Bakbakan International
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Bakbakan International is a martial arts association headquartered in Manila, Philippines and founded by Christopher Ricketts
. It has chapters in Australia
, Canada
, and the United States
. It also promoted the Masters of Arnis tour in Australia that featured Christopher Ricketts, Antonio Diego, Edgar Sulite
, and Rey Galang
.
The school teaches the following methods:
Its notable members are Tony Diego, Edgar Sulite, Alexander Co, Christopher Ricketts, Rey Galang, Dodong Sta. Iglesia, Miguel Zubiri, Doran Sordo, Ding Binay, Ronnie Ricketts, Rolly Maximo, Ramon Tulfo
, Rey Dizer, Edgar Aristorenas, and Leonard A. Anderson. The organization or its senior members have been featured in or written the following published works:
Christopher Ricketts
Christopher Ricketts Christopher Ricketts Christopher Ricketts (also "Topher" Ricketts; (1955–2010) was a well-known Filipino martial arts innovator, teacher and author. He was also one of the chief founders and head instructors of Bakbakan International.-History and experience:...
. It has chapters in Australia
Australia
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, Canada
Canada
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, and the United States
United States
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. It also promoted the Masters of Arnis tour in Australia that featured Christopher Ricketts, Antonio Diego, Edgar Sulite
Edgar Sulite
Edgar Sulite was a teacher of Filipino martial arts. He was the creator of Lameco Eskrima and trained such notables as: Dan Inosanto, Ron Balicki, Larry Hartsell, Fred Degerberg and Diana Lee Inosanto....
, and Rey Galang
Rey Galang
Rey Galang is a Filipino martial arts teacher and author. He is one of the chief founders and head instructors of Bakbakan International.- History and experience :...
.
The school teaches the following methods:
- Kali IlustrisimoKali IlustrisimoKali Ilustrisimo is a blade-based Filipino Martial Art founded by Antonio "Tatang" Ilustrisimo. The style has been in the Ilustrisimo family for over five generations and is based on traditional Filipino stick and sword methods.Referred to simply as "escrima" by the founder and previous...
, which was developed by Antonio "Tatang" Ilustrisimo. - The Tulisan Knife-Fighting System, which works as an offshoot of Kali IlustrisimoKali IlustrisimoKali Ilustrisimo is a blade-based Filipino Martial Art founded by Antonio "Tatang" Ilustrisimo. The style has been in the Ilustrisimo family for over five generations and is based on traditional Filipino stick and sword methods.Referred to simply as "escrima" by the founder and previous...
and is based on technique rather than drill. - The Sinawali Fighting System, which emphasizes ambidexterity and weapon mastery.
- Lameco EskrimaLameco EskrimaLameco Eskrima is the system of Filipino martial arts founded by the late Edgar Sulite based on his training and experience with various Philippine Martial Arts masters, with heavy influence from Jose Caballero and Antonio Ilustrisimo....
, developed by Edgar Sulite. - The Sagasa Kickboxing System, which develops coordinationCoordinationCoordination is the act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect to fulfill desired goals in an organization.Coordination is a managerial function in which different activities of the business are properly adjusted and interlinked.Coordination may also...
, power, and reflexes. - The Hagibis Combat System of close-quarter combat, which primarily emphasizes grappling, throwing, and tripping as means of disabling individual opponents where multiple opponents exist.
- Ngo Cho Kun Kung Fu, which emphasizes power, staminaEnduranceEndurance is the ability for a human or animal to exert itself and remain active for a long period of time, as well as its ability to resist, withstand, recover from, and have immunity to trauma, wounds, or fatigue. In humans, it is usually used in aerobic or anaerobic exercise...
, and concentration.
Its notable members are Tony Diego, Edgar Sulite, Alexander Co, Christopher Ricketts, Rey Galang, Dodong Sta. Iglesia, Miguel Zubiri, Doran Sordo, Ding Binay, Ronnie Ricketts, Rolly Maximo, Ramon Tulfo
Ramon Tulfo
Ramon "Mon" Tulfo is a TV host, radio broadcaster and columnist for the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Tulfo is one of the hosts of Isumbong Mo! , a public service program on RPN . He shares hosting chores with siblings Raffy, Ben and Erwin...
, Rey Dizer, Edgar Aristorenas, and Leonard A. Anderson. The organization or its senior members have been featured in or written the following published works:
- September 1997 issue of Exotic Martial Arts of Southeast Asia
- Filipino Martial Culture by Mark V. Wiley
- Five Ancestor Fist Kung Fu by Alexander Co
- Premiere Issue of Martial Arts Illustrated.
- Masters of the Blade by Reynaldo S. Galang
- Warrior Arts of the Philippines by Reynaldo S. Galang
- Classic ARNIS - The Legacy of Placido Yambao by Reynaldo S. Galang
- Complete Sinawali Filipino Double Weapon Fighting by Reynaldo S. Galang