I had to look it up since I don't use Tagalog phrases anymore.
I'm an American and used to teach the Filipino National Martial Art that was implemented into public schools and military training on your islands.
One of my teachers was a very famous Filipino. Professor Remy Presas who revived the history and culture of the Filipino martial arts. He had an appointment from the president to implement the island's unique historical martial art into the public school system and colleges as the official physical fitness program. It is called Modern Arnis. He spread it to the USA and Europe too. He spent times staying with our school, Eastern US and we integrated his art. I taught it and my students did demonstrations at University, churches, and festivals.
You likely haven't heard of him since others took over his organization since he died.
You'll recognize it by the use of rattan sticks.
I had to look it up since I don't use Tagalog phrases anymore.
I'm an American and used to teach the Filipino National Martial Art that was implemented into public schools and military training on your islands.
One of my teachers was a very famous Filipino. Professor Remy Presas who revived the history and culture of the Filipino martial arts. He had an appointment from the president to implement the island's unique historical martial art into the public school system and colleges as the official physical fitness program. It is called Modern Arnis. He spread it to the USA and Europe too. He spent times staying with our school, Eastern US and we integrated his art. I taught it and my students did demonstrations at University, churches, and festivals.
You likely haven't heard of him since others took over his organization since he died.
You'll recognize it by the use of rattan sticks.
Wow! Proud Filipino here! I looked him up on social media and found an account named Remy Amador Presas Sr. I’m not sure if this is the same person you were referring to, but I saw a video of him doing a Modern Arnis workout.
Wow! Proud Filipino here! I looked him up on social media and found an account named Remy Amador Presas Sr. I’m not sure if this is the same person you were referring to, but I saw a video of him doing a Modern Arnis workout.
Yes, that's the same one.
This is a biography if you are interested in more information.
For the shorter summary, it's towards the end. If I write it here, I'll talk your ear off. Most people aren't as interested as me. The founder of my School was one of his best friends. We sponsored his Clinics and Camps and then he turned over the classes to me as Head Instructor. I get enthusiastic thinking about the ways God answered prayers surrounding that.
I posted an example of a women's Anyo Competition for you in my Extreme Sports thread as an artistic example of what was revived by my late teacher. The Philippines adopted Japanese martial arts previously while your own heritage fell out of popularity.
Once it was reintroduced in way that was safe for practice, it began to flourish .
