ARNIS • SELF DEFENSE • JUDO • TAI CHI
Jaco Martial Arts – Learn Your True Abilities & Stretch Your Limits!
LIGHTNING SCIENTIFIC ARNIS
Lightning scientific Arnis originated in the island of Panay in the Philippines and it is a deep and wide style. This style will allow you to learn how to use different kind of weapons effectively, including: 1 stick, 2 sticks, a stick and a knife, a sword, a knife, hand to hand combat and more. In Jaco Martial Arts, you will have the opportunity to experience and work in all of the fighting ranges, all focuses on using the opponent’s blind side and eliminate the threat and attack with multiple strikes. It is an ultimate method to acquire effective pressure management, decision making, focus, coordination, disarming and many other tools in your arsenal.
BALINTAWAK ESKRIMA
Balintawak is a Filipino martial art from the streets of Cebu city. It focuses on single stick defense methods in close-range combats. With balintawak you will learn how to master close-range fights, disarming and controlling your opponent. It will allow you to develop your reaction speed, instincts, and focus.
SELF DEFENSE
Self-defense is based on the “problem-solution” Principal. If you are looking for a style that will allow you to deliver a swift and effective reaction to aggressive and violent situations on the street, this one Is for you. Our system consists of a mixture of different martial arts such as: Krav Maga, wing Chun, judo and Arnis. We choose the best self-defense techniques from each art and cover many techniques, such as: striking, grappling, ground fighting and of course self-defense techniques. By simulating the violent scenarios, we might encounter on the street in a friendly and safe environment., you are able to prepare for every possibility. In the street, we won’t get a second chance – so we better be prepared!
JUDO
“Minimum effort, maximum results” Judo, directly translates to “the gentle way”, is a Japanese martial art created in 1882. which focuses on takedowns, grappling and ground fighting. Since 1964, it is also an Olympic combat sport. Judo’s most foundational principle is to learn how to use the opponent’s power and aggression against him, by throwing him to the ground, choking him, or neutralizing him with an arm-bar or a pin down. Judo develops self-discipline and lays its foundation on respect for oneself and others.
TAI CHI
Tai chi is a traditional and internal martial art from China, and it is one of the most ancient martial arts in human history. Tai chi can benefit you in endless aspects in your life. The slow and fluid movement will help you lubricate your joints and will teach you how to breath properly. The mindful movements will relax you and remind you that you are in control of your body, mind, and soul. Don’t let its soft and calm manner fool you, this is a deadly martial art. When you will deeply understand it’s form and practices, you will discover a highly effective and dangerous method to defend yourself, cleverly hidden behind the gracious movements.
ELDAD JAEGER
Head Instructor – Jaco Martial Arts Center
Born in Israel in 1983, Eldad Jaeger has lived and breathed the spirit of martial arts since the age of four. He started his Judo training in 1987, and was soon acknowledged as a natural talent. Since childhood, he excelled in local championships and was entitled “Israel’s National Champion” numerous times. Consequently, he was admitted to “Wingate Institute’s Boarding School for Gifted Athletes” where he dedicated himself to his practice with the Israeli Judo National Team. Soon enough, he became an official instructor at the age of 16 and started training children.
At the age of 18, Eldad was recruited to a combat unit of the Israeli Defense Forces and was trained in Krav Maga. A highly effective self defense technique, alongside with his training in various fire arms and as a medic. After his honorable discharge, Eldad felt a burning urge in his bones he wanted to learn more and train himself in various martial arts from the best in the field. During his training experience throughout the far East, he was trained the following techniques:
- Lightning Scientific Arnis: Permission to teach from two different organizations within the style from master Jon Escudero (Israel) and grandmaster Herman Licanto (Philippines)
- Balintawak Eskrima: Guru and teaching diploma, GGM Nick Elizar (Cebu, Philippines)
- Wing Chun: Gained the level of “Chum Kiu” (Second form) under Grandmaster Wan Kam Leung
- Tai Chi, Qui Gong, and Baji: With various masters in China and Hong Kong.
After years of practicing and teaching, Eldad left Hong Kong in 2019 due to the violent protests throughout the country. Now, in his new martial arts school in Jaco Costa Rica, Eldad Jaeger invites you to Jaco Martial Arts Center and train, gain confidence and acquire new skills!
JACO MARTIAL ARTS
Location of Jaco Martial Arts Center
Carretera Costanera Frente a la Ferreteria Villa, Jacó, Puntarenas, Costa Rica 61101
Business Hours: 8:00am – 10:00pm (Mon-Sat. Sunday’s Closed)
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