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Giron® Arnis Escrima / Bahala Na® Martial
Arts is a Filipino/American martial art of self
defense created by Grand Master Emeritus Leo
M Giron, an original “bladed warrior” and a
true WWII Hero. The Giron® System is a
proven fighting system based on edged
weapon combatives. The Giron® System is
composed of 20 styles including sword, stick,
knife and empty hand techniques applicable to
many aspects of survival for modern life
Our wish is to guide students through the
essential elements of this effective and combat
proven system and to offer insight into the rich
Filipino/ American culture and history that was
given to us by GME Giron and the now Grand
Master, Tony Somera of Stockton California.
Authorized training in Giron® Arnis Escrima /
Bahala Na® Martial Arts will be helpful to
anyone interested in preserving their precious
life, and the lives of others. It is a rewarding
martial art providing the benefit of physical
and mental conditioning, self defense
strategies and insight into modern warrior
culture.
As GME Leo was fond of saying, “May you find
the three principal tenets of life applicable in
the martial art venture. These tenets are
WISDOM, STRENGTH and BEAUTY”.
Bahala Na Houston
Houston Martial Arts Academy was decreed as the home of “Bahala Na Houston” by Grand Master
Antonio Somera in January 2007. There are two Guros heading up Houston, Guro Jason Evans & Guro
Joseph Galleon. Bahala Na in Texas has since expanded and a second Affilaite club, “Bahala Na
Spring” formed in 2018. In 2024 a third club opened in Texas, Bahala Na San Antonio. Together,
these Affilaite clubs work under the banner of “Bahala Na Texas.” Four Guros make up “Bahala Na
Texas”; Guro Andre Watson, Guro Jason Evans, Guro Joseph Galleon, and Guro Rick Stalons. San
Antonio is headed up by Study Group Leader, Doug Marsh. Together, they do their part in spreading
and sharing the art of GME Giron and GGM Somera throughout Texas through weekly classes,
demonstrations, workshops, and hosting Bahala Na/Giron Arnis Escrima seminars and workshops.
Master Joel Juanitas
Master Frank Buechner
Master Kirk McCune
20 Styles of the Masters Fan
Estilo De Fondo: Fighting in an anchoredor planted position
Estilo Abanico: Fanning Style
Estilo De Salon: Dancing or Hit & Run style
Estilo Abierta: Open Body style
Estilo Sonkete: Stabing or poking style
Estilo Retriado: Retreatiing style
Estilo Elastico: Stretching style
Fondo Fuerte: Planted in a solid postion
Contra Compas: Off Beat timing
Estilo Redonda: Circular Motion style
Combate Adentro: Inside Fighting
Tero Grave: Killing Style
Estilo Macabebe: Double Weapon style
Tero Pisada: Heavy Striking style
Media Media: Half-Half Striking style
Cadena De Mano: Empty or Chain of Hands Style
Escapo: Hand Escaping or Parrying style
Estilo Bolante: Vertical Striking style
Miscla Contras: Multiple Opponents
Larga Mano: Long Hnad Reaching style
Grand Master Emeritus Leo Giron’s Teachers
Benito Junito: Larga Mano & Fondo Fuerte
Fractuso Junio: uncle of Benito Junio, Macabebe & shared the concept and differences between
old (cada-anan) and new (cabaroan) styles of Luzon.
Flaviano Vergara: Estilo Elastico and presented GME with the Masters Fan.
Beningo Ramos: Estilo Matador, Larga Mano, Miscla Contras, Tero Pisada, Tero Grave, and Elastico
Julian Bondoc: Larga Mano & Hilot
Braulio Bolante: Estilo Bolante
Guro Jason Evans
Guro Joseph Galleon
Guro Andre Watson
Guro Rick Stalons