Remembering Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite
by David E. Gould This past April marked the 20 year death anniversary of Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite, the Founder of the Lameco Eskrima System.…
Category: FMA – Filipino Martial Arts
GM Buot’s Thoughts and Expectations on Eskrima
By GM Samuel L. Bout, Sr. From an old man’s perch, with a lifetime of unnecessary conflicts and folly, I say: avoid conflict. Conflict does arise…
Going Deeper into FMA
By Bong Abenir Filipino Martial Arts is more than just the acquisition of skills. There are many who may be far more superior with their physical…
Balintawak Eskrima: The Future of the Art
by GM Sam Buot We know not what is in store for the future of the art of Balintawak eskrima. Some styles in the United States…
The Fundamental Core of FMA
by Louelle Lledo and Andy Sanano Editor’s Note – Research and development of authentic indigenous classical maneuvers within FMA training has given rise to the formation of…
1st National Arnis Congress a Success!
by Bambit Dulay Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri called for unity among arnis organizations and practitioners during the opening of the 1st Arnis Congress at the Philippine…
Maestro Romy Macapagal Expounds on the Way of the Blade
Editor’s Note: Romeo Macapagal and I have been friends for nearly 25 years. He is my senior in the FMA style of the late Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo,…
Apex and MIBOME in Filipino Martial Arts
By Louelle Lledo and Andy Sanano In journalism, the writer is taught to use the inverted pyramid method to cover stories. In the inverted pyramid, the…
Vientenueve Balisong: Filipino Butterfly Knife
By Datu Shishir Inocalla Filipino martial arts have captured the imagination of martial artists, military and Hollywood. Manufactured in Barrio Balisong, Taal Batangas, no weapon more…
Dagooc Fights to Get Pinoys More Interested in Arnis
by ABS-CBN News MANILA — For Philippine Modern Arnis grandmaster Rodel Dagooc, his introduction to the sport came as a surprise. Born and raised in Iloilo, Dagooc…