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Coming up this week we are excited to have author Guro David Gould.  David E. Gould has been training in the Martial Arts since 1977 but he is best known for his association with Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite and the Lameco Eskrima System. He was the last Instructor certified by Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite in the Lameco Eskrima System on July 28, 1996 as well as being one of the recognized Standard Bearers of the System who was appointed directly to that position by Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite in 1996. As well as being a long time private student of Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite, David E. Gould was also one of 25 exclusive handpicked members of PG Sulite`s private “backyard” invitation only group which later became known as the “Sulite Orehenal Group”. David E. Gould has conducted hundreds of Lameco Eskrima Seminars in numerous countries around the world and also teaches Elite Military and Law Enforcement.We will be discussing his latest book, released by Tambuli Media, Lameco Eskrima: The Legacy.  Brok

Coming up this week we are excited to have author and Grandmaster Dan Medina.  Grandmaster Dan Medina was first introduced to martial arts with a combination of Judo and the Navy Seal Quick-Kill method. He joined the Black Masters Sphinx Karate Clan of the Philippines, and discovered the art of  Arnis 63 Generals. In 1978, he joined Philippine Martial Arts Studio and studied with Shihan Raynaldo Gingco a Kyokushin and Kuntaw Instructor.In 1980, he became a student of Grandmaster Narrie Babao learning the arts of Arnis Batangas and Kuntao. 1984 to 86, Medina, mastered the Ocho system and Modern Arnis Ernesto Presas Style under the tutelage of  Philip Pabalinas. In 1986, Dan Medina moved to Hawaii and became a disciple of Great Grandmaster Braulio T. Pedoy and his son, Batikan Eduardo J. Pedoy.Currently, Dan is the founder and Grand Master of Majapai Derobio and Rajah (6th Degree Red & White belt), Florida V.P. for Sphinx Karate & Arnis 63 Generals. With a 3rd Dan in Kobudo and has recei

Coming up this week we are excited to have author and Grandmaster Sam Buot Sr.  Grandmaster Sam Buot, Sr., born March 24, 1936, is a lawyer and businessman, a graduate of Silliman University in the Philippines. He was a broker, appraiser, investor and developer, who engaged in real estate both in the Philippines and the USA. Buot was active in the Realtors Board, serving as three-term president of the Cebu Realtors Board and rising to become national president of the Philippines Association of Realtors Boards at age 37. He was active in civic clubs and served as Lieutenant Governor of Philippine Kiwanis and was one of the founders and charter members of Queen City Lions Club and later as of the Metro Cebu Rotary Club. Buot is an enthusiast of Philippine Martial Arts – Arnis/Eskrima/Kali, and has served as unofficial historian of the Balintawak Eskrima style having studied under the tutelage of  Grandmaster Venancio Bacon, Jose Villasin, Teofilo Velez and Teddy Buot since the late 1950s. Buot ha

This week we chat about limb destruction in FMA empty hand fighting and Fred tells us his tale of daring do as he attempts to work out at the legendary Wild Card gym while Pac Man there conducting his training camp for the Mayweather fight May 2nd.  Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalkliveThis show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

We chat about the upcoming Super-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather.  We also discuss the influence, if any, that past wars in the Philippines have had on Filipino Martial Arts.Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalkliveThis show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

This is part I of an audio reading of "Swish of the Kris" by Vic Hurley.  This is a rare book that has been out of print for decades.  PDF copies are available (see link below) and a new reprint is available on Amazon with some special features.   "Swish of the Kris" is a story of the Moros in the Philippines and how their fierce fighting spirit and vibrant culture has stood the test of time.We wanted to bring this book alive in audio so we are doing a series of special FMATalk Live episodes featuring the reading of this great piece of literature.   This is Part I of a multi-part series.  Each episode is an hour in length.Available for free on iTunes and Stitcher. Enjoy!Swish of the Kris - PDF VersionSwish of the Kris - Amazon.comReading by Mark Basel

Neil Buzick is passionate about martial arts, community service, patriotism and his family. Mr Buzick is a veteran of the US Army having served as a counterintelligence agent and deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in 2004-2005.  He returned to Iraq for 4.5 more years as a civilian contractor before choosing to return to the U.S. to pursue opening a martial arts school.  He attained the advance rank and black belts by studying a blend of martial arts in Southeast Asia such at the world renown and respected clubs of Doce Pares (under Grandmaster Dinoy Caneteand GM Percival “Val Pebleo), Carin Eskrima (under GM Alredo Carin and GM Vicente “Jun” Carin Jr), and Rapido Realismo Kali (under GM Henry Espera and Master Isagani Abon).
He is happily married to his wife and is the proud father to a two year old boy and infant daughter.  Mr Buzick is proud to be a fathertwo his two children and is slowly integrating martial arts training into their lives.  Most importantly when not at work, he spends his timea

