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2027 Balisong Seminar Trip
Key Logistics
- Dates: Monday, February 1 - Sunday, February 14, 2027
- Location: Batangas, Philippines
- Length of Trip: 14 days (including travel)
- Cost: $5k which includes international roundtrip flight to Manila, lodging, transportation, food, balisong making workshop, balisong flipping training, and cultural excursions. Also includes a welcome bag with an original Batangas-made KNB balisong trainer and KNB merch.
Trip Description
In February 2027, KNB will be hosting our next balisong seminar trip to Batangas - the home of the Filipino balisong. The focus of the seminar is 2-part: balisong flipping/movement and balisong making. For the first part, participants will learn balisong fundamentals including right-side up (sak-sak) and upside-down (pakal), hand transitions, footwork, body mechanics, tricks, and flow. For those who practice Filipino Martial Arts, they will learn concepts to connecting the balisong with their knife defense practice.For the second part, participants will learn balisong making from a master maker, considered one of the best in Batangas.They will also be learning about the local history and culture, eating the local foods, and exploring and training in various natural settings.
Requirements
- Over the age of 21 years old
- Current passport (due 1 month before departure)
- Balisong flipping and/or Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) experience a plus but not necessary
- Submit trip payments by the due dates
- Submit application
- Schedule interview
How to Participate
Phase 1 / Application
Fill out the online application by August 31, 2026
(approximately 20-30min)
Phase 2 / Interview
Those who are selected to move onto Phase 2 will conduct a virtual interview (approximately 30-45min)
Note: Space is very limited and so there is an application, interview, and selection process.
