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Lameco Eskrima

Lameco Eskrima is a Warrior Art of the Philippines founded by the late Punong Guro Edgar Sulite. It was based on his training and experience with various Master Eskrimadors. The most heavy influence was from Grandmaster Jose Caballero and Grandmaster Antonio Ilustrisimo. In private Punong Guro Sulite that in a real fight, these these two systems were the only arts he drew upon. This fact was the foundation for his Lameco Backyard Group training method that included sparring at different intensity levels on a regular basis.

The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7100 different islands broken up into three main regions: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Within each of those regions lies numerous styles of the Philippine Fighting Arts. There are some systems which specialize in long range fighting (Largo), while others specialize in medium range fighting (Medio), and still others which specialize in close range fighting (Corto).

An acronym for the synthesis of the three ranges of combat (Largo, Medio and Corto) were combined to form LAMECO:

LA: Range - Largo (Long Range), Measurement - Dulo to Dulo (Tip to Tip)
ME: Range - Medio (Medium Range), Measurement - Pulso to Pulso (Wrist to Wrist)
CO: Range - Corto (Close Range), Measurement - Balikat to Balikat (Shoulder to Shoulder)

Lameco Eskrima has emphasis on the totality of the human being – mind, body, spirit – not just the physical elements alone. Attention, Intention, Visualization and Complete Focus are the integral components of the Lameco Training System.

The Lameco logo represents the following items:

Arrows: The Flow of Nature.
Balisong Knife: Luzon – Northern Philippines.
Eskrima Stick: Visayas – Central Philippines.
Kris Sword: Mindanao – Southern Philippines.
Triangle: The Integration of Mind, Body and Spirit.

Lameco Eskrima Training

One of the characteristics of Filipino martial arts is the use of weapons from the very beginning of training. The common weapon is a rattan stick, also called a cane or baston. These sticks vary in length from about 26 inches to as much as 38 inches in length or more. The weapons can vary in weight and thickness depending on the preference of the practitioner. However the Single Sword is the soul of this Warrior Art. Even when using a Rattan stick, members of Punong Guro Sulites Backyard Group were always told to treat the stick as a sword.

Lameco uses Single Stick and Double Sticks, Single Dagger and Double Daggers, Sword and Dagger, Sword, Staff, Handkerchief, and Empty Hands.

Lameco employs training drills called Laban Laro (Play Fighting). Laban Laro allows the escrimador to come as close to real combat as possible without injury. It is also designed to get an uncountable number of repetitions in a short period of time.

Through his constant efforts for developing new training innovations, Edgar devised unique armor for the hands and forearms that allowed practitioners to safely train more realistically.

Lameco Eskrima is a composition of five major systems and six minor systems from the Philippines, it is a balanced synthesis of the many effective teachings and styles which the late Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite has come to master in the span of his life.

Five Major Influences on the Lameco Eskrima System:

1. De Campo 1-2-3 Orehenal (GM Jose D. Caballero)
2. Kalis Ilustrisimo (GM Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo)
3. Pekiti-Tirsia Kali (Tuhon Leo Tortal Gaje Jr.)
4. Modernos Largos (GM Jesus Abella & GM Pablicito “Pabling” Cabahug)
5. Sulite-Rapelon (GM Helacrio L. Sulite Sr.).

Six Minor Influences on the Lameco Eskrima System:

1. Doce Pares (GM Diony Cañete)
2. Balintawak (GM Johnny Chiuten)
3. Lapunti Arnis De Abanico (GM Felimon E. Caburnay)
4. Siete Teros Serado – Serado no Puede Entrar (GM Marcilino Ancheta)
5. Abanico De Sungkiti (GM Billy Baaclo)
6. Tres Personas Eskrima De Combate (GM Maj. Timoteo E. Maranga).

History

At a young age Edgar Sulite's father exposed him to the Filipino Martial Arts, himself being a boxer and Arnisador. Growing up in the Barrios of the Philippines, Edgar witnessed many skirmishes settled blade against blade.

Edgar trained with martial arts masters who included Leo Gaje of Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Jose Cabellero of De Campo Uno-Dos-Tres Orehenal, Jesus Abella of Modern Largos, Antonio Ilustrisimo of Ilustrisimo Kali and many others.

In 1981, he moved to Manila to train under Grandmaster Antonio Ilustrisimo. After relocating to the United States on 30 June 1989, he became instructor to Dan Inosanto and Larry Hartsell.

Recognizing the talent and knowledge that Edgar possessed, Dan Inosanto would become a lifetime student and an advocate of the Lameco system. Edgar appointed Dan Inosanto as Vice President of Lameco International.

Edgar suffered from complications arising from a stroke and died on 10 April 1997.

