Pintados FMA

About Pintados FMA

The Painted Warriors of Samar

Founded in 2012 in Toronto by GM Oliver "Pintados" Garduce, with the objective of promoting  Arnis/Kali/Eskrima in the GTA to adults who are interested in learning the native art from Samar, Philippines.

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We aim to educate the practitioners in the various weaponries used throughout the Philippines using the following as the baseline:

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• Baston (wooden cane)

• Bolo (machete)

• Daga (knife)

• Espada y daga (sword and dagger)

• Mano y mano (empty hands)

• Sparring (padded sticks)

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By studying in Pintados FMA, we will give you the knowledge and understanding of our martial culture as well as self-awareness and self-defense skillset that allows you to make the best decisions in stressful situations.