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SILE

Filipino Martial Arts

SILE

MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER

Soriben-Iglesia LAKAS Eskrima International

A unified Filipino Martial Arts system combining long-range, medium-range, and close-range Eskrima into one practical method of training.

About

The SILE
System

SILE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER was developed through the collaboration of Dr John Iglesia and Jonathan “JoJo” Soriben.

The system brings together long-range, medium-range, and close-range Eskrima, creating a practical and adaptable Filipino Martial Arts method for self-defence, fitness, personal development, and instructor training.

The Difference

What Makes SILE Different

Complete Range Training

Training covers long, medium, and close-range applications.

Long — Medium — Close

Practical Self-Defence

Skills are developed through structured drills, movement, timing, and application.

Drills — Timing — Application

Traditional Roots, Modern Method

SILE preserves Filipino Martial Arts principles while presenting them in a clear, structured, modern format.

Heritage — Structure — Evolution

The Founders

Legacy & Expertise

Dr John Iglesia

Long-Range Specialist

Dr John Iglesia

Long-range Eskrima specialist focusing on distance, precision striking, efficient movement, and strategic footwork.

DistancePrecisionFootworkStrategy
Jonathan "JoJo" Soriben

Medium & Close-Range Specialist

Jonathan "JoJo" Soriben

Medium and close-range specialist focusing on close-quarter combat, flow, counter-attacks, and practical self-defence.

Close-QuarterFlowCounter-AttacksSelf-Defence

Curriculum

Training Includes

Single Stick

Double Stick

Stick & Dagger

Knife Defence

Empty Hand

Footwork

Flow Drills

Sparring Development

Instructor Training

Professional Development

Instructor Certification & Professional Development

SILE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER provides instructor development and certification pathways for qualified martial artists and instructors wishing to expand their knowledge of Filipino Martial Arts and associated training systems.

Training opportunities may include:

Instructor Development Programmes
Technical Certification
Seminar Instructor Training
School Affiliation Opportunities
Continuing Professional Development
International Training Events
Instructor Training / Seminar

Instructor Training

Eskrima stick training drill

Certification

Group Training / International Seminar

International Seminars

Interested instructors should contact us directly using the details above for current requirements and availability.

Train, Learn, Teach
& Grow with SILE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER

Whether you are a student, martial artist, school owner, or instructor, SILE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER provides a structured path for developing Filipino Martial Arts skills.

Get In Touch

Contact
SILE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER

If you'd like to enquire about training, seminars, memberships, or martial arts instruction, contact SILE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER using the details below.

We welcome enquiries from beginners, experienced martial artists, schools, and organisations interested in authentic training and instruction.

For the fastest response, please contact us directly by phone or email.

Payments should be made to SILE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER unless payment is made in cash.

SILE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER

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Training should only be undertaken under qualified instruction and in a safe environment.