2015 June

Eskrima Documentary Series Teaser Trailer: Ang Dangal ng Lahi (Pride)

June 20, 2015 by MO1

Eskrima Documentary Series - Teaser Trailer: Ang Dangal Ng Lahi (Pride) Ang Dangal ng Lahi (Pride) is a series of short documentaries about the Warrior Arts of the Philippines commonly known as Eskrima, Arnis and Kali. The focus will be arts and organizations of Bakbakan Philippines, Ilustrisimo and Lameco Eskrima. Director: Tim Fredianelli General Consultant: Dino Flores Distribution: Mandirigma.org Kapisanang Mandirigma Productions Release Date: 2015 For more information go to: http://mandirigma.org/?p=2651 https://vimeo.com/mandirigma/eskrimadors © 2015 Kapisanang Mandirigma Productions, All Rights Reserved. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bakbakan Philippines, Books & Film, Documentary/Footage, DVDs/Magazines/TV, Eskrima Tournament/Competition/Challenge, Filipino Martial Arts, FMA, General, Ilustrisimo, IN MEMORY OF, Interviews, Kali Arnis Eskrima Escrima, Kapisanang Mandirigma, Lameco Eskrima, Mandirigma.org, Masters and Guros, Warrior Arts of the Philippines

Kali Ilustrisimo Seminar with Guro Brandon Ricketts, July 12, 2015. Glendale FMA, California.

June 19, 2015 by MO1

Kali Ilustrisimo Seminar with Guro Brandon Ricketts, July 12, 2015. Glendale FMA, California. A rare opportunity to train with Guro Brandon Ricketts. Guro Brandon grew up with the art and will give you insight into the transition from being a theory based drill practitioner to a real time functional based Eskrimador. Guro Brandon will only be in the USA till the end of 2015 - so don't miss your chance to train with one of the heirs of Grandmaster Christopher Ricketts Ilustrisimo lineage. 10Am to 2PM $50.00 prepaid by friday, July 10th. Spectators $40.00 prepaid. $70.00 at the door. Spectators $60 at the door. Contact: mandirigma.org@gmail.com More info at: http://mandirigma.org/?p=2783 http://backyardeskrima.com/?p=1613 This seminar is open to the general public. No Video Please. No Photography without permission. Brought to you by The Warrior Arts of the Philippines Alliance - Kali Ilustrisimo, Bakbakan Philippines, Lameco SOG, Eskrima, Kapisanang Mandirigma, Combat FMA Las Vegas. ------------------------- In 2011 Guro Bruce Ricketts was formally selected as the new Chief Instructor of Master Christopher Ricketts Ilustrisimo Organization and Bakbakan Philippines. The official ceremony was held in Manila, Philippines. During the same ceremony Guro Brandon Ricketts was promoted to the the position as Second in Command to Guro Bruce Ricketts. Also selected was the Administrative Board which includes Guro Ronnie Ricketts, Guro Alex Ricketts and Guro Jason Ricketts. The organization is dedicated to maintaining the legacy of Grandmaster Christopher Ricketts. The Advisory Board was also selected. Guro Bruce Ricketts and Guro Brandon Ricketts trained under their Father, Grandmaster Christopher Ricketts since they could walk. The training room in their Philippine home was located in front of their bedroom. Daily exposure to the arts was the norm. Besides daily training with their Father and other students, many masters spent time training in their home. To name a few, legends such as Master Roland Dantes, Master Rey Galang, Master Yuli Romo, Punong Guro Edgar Sulite, Master Tony Diego and none other than Grandmaster Ilustrisimo himself would train there. The technical and fighting skill of these young Guro’s clearly reflect their esteemed lineage. Guro Bruce and Guro Brandon are also accomplished practitioners of Bakbakan Sagasa Kickboxing, Ngo Cho Kun, Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bakbakan Philippines, Classes and Seminars, Eskrima Tournament/Competition/Challenge, Filipino Martial Arts, FMA, General, Ilustrisimo, Kali Arnis Eskrima Escrima, Kapisanang Mandirigma, Lameco Eskrima, Mandirigma.org, Masters and Guros, Seminars/Classes, Warrior Arts of the Philippines

Seminar: Viñas Arnis at Glendale FMA, California.

