Kapatiran Mandirigma of VA/MD/DC (www.flowstrikes.com) and Balintawak Cuentada Taboada System hosted the 2017 Balintawak Arnis Invasion (B.A.I). This event was to celebrate and promote Filipino Martial Arts and Filipino culture. KM has invited top instructors all over the US to share their knowledge at this prestigious event. The goal was to build long lasting friendships, unity, brotherhood, and most of all, having fun. The event took place at NOVA Field House.
Instructor line up in no particular order.
- Guro Cyrus Bongon (Nicklestick Balintawak)
- Guro Jojo Ygay (Tabimina Balintawak)
- Guro Rino Balinado (NECOPA Balintawak)
- Guro Eugene Nepangue (WOTBAG)
- Guro Jerome Teague (AE & Nickelstick)
- Guro John Soriano (Balintawak Cuentada)
Special Guest.
- GM Brian Zawilinski
- Master Zacarias Taco
Majority of the photo came from Hank Nicodemus. The rest were taken by the BAI participants. – Thank you for sharing the photos.