AOF - The Art of Fighting: Bunga Santako

What is Bahad Zubu Bunga Santako?

Bahad Zubu Bunga Santako (3rd Evolution - Dec 2009) is a devastating and highly effective form of Filipino Martial Arts, retaining all of the core techniques, concepts and strategies devised by the late Grandmaster Antonio 'Tatang' Ilustrisimo, Jose "Jo Go"Milan (Balintawak, Tat Kun Tou, GoKoSha and Palakaw-Banate), Solferino "Kapitan Perung Pak-An" Borinaga (Repikada Pigada) and Islao Romo.

Additionally, the system incorporates the dynamic expression of movement unique to Grandmaster Epifanio 'Yuli' Romo. Grandmaster Romo utilizes direct, preemptive situational destructions, parrying methods and explosive disarming techniques. Training includes, but is not limited to, the use of:

* barong - a leaf-shaped sword, and the favourite of Grandmaster Ilustrisimo.
* pinuti - a narrow sword suitable for stabbing and slashing
* kampilan - long sword
* tungkod and sungkod - four- and three-foot staffs
* pisaw/baraw/kampit - knife
* solo baston - single stick
* doble baston - double stick
* lubas pangamut - hardcore empty-handed fighting

What is the cost of training?

The true cost of training is time, focus, and the willingness to be humble, to admit that one does not know, and that one does not have the answer.

The first lesson is an introductory, one-to-one session, for two hours for $200.

The basic-advanced course lasts 6 months for $800, payable upfront on the first day. After completing the 6 month course, should you desire further training, it is $100 per month.

The training location is near Raffles Hotel, and training lasts for 2 hours, once per week, on Sunday afternoons at 2.30pm.

AOF - The Art of Fighting

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Bunga Santako

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