June 18, 2015 by MO1

Warrior Arts of the Philippines Alliance Presents for the first time ever in California Viñas Arnis Seminar " GM Nonong has been actively Instructing , propagating and spreading this Legacy FMA art founded by his late father GM Jose Vinas. He is here for a short visit and practitioners irregardless of styles are encouraged to attend this rare workshop and experience the different approach with regards to bolo and knifefighting." Master Joe Valencia Tan Certified Master Instructor Lapu Lapu Vinas Arnis Afficionado Certified Master Instructor Modified Tapado Viñas Arnis is a complete and original, bladed weapon and empty hand, Filipino Martial Arts system founded in Bacolod City, Philippines in 1932. Lapu Lapu Viñas Arnis Affecionados Assoc. is the oldest documented Filipino Martial Arts system in Negros Occidental, Philippines It was founded in 1932 by the late Grandmaster Jose L. Viñas. The first inheritor of the system is none other than Grandmaster Jose L. Viñas son, Professor Wilson E. "Nonong" Viñas. This system appeared in Punong Guro Sulite’s landmark book “Masters of Kali, Arnis and Eskrima”. Seminar presented by Master Joe Tan, Kapisanang Mandirigma and the Warrior Arts of the Philipines Alliance. This is an extremely rare opportunity as this was originally going to be invitation only. Don’t miss out! Date: July 19, 2015 (Sunday) Time: 10AM to 2:00PM. Location: Glendale FMA, California / Aranda - Ricketts Memorial Gym. Donation: $35 Prepaid. $50 at the door. Spectators - $25. Please bring your own training gear. No video. No photos without permission. Contact: Master Joe Tan - comfortwear@roadrunner.com Guro Bud Balani - bbalanigrip@gmail.com Guro Dino Flores - mandirigma.org@gmail.com For further details go to: http://mandirigma.org/?p=2808 The late Grandmaster Jose L. Viñas. The late Grandmaster Jose L. Viñas. Copyright © 2015 Kapisanang Mandirigma. All images, content and layout except those of those by owner. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classes and Seminars, Eskrima Tournament/Competition/Challenge, Filipino Martial Arts, FMA, General, Kali Arnis Eskrima Escrima, Kapisanang Mandirigma, Mandirigma.org, Masters and Guros, Warrior Arts of the Philippines, Warrior Arts of the Philippines Alliance

Master Christopher Ricketts and Bakbakan Philippines doing Ilustrisimo on TV Show – 2005.

June 2, 2015 by MO1

Master Christopher Ricketts and Bakbakan Philippines doing Ilustrisimo on TV Show. Master Ricketts is assisted by Bruce Ricketts, Dodong Sta. Iglesia, Miguel Zubiri, Doran Sordo, Brandon Ricketts, Monsour del Rosario and other members of Bakbakan Philippines. Shot at Olympians Taekwondo Training Center (OTTC) in Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines. 2005. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZFL1s9N7e4&feature=youtu.be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bakbakan Philippines, DVDs/Magazines/TV, Eskrima Tournament/Competition/Challenge, Filipino Martial Arts, FMA, General, Ilustrisimo, Kali Arnis Eskrima Escrima, Masters and Guros, Warrior Arts of the Philippines

Los Angeles City Hall Celebrate 117th Philippine Independence Day/Araw ng Kalayaan.

June 1, 2015 by MO1

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Los Angeles City Hall Celebrate 117th Philippine Independence Day/Araw ng Kalayaan with Kapisanang Mandirigma/Mandirigma.org. June 12th, 2015. Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles City Hall to celebrated the 117th Philippine Independence Day or Araw ng Kalayaan. The event was organizes by the Los Angeles Association of City Employees. Kapisanang Mandirigma/Mandirigma.org demonstrated a sample of the Warrior Arts of the Philippines at the event. In particular the Arts of Lameco Eskrima and Kali Ilustrisimo. This is the second time Kapisanang Mandirigma has appeared at L.A. City Hall. The last time was for the official dedication of L.A. Historic Filipinotown in 2002. The first official Filipinotown in the country. Guro Bud Balani and Guro Dino Flores was assisted by Guro Johnathan Balani, Mark Ramos and Daniel Parker. Their performance was after the flag ceremony in the main building forecourt. The Flag c Ceremony consisted of Filipino-American law enforcement officers parading with various flags of the Philippine Revolution. Los Angeles has the largest population of Filipinos outside of the Philippines. Mabuhay Ang Pilipinas! City of Los Angeles official dedication to the celebration. The demo team with Master Joe Tan of Modified Tapados/Vinias Eskrima Systems. Guro Bud Balani, Dr. A.S. Flores, Guro Dino Flores Demo Team in action headed by Guro Johnathan Balani. Event program. Guro Dino and Guro Johnathan demonstrating single sword techniques as Guro Bud narrates. Filipino-American Law Enforcement Officers parading various flags of the Philippine Revolution. The Eskrima Demo team. Guro Bud Balani and Guro Dino Flores. Filipino-American Law Enforcement Officers parading various flags of the Philippine Revolution. Los Angeles City Hall and L.A. Sister Cities. Photos property of Mandirigma.org. Photographer Dr. A.S. Flores. … [Read more...]