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Batangas & Cebu, Philippines
KNB Balisong Seminar Trip February 2025
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.
Seminar Trip Information
Key Logistics
- Dates: February - March 2025 (exact dates TBA)
- Location: Batangas and Cebu
- Length of Trip: 2 weeks
- Cost: $3k which includes local roundtrip flights from Manila to Cebu, lodging, transportation, cultural excursions, food, and balisong training. Note: this does not include the international flight which is to be paid directly by the participant.
Trip Description
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.
Requirements
- Over the age of 18 years old and those with balisong flipping and/or Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) experience a plus but not necessary
- Current passport (due 1 month before departure)
- Make trip payments by the due dates
- Group virtual fitness sessions with personal trainer 2x/week starting 1 month before trip
Cost of the Trip
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.
How to Participate
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)
