Training Options
PRIVATE LESSON
Personal instruction is the preferred method of study. The training method are based on your personal ability and is catered to suit your needs rather than the general outline presented in a public session. You will learn the correct training methods and mind-set. You will be more informed of the art that you are learning through direct and personal instruction from a qualified trainer. Private instruction lets you learn at your convenience. You will learn more in one private instruction than what you could acquire in 3 public seminars.
In order to be able to request private lessons you will first need to attend a public seminar or workshop so you may introduce yourself properly. We do NOT accept just anyone to learn on such a personal level.
- 2-3 individuals (2 minimum) = Lessons are $30 per person
- 4 individuals (4 maximum) = $25 per person
- ALL sessions are 2 hours in duration
JOIN A TRAINING GROUP
You can join one of the schools or training groups listed in this website. These groups of individuals will represent and carry the name of Eskrima De Campo JDC-IO on completion of their training. They regularly train together and often organize closed door session for up-dates and intensive training and evaluations once every 2 months. Training groups are instructed on the standard curriculum of Eskrima De Campo JDC-IO. Those attending the training group are advised to participate in all seminars and workshop at their convenience. Group leaders reserve the right to refuse entry.
Once you are a member of a training group, with proper notification, you can train anywhere in the world where there is a training group. All groups follow a standard curriculum.
No experience is necessary to join a training group.
A yearly membership fee of $60 is required to be paid to the organization as well as any fees deamed necessary by the group leader to pay for equipment, venue etc,.
START YOUR OWN TRAINING GROUP
In order to start your own training group you must first get the approval from an authorized trainer. Final approval must be granted by an authorized coach or Professor Olavides himself.
It is suggested that groups consist of at least four people willing to train regularly together and invite an authorized coach or trainer to their location once every few months for updates, intensive training and evaluations. There are no long distance DVD instructions or long distance grading programs. Lessons are taught directly from the coach/trainer in person to allow for personal instruction.
ATTENDING PUBLIC SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS
Public Seminars/workshops are hosted through out the year worldwide by martial arts schools and private groups. Please refer to our Seminar page on this website for more information.
Public seminars do NOT follow the standard cirriculum. Public seminars are intended for the general public and other martial artist to experience Eskrima De Campo JDC-IO first hand. Different seminars will cover different topics as requested by the organizer.
HOSTING A SEMINAR / WORKSHOP
In order to host a public seminar featuring one (or more) of our coaches/trainers, it is required that you attend several seminars before requesting to host one. This allows for us to get to know you before agreeing to your proposal.
Seminars can be held in garages, backyards, parks, martial arts schools or a hired gym, etc. It is also a excellent way to start a training group or expanding your current one by sparking interest in our brand of stickfighting.
TRAINING CAMPS
Training camps are generally held on a yearly basis and are normally INVITE ONLY. Locations vary but are held at one of our offical chapters found worldwide. Check out our Camps page to see both up coming and past events.