HOUSTON MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

Bahala Na Texas

Bahala Na Houston

Bahala Na Spring

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. Since then, Bahala Na in the Houston area has expanded into two affialtes. There are four Guros in the Houston area; Guro Joe Galleon and Guro Jason Evans (Bahala Na Houston) and Guro Andre Watson and Guro Rick Stalons (Bahala Na Spring). Together they do their part in spreading and sharing the art of GME Giron and GM Somera to the Houston and surrounding areas through demonstrations, workshops and hosting Bahala Na/Giron Arnis Escrima seminars and workshops.

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: Hnad Escaping or Parrying style Estilo Bolante: Vertical Striking style Miscla Contras: Multiple Opponents Larga Mano: Long Hnad Reaching style

Bahala Na Houston classes Sundays 10:30-11:30am Spotts Park, Houston and Mondays & Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm Mont Belvieu City Park, Mont Belvieu. Email: Guro Jason Evans & Guro Joe Galleon Info@houstonmartialartsacademy.com Bahala Na Spring has classes Tuesdays and Thrusdays 9:30-10:30pm at Ground Dwellers BJJ in Spring. Email: Guro Andre Watson cybermaniatx@yahoo.com & Guro Rick Stalons rstalons@comcast.net

Houston Martial Arts Academy

The Houston Martial Arts Academy ("HMAA") specializes in real life self-defense training. We are dedicated to developing our members' confidence and ability to defend any type of attack at any range. We also make sure to have fun while we are training so that we actually enjoy practicing the techniques, drills and concepts from the martial arts we offer.

Leo M. Giron was a World War II veteran who fought with an elite unit of the United States Army behind enemy lines in the Philippines and was awarded the Bronze Star medal amongst many other citations. Grand Master Emeritus Giron designed his system to overcome a larger and stronger opponent in life-or-death encounters. GME Giron’s system of escrima contains many ingenious exercises and strategies while remaining the essence of simplicity. We are proud to carry on and honor his legacy through the teachings of Grand Master Tony Somera.

Bahala Na Texas

Grand Master Emeritus Giron with the “Masters Fan” showing the 20 styles of Giron Arnis Escrima

Grand Master Tony Somera with Masters Kirk McCune and Joel Juanitas

As a direct result of superior skill and devotion to the principles, philosophy and purpose of Bahala Na Martial Arts combined with leadership and his master level Instructorship, Master Tony Somera was promoted to the rank and responsibility of Grand Master by the late Grand Master and founder of Bahala Na® Martial Arts Leo M. Giron. Grand Master Somera promoted the art of Giron® Arnis Escrima along with its rich Filipino History and culture by providing opportunities for students and community members to visit historic sites and learn Filipino American history through bi-annual “affiliate camps” held in Stockton. Tony Somera is the only person ever to be promoted to the rank of Master and then Grand Master by the late Grand Master Emeritus Leo M. Giron.

Houston Martial Arts Academy was decreed as the home of “Bahala Na Houston” by Grand Master Antonio Somera in January 2007. Since then, Bahala Na in tehe Houston area has expanded into two affialtes. There are four Guros in teh Houston area; Guro Joe Galleon and Guro Jason Evans (Bahala Na Houston) and Guro Andre Watson and Guro Rick Stalons (Bahala Na Spring). Together they do their part in spreading the word and sharing the art of GME Giron and GM Somera to the Houston Area through demonstrations, workshops and hosting Bahala Na/Giron Arnis Escrima seminars.