Rey Galang
Encyclopedia
Rey Galang is a Filipino martial arts
teacher and author. He is one of the chief founders and head instructors of Bakbakan International
.
uncles contributed greatly to his interest in the Martial Arts. His family had a history of career military and police officers. He was a student of the late Antonio Ilustrisimo
, and he is the official designated heir of the knife fighting aspect of Kali Ilustrisimo
(which he has developed into a present day form called "Tulisan"). He was both student and teacher to the late Edgar Sulite
of Lameco Eskrima
. He also holds ranks in the arts of karate
, Jujutsu
, judo
and aikido
.
organization or "Fraternal Brotherhood" of Filipino Martial Artists. In 1986, Rey formed a project called "Masters of Arnis" which featured Rey Galang, Christopher Ricketts
, Antonio Diego and Edgar Sulite
on an instructional tour of Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. This gave Rey and Bakbakan international exposure and triggered several articles in mainstream martial arts magazines. Since then, he has written four Martial Arts books and numerous magazine articles.
sought Master Rey's support and advice in developing the final structure of the Lameco Eskrima
organization. Rey assisted with the setup of ranking structure and instructor certifications, and he designed and edited Lameco's newsletter "Vortex". Rey Galang is the second highest ranking (5th degree) Lameco instructor certified by Edgar Sulite. The highest ranking (with the exception of Edgar Sulite) is Christopher Ricketts.
Filipino martial arts
Filipino Martial Arts refers to ancient and newer fighting methods devised in the Philippines, the most popular of which are known as Arnis/Eskrima/Kali. The intrinsic need for self-preservation was the genesis of these systems. Throughout the ages, invaders and evolving local conflict imposed new...
teacher and author. He is one of the chief founders and head instructors of Bakbakan International
Bakbakan International
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...
.
History and experience
Rey Galang was born in (Chinatown) Manila, Philippines. Losing his father at an early age, hisuncles contributed greatly to his interest in the Martial Arts. His family had a history of career military and police officers. He was a student of the late Antonio Ilustrisimo
Antonio Ilustrisimo
Antonio "Tatang" Ilustrisimo was the Grand Master of Kali Ilustrisimo, a Filipino martial art bearing his family name.- Early life :...
, and he is the official designated heir of the knife fighting aspect of Kali Ilustrisimo
Kali Ilustrisimo
Kali 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 he has developed into a present day form called "Tulisan"). He was both student and teacher to the late 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....
of Lameco Eskrima
Lameco Eskrima
Lameco 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....
. He also holds ranks in the arts of karate
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
, Jujutsu
Jujutsu
Jujutsu , also known as jujitsu, ju-jitsu, or Japanese jiu-jitsu, is a Japanese martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent in which one uses no weapon, or only a short weapon....
, judo
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
and aikido
Aikido
is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of unifying life energy" or as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Ueshiba's goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to...
.
Notoriety
Along with Christopher "Topher" Ricketts, Rey Galang was the founder and driving force behind the BakbakanBakbakan
Bakbakan is a boxing television program in the Philippines. It features boxers, sports analysts and profiles from the past. Hosted by Dyan Castillejo....
organization or "Fraternal Brotherhood" of Filipino Martial Artists. In 1986, Rey formed a project called "Masters of Arnis" which featured Rey Galang, Christopher Ricketts
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:...
, Antonio Diego and 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....
on an instructional tour of Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. This gave Rey and Bakbakan international exposure and triggered several articles in mainstream martial arts magazines. Since then, he has written four Martial Arts books and numerous magazine articles.
Lameco influence
The late Punong-Guro Edgar SuliteEdgar 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....
sought Master Rey's support and advice in developing the final structure of the Lameco Eskrima
Lameco Eskrima
Lameco 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....
organization. Rey assisted with the setup of ranking structure and instructor certifications, and he designed and edited Lameco's newsletter "Vortex". Rey Galang is the second highest ranking (5th degree) Lameco instructor certified by Edgar Sulite. The highest ranking (with the exception of Edgar Sulite) is Christopher Ricketts.
Publications
- Masters of the Blade ISBN 0-9727679-2-4
- Warrior Arts of the Philippines ISBN 0-9727679-1-6
- Classic Arnis ISBN 0-9727679-0-8
- Complete Sinawali: Filipino Double Weapon Fighting ISBN 0-8048-3156-4