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The Filipino Martial Arts World Festival was organized to promote the art worldwide. Through intensive training lead by internationally known and high caliber FMA Instructors, the festival introduces and upgrades the knowledge of every practitioner in one event.

The First and Second Filipino Martial Arts Festivals were organized through the initiative and dedication of key people, Grandmaster Dieter Knuettel and Alfred Plath of Deutscher Arnis Verband. These events were held in Germany in 2002 and 2004 respectively. In 2006 the Third FMA Festival came home to the Philippines. The 2006 Festival was held in Tagaytay, Philippines spearheaded by GM Rene Tongson as the Chairman and the IMAFP team lead by Chairman Atty. Buddy Demaisip. Every FMA Festival since has been held in the Philippines and lead by an untiring organizing team driven by dedication to the art and its practitioners

The main aim of the event is to highlight the expertise of the local and foreign FMA grandmasters and to give an opportunity for practitioners to train with these grandmasters, explore the beauty of the island, experience the Filipino culture and understand the roots of the art in one event.

To celebrate our 10th anniversary, the organizers of the FMA Festival have chosen Batangas, Luzon as the home for the 2020 FMA Festival. This tourism hot spot highlights the history and natural beauty of the Philippines which makes it the perfect venue of this grand celebration!

Batangas, officially known as the Province of Batangas (Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Batangas) is a province in the Philippines located in the Calabarzon region in Luzon. Its capital is the city of Batangas and is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the island of Mindoro and to the west lies the South China Sea. Poetically, Batangas is often referred to by its ancient name Kumintáng. Batangas is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Metro Manila. It is home to the well-known Taal Volcano, one of the Decade Volcanoes, and Taal Heritage town, a small town that has ancestral houses and structures dating back to the 19th century. The province also has numerous beaches and diving spots including Anilao in Mabini, Sombrero Island in Tingloy, Ligpo Island and Sampaguita Beach in Bauan, Matabungkay in Lian, Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Calatagan and Laiya in San Juan. All of the marine waters of the province are part of the Verde Island Passage, the center of the center of world's marine biodiversity.

Batangas City has the second largest international seaport in the Philippines after Metro Manila. The identification of the city as an industrial growth center in the region and being the focal point of the Calabarzon program is seen in the increasing number of business establishments in the city's Central Business District (CBD) as well as numerous industries operating in the province's industrial parks (source: Wikipedia).

The Canyon Cove Hotel and Spa lies in the municipality of Nasugbu, just a two-hour drive from Metro Manila. This paradise invites travelers to take a break and enjoy outstanding hospitality services, beautiful white sand beaches, and clear blue water! Canyon Cove is an eco-tourism destination, surrounded by nature. It is considered a fascinating gem because of its captivating sunset facing the West Philippine Sea. It is the only resort in Batangas that has a “breakwater”. A breakwater prevents strong underwater currents assuring the safety of hotel guests.

Underneath the blue skies is the sublime beauty and majestic beach of Canyon Cove. The long stretch of fine white sand shoreline reveals how impressive this cove is. Truly, Batangas has bestowed so many gifts from nature because of its breathtaking natural rivers and waterfalls. You can try the water activities like riding a banana boat, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and island hopping. For sure you will have a lot of fun experience to tell with your friends when you get back home (source: Canyon cove).