HOUSTON MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

© Houston Martial Arts Academy 2024
The Houston Martial Arts Academy ("HMAA") specializes in real life self- defense training. We are dedicated to developing our members' confidence and ability to defend any type of attack at any range. We also make sure to have fun while we are training so that we actually enjoy practicing the techniques, drills and concepts from the martial arts we offer.

Galleon Clan Escrima

Based on the teaching of Joseph L. Galleon from his family

system of Escrima

Core Concepts

Galleon Clan Escrima is a classical style of Escrima that was passed down to Guro Joe by his late

father, George D. Galleon, a Visayan Filipino from the island of Leyte, from the district of

Massin. George Galleon immigrated to the United States in 1902 after serving in the U. S. Navy

during WWI.

The Galleon Clan system of Escrima encompasses double blade, single blade, knife, stick and dagger (Espada y daga), staff (Sibat), and empty hand fighting (Pangamot). There are 12 formal strikes and 6 auxiliary strikes with in the system. Each subset contains its own techniques and drills, all of which are based on the concepts and principles of the double blade (Sinawali) sub-set. The double blade (Sinawali) sub-set consists of 25 foundational techniques and 10 partner drills as well as a demonstration form. The single blade sub-set consists of 3 foundational techniques off each formal strike. Several other techniques are taught based off the foundational techniques using the vairous concepts within the system. The knife sub-set is taught off the basis of classical knife dueling. The stick/sword and dagger (Espada y Daga) sub-set is taught utilizing a knife in the off hand in place of an empty hand usually used for checking or parrying. The staff (Sibat) sub-set is taught on principles of corto, medio, and largo range fighting. The empty hand fighting (Pangamot) is taught with the principles of single blade or knife fighting since the ranges and weapons used in Escrima are interchangable for smooth transition from weapons to empty hand fighting.
Houston Martial Arts Academy
© Houston Martial Arts cademy 2024

Galleon Clan

Escrima

Based on the teaching of Joseph

L. Galleon from his family

system of Escrima

Core Concepts

Galleon Clan Escrima is a classical style of Escrima that was passed

down to Guro Joe by his late father, George D. Galleon, a Visayan Filipino

from the island of Leyte, from the district of Massin. George Galleon

immigrated to the United States in 1902 after serving in the U. S. Navy

during WWI.

The Galleon Clan system of Escrima encompasses double blade, single blade, knife, stick and dagger (Espada y daga), staff (Sibat), and empty hand fighting (Pangamot). There are 12 formal strikes and 6 auxiliary strikes with in the system. Each subset contains its own techniques and drills, all of which are based on the concepts and principles of the double blade (Sinawali) sub-set. The double blade (Sinawali) sub-set consists of 25 foundational techniques and 10 partner drills as well as a demonstration form. The single blade sub-set consists of 3 foundational techniques off each formal strike. Several other techniques are taught based off the foundational techniques using the vairous concepts within the system. The knife sub-set is taught off the basis of classical knife dueling. The stick/sword and dagger (Espada y Daga) sub-set is taught utilizing a knife in the off hand in place of an empty hand usually used for checking or parrying. The staff (Sibat) sub-set is taught on principles of corto, medio, and largo range fighting. The empty hand fighting (Pangamot) is taught with the principles of single blade or knife fighting since the ranges and weapons used in Escrima are interchangable for smooth transition from weapons to empty hand fighting.
The Houston Martial Arts Academy ("HMAA") specializes in real life self-defense training. We are dedicated to developing our members' confidence and ability to defend any type of attack at any range. We also make sure to have fun while we are training so that we actually enjoy practicing the techniques, drills and concepts from the martial arts we offer.