HOUSTON MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
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Bahala Na Houston
Bahala Na Houston
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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”
Houston Martial Arts Academy was decreed as the home of “Bahala Na Houston” by Grand
Master Antonio Somera in January 2007. There are curently four Guros in the greater
Houston area; Guro Andre Watson, Guro Jason Evans, Guro Joe Galleon, and Guro Rick
Stalons. Together they do their part in spreading and sharing the art of GME Giron and
GGM Somera to the Houston and surrounding areas through weekly classes,
demonstrations, workshops, and hosting Bahala Na/Giron Arnis Escrima seminars.
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
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
