Magtutudlo (Cebuano). Teacher. Instructor. Coach. Mentor. When I left the Patalinghug Family in Maryland to move to Los Angeles, the first Doce Pares instructor I got in touch with was Guro (Magtutudlo) Ramon Rubia. He was my first and only Doce Pares Eskrima teacher in California, as well as a major influence in my understanding … More Lakas Filipino Martial Arts Podcast Episode 15: Magtutudlo Ramon Rubia – The Researcher

Here is Part 2 of my interview with Sifu Tim! There was still more I wanted to talk about and ask him, so after training concluded the next day we sat outside and caught up some more. One of the things I admire so much about Sifu is his authentic sense of loyalty and dedication. … More Lakas Filipino Martial Arts Podcast Episode 14: Sifu Tim Becherer – The Student (Part 2)