Global FMA Greats - From the Philippines to the World
Team Arnis Unlimited has been blessed by the support of some of the known figures in Filipino Martial Arts. Shown below are various pictures sent from the U.S.A. by Mr. Rudy Vivero and Master Joe Tan.
Taken from Apollo Restaurant, Hilado Street, Bacolod City on November 25, 2008. Grand Master Nonong Viñas of Viñas Lapu-Lapu Arnis, Master Joe Tan of Modified Tapado and Viñas Lapu-Lapu Arnis based in U.S.A., Mr. Bert T. Lamayo - one of the 15 pioneers of Judo in Negros and member of the White Kimono, and Grand Master Mike Vasquez - Grand Master of Modified Tapado and undefeated Heavyweight Karate Champion of the Philippines. Grand Master Mike Vasquez had the biggest Shotokan Karate Dojo in Bacolod City - Vasquez Martial Arts Center.

Another one of the 15 Judo pioneers in Negros - Mr. Rudy Vivero (1st from right), with Master Joe Tan and Master Isaiah Ginson (all are based in U.S.A.)
With FMA Masters in the U.S.A - Master Joe Tan (2nd from right), and Mr. Rudy Vivero (1st from right)

Mr. Rudy Vivero with his son Bruce

Master Joe Tan (2nd from left), Mr. Tony Aguirre (2nd from right; Modified Tapado Advanced Instructor) based in the United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York, and Master Dan Inosanto (right). The taking of the photo was exceptional because Master Dan Inosanto does not allow taking of pictures inside his facility.

Master Joe Tan (left) and Mr. Tony Aguirre (Modified Tapado Advanced Instructor) having a fiendly Modified Tapado sparring

Master Joe Tan, Mr. Rudy Vivero, Mr. Tony Aguirre with wife Mrs. Leah Aguirre

Master Joe Tan, Mr. Rudy Vivero, Mr. Tony Aguirre's son Leo, and Mrs. Leah Aguirre during their visit to the U.S.A.
Mr. Tony Aguirre is an Advanced Instructor of Modified Tapado and also teaches martial arts in the United Nations. Mr. Tony Aguirre is propagating Modified Tapado in the U.S.A. while Master Joe Tan is propagating Modified Tapado and Lapu Lapu Viñas Arnis in the U.S.A.


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