Introduction to Kalis Ilustrisimo with Bakbakan Senior Instructor – Doran Sordo. Boracay, Philippines. May 2014

May 7, 2014 by MO1

Grandmaster Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo

Introduction to Kalis Ilustrisimo with Bakbakan Senior Instructor – Doran Sordo.

Introduction to Kalis Ilustrisimo. Covering basic strikes, body mechanics, combative ranges, footwork, blade drills and defense, and Punta y Daga or sword and dagger. Kalis Ilustrisimo is the blade art or system of the late Grand Master Antonio Ilustrisimo.
Brought to you by Bakbakan Combat Arts International Senior Instructor -Doran Sordo.

Dates to be announced for May, 2014.

Demo class tomorrow at The Vessel, Mandala Spa & Villas. — at The Vessel, Mandala Spa & Villas. Boracay, Philippines

This seminar is not to be missed! Bakbakan Combat Arts International Senior Instructor – Doran Sordo sharing Kalis Ilustrisimo! Just in case you need more convincing, the seminar is in Beautiful Boracay. Be there! Date in May to be announced. Proceeds go to Grandmaster Tony Diego’s medical fund.

More Information: http://facebook.com/doransordo

Training with Master Christopher Ricketts in Makati, Philippines.

Training with Master Tony Diego in Luneta Park, Philippines.

Training session with Bakbakan Brothers Monsour del Rosario and Miguel Zubiri in Manila, Philippines.

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

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