What is Combat Serrada Escrima?
Developed in the Philippines, Combat Serrada Escrima (CSE) is a fighting and self-defense system designed for everyone: male, female, big, small — it doesn’t matter. This system will supply you with the skills needed to protect and defend yourself from all types of attackers.
It is not a traditional form of martial arts with uniforms and rituals. CSE is very easy to learn and will make even the slowest person move and react with incredible speed. You will learn how to fight with and against sticks, knives, and empty hands — all in one system.
We put special emphasis on knife fighting skills because more and more criminals are using them to commit crimes. It is essential to understand edged weapons and how they are used in order to defend against them.
This is not an “empowerment” system or a “cardio self-defense” class. This is the real deal. We will teach you how to use escalated force: from restraint and control to devastating ways of incapacitating your opponent.
Not only will you learn the techniques, but also how they work and the principles behind them. You will eventually be able to create your own techniques. Throws, joint locking, and chokes are taught in a way that makes them instinctive.
Whether as a supplement to another martial art or a standalone system, Combat Serrada Escrima is complete and adaptable for any serious student.
Instructor Bio
Instructor Profile: Guro Bella
Head Instructor – Combat Serrada Escrima Boston
Guro Bella is a second-generation martial artist and the Head Instructor of Combat Serrada Escrima in Boston. A Certified Basic Instructor under J.C. Cabiero and a Certified Full Instructor under Master Brian Jacobs (CSE & Martial Arts Concepts), she carries forward a legacy of practical, real-world martial arts with skill and authenticity.
With a degree in psychology and a lifetime immersed in martial arts, Bella brings both insight and empathy to her teaching. Her classes are rooted in an open, welcoming atmosphere where students of all levels and backgrounds can grow at their own pace. Thoughtful, patient, and genuinely passionate, she encourages her students to approach training the way she does — not as a chore, but as play.
“Everyone learns differently. I want my students to feel safe, seen, and free to explore what works for them.”