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KNB is hosting a 2-week balisong seminar in Batangas & Cebu, Philippines, in February 2025. Join a group of FMA and balisong practitioners on an adventure through the Philippines as we explore both the land, culture, and the Filipino balisong.
We will be making a pilgrimage to Batangas, the home of the balisong, where we will learn about the place, its history, and about balisong making and culture. We will then make a pilgrimage to Cebu, the home of Eskrima, where we will also learn about the place, its history, and FMA roots here. As we travel these lands, we will be conducting the seminar as we teach the KNB balisong fundamentals which includes hand transitions, tricks, footwork, body mechanics, and flow.
The cost per person is $3k and it includes the local roundtrip flights from Manila to Cebu, lodgings, transportation, cultural excursions, food, and balisong training. While we can help to coordinate the booking of the international flight, this cost is to paid directly by the participant and is not included in the $3k cost. 50% deposit is due by August 15th, 2024 to secure a spot and the remaining balance will be due at a later date prior to the trip.
Phase 1 / Application
Fill out the online application by June 30th, 2024
(approximately 20-30min)
Phase 2 / Interview
Those who are selected to move onto Phase 2 will conduct a virtual interview (approximately 20-30min)
Cebu is rich in culture as it has deep roots in Filipino and Spanish history and culture. It is here where the Spanish conquistador, Ferdinand Magellan, was killed by Filipino warriors and it is believed that this warrior was Lapu Lapu, who has become known as the father of Filipino Martial Arts. Therefore, Cebu is considered the home of Eskrima and the Filipino Martial Arts.
The town of Taal, Batangas, is the birthplace of the balisong, as well as the Barong Tagalog and Philippine flag. The town is rich with culture and history, and played a major role in the fight for independence against the Spanish. Batangueños are known to have a fighting spirit and the balisong is symbolic of the this strength and courage.