Rapido Realismo Kali

Rapido Realismo Kali (RRK or RRKali) is a Filipino self defense system officially established in April 1997 by Henry Espera. It is a traditional martial art-based system adapted for modern times, an art designed to work under the most stressful conditions, utilizing the person’s natural reaction to danger as a starting point for self defense techniques. Its roots came from three distinct systems - Kali Ilustrisimo, Orabes Heneral Eskrima and Automatic Arnis.
The name Rapido Realismo Kali was coined from two Filipino adopted words from the Spanish language: Rapido which means fast, or in quick succession, and Realismo which refers to concern for fact or reality, or the rejection of the impractical. RRKali techniques emphasize quick practical strikes done in succession until the opponent is subdued.
RRKali is a comprehensive weapons-based fighting system with its own style of unarmed combat called Sabakan, a close-quarters combat system using quick takedowns, brutal strikes, "attacking" footwork (aggressive and tactical placement of the feet during combat) and joint manipulations to finish off opponents.
The system strongly advocates one-on-one training as done by the masters of old to impart knowledge and skills to their students (usually father and son).<ref name="FMA Digest Vol 1 Num 3"/> Each student being trained in the system gets the same basic initial lessons but is encouraged to interpret the techniques according to their own perspectives. Every student is free to explore, add his own techniques as he sees fit, 'battle test' the techniques in the group’s weekly get-togethers in Manila, Philippines and share them with other students.<ref name="FMA Digest Vol 1 Num 3"/>
Isagani Abon, chief instructor of the system, promotes the view that students are not students, but future teachers who will eventually carry the name of Rapido Realismo Kali. This method of teaching practically ensures that every little detail and the small nuances of the techniques are passed on.
Weapons Training
*Isahang Itak o Baston: includes any long weapon held primarily in one hand. Mostly considered as the primary training category of Kali to develop the flows, principles, and strategies of Filipino weaponry.
*Dalawahang Itak o Baston: includes training with two weapons of equal length, bladed or blunt. Training with doble baston develops ambidextrous coordination, and promotes the use of the nondominant hand.
*Isang Itak/Baston at isang Punyal: refers to the use of two weapons of unequal length
*Isahang Punyal o Kutsilyo: refers to the use of knives and daggers for close quarters combat. The same techniques can be applied to unarmed infighting.
*Pingga o Bangkaw: includes any weapon that requires two hands for control, including long sticks of various lengths, spears, long swords, even rifles and bayonets.<ref name="Course Overview"/>
Sabakan: Rapido Realismo Unarmed Combat System
*Suntukan / Filipino Boxing
*Sipaan / Kicking
*Patibungang-Kamay / Trapping
*Buno / Wrestling
*Trankada at Pagbali / Joint locks, manipulation, and destruction

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