Lameco Eskrima SOG Los Angeles • Kali Ilustrisimo Los Angeles
The Kapisanang Mandirigma Institute teaches several forms of Philippine Warrior Arts.
Although they are related they are kept and taught separately in order to maintain purity and original intent of each program.
LAMECO ESKRIMA SOG METHOD / LAMECO BACKYARD ESKRIMA
- Lameco Eskrima – S.O.G. Method. The Fighting method of Punong Guro Edgar Sulite as taught to his “Invitation Only” group. Also known as Backyard Lameco.
ILUSTRISIMO
The blade system of Grandmaster Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo as taught by Master Christopher Ricketts. Master Ricketts Ilustrisimo method seeks to keep alive the purity and the original intent of his teachers movements and system of combat. Master Ricketts Ilustrisimo System has formally been passed on to his son, Master Bruce Ricketts. The position of second in command has formally been passed on to Guro Brandon Ricketts.
The Ilustrisimo Administrative Board currently consist of Master Ronnie Ricketts, Guro Alex Ricketts and Guro Jason Ricketts.
More information at: http://ilustrisimo-usa.com/
KAPISANANG MANDIRIGMA
Training progressions founded on solid principles set forth by the Mandirigma Institute lineage. This program is open only to Intermediate level and up members of the organization. It is not taught to the general public.
MEMBER – BAKBAKAN PHILIPPINES
The Philippine Chapter of Bakbakan is the original organization founded by Grandmaster Christopher Ricketts. It is currently being Administered by Master Ronnie Ricketts, Master Bruce Ricketts, Guro Alex Ricketts, Guro Jason Ricketts and Guro Doran Sordo. The USA HQ in San Diego is headed by Guro Brandon Ricketts.
MEMBER – KALIS ILUSTRISIMO
Authorized Representative under Master Tony Diego.
Master Tony Diego is the heir of the Ilustrisimo system. He first started training under Grandmaster Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo in 1974.
