727 Langley Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63123
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Garimot buno covers both standing and ground fighting, including strikes, throws, pins, locks, and escapes. Animal characteristics are emulated, but the two primary animals are the tiger and monkey, which represent the dichotomies of aggressive/passive, direct/evasive, hard/soft, etc. This style contains elements of native Filipino wrestling from the Aetas and Mangyans, and the close-range locks and controls of arnis.

Originally known as Doce Pares de Francia, plays which dramatized the triumph of the Spanish Christians over the Muslim Moors were introduced to the Philippines by the Spanish via Mexico in the 17th century. They were renamed by the Filipinos to larong moro-moro and used as a vehicle to preserve and develop their fighting arts. Garimot arnis preserves the traditional sequences and training methods that originate from Paete, Laguna.

Meaning twelve peers, Doce Pares is an old system, named for the legend of Charlemagne's knights, developed from native fighting arts with Spanish influence through the larong moro-moro in Laguna. Doce Pares provides a framework for integrating and understanding all the systems in Garimot Arnis.
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Siete Colores means seven colors (or seven flags), a reference to the seven original provinces that rebelled against Spain. It is popular in Laguna with various names and characteristics, all related by their use of seven angles of attack. Siete Colores shows methods of using the opponent's movement to your own advantage.
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Cinco Teros, which means five strikes, is thought to be the original art of Luzon. The fundamental timing and angles to safely strike your opponent are seen in this style. The Cinco Teros of Garimot arnis emphasizes largo mano (positioning yourself out of your opponent's reach but close enough to strike), but deals with corto mano (close range controlling and hitting) as well.
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Tres Puntos (meaning three points) is a style that originated in Batangas, the home of the balisong. The triangle patterns in this art encode the essential weapon-handling skills of thrusting, cutting, and retention, as well as countering the opponent's attacks and defenses.
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We are accepting new students to group training sessions twice a week, on Thursday (6-8pm) and Sunday (9-11am). You'll have the opportunity to experience a variety of training partners, while still working toward your individual goals and being in control of the intensity of the training. Cost is $75 per month (no contracts) for both sessions, and only $50 for one session a week. The drop-in fee for a single session is $20, though the first is free.
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Combative Arnis is another minor G*T style. It was used by the Fil-Am irregular commanders ROTC- Hunters. Similar to Harabas, a quick and effective teaching method was needed to help teach how to defend themselves during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II. This system was taught with the mindset of having seven strikes, three on each side followed by a thrust, with each strike having a block that automatically leads to a counter strike. Regardless of the length or type of the weapon this system allowed them to strike, block, and counter on seven angles of attack.