Swords, sticks, palm sticks and training gear of Serrada Escrima
The main training weapon
Shorter than most eskrima sticks and often tapered toward the tip — ideal for close range.
| Length | 56–61 cm |
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| Material | Rattan |
| Use | Training |
Philippine ironwood
A very dense and heavy hardwood stick; used for forms and demonstrations, not for contact.
| Material | Kamagong (ebony) |
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| Use | Forms, demonstration |
Palm-wood heartwood
Hard, striped palm wood with a traditional look.
| Material | Bahi palm |
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| Use | Forms |
A stick in each hand
A matched pair of rattan sticks for two-weapon drills.
| Pair | 2 × 56–61 cm |
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Long staff / spear
The long staff of the Filipino tradition, trained for range and footwork.
| Length | 150–180 cm |
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Sword
The Spanish-influenced sword that gave the art its name “Eskrima”.
| Origin | Spanish era |
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| Length | 70–90 cm |
Farm blade
The everyday working blade of the Philippines, heavy toward the tip.
| Length | 40–60 cm |
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| Use | Work, defence |
Leaf-shaped blade
A broad leaf-shaped blade of the Tausug people of Sulu.
| Origin | Sulu |
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Two-handed sword
The long single-edged sword of Mindanao with a forked tip.
| Origin | Mindanao |
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| Length | 90–100 cm |
Wavy blade
A blade with a partly wavy edge, symbol of rank and courage.
| Origin | Southern Philippines |
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Dagger
The short weapon of espada y daga, used for checking and close combat.
| Length | 30–40 cm |
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Butterfly knife
A folding knife from Batangas with two rotating handles; only trainers are used in class.
| Origin | Batangas |
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Small hardwood stick
A short stick held in the fist that extends both ends of the hand; used for pressure points, locks and strikes.
| Length | 12–16 cm |
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| Material | Hardwood |
Safe blade training
A blunt wooden knife for disarms and knife defence.
| Material | Hardwood |
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| Edge | Blunt |
For espada y daga
A wooden or padded short weapon paired with the stick.
| Length | 30–40 cm |
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Unsharpened
A blunt balisong for handling practice only.
Mandatory in sparring
A padded helmet with a steel grille protecting the face and head.
Protect hands and fingers
Gloves that protect the hand — the most frequent target in Serrada.
Chest and ribs
A padded vest covering chest, ribs and stomach.
WSEF approved
A foam-covered stick for full-speed sparring with reduced risk of injury.
| Length | 60 cm |
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| Cover | Foam |
Recommended
Additional guards for forearms, shins and groin.
