About Modern Arnis
and Remy Presas
From humble beginning in Hinigaran, Negros, Philippines to a worldwide Martial Arts Phenomenon
Innovation and Modernization
Remy Presas started training in Arnis (also known as Kali or Escrima) under his grandfather during World War II, having fallen in love with the traditional martial art of his homeland.
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Over the years, he learned many different traditional styles, along with other martial arts such as karate and judo, fusing them together into an innovative approach - the MODERN of "Modern Arnis" - in 1957.
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"Professor" Remy Presas came to the US in 1975, establishing the art in the West. Via seminars and camps, he spread Modern Arnis throughout the world, becoming one of the most practiced and well-known of the Filipino Martial Arts.
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Remy Presas died on August 21, 2001. Since his passing, his direct students and new generations of Modern Arnis players have continued to train, teach, and share his art of Modern Arnis with the world.
More About Remy Presas and the History of Modern Arnis
A thoroughly researched history about Remy Presas and Modern Arnis.
Essays and perspectives from senior students of Remy Presas on the man and his art.
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Modern Arnis - the Art Today
Today, thousands of people around the world study the art of
Modern Arnis.
In the United States, the American Family of Modern Arnis is a community led by first and second generation students, with a mission to continue to spread Modern Arnis coast to coast.
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No matter your personal background; if you're experienced or not in any martial arts, if you want to add on to your existing training or train in Modern Arnis full-time as your only martial art, AFMA is here to support your journey.
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Join us in training that's practical, challenging, and fun.
