Other eskrima masters do not promote their sites. They are happy with what they have. If you like to join, you are welcome to join. But be sure to endure the training. Stick fight training is really painful. We avoid the pain as much as possible; but also be prepared to experience it. There are many deadly self-defense system in Philippines. They are just known and they don't advertise themselves. Less Known Eskrima Masters Do Not Mean They Are Lesser Eskrimadors. Who knows they can even be better? Here is one article I like to share. I salute this article from the http://cebuano-eskrima.blogspot.com:

So you want to study arnis in Cebu, eh? Well, you ought to know that traditionally we call it eskrima, not arnis here. The word arnis, as we used it here, means 'tripping' somebody down. It was only in the seventies, during the Marcos' years that the term arnis was promoted by the NARAPHIL here. If you doubt it, then ask any old practitioner from the rural areas, once you're here. Basically, arnis and eskrima are one and the same "carabao." Now, do you speak our language, Cebuano? Do you have a network here? Do you have contacts who can help you around, at least in the City? If you don't have, then it is likely you will end up in the places where most foreigners go. You don't like it? You want to learn from other less-known teachers who can probably teach you other, not-so-commercialized eskrima styles (though not necesarilly better.)? Do you really want to experience more on FMA? Here's what you do . . . First, read where the Philippines is. Where is Cebu? Who are the Filipinos? The different ethnic groups here. What are the languages and dialects we speak? Read about the different styles of arnis or systems of the so-called Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). If you do just that, then I can assure you, you will see the real stuff. So that when you go home, you will learn more about us and our culture. Man, we are not just karaoke enthusiasts, we know eskrima too. Unfortunately, many are coming over without ever knowing anything about us. Maximize your experience here, do your homework. If you want to armed yourself with usable information and right, friendly attitude, I suggest you read Cebuano Eskrima: Beyond the Myth.

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Read more on the live hand technique in http://cebuano-eskrima.blogspot.com:

A Live Hand technique is never delivered in a telegraphic way so that the receiver can anticipate or intercept it. It is fully coordinated and clouded with other variables; the other hand (with the weapon), unpredictable footwork, shifting body weight, irregular tempo, body displacement, feints (and possibly, abrasive body odor too). So very unlikely the opponent can see it coming or being applied. The Live Hand is truly the more dangerous and unpredictable hand. The Live Hand (usually the left hand) is always coordinated with the Weapon Hand (usually the right hand, because majority are right-handed). The coordination between the hands is so natural and fluid. This is also true with the footwork. Just like while walking; while one arm moves forward the opposite arm swings backward or once one foot steps forward the contralateral arm also swings forward. Coordination between both Live Hand and Weapon –wielding Hand, doesn’t mean that both hands have to keep the same tempo and rhythm, meaning, while the Weapon–wielding Hand is moving to a direction, the Live Hand has already moved twice the number of times.

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