GSBA Stickfighting regionals and nationals are coming soon! - eskrima escrima kali arnis

Get the scoop on how to compete in the GSBA Midwest Regional tournament and Nationals!  We also learn where the world championship will be held...it's going to be awesome!

Francis Serrano joins us to answer every question you have about stick-fighting in major competition. 

Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.

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Are you ready for a fight? Today? Right now? - Eskrima escrima arnis kali

We chat about FMA preparedness, fitness and keeping in fighting shape for Filipino Martial Arts.  Are you ready for a fight?  Today?  Right now?

Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.

Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalklive


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Is your ancient martial art lineage a work of fiction? - eskrima arnis escrima kali

How deep does your lineage go?  Can you confirm it?  We talk about the myths and realities of martial art lineages, rankings, etc. 

Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.

Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalklive


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Eskrima for Self Defense - Kali escrima arnis

Have you been teaching or training Eskrima for self defense?  We talk about why this is a good or bad idea.

Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.

Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalklive




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Mataw Guro Louelle Lledo of Amara Arkanis Arnis, head of the Mataw Guro association, and forthcoming Tambuli Media Author

Coming up this week we are excited to have Mataw Guro Louelle Lledo of Amara Arkanis Arnis, head of the Mataw Guro association, and forthcoming Tambuli Media Author.  Mataw Guro Louelle Lledo is one of the best known and renowned Filipino martial arts instructors in the world. A captain in the Philippine Air Force Reserves, he has received several awards from martial arts organizations including Grandmaster of the Year Award of the Filipino Fighting Arts (2003), and Excellence Award in the Preservation of the Martial Arts (2004). He has helped train elite Filipino officers as chief defensive tactics instructor of the Headquarters, Philippine Integrated National Police Training Command, and National Capital Regional Training Center at Fort Bonifacio, chief unarmed combat instructor of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and chief combat instructor of the 1st Air Division and the 304th Security Squadron of the Philippine Air Force. Through years of martial arts experience he has created his own form of Filipino martial arts which he called Amara Arkanis.  He is also the founder and head of the Mataw Guro Association, a group dedicated to ensuring the quality and propagation of quality Filipino Martial Art's educators.  Finally, on top of all these accomplishments, Mataw Guruo Louelle Lledo is also an author, and will soon be the latest author to join and publish through Tambuli Media.

For more information about Mataw Guro Louelle Lledo or Tambuli Media check out:
http://amaraarkanis.com/
http://www.tambulimedia.com

Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.

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Guro David Gould - Author of the latest Tambuli Media Release - Lameco Eskrima: The Legacy of Edgar Sulite - escrima kali arnis

Coming up this week we are excited to have author Guro David Gould.  David E. Gould has been training in the Martial Arts since 1977 but he is best known for his association with Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite and the Lameco Eskrima System. He was the last Instructor certified by Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite in the Lameco Eskrima System on July 28, 1996 as well as being one of the recognized Standard Bearers of the System who was appointed directly to that position by Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite in 1996. As well as being a long time private student of Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite, David E. Gould was also one of 25 exclusive handpicked members of PG Sulite`s private “backyard” invitation only group which later became known as the “Sulite Orehenal Group”. David E. Gould has conducted hundreds of Lameco Eskrima Seminars in numerous countries around the world and also teaches Elite Military and Law Enforcement.

We will be discussing his latest book, released by Tambuli Media, Lameco Eskrima: The Legacy.  Broken down into 10 distinct chapters, Lameco Eskrima: The Legacy of Edgar G. Sulite, shows the evolution of a fighter and his art, from the early years of training in Tacloban City and Ozamis City, with legendary masters to the founding of Lameco Eskrima and Sulite’s meeting in Manila of such notable figures as  Christopher Ricketts, Tony Diego and Tatang Ilustrisimo. Chapter 4 discusses the writing of Sulite’s three classic books, his world tour and challenge matches. This is followed by chapters on Sulite’s relocation to Los Angeles, the spread of his art internationally, and his invitation-only backyard class. The late Punong Guro used to say that one must try their best to get a collective understanding, a complete image of a person by looking into all available sources. This book, and these last chapters, provides such insights and exposure found nowhere else.

For more information about Guro David Gould, his book, or Tambuli Media check out:  http://www.tambulimedia.com/eskrima-books/lameco-eskrima/

Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.

Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalklive




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Grandmaster Dan Medina - Author of the latest Tambuli Media Release - The Secret Art of Derobio Escrima - kali arnis escrima

Coming up this week we are excited to have author and Grandmaster Dan Medina.  Grandmaster Dan Medina was first introduced to martial arts with a combination of Judo and the Navy Seal Quick-Kill method. He joined the Black Masters Sphinx Karate Clan of the Philippines, and discovered the art of  Arnis 63 Generals. In 1978, he joined Philippine Martial Arts Studio and studied with Shihan Raynaldo Gingco a Kyokushin and Kuntaw Instructor.

In 1980, he became a student of Grandmaster Narrie Babao learning the arts of Arnis Batangas and Kuntao. 1984 to 86, Medina, mastered the Ocho system and Modern Arnis Ernesto Presas Style under the tutelage of  Philip Pabalinas. In 1986, Dan Medina moved to Hawaii and became a disciple of Great Grandmaster Braulio T. Pedoy and his son, Batikan Eduardo J. Pedoy.

Currently, Dan is the founder and Grand Master of Majapai Derobio and Rajah (6th Degree Red & White belt), Florida V.P. for Sphinx Karate & Arnis 63 Generals. With a 3rd Dan in Kobudo and has received a Doctorate for his contributions to the Martial Arts,  he also holds an honorary Black Belt for his contributions to the art of Kajukembo by Grand Master Sam Allred .

From 2001to present G.M. Medina has been inducted into the International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame, Eastern USA International Blackbelt Hall of Fame, Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors and World Head of Family Sokeship Council hall of Fame.  In 2014 Grandmaster Dan Medina has been nominated as a Legendary Figure in the Martial Arts by W.H.F.S.C as well as a Nomination to the Masters Hall of Fame.

We will be discussing his latest book, released by Tambuli Media, The Secret Art of Derobio Escrima.  In The Secret Art of Derobio Escrima Grandmaster Dan Medina will take you on a journey into the lives and history of two of Leyte’s Legendary Men. One was considered to be one of the Philippines most dangerous rebels, a leader of the Pulahan Movement and later a patriot. General Faustino Ablen (aka Papa Ablen). The other was his disciple, Grandmaster Braulio Tomada Pedoy, who is not only be remembered for his kindness, physical and spiritual healing, but also for his great ability in Filipino martial arts. In this book Dan Medina sheds light into the deadliness of this bone and joint crushing art.

The Secret Art of Derobio Escrima is the first look into this amazing battle tested art of Derobio Escrima. Not only does it take you through the basics of Derobio Escrima, it also gives you a glimpse into inner workings of countering. This book is written with the student in mind and will take you beyond the basics. It’s designed to walk you through the principles and theories behind striking, blocking, counter attacks and locks. Of great interest is the counter to counter movement of Derobio Escrima, which sets this art apart from other arts. It’s like the standup grappling of the Filipino martial arts with weapons. It teaches you how to move with the opponent’s force, taking and using their energy and flow against them. The stick locks which have made this system famous will make you want to jump out of your skin.

For more information about Grandmaster Dan Medina, his book, or Tambuli Media check out:  http://www.tambulimedia.com/eskrima-books/derobio-escrima/

Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.

Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalklive




This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/