Learn Filipino Martial Arts (Kali-Arnis-Eskrima)😍
This Pathway 3G is a part of the Filipino Cultural Immersion Program, made possible by Metro’s Community Placemaking Grant💝
FMA OR FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS (KALI-ARNIS-ESKRIMA)
(SINING PANLABAN NG PILIPINAS)
FMA or Filipino Martial Arts (Kali-Arnis-Escrima) is the national martial art and national sport of the Philippines. It refers to the fighting methods originated in the Philippines which emphasize weapon-based fighting with sticks, knives, bladed weapons, and various improvised weapons, as well as “empty hand or unarmed” techniques using the same principles and training methodology used for weaponry.
The most popular forms of which are known as Kali, Arnis and Eskrima. The three are roughly interchangeable umbrella terms for the traditional martial arts of the Philippines.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Punong Guro Ryan “Bagani” Cordero, a highly decorated Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) instructor based in Oregon, USA, is an experienced and dedicated martial arts instructor with over 30 years of training and 20 years of teaching experience. He has honed his skills in various disciplines, including ITF Taekwon-Do, kickboxing, Pencak Silat and Kali-Arnis-Escrima.
Currently, Guro Bagani holds a 5th degree black belt in ITF Taekwon-Do, an instructor level in kickboxing & silat, and a head instructor/punong guro level in Kali-Arnis-Escrima. His expertise extends beyond these disciplines, as he is also a competitor and coach in various martial arts.
Guro Bagani has showcased his prowess in various martial arts, competing, coaching, and even becoming a champion at the local, national, and international levels. He has excelled in Tang-Soo-Do, submission grappling, kickboxing, pencak silat, mixed martial arts, and Kali/Arnis/Escrima.
Despite his extensive expertise, Guro Bagani’s primary specialty lies in the national martial art of the Philippines, known as Kali, also referred to as Arnis and Escrima.
After learning Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) from Mandirigmang Kaliradman and achieving the instructor level, he established his own FMA group called Bagani Kali Combatives in 2016.
After migrating to the United States, Guro Bagani continued teaching FMA and is currently pursuing his advocacy to promote and disseminate the Filipino Martial Arts worldwide.
PER GURO BAGANI:
"Filipino Martial Arts (Kali-Arnis-Escrima) embodies the spirit and resilience of the Filipino people. By teaching FMA, we are not only imparting self-defense skills and fitness but also fostering national pride, patriotism, and cultural identity."
🧲Filipino Martial Arts (Pathway 3G) is on six (6) Sundays at 1pm:
May 18
May 25
June 29
July 6
July 20
July 27
The Filipino Cultural Immersion Program has 3 pathways:
📌 Pathway 1: Kulinarya (Filipino Culinary Arts)
📌 Pathway 2: Filipino Language + Storytelling & Traditions
📌 Pathway 3: Music & Arts
COST: No cost to attend
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