Kalayaan (freedom) on the weapon of choice.
About Christian Cabuay
Masiglang Buhay – Michelle Ruschman
“Masiglang Buhay” – Live Strong – Anting-anting for a beloved martial arts guro who is battling cancer.
About Michelle Ruschman
Arnis – Bernard Lompre
Arnis the ancient name of the Filipino’s martial art is written on the art work with his Baybayin translation. Mainly of the groups of users have a club logo with a circle and a triangle, the most authentic is art with a wood sword, and a classical presentation is represented by the hand. The triangle is closed by a design of on ancient sword I bought in Baguio in 2008. Different patterns from the south pacific islands came to complete the art work.
About Bernard Lompre
Kali – Norman de los Santos
FMA (Kali, Arnis, Escrima, Espada y Daga, etc.) pose with the mantra of peace repeatedly written in baybayin. Prints will be available on kakaiba.com soon.
About Norman de los Santos
Kali – Ray Haguisan
Minimalist art piece using a Molotow graffiti marker, with a 15mm nib, juiced with Garvey Violet ink. Piece measures 24″ in length and 6″ in width on a blank aluminum street sign. The word “Kali” written in Baybayin, in the vertical orientation, acting as the handle of a “Kris” sword.
About Ray Haguisan
Magandang mandirigma – Christine Balza
Magandang mandirigma (beautiful warrior). “Multiple Personality” A tribute to mandirigma Pinays.
24″ x 30″ canvas, gouache on acrylic
About Christine Balza
Filipino Marial Arts
The March exhibit will feature Filipino Martial Arts. Learn about the traditional fighting systems and weapons.
Pancho Villa – David Lazaro
Before Manny Pacquiao became a national treasure of the Philippines, another Pilipino pugilist sensationalized the flyweight boxing division all across America. Before the Pac Man’s rise through the weight class championships, there was one undisputed boxer who was known as the greatest fighter of all time that heralded from the Philippines; his name was Francisco “Pancho Villa” Guilledo.
These days, many Filipinos are proud to feel that they’re being represented by such world class fighters outside of the esoteric Filipino martial arts. Our people are honored as Manny Pacquiao, Nonito Donaire, Brian Viloria and Brandon Vera enter the ring/octagon, proudly representing their Philippine heritage. However, many new-comers to subscribe to the fighting sport may never have heard of Francisco Guilledo, much like how many Filipinos may never have heard of Baybayin writing either. Francisco Guilledo, born in 1901, blazed the boxing world all across Asia before travelling to the states to compete and dominate. Having died at the age of 23, he left an incredible record of 109 fights, winning 92, and 24 of them by K.O. This short lived star resonates throughout boxing history and is a name highly regarded by boxing aficionados. I wanted to pay tribute to this Filipino fighter for this month’s Mixed Martial Arts theme to not only remember Francisco Guilledo, but to also echo my own sentiments about Baybayin; the Philippine culture is rich in history, and though some may have forgotten certain aspects of it, it’s never too late to look back and find strength through our own culture.
8×10 prints are available for $40 with frame. Email David Lazaro at Bathala1@gmail.com to inquire.
About David Lazaro