LSAI Fighting Methods 8 to 9

I'm demonstrating one of the basic techniques taught by the late GM Ben Lema. This is an example of what we call Traditional Lightning Arnis. As one of the member of the Iron Viking Society, founded by Master Michael Ronald Ramirez, it is our sacred duty to preserve and promote the traditional martial art, as was taught by Mang Ben before his passing, in its original form; unchanged since the time of its creation.

LSAI Fighting Methods 5 to 7

I'm demonstrating one of the basic techniques taught by the late GM Ben Lema. This is an example of what we call Traditional Lightning Arnis. As one of the member of the Iron Viking Society, founded by Master Michael Ronald Ramirez, it is our sacred duty to preserve and promote the traditional martial art, as was taught by Mang Ben before his passing, in its original form; unchanged since the time of its creation.

LSAI Fighting Methods 1 to 4

I'm demonstrating one of the basic techniques taught by the late GM Ben Lema. This is an example of what we call Traditional Lightning Arnis. As one of the member of the Iron Viking Society, founded by Master Michael Ronald Ramirez, it is our sacred duty to preserve and promote the traditional martial art, as was taught by Mang Ben before his passing, in its original form; unchanged since the time of its creation.

In this short clip, I am demonstrating the first 4 fighting methods of Lightning Arnis; one of the basics of our art.

T L A's, Espada Y Daga (with knife)

In this short clip, I demonstrate TLA's espada y daga; taught and preserved in my martial art school. Here I show Mang Ben's espada y daga, in its purest and undiluted form, exactly what was taught to us, me and my brother, by our teacher; Master Ronald Ramirez.

Basic Nunchak

In this short clip, I demonstrate some of the weapons I teach at my martial art school called the nunchak. Contrary to popular belief, the nunchak is not a Chinese nor a Japanese weapon. Its origin is purely Filipino. The Nunchak (called Chako in the Philippines) was used originally by farmers to tie up and carry the rice bags. During the occupation of the Japanese in the Philippines, the farmers, who were skilled arnisadores, were forced to use their skill in arnis by using the "nunchak" as an alternative weapon.

This weapon was first introduced by the late Bruce Lee in some of his movies, like "Way of the Dragon" and "Game of Death", as a secret weapon of Jeet Kune Do. This weapon, like the Arnis sticks, were virtually unknown in the martial art world.

LSAI Logo: Its Origin and Meaning

Every martial arts in the world has its own logo that symbolizes their art and ideals. Most of them borrowed their logo, or was inspired, from other schools. But only a few of them knew the origin of such practices; how it originated and why it was practiced.

In ancient times, the first "logo" were used by ancient warriors and different clans, they were called "coat of arms" or / and "family crests". Only the nobility and the warrior class use such devices in their shield, armor and flags. It can also be seen in different nations and creeds; like the europeans, and some asian countries, like Japan, China and the Philippines. These devices, according to historians and anthropologists, were also in the warrior's weapons as well. Each "coat of arms" and "crests" symbolizes a family's or warrior's belief and history. It is also a symbol of one's status, rank and, sommetimes, political power and influence in a certain society. Sometimes it is use as a symbol of fear to ward off enemies in times of war. But now it is mostly used, in our modern times, as a form of commercialism.

GM Benjamin Lema was no different from other martial art founders.

Traditional Lightning Arnis Espada y Daga

A 15 seconds demonstration of TLA Espada y Daga; which I, Master Jose Antonio "The Dagger" Ogardo, have performed using a short bolo. My very first attempt in uploading my own video.