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The Defensor Method of Filipino-Indonesian Martial Arts headed by Maha Guro Nate Defensor based in Chicago, IL. It is a complete system that enables you to turn your whole body and anything around you as a weapon.
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Defensor Method Stick & Knife Dumog Seminar 12-4pm Sunday 9/4/11 at Des Plaines, IL 60016

September 4, 2011 from 12pm to 4pm
DM Stick-Knife Dumog Seminar - 9/4/11 Sunday, 12:00-4:00pm - Location 301 Grove Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60016.  Cost: $30.00Stick & Knife Dumog deals with grappling with a weapon in your hand/hands & in your body.  The  goal is to gain experience  in armed grappling.  To be stressed will be leverage, technique, & flow. Draws, Openings, Entries, Traps, Takedowns, Locks, Choks & Submissions will be explored.See More
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Thank You very much for the Birthday Greetings, John. I had a nice day and a nice celebration. Hoping all is well with you and the best to you and your family, friends, and students.   Nate Defensor
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Happy Birthday Nate.  Hope you have a great one!
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Bill, My deepest condolences to his family and students. Nate
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Illinois Katipunan 2010 At Sept. 11, 2010 at Chicago, Foster and Cicero at the Park

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September 11, 2010 from 9am to 9pm
Chicago Katipunan to be held at Chicago Park District on Foster and Cicero on September 11, 2010 from 9am - 9pm. A Free Event/Seminar open to all styles and systems. A Gathering of 7 Filipino Martial Arts & Southeast Asian Martial Arts Instructors which will include: Mahaguro Nate Defensor, Guro Al McLuckie, Master Tom Sipin, Guro Joe Judt, Guro Sam Clark, Guro John Bednarski, & Guro Kim Satterfield. Filipino Martial Arts…See More
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Ramon Rubia San Miguel Eskrima Workshop Held In Chitown

Posted on December 3, 2009 at 10:15pm 0 Comments

Magtutudlo Ramon Rubia Workshop Explore Classical Eskrima At Defensor Method Central in Chicago on 11/25/09!





Probably the highest ranking Filipino mainland USA Instructor of San Miguel Eskrima, a system he inherited from Grandmaster Felimon "Momoy" Canete, Ramon Rubia is the consumate enthusiast when presenting the material he learned from a Classical Eskrima System from Cebu. He permeates combative enthusiasm forged from years of learning from a true Grandmaster of yore, Momoy… Continue
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Chicago Area Upcoming Seminars related to Defensor Method

Posted on October 16, 2009 at 11:25am 0 Comments

October 18, 2009 9:30am - 12:30pm - 3-Hour Serrada II Seminar on counters, flow sparring, lock n'block,& group drills.This is a continuation of Serrada material from the September 20th seminar. Attendees are advised to possess some knowledge of Serrada and/or Defensor Method Basic Counters. Counters for angles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 will be covered. A brief review of the Garimot System will also be covered in preparation for Gat Puno Abon Baet's Chicago visit. To be held at 810 West… Continue
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DM Serrada Seminar synopsis and Katipunan 2009 Links

Posted on September 21, 2009 at 2:31pm 0 Comments

Hello All,



Hope this blog finds you in good health, great spirits and a not so "blue" Monday.

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Seminar Synopsis from Serrada Seminar Yesterday:

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*Inayan Serrada Angles of attack broken and linked, solo and with partner

*Counters to angle 1: Outside sweep, inside sweep, cross block, umbrella, roof block, outside thrust, outside slash

*Counters to angle 2: Outside sweep, shoulder block, outside cross block,… Continue
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Katipunan 2009 Held in Florida Synopsis

Posted on September 20, 2009 at 1:00am 0 Comments

The first Filipino Martial Arts Katipunan 2009 was held successfully in Ty Park, Hollywood, FL on Sept. 5th-6th, 2009 hosted by Gat Puno Abon Baet of the Garimot System of Arnis. The event initially attracted 12-FMA instructors slated to teach, but John Malmo was unable to attend due to a family emergency. The participating instructors included: Abundio Baet, Bram Frank, Nate Defensor, Roberto Torres, Dan Medina, Felix Diaz, Lee Peacock, Shaun Burley, Chad Bailey, John Kovacs, & Greg… Continue

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At 8:31am on December 13, 2010, John R. MalmoJohn R. Malmo said…

Happy Birthday Nate.  Hope you have a great one!

At 11:05am on August 5, 2010, Gerson "Jayson" PenaGerson "Jayson" Pena said…
Guro, How R U ?
At 7:48am on March 24, 2010, Guro ShaunGuro Shaun said…
Guro Nate, I have left a testamonial for you on the link you have with Guro Baet. let me know if it works or if I should put it on a different link. Hope all is well with you. let me know if yo get down to Florida any time soon.
At 6:21pm on September 9, 2009, Fabrizio FilogranaFabrizio Filograna said…
hello master
Thank you for accepting my friend request.
best regards
Fabrizio
At 10:11am on July 17, 2009, Vicente BatallaVicente Batalla said…
Thank you very much for your invitation and greetings from Germany.
At 5:30am on July 16, 2009, Badache M hamed RiadBadache M hamed Riad said…
Thank you for the friend requst ;i m very happy to see you in myfma net ,i m one of your fan and i lick your job and program in Defensor method

SALAMAT .
At 8:04am on July 13, 2009, Dan MedinaDan Medina said…
Thank you for the friend requst, welcome.
At 8:48am on July 11, 2009, John R. MalmoJohn R. Malmo said…
Welcome to MyFMA.net Nate!
At 7:10am on July 11, 2009, Badache M hamed RiadBadache M hamed Riad said…
welcome to you master i m fan of defensor method i like vey nice your work you have a good job ....
thank you and salamate.
 
 
 

 
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