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

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

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

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