06/05/2026
Life has changed. The world is more chaotic than ever, and that chaos has found its way into the martial arts community as well. I see it every day, especially within the Modern Arnis world.
Twenty-five years after Professor Remy Presas passed away, there are still things that divide people, distract people, and pull them away from what truly matters. Some of it comes from outside pressures. Some of it comes from social media. Some of it comes from ego, politics, and the constant noise that surrounds us.
Today, I see three groups of people. Those who are on the path. Those who have lost their way. And those who have simply lost their minds.
But regardless of where you find yourself, there is something bigger than all of us.
In 2027, we will celebrate 70 years since Professor Presas created Modern Arnis. Seventy-five years of growth. Seventy-five years of friendships. Seventy-five years of changing lives through the art that he shared with the world.
For that reason, I would like to extend an invitation to everyone in the Modern Arnis community.
I invite the students.
I invite the instructors.
I invite the school owners.
I invite the leaders of organizations.
I invite the first-generation students who trained directly under Professor Presas.
I invite those who have remained active and those who have been away for years.
Most of all, I invite those who still carry respect for the art and for the man who created it.
This is not about politics. It is not about organizations. It is not about who is right, who is wrong, or who belongs to whom.
It is about coming together to celebrate the legacy of Professor Presas and the art that has touched so many lives around the world.
We have done this before. The 10-Year Reunion and Memorial Camp brought people together to honor Professor Presas, and many lifelong memories were created. Now, 16 years later, we have another opportunity to make history.
The 70th Anniversary Camp will take place April 30 through May 2, 2027, at Horizon Martial Arts in the Buffalo, New York area.
My hope is simple. I hope to see old friends reconnect. I hope to see new friendships formed. I hope to see different generations of Modern Arnis practitioners sharing the floor together. I hope to see the pioneers, the leaders, and the future of our art standing side by side.
The future of Modern Arnis will not be built through arguments online. It will be built on the training floor. It will be built through shared experiences, mutual respect, and a commitment to passing this art to the next generation.
Whether you are on the path, looking for the path, or searching for a reason to return to the path, I invite you to join us.
Let us celebrate the past.
Let us strengthen the present.
And together, let us help shape the future of Modern Arnis.
