Salvador Arnis

09/08/2026

One of the benefits of learning the Filipino martial arts is that they teach bilateral skills in both symmetrical and (more importantly) asymmetrical modalities.

This results in a greater level of skill versatility and adaptability in dynamic situations. 😊🇵🇭

08/30/2026

Just having a fun time demonstrating the multiple uses of "sipaan" (kicking) in the Filipino martial arts.

In the video I am demonstrating how to use the back kick, which some of my brothers and sisters call "sipa ng kabayo" or "sikad ng kabayo" (both meaning "kick of the horse", or "horse's kick") motion for "patumba" (takedowns) to "bagsak ng tuhod" (knee drop), while being careful not to injure my bro G**o Stephan Ceña 🙏

In the second video I am demonstrating a "bagsak ng tuhod" on a pad so people can see that it can really do some damage...I am just dropping very softly so I don't injure my bro Master Jon Jon Rivero 😊🇵🇭

08/27/2026

Hi all, just some late posts of my session at the 2026 Summer Gathering.

Some videos are of the same subject matter but from a different camera angle as there is video from 2 different sources.

A lot of people get the impression that I am a "weapons guy", but nothing could be further from the truth. Tito Dan (GM Dan Rutano) always stressed that the empty hand translations, especially from double knife and sword/stick and dagger, were of critical importance..."what does it look like with empty hands, and how do you apply it in combat?", he would always ask me.

Also, contextually, living in Canada places an emphasis on the need for empty hand/unarmed self-defense skills, as immediately reaching for a pre-positioned, pre-planned (usage) weapon may not be optimal, and the legal consequences could prove to be very costly.

It was also really nice (and fortuitous) that the Roxas Clan (Tuhon Quent Ferdie Roxas , G**o Josy Fierro-Roxas , G**o Jasy Fierro-Roxas) presented before me so I could feed off of the energy of their presentation.

I really liked G**o Jasy "Baby J" Fierro-Roxas's presentation of Muay Thai as Filipino martial arts also use a lot of elbow and knee strikes, and it is the similarities in the martial arts that, to me, are the impetus for bringing us together, so that we can see the beauty in the differences of all of our respective martial arts.

I can't wait until the next Gathering!😊🙏❤️👊🇵🇭

Kind regards to all,

Ollie 🙏

08/23/2026

It was an awesome day at the 2026 Summer Gathering today!!

Everyone had a lot of fun and learned lots of new skills and drills!!

It was also great to see everyone again after so long!

I can wait until the 2027 Winter Gathering on Saturday, February 20, 2027 at Kuya Gilbert Lafantaisie 's place!!😊

08/21/2026

See you all tomorrow!!!😊🙏❤️👊🇵🇭

Ollie

08/20/2026

Only 2 days left to go!!

This is going to be such an awesome time!

All styles and skill levels are welcome to attend!

Only $20 (at the door, please bring cash) for a whole day of training!!

Come and make new friends and train in a friendly and supportive environment and take your skills to the next level!

I hope to see you all there!

The Event: 2026 Summer Gathering

Timing: 9:00am to 5pm

There will be 4 training sessions, each one a different style of Filipino martial arts / combatives.

Event and Presenter Schedule:

8:30am-8:50am: Registration
8:50am-9:00am: National Anthems
(Canada & Philippines)
9:00am-10:50am: G**o Phil Nadela
11:00am-12:50pm: Coach Tim Mercer
1:00pm-2:50pm: The Roxas Clan
Quent Ferdie Roxas
Josy Fierro-Roxas
Jasy Fierro-Roxas
3:00pm-4:50pm: G**o Ollie
4:50pm-5:00pm: Closing Remarks

The Venue: Alberta Avenue Community
Centre

Address: 9210-118 Ave NW, Edmonton

Facility Information:

The facility has washrooms, as well as a water fountain and water dispenser.

The facility has a strict "no outdoor footwear" policy, so please bring a clean pair of non-marking indoor footwear.

There is a free parking lot on the west side of the building as well as lots of free street parking around the building.

Health & Safety Information:

The gymnasium where the event will be held has 2 egress points, on opposite sides of the gym.

**No live blades or fi****ms in the training area**

Always use personal protective pads and gear whenever possible.

If you feel unwell or become injured during training, stop and let me (Ollie) or the current presenter know.

Within the context of the training presentations, no unnecessary violence or violent behavior will be tolerated (we are all friends and family here!)

This is going to be an awesome event!

I can't wait to see all my friends and meet new ones!😊🙏❤️👊🇵🇭

08/16/2026

Master Jon Jon Rivero and G**o Stephan Ceña rocking double stick Sinawali with integrated redirections that are so quick that it was hard for the camera to pick it up, and it ended up looking like a camera glitch instead 😳

08/16/2026

Only 1 week to go!!

This is happening next weekend!

This is going to be an awesome time do everyone! Learning...sharing knowledge and experience...connecting with new friends...and growing and taking our skills to the next level!

All styles and skill levels are welcome to attend!

Come and have a great time with us at the 2026 Summer Gathering!☺️🙏♥️👊🇵🇭

Kind regards to all,

Ollie

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

Only 10 days to go!!

This is going to be an awesome event!

Only $20 (at the door) for a whole day of training!

Come and join us and meet up with old friends and make new ones while taking your skills to the next level!

All styles and skill levels are welcome to attend!

If anyone has any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at any time!

E-mail: [email protected]
Text: 587-921-6799

I hope to see you all there!

Kind regards to all,

Ollie ☺️