About us

We are part of the Doce Pares International (DPI) school, the most innovative and dynamic eskrima system in the world, as well as the oldest eskrima group in the Philippines. Doce Pares gives you a full understanding of the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) system.

Eskrima is becoming a world wide phenomenon. Unfortunately, this increasing demand for FMA has resulted in many (unqualified) instructors claiming that they are authorised to teach. We at DG Doce Pares have heard many stories of students learning for many years yet still not attaining the skill level that would be expected after years of dedicated training.

DG Doce Pares is the leading authority in the Doce Pares Original Multi Style system in the UK & Europe. Our aim is to teach authentic and quality Eskrima. Whether you’re looking for self defence, fitness, competition or maybe you want to become an instructor, you can be sure you’ll get the very best instruction.

Eskrima, also known as Arnis or Kali, is an indigeneous Filipino Martial Art which utilizes weapons such as sticks (single and double), knife/daggers, espada y daga (sword and dagger), bangkaw (staff/spear), mano-mano (empty hands: kicking and punching), and dumog (grappling) - the Filipino way. It is a complete system by itself.

Doce Pares is an assemblage of various styles. Styles that were brought and introduced into the organization by the founding masters in 1932. To the credit of the leaders of the organization, these diverse and often contrasting styles and skills were all successfully integrated and passed on to the next generation of Doce Pares adherents. The following styles each comprise a portion of the group's training curriculum:

The Close range style (corto) of Lorenzo and Teodoro Saavendra
The Medium range style of Jesus Cui
The Espada y Daga and Corto Orihinal style of Felimon Canete
The Long Range style of Yoling Canete and Vincent Carin
In the later years, the Corto style of Ciriaco Canete and "Pangamut" of Maximo Canete.