About Us

The Escrima Concepts London club was initially established by Master Steve Tappin in 1998. This was then passed on to Paul Leslie 3rd TG in 2001.  The club is extremely friendly and despite large numbers maintains a family feel.  Students are always welcome to speak to the instructors and discuss any questions they may have.

Escrima Concepts is a graded system, which students can learn between 3-5 years. 

The first twelve grades consist of training with weapons such as single stick, double stick, stick and knife and palm stick.  A lot of emphasis is placed on the transition between weapons and being unarmed (empty hand).  Therefore, the student learns to become skilled when unarmed and with a variety of weapons.

Classes are both fun and challenging and each student is treated as an individual and trained accordingly.  So whether you are male or female, have a small or large build you will find Escrima Concepts can work for you.

All instructors have been taught by Head Instructor Paul Leslie and between them, have a wealth of experience ready to pass onto you.