About the Author

Fernando "Bong" Abenir is a Filipino martial arts instructor based in Manila, Philippines. In 2001 he began merging eskrima, silat, yaw-yan and kuntao systems through personal experience in live weapon sparring, personal street defense altercations, and trial-and-error to develop Abenir Kalis Filipino Fighting Art. He has written for Rapid Journal, is currently a regular contributor to the Manila Times, and appears on numerous TV sports and morning shows in the Philippines.