HoustonMartialArtsAcademy Your Best Self = Self Defense + Self Discovery + Self Confidence
© Houston Martial Arts Media 2024
Bahala Na Houston
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
© Houston Martial Arts Media 2024
Bahala Na Houston
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.
HoustonMartialArtsAcademy Your Best Self = Self Defense + Self Discovery + Self Confidence
Guro Jason Evans Guro Joseph Galleon Guro Andre Watson Guro Rick Stalons
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