Lameco Eskrima Today

Current practitioners of Lameco Eskrima who head their own organization or group or are otherwise prominent include: Roger Agbulos, Dan Inosanto, Larry Hartsell, Felix Valencia, Ron Balicki, Dino Flores, Dave Gould, the Dog Brothers, Lameco SOG aka the Sulite Backyard Group and Bakbakan International.

Lameco Eskrima Double Stick Training Progression

Note: Unless directed differently, assume that you are starting with the right stick in a high right chamber, and the left stick in a low right chamber.

Solo Kadena (6 Count)
RH Angle 1 flowing strike, LH Angle 1 flowing strike, RH Angle 12 flowing strike.

Doble Kadena (8 Count)
RH Angle 1 Doblete strike, LH Angle 1 flowing strike, RH Angle 12 flowing strike.

Solo Kadena Abaniko (12 Count)
RH Angle 1 flowing strike followed by a horzontal abaniko and an Angle 1 flowing strike, LH Angle 1 flowing strike, RH Angle 12 flowing strike.

Doble Kadena Abaniko (14 Count)
RH Angle 1 Doblete strike followed by a horizontal abaniko and an Angle 1 flowing strike, LH Angle 1 flowing strike, RH Angle 12 flowing strike.

Dos Manos Dos Labahas (4 Count)
LH Angle 1 flowing strike followed by a RH Angle 1 flowing strike.

Dos Manos Doblete (6 Count)
LH Angle 1 flowing strike followed by a RH Angle 1 Doblete strike.

Dos Manos De Campo 1-2-3 (10 Count)
RH Angle 1 broken strike followed by an Angle 12 flowing strike and an Angle 1 flowing strike, LH Angle 1 flowing strike, RH Angle 12 flowing strike.

Dos Manos De Campo 1-2-3 Doblete (12 Count)
RH Angle 1 broken strike followed by an Angle 12 flowing strike and an Angle 1 Doblete strike, LH Angle 1 flowing strike, RH Angle 12 flowing strike.

Dos Manos Dos Labahas De Campo 1-2-3 (16 Count)
RH Angle 1 broken strike follwed by an Angle 12 flowing strike and an Angle 1 flowing strike and Abaniko to an Angle 1 flowing strike, LH Angle 1 flowing strike, RH Angle 12 flowing strike.

Dos Manos Dos Labahas De Campo 1-2-3 Doblete Abaniko (18 Count)
RH Angle 1 broken strike followed by an Angle 12 flowing strike and an Angle 1 Doblete strike and an Abaniko to an Angle 1 flowing strike, LH Angle 1 flowing strike, RH Angle 12 flowing strike.

Dos Manos Kali Saez (6 Count from Double High Chamber)
RH Angle 1 flowing strike to backhand witik followed by am Angle 4 flowing strike.

Dos Manos Dos Labahas Totsada (8 Count from Right Double Low Load)
RH Angle 10 thrust to LH Angle 10 thrust on low line to RH Angle 10 thrust to LH Angle 10 thrust on high line.

Dos Manos Dos Labahas Serada (6 Count on the left side and 8 Count on the right side)
(With sticks crossed left over right) LH Angle 4 flowing strike, RH Angle 12 flowing strike to Angle 4 flowing strike, LH Angle 1 flowing strike, RH Angle 1 flowing strike. Cross sticks, RH Angle 4 flowing strike, LH Angle 12 flowing strike to Angle 4 flowing strike, RH Angle 1 flowing strike to Angle 4 flowing strike, LH Angle 1 flowing strike, RH Angle 1 flowing strike.

Lameco Eskrima Single Dagger Training Drills

Pekiti Tirsia Tapping Method
Using one hand tapping method against hammer/ice pick grip.
Using one hand tapping method against hammer/ice pick grip with feeder countering with left hand.
Using one hand tapping method against hammer/ice pick grip with feeder inserting fakes and countering with left hand.

Ilustrisimo Tapping Method
Using the follow, waslik and finger jabs against hammer/ice pick grip.
Using multiple follow, waslik and finger jab combinations against hammer/ice pick grip.

Lameco Siniguro ("Make it Sure") Tapping Method
Catch & elbow wrench to pass, catch & elbow wrench.
Catch & elbow wrench to pass, catch & elbow wrench against follow-up attack with left hand.

Combination of Pekiti Tirsia & Siniguro Tapping Methods
Blend into attack using the Pekiti Tirsia method then control limb with the Siniguro method.

Sensitivity Training
Follow limb with light contact; if feeder retracts arm, close and disarm.

Lameco Eskrima Numbering System

1. High forehand diagonal (if you are right handed, high right to low left)
2. Low backhand diagonal to knee
3. Low forehand diagonal to knee
4. High backhand diagonal
5. Straight stab
6. Horizontal slash left to right
7. Horizontal slash right to left
8+9 horizontal stab left to right immediatelly followed by a "coma cut"
10+11 horizontal stab right to left, followed by the "coma cut"
12. vertical cut, may be done both directions.