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Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts (MAMFMA)
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 Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts School is duly recognized and registered by the Philippine Government under by the Security Exchange Commission and the Department of Trade and Industry with Registry Number 00156129.
The MAMFMA was first registered July 21, 1995, second registration year 2000 and third registration was 2005. The logo name of Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts was copyrighted at the National Library, Manila on October 6, 1995 with Copyright registry no. O 95-1006 by Punong Lakan Garitony C. Nicolas which he called ARnis NIcolas System (ARNIS). The Arnis Nicolas System promotes the classical, traditional and modern approach of teaching the principles and philosophy of the art of stick fighting - Arnis.
 Punong Lakan was born on July 21, 1968 Manila Philippines, to Antonio G. Nicolas (deceased) and Zenaida F. Carlos. He is referred to as Punong Lakan - master of the hardwood cane. As well as being considered a master in his field of martial arts, he is also recognized as the Father of Modern Sinawali. He was barely 13 when the passion and determination to pursue his training in the field of Arnis led him to another Master of renown, flourishing under the tutelage of Grandmaster Ernesto A. Presas Sr.
Punong Lakan completed his Arnis Professional course at the National College of Physical Education (NCPE) at Pamantasang Lungsod ng Maynila in 2006. He is learned in the various systems and principles of the martial arts discipline, having gained his knowledge from experts of their own field, from Grandmaster Nemesio Puno, Prof. Armando C. Soteco, Grandmaster Benjamin B. Luna and Sensei Danny San Joaquin.
The cliched theory that masters of a martial art have to be wizened old man does not hold true for this man, as he earned recognition for being the Most Outstanding Instructor of the Year on December 19, 1987, at the humble age of 19. He was awarded by the International Philippine Martial Arts Federation and ARJUKEN Karate Association by, Grandmaster Ernesto Presas himself. On July 23, 2005 he was recognized by the United States of Martial Arts Association (USMAA) as one of the International Instructor Hall of Fame Awardees
Punong Lakan has so far authored 4 books:
 Modern Sinawali (ARnis NIcolas System) - illustrated guide to the training process that practitioner need to know and learn because of the various criss cross movements of the hand.
The Principles of a Good Arnisador - a discussion of the principles of the ARnis NIcolas System (ARNIS) and its Art, including the development of stick fighting - the Martial Arts World.
The Official Anyo of MAMFMA - illustrated guide to the correct form done by each student from beginner to black belt using the three forms of play of Arnis: Single Stick, Two Sticks and a combination of Arnis stick and a shorter one which represents the espada y daga system.
Sistemang Pang-Oran - the first book, published in year 2000. The sistemang pang-oran is a full contact stick fighting (Arnis Kickboxing system - ARKIBOS), involving the striking of Arnis, disarming, punching and kicking techniques (for amateur rule) and sweeping and throwing (for professional rule).
PRESENT DAY
 Punong Lakan continues to be the Master of choice for many local and international celebrities including other martial arts experts who came to learn Arnis in the Philippines.
In government, he acts as the Arnis Instructor at the Philippine Indigenous Games and Sports Savers Association Incorporated hosted by the Philippine Tourism Authority.
 The MAMFMA today boasts of 1000 members; it continues to grow in influence within both Filipino and World martial arts circles as a truly progressive example of a proud traditional art, delivered and enhanced through moral philosophical thought and modern teaching techniques.
Contact us:
address:
3rd floor Mayson Building, 2836 Taft Avenue, Pasay City 1300
(between Lianas Department Store and Shogun Hotel besides EDSA LRT Station)
Pphone no.:
Philippines: (+63)(929)2583232
US (+630) 8472030
email us at:
filipinomartialarts@yahoo.com
website:
http://www.mamfma.moonfruit.com
http://profiles.friendster.com/modernarnis
http://youtube.com/watch?v=PRKns83Gk8I&feature=related
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