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FMA Informative - Issue #66 - Galaw Tanggulan The FMA Informative was fortunate to meet Punong Tagapagturo Ronaldo “Bax” Baxafra and his wife Senior Dayang Jessielyn N. Baxafra.
FMA Informative - Issue #65 Muay Thai and Balintawak - My Personal Blend The FMA Informative in talking with Guro Joel Huncar, got on the subject about mixing styles.
FMA Informative - Issue #63 and #64 Ready for Download The FMA Informative wants to thank the practitioners that submitted their comments about the Bali Camp 2013. 
FMA Informative - Issue #62 - Isidro Cane Do The FMA Informative thought this issue would be interesting, not because it is a cane issue, but rather Master Isidro, not only teaches cane techniques, but has developed his teachings for the elderly.
FMA Informative - Issue #61 FMA - Informative Visits the Philippines The FMA Informative put out the word that they would be sending a representative to the Philippines for interviews, and to make some observations on what is going on with practitioners as much as possible.
FMA Informative - Issue #59 and #60 Ready for Download A representative from the FMA Informative was lucky to be able to attend the Arnis Pang-Oran Tournament. It was well organized and ran smoothly. Also in attendance was Kenneth Au – Producer of the movie Island Dreams which is due to be released in June or July of 2013 and one of the stars of the movie Alexis Petitprez.
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Grandmaster Robert Castro of Eskabo Daan Our featured instructor is Grandmaster Robert Castro, founder of the Filipino Martial Art (FMA) system, Eskabo Daan, which is a combination of various FMA stick fighting and empty-handed systems.
Sticks Knives & Courage. A tribute to Grandmaster Roland Dantes (1945-2009) An internationally respected master of the Filipino martial arts (FMA) known variously as kali, eskrima and arnis, Dantes was known worldwide as an ambassador of goodwill for the arts. Although he traveled the world conducting seminars and liaising with many groups, in Australia he maintained a low profile and few were aware of this great man and his remarkable life.
FMA CORNER: Examining the usefulness of blade-to-blade techniques Filipino knife fighting originated from an ancient blade culture. In the setting where it was originally practiced, every man carries a knife and with few exceptions all disputes were settled with both antagonists armed with blades. 
Former Bond Girl Learns Filipino Martial Arts In Action Series MANILA, Philippines – Viewers loved her as James Bond’s femme fatale Valenka in 2006’s “Casino Royale.” Now, Ivana Miličević returns as a thief-turned-family woman in her biggest action series to date.  
FMA Informative - Issue #58 Arnis Balite: Putting Movement to the Fundamentals and Basics In FMA Informative issue #46 shown were the foundation of the fundamentals and basics of Arnis Balite. This was basically stick work, however Arnis Balite also has its empty hands.
FMA Informative - Issue #57 - Art of Breaking (Kyukpa) The FMA Informative tries to bring all aspects of the martial arts to its readers. In to days training in the Filipino martial arts if you notice, there has become many styles/systems that are hybrid in adding from other styles. 
Issue #55 and #56 Ready for Download In issue #55, The FMA Informative wants to thank Zena Sultana Babao for submitting this rare occasion in which Grandmaster Narrie Babao held a promotional exam. And issue #56 is bringing to light one such young practitioner that has truly grown a passion for the Filipino martial arts and excels in her training and in competitions.
FMA CORNER: Injury as the turning point of a fight I like things that work. This is primarily the reason why I was drawn to arnis, escrima and kali collectively known as Filipino martial arts (FMA) in the first place. The FMA was originally a battlefield art, which explains its no-nonsense practical approach to combat.
FMA Informative - Issue #54 - 100 FMA Book Launch In his 30th book, “100 Filipino Martial Artists”, Punong Lakan Garitony C. Nicolas has selected one hundred of special, living, Filipino individuals recognized for their contributions in strengthening and promoting the Filipino martial arts and its culture that is popularly known as Arnis, Eskrima, and Kali. 
Come join us for Mission High School's Day of Play!! Watch and learn about Filipino Martial Arts! Come watch demos then join the seminars to get hands on training! All styles of FMA are welcome in an effort to promote/propagate and unify FMA. 
FMA Informative - Issue #53 - Arkido Master Jose Isidro is the Founder and Chief Instructor of Isidro Modern Arnis. He has over 42 years of Korean and Filipino martial arts training that includes other various Japanese / Hawaiian martial arts experience.
An educated eye Dan Inosanto once said that one of the benefits he got from training with Bruce Lee is that he gained an “educated eye.” Inosanto is pertaining to the highly conceptual nature of Lee’s jeet kune do, which is similar to the approach of the Filipino martial arts (FMA). 
81st Cacoy Doce Pares Anniversary (video)  81st Cacoy Doce Pares Anniversary 12JANUARY 2013
FMA Informative - Issue #52 - The Bolo The FMA Informative is fortunate to have Grandmaster Bram Frank share some of his knowledge on the Bolo. An elite professional practitioner he shared his program "Learn in 6 - Teach in 12" which was the 2nd issue of the FMA Informative. If you have not seen it, it is highly suggested you download it.