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Bohol, Philippines
Balisong Seminar Trip / Spring 2023
KNB is hosting a 2-week balisong seminar in Bohol and Batangas (Philippines) in Spring 2023. Join a group of FMA practitioners and balisong flippers on an adventure through the Philippines as we explore both the land and the Filipino balisong!
Trip Information
Key Logistics
- Dates: March 18-31, 2023
- Location: Bohol and Batangas
- Length of Trip: 2 weeks
Trip Description
We will be training in the diverse natural settings of the Bohol islands and then making a pilgrimage to Batangas, the home of the balisong. We will be teaching balisong fundamentals, hand transitions, tricks, aerials, footwork, body mechanics, and flow. We will also be exploring the balisong and its intersection with meditation, therapy, dance/movement, self-defense, and Filipino Martial Arts.
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 $4k and it’s all-inclusive which includes the roundtrip flights (international from SF to Manila, and domestic from Manila to Bohol), lodging, transportation, cultural excursions, night outings, and food. 50% deposit is due by January 15th, 2023 and the rest of the funds will be due by February 15th, 2023.
How to Participate
Phase 1 / Application
Fill out the online application by December 31st, 2022
(approximately 20-30min)
Phase 2 / Interview
Those who are selected to move onto Phase 2 will conduct a virtual interview (approximately 20-30min)
Cultural Experience
The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 islands and has an array of beautiful natural settings.
We will be training the balisong while exploring these various landscapes, so we’ll also be connecting to the ancestral land of FMA and the balisong.
Travel with other Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) practitioners and balisong flippers, learn from one another, and experience the journey together.
On our travels, we’ll be learning about the local culture, peoples, food, and history of the land. We’ll also be eating local native Filipino dishes.
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