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Get the scoop on how to compete in the GSBA Midwest Regional tournament and Nationals!  We also learn where the world championship will be held...it's going to be awesome! Francis Serrano joins us to answer every question you have about stick-fighting in major competition.  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 Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.  Check us out on Facebook and Twitter #fmatalklive This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

We chat about FMA preparedness, fitness and keeping in fighting shape for Filipino Martial Arts.  Are you ready for a fight?  Today?  Right now? 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 Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.  Check us out on Facebook and Twitter #fmatalklive This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

How deep does your lineage go?  Can you confirm it?  We talk about the myths and realities of martial art lineages, rankings, etc.  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 Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.  Check us out on Facebook and Twitter #fmatalklive This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

Have you been teaching or training Eskrima for self defense?  We talk about why this is a good or bad idea. 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 This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

Coming up this week we are excited to have Mataw Guro Louelle Lledo of Amara Arkanis Arnis, head of the Mataw Guro association, and forthcoming Tambuli Media Author.  Mataw Guro Louelle Lledo is one of the best known and renowned Filipino martial arts instructors in the world. A captain in the Philippine Air Force Reserves, he has received several awards from martial arts organizations including Grandmaster of the Year Award of the Filipino Fighting Arts (2003), and Excellence Award in the Preservation of the Martial Arts (2004). He has helped train elite Filipino officers as chief defensive tactics instructor of the Headquarters, Philippine Integrated National Police Training Command, and National Capital Regional Training Center at Fort Bonifacio, chief unarmed combat instructor of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and chief combat instructor of the 1st Air Division and the 304th Security Squadron of the Philippine Air Force. Through years of martial arts experience he has created his own form of Filipino martial arts which he called Amara Arkanis.  He is also the founder and head of the Mataw Guro Association, a group dedicated to ensuring the quality and propagation of quality Filipino Martial Art's educators.  Finally, on top of all these accomplishments, Mataw Guruo Louelle Lledo is also an author, and will soon be the latest author to join and publish through Tambuli Media. For more information about Mataw Guro Louelle Lledo or Tambuli Media check out: http://amaraarkanis.com/ http://www.tambulimedia.com 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 This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

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.  Broken down into 10 distinct chapters, Lameco Eskrima: The Legacy of Edgar G. Sulite, shows the evolution of a fighter and his art, from the early years of training in Tacloban City and Ozamis City, with legendary masters to the founding of Lameco Eskrima and Sulite’s meeting in Manila of such notable figures as  Christopher Ricketts, Tony Diego and Tatang Ilustrisimo. Chapter 4 discusses the writing of Sulite’s three classic books, his world tour and challenge matches. This is followed by chapters on Sulite’s relocation to Los Angeles, the spread of his art internationally, and his invitation-only backyard class. The late Punong Guro used to say that one must try their best to get a collective understanding, a complete image of a person by looking into all available sources. This book, and these last chapters, provides such insights and exposure found nowhere else. For more information about Guro David Gould, his book, or Tambuli Media check out:  http://www.tambulimedia.com/eskrima-books/lameco-eskrima/ 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 This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

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 received a Doctorate for his contributions to the Martial Arts,  he also holds an honorary Black Belt for his contributions to the art of Kajukembo by Grand Master Sam Allred . From 2001to present G.M. Medina has been inducted into the International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame, Eastern USA International Blackbelt Hall of Fame, Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honors and World Head of Family Sokeship Council hall of Fame.  In 2014 Grandmaster Dan Medina has been nominated as a Legendary Figure in the Martial Arts by W.H.F.S.C as well as a Nomination to the Masters Hall of Fame. We will be discussing his latest book, released by Tambuli Media, The Secret Art of Derobio Escrima.  In The Secret Art of Derobio Escrima Grandmaster Dan Medina will take you on a journey into the lives and history of two of Leyte’s Legendary Men. One was considered to be one of the Philippines most dangerous rebels, a leader of the Pulahan Movement and later a patriot. General Faustino Ablen (aka Papa Ablen). The other was his disciple, Grandmaster Braulio Tomada Pedoy, who is not only be remembered for his kindness, physical and spiritual healing, but also for his great ability in Filipino martial arts. In this book Dan Medina sheds light into the deadliness of this bone and joint crushing art. The Secret Art of Derobio Escrima is the first look into this amazing battle tested art of Derobio Escrima. Not only does it take you through the basics of Derobio Escrima, it also gives you a glimpse into inner workings of countering. This book is written with the student in mind and will take you beyond the basics. It’s designed to walk you through the principles and theories behind striking, blocking, counter attacks and locks. Of great interest is the counter to counter movement of Derobio Escrima, which sets this art apart from other arts. It’s like the standup grappling of the Filipino martial arts with weapons. It teaches you how to move with the opponent’s force, taking and using their energy and flow against them. The stick locks which have made this system famous will make you want to jump out of your skin. For more information about Grandmaster Dan Medina, his book, or Tambuli Media check out:  http://www.tambulimedia.com/eskrima-books/derobio-escrima/ 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 This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

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 has received several awards for his involvements including the Outstanding Alumnus Award from his alma mater Silliman University and the Golden Life Achievement Award by the World Head of Family Sokeship Council, a worldwide martial arts grandmaster’s council. At 78, Sam is now retired and teaches eskrima in his backyard in Phoenix, Arizona. We will be discussing his latest book, released by Tambuli Media, Balintawak Eskrima.  Written from the author’s half-century of personal experience and hard-earned knowledge, Balintawak Eskrima presents the art from origin to modern times, as a fighting art, as cultural tradition and a means of personal development. Illustrated with nearly 700 historical and instructional photographs, this book is a must-have for all martial artists and those interested in the history of a people and their fight art. For more information about Grandmaster Sam Buot, his book, or Tambuli Media check out:  http://www.tambulimedia.com/eskrima-books/balintawak-eskrima/ 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 This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

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/fmatalklive This 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/fmatalklive This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

We chat with Francis Serrano about the upcoming GSBA Judges an Referee training and Guro John Bednarski gives us the lowdown on training in Norway 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 This 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 Version Swish of the Kris - Amazon.com Reading 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 Canete and 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 father two his two children and is slowly integrating martial arts training into their lives.  Most importantly when not at work, he spends his time at home enjoying as much time as possible with his wife Shella and the kids. www.risingsunjupitor.com 
Mr Buzick believes martial arts has the unique ability to change lives and also feels a responsibility to teach self defense skills that can genuinely assist students in real life street encounters. 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 This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

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-Arnis Samuel Carus is based out of Boston Mass.  His martial arts journey began at the age of four,with Fu Hok Tai He Morn, a family system of Kung Fu, under Sifu Calvin Chin in Boston. Under Sifu Calvin, he competed in numerous kung fu form and sanshou tournaments (and karate) and was even nominated for the Kuoshu Hall of Fame.  In college, Sam helped found and captained the Carleton College Mixed Martial Arts Club- a club for mixing and sharing our various arts (not to be confused with MMA, the sport), and became involved with Western boxing under trainer Gordon Marino. He first fell in love with FMA when he moved to Minneapolis and began training at the Minnesota Kali Group (MKG) with Guro Rick Faye. He eventually moved to Washington, D.C. for work and had the great opportunity to train with Angelo Garcia and meet Guro Jon Escudero. Following this, Sam was able to go to Israel and train with Guro Jon extensively. 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 This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/

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/fmatalklive This show is sponsored by http://philippinecombatarts.com http://bahadzubu.org/