Master Instructor  Leonilo "Nilo" Baron

8th Grade Black Belt

Master Leonilo Baron a personal protégé of GM Diony Cañete, has received all of his training for over 10 years at the World Headquarters before his departure for the U.S. in 1996. Training with all the top masters at the headquarters highly benefited him as he learned all the component styles which comprise the entire Doce Pares System. His exceptional talent was clearly acknowledged when he was commissioned in 1993 as one of the regular instructors of the World Headquarters, and thus was authorized to teach Espada y Daga, Largo Mano, Media Largo, the three styles of "corto" (close range) Baraw, Mano-Mano as well as the twelve (12) forms (sayaw) and the sophisticated technique of Tapi-Tapi (sticky hand) Because of his training background, here at the FMA the students learn not only to execute and perform but also to understand the various theories, principles and philosophies on which the techniques were derived or anchored upon. It has become one policy to teach the students to both learn the techniques and understand well the concept so that by themselves they can create and develop their own. Some of Master Baron's accomplishments are:

• 1990, 91 - Member of the 5 man Doce Pares team which captured the Philippine National team championships.
• 1990, 93, 94 - Philippine National Champion.
• 1991 - Became one of the youngest Master instructors of Doce Pares Multi-Style System.
• 1992, 94 - Member of the 5 man Doce Pares team which captured the Philippine National team championships.
• Several times Cebu Champion in Sparring and forms.

 

Master Baron is the founder and chief instructor of the Filipino Martial Academy located in Sacramento, California. If you would like more information on Eskrima classes, Please contact Master Baron, or feel free to stop by one of our schools at any time. Also available for private group lessons.

Phone: (916) 803-8157 | Email nilbars@yahoo.com