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Krampus 2017 - Stick Fighting Event

I enjoy practicing and teaching Filipino Martial Arts ("FMA").  Although I specialize in empty-hand FMA known as Filipino Boxing, Panantukan, or Suntukan, I enjoy the weapon aspect of FMA as well.  On December 30, Chris Caban, one of my favorite FMA instructors, is hosting his annual Stick Fighting Event known as Krampus.  Practicing with sticks and other weapons in the air is fine, but there is nothing like applying your skills a real-life combat situation.  If you are a FMA practitioner in the Atlanta area, please join us for this great event.  For those who have never sparred with weapons before, the typical equipment to bring is a fencing mask, padded sticks, and lacrosse gloves.


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