My name is Matt Chapman.

I'm a martial arts instructor of 30 years based in Rayleigh, Essex.

I offer private Eskrima /FMA lessons for individuals and small groups suitable for beginners right through to experienced martial artists
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Eskrima & Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) primarily focus on weapons defence including...

-Single Stick
-Double Stick
-Knife Defence
-Self Defence
-Locking & Trapping
-Filipino Boxing

My Eskrima Private Lessons Are Perfect For

  • Martial Artists

    If you already train martial arts but are looking to upgrade your weapons skills my private lessons are your best choice

  • Those That Want To Learn FAST

    Want To Get Good As Fast As Possible? 1-1 personal attention & feedback means you get good as quickly as possible

  • Martial Arts Instructors

    Are you a Martial Arts Instructor looking to add weapons defence to your classes or syllabus. I can help

About Your Instructor

My name is Matt and I've been training various martial arts for over 35 years (and teaching for 25 years).

I've been studying Filipino Martial Arts & JKD for decades and am a Black Belt instructor under Grandmaster Anton St James (Doce Pares) & Guro Bob Breen (Inosanto Blend)

My passion is simplifying Filipino Martial Arts and making it accessible to all types of people.
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FAQ'S

  • What happens in a session?

    We will do a brief warm-up and then work through a progressive syllabus of Filipino Martial Arts focused on the area that interests you most

  • Where do the private lessons take place?

    I can come to you, or for a discounted price you can meet me in Rayleigh

  • Is this right for me?

    Filipino Martial Arts are great for all types of people. I teach total beginners right through to Martial Artists with decades of experience. If you want to learn a fun & practical Martial Art get in touch.

  • I've trained before, will you be able to teach me

    Yes, even if you've trained other Filipino Martial Arts styles before I'll still be able to teach as all the systems share common principles