Inayan Serrada Eskrima is a single-stick/sword & dagger fighting style with its origins in the bladed arts of the Philippine Islands. Serrada Eskrima is one of the core styles within the complete Inayan System of Eskrima , which was a central focus of training taught by Grandmaster (GM) Michael G. Inay.
Providing the practitioner with the skills to fight in a 3-meter square space, Inayan Serrada uses combinations of deflections, blocks, and evasions as defensive maneuvers, along with angles of attack to counter aggression.
The most common way to practice Inayan Serrada is by utilizing a single stick of a length measured from the wrist to the armpit of the practitioner. Referencing 12 angles of attack, the practitioner will learn a minimum of three basic counters for each angle. The practitioner’s skills are developed in three key areas of training:
- Basic Techniques (Cognitive geometry and body mechanics)
- Lock & Block (Pro-active, re-active, pro-active chain of activities)
- Flow Sparring Reflex Exercises (Flow state adaptability training)
Because Serrada is a highly structured style, it presents both physical and mental challenges, offering stimulating activities that can enhance your lifestyle and provide exciting experiences shared for hundreds of years.
Each area builds different skills while testing the practitioner’s understanding and application of the style. Once a practitioner has developed a foundational skill set, they are taught to adapt the style to effectively use any available object as a weapon.
Inayan Espada y Daga
Is the development of the “Basic” Serrada style where focus of the “off side” turns from a manipulative grappling capability, into a more deadly and precise attacking capability.
With this change of force counter force the Inayan Serrada develops into a deflecting attacking style where there is not so much force on force engagement but more deflecting angels with cutting and striking as a defensive structure verses blocking as a defensive structure.
In this context body angling and target displacement becomes more important.
Inayan System III Eskrima styles
Explore the different styles by clicking below.
Largo Mano
A long-range style using heavy sticks like a Kampilan. Focused on timing, power, and long-range counters — easy to learn, hard to stop.
Serrada
A close-range style using stick or sword & dagger. Built on angles, blocks, and flow — structured, adaptable, and effective in tight spaces.
Kadena De Mano
A close-quarters style blending empty-hand and knife defense. Fast, fluid, and adaptable — built on principles, not patterns.
Dequerdas
A practical, medium-range style using a stick, baton, or short blade. Fast to learn, built for real-world self-defense.
Sinawali
A two-weapon pattern style that builds coordination, speed, and fluid movement. Dynamic, challenging, and adaptable — solo or with partners.
Sibat / Bankow
With its foundation in the concepts and principles of Inayan Largo Mango, this style is an evolution of range and power.
Espada y Daga
Where focus of the “off side” turns from a manipulative grappling capability, into a more deadly and precise attacking capability.