Head Instructor / Owner

 

Guro Ed Mengel

Head Instructor

Guro Ed Mengel has been studying the martial arts for over 19 years. He holds a Lakan Apat (fifth black belt) in Modern Arnis. Apat literally means 4, but it is the fifth rank because Modern Arnis Originally started from a zero degree black belt. He also holds a Sandan (third degree black belt) in Okinawan Karate, and a Lakan Tatlo (third degree black belt) in Kombaton. Guro Ed has also studied Ju-Jitsu for many years and Judo for four years. And he has studied Capoeira and gymnastics. He has trained directly under the Grandmasters Prof. Remy Presas, Taika Seiyu Oyata, Prof. Wally Jay, Dr. Maung Gyi, and many of the Gracie brothers. He has also received instruction from teachers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Shaolin Wushu Kung-Fu, American Kenpo, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, and various forms of kick boxing. You can email Ed at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .