OUR LINEAGE
Grandmaster Remy Presas
Grandmaster Remy Presas founded Modern Arnis to preserve traditional Filipino martial arts while adapting them for modern training. His system unified stick, blade, and empty-hand combat into a structured, teachable art that could survive beyond regional secrecy.
Grandmaster Presas trained instructors worldwide, ensuring Arnis would remain a living system rather than a lost tradition.
Rodel Dagooc
A direct student of Grandmaster Remy Presas, Grandmaster Rodel Dagooc represents one of the highest authorities in Modern Arnis today.
8th Degree Black Belt (Modern Arnis)
57 years as an Arnis instructor
Founder of Dagooc Arnis System
Creator of Smocking Sticks Arnis
Founder of Arnis Association International (AAI)
Based in the Philippines, Grandmaster Dagooc safeguards the system’s cultural roots while advancing its technical evolution.
Antolin Rosales
A direct student of Grandmaster Rodel Dagooc, Guru Antolin “Anton” Rosales carries this lineage forward in the United States.
6th Degree Black Belt, Modern Arnis (AAI)
32 years as an Arnis instructor
Founder of Rosales FMA Combatives
Guru Rosales emphasizes practical application, weapon awareness, and seamless transitions between stick, blade, and empty-hand combat, preserving the intent of Modern Arnis while training students for real-world effectiveness.
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