The Filipino martial arts community lost one of its most colorful and beloved leaders last night in the person of Grandmaster Warlito “Lito” Concepcion, affectionately nicknamed “Datu Puti” (because of his gray hair) by many of his friends.

With immediate family by his bedside, he quietly and serenely passed away, having accomplished everything he wanted to do in this life.

A memorial and “celebration” of Kuya Lito’s life will be held in the Greater San…

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Philippine Warrior Arts Society 4th Annual Gathering - August 8, 2015

Written by Oliver Salvador

On Saturday, August 8th, 2015, the Philippine Warrior Arts Society held its 4th annual Gathering. But what is the Gathering, one may ask? The answer is simple - The Gathering is when the instructors of the various Filipino martial arts in the region come together to bond as brothers and sisters, as well as present the beauty and uniqueness of their arts to the members of the…