Bushindo University Weapons Training
Dynamic DeCuerdas Eskrima Blackbelt Certification
Train the established "True" DeCuerdas system from beginner to blackbelt instructor with structured levels, ranking, certification, and practical weapons skill.
LEARN DYNAMIC ESKRIMA by itself as a stand alone martial art or supplement your current art and give yourself an Ace in the Hole- no matter the context. I say that because it literally is my ace that no other art gives me (and I have studied many arts to Grandmaster certification in my 50+ years of training). I inherited this art and promised my teacher Master Tenio that I would not let it die. I mapped out a complete training progression you can follow from the ground up.
If you want direct, traditional, practical Eskrima with a clear path to rank, skill, and instructor development, Join me here.
JOIN THE COMPLETE BLACK BELT COURSE
knives and sticks are everywhere
Watch TRUE DeCuerdas Eskrima IN ACTION -
"DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT"
I was a Karate BlackBelt before I found out that it was not effective against a real trained knife fighter. This short (8 minute) video clip is demonstrates the power and the reality of this art. See how the system connects striking, footwork, defense, checking, counters, timing, and flow as one complete fighting language.
This is the difference between collecting techniques and entering a real DeCuerdas ranking and certification path.
JOIN THE COMPLETE COURSEThis is a proven DeCuerdas system, not generic weapons training
Dynamic DeCuerdas Eskrima by GM Van Donk has carried GM Tenio's Lineage since 1994. Gm Van Donk Started training with the late Gm Tenio in 1981 and taught many seminars/events with him. Richard was the 1st person to ever get a Blackbelt from him.
Hundreds of students have already ranked through this structured DeCuerdas Course material, trained inside the portal, and followed the system step by step. Over 50 BlackBelts and 10 Masters around the World. It Works!
- DeCuerdas is known WorldWide.
- Direct GM Tenio lineage and traditional martial arts roots
- GM Richard Van Donk is a prestigious member of many Top Martial Arts Councils - in Who's Who.
- DeCuerdas Dojo™, membership, patches, Shirts, Uniform and Events
- Structured rank progression with visible belt levels (See Options below)
You are entering an existing martial art system with history, standards, and real student progression.
Built over years, refined through real students, supported inside the portal
This course was built in real time over 5 years of dojo teaching, filming, refining, and organizing the DeCuerdas 19 Filipino arts into one True complete system. Many years later the online path was offered so that people anywhere in the world can study this great art..Students had to pass each established level before it was codified as you get it today.
Inside the portal, students work through hundreds of videos, Step-by-step picture Manual, training notes, video long distance rank test certification. BlackBelt test will be in person.
- Beginner to blackbelt instructor path
- Training support you can review again and again
- Practical stick and blade understanding with real progression
- A five-year buildout shaped by actual teaching experience
The goal is simple: help serious students train deeper, rank honestly, and keep the art growing as a pure system.
Who this is for
Built for martial artists who want a real Eskrima system and ranking path
This training is for you if you want:
- A complete DeCuerdas system instead of scattered weapons drills
- A beginner to blackbelt instructor path with standards
- Rank progression, certification, and long-term development
- Practical stick and blade understanding
- Portal-based training you can revisit anytime
- Traditional martial arts taught in a direct, usable way
You do not need to start as an expert.
You do need discipline, consistency, and respect for the art.
Not just techniques. Rank, identity, and progression.
Learn Instant Defense - Blocking - Striking - Cutting - Countering attacks - Parrying - Passing - Counter for Counter - Fight Finishing Techniques - Awareness _ Body Conditioning _ Punching _ Kicking _ Grappling _ Disarms_ Inner Power _ Throws _ Weapons_ Hand-Eye Co-ordination and Much, Much More!!.
Start where you are. Train the system. Earn the progression.
What you will train
What makes this a complete DeCuerdas ranking and certification system
Core DeCuerdas structure
Learn the system foundations that hold every strike, defense, counter, drill, and rank requirement together.
Belt-by-belt progression
Train through a visible path from beginner material toward advanced rank and instructor-level understanding.
Footwork, angles, and body mechanics
Build movement that supports practical weapons training instead of standing still and trading shots.
Defense, checking, and counters
Develop answers that help you receive pressure, control the line, and respond with structure.
Partner flow and portal practice
Use the videos, comments, and repeatable drills to build timing, rhythm, and ongoing refinement.
Stick-to-blade understanding
See how DeCuerdas develops weapon awareness that carries into edged weapon principles.
Certification and instructor direction
Follow a path that supports rank certification, deeper understanding, and long-term instructor development.
Train with GM Richard Van Donk
Richard Van Donk brings more than 40 years of martial arts teaching and over 50 years of personal training experience to this material.
His approach is direct, traditional, practical, and built around helping serious students understand what works, why it works, and how to keep progressing.
Respect the tradition. Train the system. Build real rankable skill.
Portal training with feedback, proof, and ongoing support
Inside the course, you can study hundreds of portal videos, review comments, work through drills, and use video feedback to improve.
This is not watch-once content. It is a long-term training resource that supports rank certification, ongoing practice, and deeper understanding over time.