This week we will be talking LSAI from the student perspective with two of Master Jon Escudero’s students: Angelo Garcia and Samuel Carus. Angelo Garcia is based out of Washington DC, where he has founded the D.C. Lightning Scientific Arnis group.  Like many Filipinos abroad, even though he had been involved in martial arts since he was seven years old, Angelo was unaware that there was such a thing as Filipino Martial Arts.  Ironically, he was first introduced to the idea of Filipino Martial Arts when he moved to Israel to begin his undergraduate studies.  His American and European Jewish classmates, who had done Krav Maga for years, asked him to teach them some Arnis since it was his national sport.  A few months later, Angelo attended a Filipino cultural event where Guro Jon Escudero was presenting and has been hooked on Lightning Scientific Arnis ever since. Visit the DC LSAI Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/DC-Lightning-Scientific-ArnisSamuel Carus is based ou

We chat about the legal side of self defense, self defense myths and more.  Also we start our new segments; trivia, history and cooking!Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalkliveThis show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

Image courtesy of  tiverylucky / FreeDigitalPhotos.netThis week we will be talking about Spirituality and the FMA.  The history and relevance of spirituality in historical and modern FMA.Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalkliveThis show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

Mark gives us an overview of the GSBA World Championships in Rome.  Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalklive

We chat with Francis Serrano about the upcoming GSBA Judges an Referee training and Guro John Bednarski gives us the lowdown on training in NorwayOur hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalkliveThis show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

This week Federico calls in after his trip to the Kali Ilustrisimo Seminar in Colorado with Meastra Peachie Baron Saguin.  Fred also does a few quick interviews with guests and instructors of the seminar.   Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalkliveThis show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

Photo by Elle GamboaComing up this week we are excited to have Virgil Mayor Apostol.  Virgil Mayor Apostol has dedicated himself to the research, development, and promotion of Filipino cultural and healing traditions. He descends from a paternal and maternal bloodline of healers and from the teachings of respected elders. He continues to refine the traditional healing art of Ablon as a science, while his research into Filipino spiritual practices rounds out his holistic approach to health and wellness. His background in the Filipino martial arts, especially those styles of Northern Luzon, and wooden club swinging exercises from India also enhance his practical knowledge as a healer.His book, Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions, which is now in its second print, was released by North Atlantic Books back in 2010. He also coauthored Healing Hands of Hilot back in 1998. Apostol holds weekly classes in wooden club swinging, conducts healing workshops, part

We have Master Darren Tibon of Angel's Disciples and the USFMAF on the show.  Master Tibon comes from a long line of martial artists.  He began his martial arts study at the young age of seven, studying Goju-ryu karate.  In 1981 he began his training in the legendary art of Grandmaster Angel Cabales, Serrada Escrima, from advanced students under GM Cabales.  In 1987 he was privileged to study directly under GM Cabales further refining his knowledge and skill in Serrada Escrima. With GM Cabales death, in 1991, Master Tibon and his good friend Master Jerry Preciado founded the Angel's Disciples Escrima Association focused on retaining the principles bestowed upon GM Cabales' students as passed down to Master Tibon.  Their association is also a powerhouse in the tournament scene, fielding many winning fighters throughout the California FMA tournament circuit. He also hosts and promotes the Stockton Legacy Seminar and Tournament series, a series dedicated to honoring the various Grandmast

This week we will be joined by Lloyd De Jongh of the deadly Piper knife system.  Lloyd is a master of the system and will be letting us in on some of the secrets, answering questions, sharing history, and clearing up any misconceptions.Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalkliveThis show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

Image courtesy of  AKARAKINGDOMS / FreeDigitalPhotos.netThis week we will be talking about FMA Sparring to Armor or not Armor.Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalkliveThis show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

Image courtesy of  sakhorn38 / FreeDigitalPhotos.netThis week we will be talking about sticks, bastons, garrotes, and more...  We will discuss the history and usage of sticks in FMA, how to determine quality in sticks, and what materials are great to use as a stick in FMA.Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalkliveThis show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

In addition to general FMA discussions we chat with Guro John about his system of FMA; "Tatlo Pusaka Senjata".  It's mission is to master the blade and conquer the dimensions of distance, timing and power, by training honestly and diligently in the martial arts that have been passed to us by our teachers.Tatlo Pusaka Senjata (Three treasures of weaponry) is a school of arms founded by Guro John Bednarski. The main curriculum of the school has deep roots in the South-East Asian martial arts, and is the result of nearly thirty years of training under various martial arts masters such as Remy and Ernesto Presas, Maung Gyi, Herman Suwanda, Jerson “Nene” Tortal and many others.Currently, the Tatlo Pusaka Senjata is headquartered on Chicago’s South West side. Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalk

We chat with Master Jon Escudero of Lightning Scientific Arnis Israel.  We'll be chatting about his upcoming US tour and the importance of weapons training in the modern world.Visit his website:  http://www.lsai.co.il/Our hosts will be Guro Federico Malibago, Guro John Bednarski, Guro Mark Basel and anyone else we can convince to join in on the madness.Listen to this show live and streaming this Sunday at 8 PM Central Standard time at: http://mixlr.com/fmatalkliveThis show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/