Basic Kali-Arnis Instructorship Launched

Negros Kali International (NKI) through its master instructor, Jun Marañon formally opened the survival and instructorship in Barangay Balabag Elem. School.

Punong Brgy. Rumbines giving his message

Punong Barangay Joel Rumbines in his opening remarks gratefully acknowledged the initiative of the school principal, Mr. Gilbor I. Camporazo by permitting the NKI group of trainors to train the grades 4, 5 and 6 pupils on Arnis which is now considered as the National Sports of the country.

Principle of Optimism

The school principal who was a graduate of Kali-Arnis survival and tactical training for instructors sometime in 1991 rehearsed his ordeal on how he survived the training and successfully passed it and is now a faithful Kali practitioner.

He relayed the fundamental Kali principles which he considered as his guiding principle in life and has led life of what he is now for Kali member does not believe in failure. Kali believes in success.

Kali Principles

Master Maranon debriefing the pupils

Kali Instructor Marañon expounded to the pupis the important guiding principles of Negros Kali International through the five fingers of the hand. The thumb represents the ultimate faith in God, the Great Provider. The pointer finger purports respect for everyone, young and old. The middle finger is the achievement every member should strive to fulfill. The ring finger is a task of doing something good, something wonderful to humanity, to flora and fauna, even animals. And the small finger is the mode to survive for Kali believes in success not in failure.

Demonstration of Self-Defense

Executing self-defense unarmed

Demonstration on Basic self-defense presented by Sir Marañon and his assistant, Kali Instructor Ramer Hornrata of Bacolod held the pupils in awe. The different positions of attack and defense were shown.

Before the pupil-participants were dismissed, they underwent basic leg, arm and stick warm-up exercises for almost 20 minutes. These exercises have prepared themselves to long endure a hectic training of various staunch,strikes, and defenses soon.

The training is free. Those who will complete the required number of training hours and pass a written and practical tests will receive a certificate of completion. Every pupil-participant is required a parent's permit.