Documenting and promoting the Filipino Martial Arts and culture. This is even evident in the country of origin. Train Hard, Train Safe!
Coming from Filipino descent and having trained in other different martial arts, it was an inspiration and surprise to hear that the Philippines, the country of our ancestry, had it's own martial art. FMA Pulse was founded in 2009 by us, four FMA practitioners, Michael Querubin and Jessie Santiago. Based in Chicago, IL, like many FMA practitioners, our training has taken place in various garages,
parks, backyards, rented spaces & dojos. We have been fortunate enough to have found and learned from a local instructor with direct lineage to various FMA Grandmasters. The versatility of Kali, Eskrima, Arnis has convinced us like thousands of others around the globe of its effectiveness as a martial art. Several years later, FMA Pulse was born and many fulfilling relationships in the FMA world has been and will continue to be established. It is incredible to realize that the Philippines has, in essence, it's own Ushieba's, Ip Man's & Yamaguchi's. Yet, the flip side of the coin reveals a disheartening reality - a lack of recognition for the Filipino Martial Arts and the Grandmasters. Ironically, FMA is found in a multitude of mainstream American movies, yet thousands if not millions are unable to identify that the choreography used in these films are Filipino Martial Arts. It is common knowledge that other asian martial arts have risen in popularity on the islands while FMA has proliferated mainly outside of the Philippines. It is the wish of FMA Pulse to be a part of the raising of the Filipino Martial Arts, to that of world class status and recognition. Our team aspires to give recognition to all FMA grandmasters, masters, guros, etc, either living or in spirit, their various styles as unique and diverse as the seven thousand plus islands of the archipelago. We recognize this and celebrate it and welcome you to join us in this journey. This website has been designed to serve the FMA world community. We look so forward to meeting you, getting to know you, training with and learning from you. The FMA Pulse team - Mike and Jessie.
08/26/2026
Coming this weekend ⬇️⬇️⬇️
The biggest and baddest Modern Arnis event in the country is happening this weekend!!!!!
This event will serve as a time of celebration of the life of the man who created Modern Arnis who left us 25 years ago.
We encourage any and all who knew the man known as Remy Presas to come to the event. To share stories and memories.
And we encourage any who did not know the man to attend so that they may learn about this icon of martial artist.
The line up consist of four true OG Students of Professor Presas
Professor Dan Anderson
GM Brian Zawilinski
GM Bruce Chiu
Master Roland Rivera
And it will also have one of Remys last loving PEERS there as well.
Grandmaster Bobby Taboada
We can’t stress enough, don’t miss this
Contact Michael Craig for registration and details and we will see you this week!
08/22/2026
Calling Ohio martial arts enthusiasts ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Less than 10 days for the early price of $100. Secure your spot before September 1st before the price goes up! Open to all levels of experience. Join us and train with a giant of the Filipino martial arts world!
08/12/2026
Day 2: Monterrey, CA with the Chow-Hoon Ohana. GM Bobby Taboada did a private Sunday session with Professor James Muro and Professor Tim Harris. We had many visitors from different systems come out to show their support. Awesome energy from everyone and delicious food afterwards. Hope to keep this tradition of Ohana going between systems. Cheers, Mabuhay and hey it’s time to eat.
08/12/2026
Another great workshop with GM Bobby Taboada of Taboada Balintawak in Daly City, CA. A warm welcome from the Bay Area filled with training, stories and laughter. This is GM Taboada’s 3rd trip back to the Bay and continues to share the art of Balintawak through friendship and diplomacy.
The collaboration between FQI Jessie Santiago, Legacy Filipino Martial Arts and Maktan FMA continues to share the love of Filipino Martial Arts as a mutual mission and vision. To promote and learn from all styles and systems with love and respect.
Maraming Salamat to GM Nene Gaabucayan of NNG Balintawak for coming out and supporting.
Congratulations to those who tested under Bay Area Balintawak (Taboada Balintawak Daly City, CA). We are happy that the art is continuing to grow in Northern California. But don’t forget where you came from.
Big shout out to all those who came from out of town to support this successful event. All are welcome here in the Bay. This is more than just training, it feels like a family gathering. Let’s do it again.
08/04/2026
An awesome event at Northern Escrima Martial Arts, Las Vegas, NV 89102 in Las Vegas. A collaboration with Kada Anan Martial Arts Association in bringing together local FMA instructors to share and break bread with others in the community. Thanks to John Dacpano for and G**o Chad Tomasulo-Campos for surprising J.S. Santiago with a birthday cake. Was trying to travel incognito. Looking forward to meeting up with you guys again. Whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
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