Balintawak is a Filipino martial art that specializes in the use of sticks, unarmed combat and knife techniques. The system is well-suited for both beginners and advanced practitioners, providing an ideal entry into Filipino martial arts.
Developed and significantly enhanced by our Head Coach and Founder, Richard Cotterill, the style originated from the work of Bobby Taboada.
Training in Balintawak offers numerous benefits, including improved physical fitness, increased speed, coordination in typical combat movements, and sharp reflexes. Additionally, Balintawak training promotes both physical and mental endurance.
Balintawak, along with its underlying movement principles B3, is an excellent complement to existing martial arts and sports knowledge, offering new techniques and approaches. With a strong focus on body mechanics, it is an enrichment for everybody, whether a beginner or an experienced professional.
Balintawak helps improve endurance, strength, flexibility, and coordination, keeping you fit for everyday life.
Through training in martial arts, you learn to defend yourself effectively and handle dangerous situations with greater confidence.
Training boosts self-confidence and self-esteem, promotes personal growth and helps with stress reduction.
The sense of accomplishment and satisfaction derived from progress and acquiring new skills makes training a great experience.
Training is a way to break free from daily routines and focus on something that brings joy.
