TAGAAN Arnis-KAWALA Maestros and Maestras
Maestro Ramon Villardo
1st Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Dalawa, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
Maestro Ramon has attained Maestro level in TAGAAN ARNIS – accorded by Grandmaster Marc De Leon. He is the first Maestro level Instructor outside the De Leon’s family and has been given the authority by GM Marc to teach and propagate this battle-proven art. In addition, Maestro Ramon is also a certified instructor in empty hand self-defense/street survival system known as “KAWALA” close-quarter fighting developed by GM Marc. Maestro Ramon is personally trained by GM Marc.
Maestro Ramon is also a full-fledged member and the Regional Director of Bakbakan International in Canada (a brotherhood of martial artists head quartered in Manila, Philippines and New Jersey, U.S.A. dedicated to the propagation and proliferation of the Filipino Martial Arts). He was a former Weapon Instructor at Moni Aizik (Combat Krav Maga) gym in North Toronto, Impact Martial Arts. Along with Bolo/Itak Fighting arts of Tagaan Arnis, and Kawala self-defense/street survival system, he teaches Filipino Martial Arts of Bakbakan Kali-Ilustrisimo & Sibukan-Kali, Tulisan Knife Fighting System, Sinawali, “Dos Manos,” Knife Self-Defense .
Maestro Ramon and his arnisador/tagaanista team had just participated in 2010 Laban Laro tournament in Buffalo, New York. Hit this link
He is also a martial arts journalist and seminar instructor. Maestro Ramon is available to conduct seminars/workshops at your school. He can be e-mailed directly at ramonvillardo@gmail.com or reached at 647-500-1023).
Maestro Jonathan Rojas
3rd Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
Black Belt, Sikaran (WSBP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Isa, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
A veteran and fearless fighter both in the tournament mats, dojo, and in the street; veteran in open tournaments and holder of multiple championship awards; seasoned instructor. Personally trained by GM Marc and holds the honour of being the first blackbelt raised by GM Marc in Canada. FMA warrior!
Maestro Sean Banlawi
3rd Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
1st Degree Black Belt (4540), Sikaran (WSBP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Isa, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
A veteran in open tournaments and holder of multiple championship awards; a seasoned instructor. Personally trained by GM Marc and one of the first blackbelts raised by GM Marc in Canada. FMA warrior!
Maestro Justin Griffith
3rd Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
Black Belt (4541), Sikaran (WSBP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Isa, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
A veteran in open tournaments; seasoned instructor. Personally trained by GM Marc and one of the first blackbelts raised by GM Marc in Canada. Former Kuntaw Canada Commissioner for Central Ontario. FMA warrior!
Maestro Adrian De Leon
3rd Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
1st Degree Black Belt (4640), Sikaran (WSBP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Dalawa, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
A veteran in open tournaments; seasoned instructor. Personally trained by GM Marc since the age of four; one of the first blackbelts raised by GM Marc in Canada. Training officer/expert in Kuntaw's pattern/form/anyo. FMA warrior!
Maestra Danise Fernandez
3rd Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
1st Degree Black Belt (4641), Sikaran (WSBP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Dalawa, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
A veteran and fearless fighter both in the tournament mats, dojo, and in the street. Holder of multiple championship awards; seasoned instructor. First lady blackbelt of Kuntaw Canada and personally trained by GM Marc. FMA warrior!
Maestra Bernise Fernandez
3rd Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
1st Degree Black Belt (4642), Sikaran (WSBP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Tatlo, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
A veteran and fearless fighter both in the tournament mats, dojo, and in the street. Undefeated champion; holder of multiple championship awards; seasoned instructor; personally trained by GM Marc. FMA warrior!
Maestro Arthur Fernandez
5th Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
Black Belt (4781), Sikaran (WSBP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Dalawa, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
Current Kuntaw National Director for Canada; personally trained by GM Marc. FMA warrior!
Maestro Joseph Vallon
1st Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
Black Belt (4782), Sikaran (WSBP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Dalawa, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
A veteran and fearless fighter both in the tournament mats, dojo; Champion of 1st Open FMA Tournament in Ontario; holder of multiple tournament awards; personally trained by GM Marc. FMA warrior!
Maestro Manolo "Noli" Bayani
2nd Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
Black Belt (4785), Sikaran (WSBP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Dalawa, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
A veteran and fearless fighter both in the tournament mats, dojo; holder of multiple tournament awards; personally trained by GM Marc. FMA warrior!
Maestro Rubin Viray
1st Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
Black Belt (4784), Sikaran (WSBP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Dalawa, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
A veteran and fearless fighter both in the tournament mats, dojo; holder of multiple tournament awards; personally trained by GM Marc. FMA warrior!
Maestro Darwin Gonzales
1st Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
Black Belt (4783), Sikaran (WSBP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Isa, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
A veteran and fearless fighter both in the tournament mats, dojo, in the street; Canadian Forces Army reservist; security officer; seasoned on-the-street instructor; personally trained by GM Marc. FMA warrior!
Maestro Francis Fernandez
1st Degree Blackbelt, Kuntaw (IKF/KNP)
Black Belt (4202), Sikaran (WSBP)
Pahang Maestro - Antas Isa, Tagaan Arnis - Kawala Martial Arts
A veteran and fearless fighter both in the tournament mats, dojo; holder of multiple tournament awards; personally trained by GM Marc. FMA warrior!
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