KM of DC, MD and VA group went down to Richmond joining the Richmond Balintawak group for the GM Taboada Seminar. GM Bobby was reviewing students and lead an intensive training session! He shared his unique brand of Balintawak known for it’s speed, power, and control.
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.
Special Guest.
Majority of the photo came from Hank Nicodemus. The rest were taken by the BAI participants. – Thank you for sharing the photos.
GM Taboada will be visiting Richmond Balintawak to lead an intensive training session! GM Taboada will be sharing his unique brand of Balintawak known for it’s speed, power, and control. Whether you are new to Balintawak or a seasoned practitioner of the art, you will walk away with something that will elevate your game. Don’t miss this increasingly limited opportunity to get the details directly from the man himself.
This training session will be from 9am until 5pm with a lunch break from 12pm-2pm.
GGM Ernesto A. Presas Legacy Gathering
Kapatiran Mandirigma hosted the largest Gathering of Kombatan Instructor’s, Master’s and Grandmaster’s in the United States. It was held on June 23-25, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The event is to honor the legacy of GGM Ernesto A. Presas and the art he had left to his students.
Featured Instructors –
Grandmaster Alex France Sr. – Nevada (Kombatan, Bais Tres Manos, Villasin Balintawak)
Grandmaster Alex Ercia – San Francisco (Kombatan, Kalis Ilustrisimo, Villasin Balintawak)
Grandmaster Rene Tongson – Manila (Abaniko Tres Puntas, Modern Arnis, Kombatan)
Grandmaster Robert Castro – San Francisco (Eskabo Daan)
Master Oliver Garduce – Toronto (Kombatan, Waray Waray Garote Escrima)
Grandmaster Shelley Millspaugh – Colorado (Kombatan)
Guest Instructors –
Master Rino Balinado – Tacoma (NECOPA Balintawak)
Datu Tim Hartman – New York (Modern Arnis, Kombatan)
Grandmaster Jeff Sprawls – Missouri (Kombatan)
Master Kendal Coats – Oklahoma (Kombatan)
Master Damon Abraham – Colorado (Kombatan)
Master Jhun R. Occidental – NoVA/DC (Kombatan)
Master Dan Lowman – Florida (Kombatan)
Photo credits to GM Shelley Millspaugh
Balintawak Cuentada – 12 Basic Strikes in Control
Another great Balintawak Cuentada Session. Session is open to all at no cost. The purpose is to build camaraderie within the FMA population here in VA/MD/DC. We will be planning on doing these get together once a month with combined FMA systems. Training starts 9am-11:30 then lunch then 12:15-3pm. I only ask donations for the food portion. Our KM mom will be providing delicious FOOD as always. Look out for the next one. Thank you for all that showed up from near and far. Thanks to Guro Cy Bongon for supporting the event.
Kapatiran Mandirigma will be hosting the largest Gathering of Kombatan Instructor’s, Master’s and Grandmaster’s in the United States and will be held in Colorado. The event is to honor the legacy of GGM Ernesto A. Presas and the art he had left to his students.
If you are interested in teaching at this event and want to honor the impact GGM Ernesto Presas had on your training, message Jhun Occidental (jhun.occidental@gmail.com)
More info to be announced shortly.
Tentative Featured Instructors –
Grandmaster Alex France Sr. – Nevada (Kombatan, Bais Tres Manos, Villasin Balintawak)
Grandmaster Alex Ercia – San Francisco (Kombatan, Kalis Ilustrisimo, Villasin Balintawak)
Grandmaster Rene Tongson – Manila (Abaniko Tres Puntas, Modern Arnis, Kombatan)
Grandmaster Allan Sarco Fami – Manila (Kombatan, Kalahi Martial Arts)
Master Oliver Garduce – Toronto (Kombatan, Waray Waray Garote Escrima)
Grandmaster Shelley Millspaugh – Colorado (Kombatan)
Senior Master Vincent Pernice – Kansas (Kombatan)
Tentative Guest Instructors –
Master Rino Balinado – Tacoma (Mongcal Balintawak)
Datu Tim Hartman – New York (Modern Arnis, Kombatan)
Grandmaster Rick Manglinong – Nevada (Modern Arnis, Kombatan)
Grandmaster Jeff Sprawls – Missouri (Kombatan)
Master Kendal Coats – Oklahoma (Kombatan)
Master Damon Abraham – Colorado (Kombatan)
Master Jhun R. Occidental – NoVA/DC (Kombatan)
Master Dan Lowman – Florida (Kombatan)
More instructors to be announced soon.
KM crew supporting our friend GM Dan Medina, showcasing the Derobio art of eskrima. This successful event was held at the MGM National Harbor. Excellent demonstrations by GM Dennis Brown, GM Troy Price, GM Michael DePasquale, GM Ali Shabazz, GM Eddie Thomas, So-Shihan Carlos Delacruz and GM Dan Medina.
Here are a few shots from the event…
Brother Jhun will be hosting a Balintawak session at his place on the 19th of March. Get ready to sweat 🙂
KM crew supporting this Magnificent Martial Arts Seminar on Saturday, March 11th at MGM National Harbor. Our dear friend GM Dan Medina will be showcasing Derobio Eskrima.
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