London Balintawak
Martial Arts Clubs
London Balintawak
Railway Arches, London
# London Balintawak
London Balintawak is a specialist martial arts school offering authentic Nickelstick Balintawak Eskrima training in London. They teach this traditional Filipino martial art, a stick-fighting system developed by Grandmaster Venancio 'Anciong' Bacon in the 1950s and refined through the Nickelstick methodology of Grandmaster Nicomedes 'Nick' Elizar.
The school serves both beginners and experienced martial artists seeking to learn practical Filipino combat techniques. Their clientele ranges from fitness enthusiasts to those interested in authentic martial heritage and self-defence skills.
What sets London Balintawak apart is their direct lineage to legitimate masters of the art. Rather than offering generic martial arts classes, they teach a specific, established system grounded in decades of Philippine martial tradition. The Nickelstick approach provides structured progression and authentic technique rather than watered-down variations.
They offer flexibility through both group classes and personalised instruction. Group sessions foster community and peer learning, whilst private training accommodates individual goals, schedules and experience levels. Their two London locations—Surrey Quays and Hoxton—provide accessibility across the capital, with classes held conveniently near transport links.
The instructors bring genuine expertise in a niche discipline, attracting serious students rather than casual drop-ins. By maintaining connection to their Philippine roots and adhering to established Nickelstick standards, they preserve the art's integrity whilst making authentic Balintawak Eskrima genuinely accessible to London's martial arts community.
London Balintawak is a specialist martial arts school offering authentic Nickelstick Balintawak Eskrima training in London. They teach this traditional Filipino martial art, a stick-fighting system developed by Grandmaster Venancio 'Anciong' Bacon in the 1950s and refined through the Nickelstick methodology of Grandmaster Nicomedes 'Nick' Elizar.
The school serves both beginners and experienced martial artists seeking to learn practical Filipino combat techniques. Their clientele ranges from fitness enthusiasts to those interested in authentic martial heritage and self-defence skills.
What sets London Balintawak apart is their direct lineage to legitimate masters of the art. Rather than offering generic martial arts classes, they teach a specific, established system grounded in decades of Philippine martial tradition. The Nickelstick approach provides structured progression and authentic technique rather than watered-down variations.
They offer flexibility through both group classes and personalised instruction. Group sessions foster community and peer learning, whilst private training accommodates individual goals, schedules and experience levels. Their two London locations—Surrey Quays and Hoxton—provide accessibility across the capital, with classes held conveniently near transport links.
The instructors bring genuine expertise in a niche discipline, attracting serious students rather than casual drop-ins. By maintaining connection to their Philippine roots and adhering to established Nickelstick standards, they preserve the art's integrity whilst making authentic Balintawak Eskrima genuinely accessible to London's martial arts community.
Services offered
Group Eskrima classesPrivate one-to-one trainingPartner private trainingBalintawak stick-fighting instructionFilipino martial arts tuitionBeginner Eskrima coursesAdvanced technique trainingCorporate or group workshops