The word Lameco is actually a combination of words which are the three basic ranges of combat involved in the study and practice of Lameco Eskrima - Largo, Medio and Corto (Long, Middle, and Close).
The LAMECO logo represents the following items.
Symbol
Representation
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 primary 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.
Lameco uses Double and single Stick, Double and single Dagger, Stick and Dagger, Sword, Staff, Handkerchief, and Empty Hands.
Lameco Eskrima is a synthesis of five major systems of Eskrima:
Modernos Largos (GM Jesus Abella & GM Pablicito “Pabling” Cabahug)
Sulite Rapelon (GM Helacrio Sulite Sr.)
Six minor systems of Eskrima:
Doce Pares (GM Diony Canete)
Balintawak (GM Johnny Chiuten)
Lapunti Arnis De Abanico (GM Felimon E. Caburnay)
Siete Teros Serado - Serado no Puede Entra (GM Marcilino Ancheta)
Abanico De Sungkiti (GM Billy Baaclo)
Tres Personas Eskrima De Combate (GM Maj. Timoteo E. Maranga)
Uncredited Influences on the Lameco Eskrima System:
Moro-Moro System (Master Andrew Abrian)
Simaron Style (GM Abdul Hai Qahar Madueño)
Lameco employs training drills called Laban Laro (Play Fighting). Laban Laro allows the eskrimador 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 striking system is largely based on striking employed in Caballero system with a few modifications. Striking system consists of twelve strikes in a pattern that facilitates the flow between strikes
Forehand to the temple
Backhand to the knee
Forehand to the knee
Backhand to the temple
Thrust to the stomach (with pull-through across the chest)
Backhand to the elbow
Forehand to the elbow
Backhand thrust to the chest
Backhand to the collar bone
Forehand thrust to the chest
Forehand to the collar bone
Vertical down to the crown
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, Jose Caballero of De Campo Uno-Dos-Tres Orehenal, Jesus Abella of Modern Largos, Antonio Ilustrisimo of Kali Illustrisimo and many others.
In 1981, he moved to Manila to train under Grandmaster Antonio Ilustrisimo. After relocating to the United States on June 30, 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.[1]
Punong Guro Edgar Sulites wife Felisia Sulite appointed Leonard Trigg as President and Dan Inosanto as Vice President of Lameco Eskrima International quite a few years after Punong Guros death.
1. Antas Apat (4th Degree) instructor - Black with 4 white stripes
2· Antas Lima (5th Degree) Senior Instructor - Black with 5 white stripes
3. Antas Ardm (6th Degree) Chief Instructor - Black with wide white band
4. Antas Pito (7th Degree) Senior Chief Instructor - Black with wide white band
5. Antas Walo (8th Degree) Master Instructor - Black with wide white band
6. Antas Slyam (9th Degree) Master Instructor - Black with wide white band
Punong-Guro (Sixth Level)
7. Antas Sampu (10th Degree) - Black with wide black band
Current practitioners of Lameco Eskrima who head their own organization or group or are otherwise prominent include: Dan Inosanto, Larry Hartsell, Ron Balicki, the Dog Brothers, Erik Manuevo, Lameco SOG aka the Sulite Backyard Group and Bakbakan International.
Prominent members heading their own organization, schools or group teaching Original Lameco Eskrima unchanged from what Punong Guro Edgar Sulite was teaching include: David Gould/USA, Dino Flores/USA and Wolfgang Mueller/Germany.
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