Train, review, submit, improve, and keep moving forward.
Bonuses included
Bonuses that support your training, ranking, and retention
These bonuses are here to help you remember more, train more consistently, and move through the DeCuerdas system with less confusion.
DeCuerdas training support
Use support material that helps organize practice, reinforce rank material, and keep you focused on the right next step.
Drill and flow reference
Review key patterns and ideas so your repetitions stay clean between lessons and partner sessions.
Progression and certification guidance
Understand how the levels connect, what to focus on next, and how the system supports rank development.
Weapon awareness and dojo identity
Strengthen how training connects to DeCuerdas Dojo identity, practical weapon understanding, and long-term team culture.
Recommended path
Get the complete DeCuerdas Eskrima Course for $347
If you want the cleanest path through Dynamic DeCuerdas Eskrima Blackbelt Certification, the complete course is the best value.
You can buy levels individually, but the full course gives you the whole progression in one place so you can train with continuity from beginner material toward blackbelt instructor development.
Best for serious students who want the full DeCuerdas system, ranking path, and long-term training resource.
THE COMPLETE BLACKBELT COURSE - $347Dynamic DeCuerdas Eskrima Complete Course
$347 Complete Course
You get:
Start training DeCuerdas EskrimaNot ready for the full course?
- Train in BELT levels -
Each level builds on the last. Nothing is wasted.
LEVEL 1 - YELLOW
Foundation
PART 1- Intro to Eskrima, Weapons we train with explained, Energizing warms ups, Positions- Ready, Attention, Fighting and Salute, How to hold the weapons, Secondary defenses, Stick Patterns, Basic strikes angles #1-5, Striking and Cutting Methods.
PART 2 - 9 Angles of Attack, 5 Distances, House Blocking System and drills, Punching Styles, Passing, V-Movement Patterns and in class teachings. Philosophy.
Start with the basic strikes, guards, footwork, body mechanics, and safety habits every Eskrima student needs. Build coordination, structure, and confidence.
LEVEL 2 - GREEN
Connection
PART 1- Serrada stick strikes #6-#12, Long arc strikes, Using Arko (twirl of the stick, Abaniko strikes #1 -3, Single stick versus single stick inside & outside basics, Single stick #1-12 freestyle alternating strikes and blocking, Body Strikes - Palms, and Much More.
PART 2- DeCuerdas kicks, Empty hand sensitivity drills, Covering-Tappon &Sacuppo, Knife and Stick Passing, Using Body Defense Levels #1-5, Hand Blocking, DeCuerdas multi-hand flow drills, Single stick empty hand disarms of strikes #1 -#5 JOIN LEVEL 2 $79-
Begin linking offense, defense, checking, and counters into usable movement. Drills stop being isolated and become living flow.
LEVEL 3 - BROWN
Pressure and application
PART 1- Falling Skills, Joint Locking, basic throws and takedowns, Single stick grappling, locks & takedowns, Return Flow-Checking, Stopping Strikes, Double stick blocking, Double Stick Striking.
PART 2- Short Arc Strikes, Long Blade Strikes, Pictos, Oraves-Single Blade,Knife Flow Drill, Single Stick vs. Single Stick Disarms, Single Stick vs. Single Stick Long Range Sparring Drills, Abanico Defenses, Perfecting Your Practice.
JOIN LEVEL 3 $79-
Train timing, distance, partner response, and practical decision-making while keeping structure as movement becomes faster.
LEVEL 4 - BLACK
Progression
PART 1- Double Stick Principles, Double 6-12 Blocking, Espada y Dagga, Pictos- Double Trouble, Peck Peck Power, Oraves- Double Blade, Fighting from the ground, Long Staff Basic Strikes, Long Staff Defense Drill, Abaniko Fight Finishes.
PART 2- Dagga Basics, Defenses & Disarms, Dagga Hand Dynamics, Jailing / Trapping, Disarm Flow Drill, Espada y Dagga Drill, DeCuerdas Cord Basics, Pattern Flow Drill, Pass, Trap, Hit, Teaching Tip, Grounding Yourself, Black Belt Test & Award Ceremony.
JOIN LEVEL 4 $79-
Continue refining flow, blade awareness, disarms, counters, and ranking material so your Eskrima becomes sharper over time.
Scattered training gives scattered results
Free clips can give you ideas.
A complete course gives you a path.
Random drills may show you movement.
Structured training teaches you how the movement connects.
If you want to build skill, train the system.
Train with confidence
Bushindo University is built for martial artists who want serious training, clear instruction, and practical skill development.
The DeCuerdas Eskrima Course is designed so you can study the material, drill it, review it, and keep improving.
You are not buying theory.
You are getting training you can put in your hands and practice.
Start while your interest is sharp
Weapon skill does not come from watching from the outside. It comes from picking up the stick, learning the structure, and training the movement until it becomes natural.
If DeCuerdas Eskrima is calling you, do not wait for the perfect time.
Build your Eskrima from the ground up
Train the strikes. Learn the angles. Move your feet. Connect the drills. Understand the weapon.
The path is here.
Start training DeCuerdas Eskrima