Modern Arnis From www.learnpracticalselfdefense.com/selfdefenseblog.html (photo source) Modern Arnis is the system of Filipino martial arts founded by the late Remy Presas as a comprehensive self-defense system. The term Modern Arnis was also used by Remy Presas' younger brother Ernesto Presas to describe his style of Filipino martial arts; It is derived principally from the traditional Presas family style of the Bolo (machete) and the stick-dueling art of Balintawak, with influences from other Filipino and Japanese martial arts. He taught the method of hitting...

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FASA sings, dances the night away From The Flat Hat Given every ounce of sweat, dedication and enthusiasm displayed by the members of the Filipino-American Student Association at each rehearsal, it is no surprise that their upcoming Filipino Culture Night will combine the effects of hard work, creativity and pure entertainment. Written and directed by the Culture Night co-chairs, Rob Landicho '08 and Tamara Peterson '09, the play tells the story of a young black, half-African-American male who explores his Filipino culture in order to get a...

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'FIGHTING DOC' SEES ACTION IN GORRES-DARCHINYAN UNDERCARD From PhilBoxing.com In a sport sometimes criticized for its health hazards, the entry of JV Tuazon in pro boxing is something of a compliment, if not a big applause, to the game. A three-time New Jersey Golden Gloves Boxing champion, Tuazon is a full-bloodied Filipino now residing in New Jersey, USA. A few weeks ahead of the Gorres-Darchinyan eliminator card, Now or Never, Tuazon flew in to log in more rounds of no-holds-barred sparring with ALA Boxing Gym regulars. Tickets are available only in ALA Gym Main...

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Local Faces Embezzlement Charge From Daily Nexus A former credit card processing company employee was arraigned on Wednesday after she was charged last week with allegedly embezzling up to $559,000 over the past three years. Jan. 17, after a warrant was issued for her arrest in connection to the disappearance of more than $500,000 from her former employers, Card Payment Solutions of Santa Barbara.

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Balintawak Arnis as a discipline From pmvlawyer.multiply.com/ The training was fast paced, and believe me when I say that these grandmasters of the great art of balintawak arnis can literally do the dance of death with eyes close. It would seem that while you only wield one stick, Balintawak arnis was more potent than the more popular doce pares. In balintawak arnis all parts of the stick is a weapon.

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