Attributes and Mindset in FMA

Defensive and offensive techniques in Filipino martial arts revolve in a pentagonal foundation (known as MIBOME) that are interrelated and complement each other in spirit, skill, speed, strength and style, as follows:

The Fundamental Core of FMA

by Louelle Lledo and Andy Sanano Editor’s Note – Research and development of authentic indigenous classical maneuvers within FMA training has given rise to the formation of…

Apex and MIBOME in Filipino Martial Arts

By Louelle Lledo and Andy Sanano In journalism, the writer is taught to use the inverted pyramid method to cover stories. In the inverted pyramid, the…