The Event

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.

Schedule of Activities Click Here for Pre and Post
Event Activities

DayActivities
Sunday, March 22, 2020 Travel from Manila to Resort in Nasugbu Batangas
  • Meeting Point: Chinese Garden, Luneta
  • Morning Time: 09:00 to 11:00 hours, departing at 11:00 hours
  • Afternoon Time: 12:00 to 14:00 hours, departing at 14:00 hours
14:00 hours : Check-in
15:00 to 18:00 hours : Meet & Greet Training
19:00 to 23:00 hours : Welcome Dinner
Monday, March 23, 2020 Training Day
06:30 to 08:00 hours : Breakfast
08:00 to 12:00 hours : Training
12:00 to 14:00 hours : Lunch
14:00 to 18:00 hours : Training
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Training Day
06:30 to 08:00 hours : Breakfast
08:00 to 12:00 hours : Training
12:00 to 14:00 hours : Lunch
14:00 to 18:00 hours : Training
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Fun Day!
08:00 to 12:00 hours : Part I – Tour (Morning)
  • Taal Volcano Viewing – Tagaytay (the view after eruption)
  • Coffee Roasting/processing Tour
12:00 to 14:00 hours : Lunch at the Resort
14:00 to 18:00 hours : Part II – Activities (Afternoon)
  1. Art/painting Lesson
    Theme: FMA Festival 2020
  2. Baybayin Writings
    Topic: FMA Festival 2020
    Note: Artwork/baybayin writings will be displayed at the function hall during gala night
  3. Introduction to IMAFP Sports Rule seminar followed by Fun Sports Competition
17:00 to 19:00 hours : Ranking Examinaion
Thursday, March 26, 2020 Training Day
06:30 to 08:00 hours : Breakfast
08:00 to 12:00 hours : Training
12:00 to 14:00 hours : Lunch
14:00 to 18:00 hours : Training
Friday, March 27, 2020 Training / Closing
06:30 to 08:00 hours : Breakfast
08:00 to 12:00 hours : Training
12:00 to 14:00 hours : Lunch
14:00 to 18:00 hours : Training
19:00 to 23:00 hours : Gala /Awarding Night /Closing
Saturday, March 28, 2020 Departure from Resort
06:30 to 08:00 hours : Breakfast
08:00 to 12:00 hours : Check out/Departure to Manila

Proposed FMA 10 Festival Instructors

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The Participation Package

The festival will be composed of 4 days intensive training and 1 day tour and fun day. It is the organizers commitment to make this camp more memorable to all who will be taking part of this grand celebration.

Fees

  • Training, Full Package: $875.00 USD per person. Discount available!
  • Non-Training: $650 USD

Package Details

  • 6 nights stay in a high-class resort (triple sharing Superior rooms)
  • Full Buffet Meal (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Training Kit (for training participant only)
  • Full four(4) days intensive training
  • Tour/ Activities
  • Land transit from Manila to Resort and return (First and last day)
  • Gala Night
Notes:
  • 10% discount on the full package for early registration and payment received on or before November 30, 2019.
  • The room is a triple sharing, for single occupancy or double, additional $300.00 USD will be charged.
  • Available Participation Option:
    1. Training Only: $400 USD per person (with training kit & Gala Night)
    2. Gala Entry: $30.00 USD
  • Water sports activities are not included in the package.

How To Register

Complete the form here and email to gcjadia@hotmail.com and fmaworldfestival@yahoo.com

Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.

Fees must be remitted through bank transfers to the below account details

Account Name: GINALYN J. RELOS
Account Type: 100570130964
Bank Name: Banco de Oro Universal Bank
Bank Branch: Mandaluyong - Branch
Address: Libertad Street, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Note: Please email your remittance details to: gcjadia@hotmail.com and fmaworldfestival@yahoo.com

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Pre-Event Activities:

ABANIKO TRES PUNTAS INTERNATIONAL

Abaniko Tres Puntas International
Classical Arnis Skill Enhancement & Curriculum Minicamp
March 19-22, 2020 – Luneta Park, Philippines
For more details: please contact GM Rene Tongson

Modern Arnis Tapi Tapi International

Modern Arnis Gathering Training Camp
March 20 - 21, 2020 - Luneta Park, Philippines
Bayanihan - Heroes Award
17:00 - 22:00 hours Saturday Evening
March 21, 2020
Venue: to be announced

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Post-Event Activity:

Unveiling! "The Inauguration Of Prof. Remy A. Presas, Sr. Statue"

The Founder Of Modern Arnis
March 29, 2020
Hinigaran Town Plaza, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Philippines

The formal inauguration of the monument of Professor Remy A. Presas, Sr., (Founder of Modern Arnis) will take place on March 29, 2020 in Hinigaran Town Plaza in Negros Occidental. Hinigaran is the home town and birth place of Prof. Presas.
For those who are interested to join the trip to Hinigaran may coordinate directly with GM Rene Tongson &/or Master Ginalyn Jadia .
The cost of a roundtrip airticket is approximately US$120. Participants will pay their own ticket. Cost of hotel is approximately $40- $60.
The organizers will arrange for all land transportation & food.
We expect the participation of the Negros Bastoneros Arnis GrandMasters Association, government officials and other dignitaries in the occassion.
For more details: please email us at fmaworldfestival@yahoo.com or gcjadia@hotmail.com