BAKBAKAN-SIBUKAN KALI FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS & WELLNESS

in keeping realistic, practical and proven martial arts at the forefront in these days of numerous self-appointed and paper-certified instructors, masters and founders. This pioneering and innovative fraternity has an ever-growing but select membership representing progressive fighting styles. The ideas interchange between the diverse fighting styles and enthusiastic, dedicated members create a dynamic foundation for continuously improving combat arts. Bakbakan International brings together Grandmasters and Masters of different schools and styles. Although members of the organization represent and practice various oriental and western fighting arts, the organization has undertaken the support, propagation and development of the Warrior Arts of the Philippines (aka Filipino Martial Arts – FMA) in the form of seminars, workshops, competitions, cultural events and instructional media. With this undertaking, it is expected that the Filipino Martial Arts will continuously develop and grow within and outside the Philippines. Unfaltering in its dedication and progressive ideals, Bakbakan International maintains its reputation of being a fraternity of dedicated and skilled martial artists. Membership in Bakbakan International is not just an affiliation or involvement, it is a commitment. The religious, spiritual and fraternal heritage of the Philippine is evident in the symbols and rites adopted and practiced within Bakbakan International. Its values and principles, following traditional, regional and Katipunan conventions, are evident in the rites wherein members pledge their allegiance, loyalty and obedience to God, to country and to the brotherhood. The Bakbakan International brotherhood’s primary covenant is to support, promote, propagate and develop the Warrior Arts of the Philippines. The ideals of Bakbakan are embodies in its tri-step salute, emphasizing the following:

Karunungan – Knowledge
Katapatan – Loyalty
Katarungan – Justice

From Bakbakan International Members Handbook