Legacy Filipino Martial Arts

03/02/2026

🛡️ Raise a Confident, Focused & Respectful Little Warrior in Daly City

At Legacy Filipino Martial Arts, we don’t just teach kids how to defend themselves — we help them build the confidence, discipline, and leadership skills that last a lifetime.

Our Batang Mandirigma (Little Warriors) program is designed specifically for children ages 3.5 and up, giving them a powerful foundation during their most important developmental years.

🌱 Why Starting Early Makes All the Difference
The early childhood years shape confidence, behavior, focus, and leadership. What children learn between ages 3–6 influences how they handle challenges, school, friendships, and authority for years to come.

When kids start martial arts early, they:

✔ Develop confidence before self-doubt creeps in
✔ Learn discipline before bad habits form
✔ Build coordination while their brains and bodies are rapidly developing
✔ Gain respect for instructors, parents, and peers at a foundational stage

Starting early doesn’t just give them a head start — it gives them a lifelong advantage.

🌟 More Than Martial Arts — It’s Character Development
Your child will develop:

🔥 Strong fitness levels and healthy habits
🧠 Focus and concentration that can improve school performance
💪 Balance, coordination, and body awareness
🛡 Real-world self-defense skills to handle bullying and peer pressure
👑 Leadership skills that set them apart

Our age-specific curriculum helps little ones learn how to:

• Listen and follow directions
• Build confidence in a structured environment
• Develop poise and positive behavior
• Transition smoothly into our advanced youth programs

🚨 Enrollment Now Open — New Monday Class Begins March 16th
We are officially accepting enrollment starting March 1st for our newly added Monday 4:30 PM class, which begins on March 16th.

Families who enroll early will:

✔ Secure one of the limited spots in this small-group class
✔ Give their child time to prepare and get excited
✔ Avoid being placed on a waitlist once the class fills

Our Saturday 10:00 AM class continues as usual, and the new Monday class is expected to fill quickly.

Visit the website to learn more www.legacyfma.com

02/28/2026

We are officially opening registration for our Youth Martial Arts & Leadership Summer Camp — and as part of the Legacy FMA community, you receive priority access before it becomes available to the general public.

Thank you for following us and supporting us on social media!

This year’s camp is designed to build more than just physical skill. Your child will develop:

• Self Defense via Filipino Martial Arts training
• Confidence and anti-bullying skills
• CPR & first aid awareness
• Leadership and team-building skills
• Cultural education rooted in heritage and respect

Spots are intentionally limited to maintain a high-quality experience and individualized attention.

If you’ve been considering summer plans, this is your head start.

We’re looking forward to building confidence, discipline, and leadership together this summer.

Scan the QR code to learn more or click the link

https://forms.gle/KC5nzubGKqYSQj486

02/15/2026

Congrats again to the 3 newest Jr G**os for a job well done. A few captured moments of testing

02/15/2026

Valentine's Day we tested 3 youth for the rank of Jr G**o ( Jr black belt) The testers had to get the approval of 6 adult G**os and 1 Jr G**o in order to pass.

The test has spanned over a few days and boiled down to a 3 hour public showcase.

The testers had to show knowledge/ proficiency in :

Techniques ( striking only), disarms, locks, takedowns, drills, flows and sparring.

Each category they were tested on
- Weapon vs weapon ( impact or cutting implement
-empty hand vs weapon
- empty hand vs empty hand
- dumog / Buno ( Filipino wrestling)
- grab defense
- Filipino dirty boxing

We also test material based on various different FMA systems including but not limited to:

Serrada Escrima
Kombatan Arnis
Lacoste Kali

Congrats to Iyari, Aubrey and Koda for a job well done! Thank you for 6 years of consistent practice and dedication to FMA. Many thanks to the proctors for helping to make the test possible.

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02/11/2026

The workout before we work Filipino Dirty Boxing combos.

Did you know we have a class 3 times a week that focuses specifically on Filipino Dirty Boxing? Learn self defense and get in a great workout :)

01/29/2026

From 6 years old to 15 years old. From being one of the youngest in the school to the youngest G**o in the school. Simply proud of the dedication/ perseverance this now young man has shown through the years.

01/29/2026

01/25/2026

🥋 G**O TESTING - January 24th 2026🥋

**HISTORIC FIRSTS:**
• First mother-son duo to test together - a true family legacy moment
• First time two candidates under 18 took the adult test
• Youngest tester EVER at just 15 years old (previous record: 16)
• **Most mature/ wisest tester - proving it's never too late to reach new heights**
Most proctors/judges for a G**o test at 22 total

**THE GAUNTLET:**
3 brave candidates endured 4 HOURS of relentless testing against 16 seasoned attackers (15 G**os + 1 black belt preparing for her own G**o test)

**CATEGORIES TESTED:**
✅ Techniques (weapon vs weapon, empty hand vs weapon, empty hand vs empty hand)
✅ Disarms & Locks
✅ Takedowns & Grab defense
✅ Ground defense
✅ Multiple drills with curve balls thrown at every turn
✅ Live sparring - nowhere to hide
**Weapons:** short stick, long stick, knife, ground

**ELITE JUDGING PANEL:**
We raised the bar with 6 distinguished judges:
• 2 from within our system who know our standards inside and out
• **4 elite guest judges from OUTSIDE our system** - bringing completely objective, non-biased evaluation with zero connection to our testers:
• Master Ben Pagtanac (Cabales Serrada Escrima / former DT instructor)
• Manoy Jim Seneris (Tres Kantos)
• Sr Instructor Dom Gomboa (DT instructor, local PD)
• Devin T (DT Instructor, Federal LE / 20+ years Chinese martial arts) - witnessing the beauty of FMA for the first time

3 of our guest judges are current/former defensive tactics instructors for local and federal law enforcement.

**THE VERDICT:**
Not a single judge questioned their worthiness.
Every candidate EARNED their rank.

🎉 **WELCOME OUR NEW G**OS:** 🎉
• **G**o Elaine**
• **G**o Allan**
• **G**o Ellis**

You walked through fire and came out forged in steel. We are incredibly proud of all 3 of you! 🙏

Deepest gratitude to all our proctors, judges, attackers, and everyone who showed up to support!

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01/19/2026

What do you think about this article from Black Belt Magazine ?

The weapons are ranked 1 to 10. We train the top 2 pretty much every class.

https://www.blackbeltmag.com/post/the-most-dangerous-weapon-of-all

What Is the Ultimate Weapon?Counting Down the World’s Most Dangerous Martial Arts WeaponsWhen martial artists debate the “ultimate weapon,” the answer depends less on mythology and more on function. For this article, effectiveness isn’t about romance or tradition — it’s about what works ...

01/11/2026

Short trip down memory lane with this clip.

One year ago today we tested 2 for the rank of Jr G**o. After a few days of testing, it boiled down to a 2-hour public final test. These two young ones had to earn the approval of 4 adult G**os, and that they did.

It was a memorable day for the school.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3942804132658188&id=100007859202486&mibextid=CDWPTG

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Legacy FMA! 🎊

Wishing all our students and supporters an amazing 2026! Thank you to everyone who has joined us in the incredible journey of learning Filipino Martial Arts across our locations in Daly City, Hercules, Berkeley, and Hawaii.

Here's to another year of growth, discipline, and mastery! 🥋

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Legacy Filipino Martial Arts - Hawaii mahalo for the clip.

12/12/2025

Awareness is the first line of defense. As part of the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW, the Consulate and Legacy Filipino Martial Arts share practical tips on strengthening your situational awareness—helping you stay alert, safe, and confident.