Cacoy Doce Pares
The legacy of close-quarters Filipino Martial Arts refined over a century of combat evolution. Fluid, efficient, and world-renowned for practical self-defense.
Global Organization
From its roots in Cebu City, Cacoy Doce Pares has grown into a formidable global organization. Today, the system is preserved and taught across a vast network of schools and by dedicated practitioners spanning every continent, ensuring the lineage of SGM Ciriaco 'Cacoy' Cañete continues to thrive worldwide.
The Origins
Eskrido
A dynamic innovation blending traditional stick work with Judo and Jujitsu throws and sweeps.
Corto Orihinal
Mastery of ultra-close range fighting using rapid strikes, weapon trappings, and sharp disarms.
Pangamot
The system's unarmed combat component, utilizing dirty boxing and joint manipulation tactics.
Espada y Daga
Practical application of long and short weapons simultaneously for cohesive combat defense.
CURRICULUM
Why Train Today?
Cacoy Doce Pares treats weapons and empty-hand fighting as one unified concept. Learning to control distance, leverage an opponent's body weight, and disarm an attacker in extreme close range makes it an exceptionally versatile system for modern self-defense and practical combat conditioning.
