The WFMA Association was founded to promote and propagate the Philippine Martial Arts, Culture and Tradition. Its annual gathering feature Grandmasters, Punong Guros, Masters and Guros representing a variety of systems and styles of the combative arts, indeginous to the Philippines. The Expo instructors are either the founder or the top exponent of the respected system. In fact, some of the selected instructors are legends in the FMA world community.
     The annual gathering include the Masters Seminar Series scheduled for 2 days, then dinner and awards banquet in the evening, including Philippine cultural performances and martial arts demonstrations by local schools. Finally on the 3rd day, students from a variety of fighting systems and styles compete at the WFMAA Laban Laro Tournament. It is a much anticipated event which students anxiously await to test their skills, knowledge and fighting prowess against each other.
     The annual gathering is truly historical, legendary and a most memorable event.

Philippine Council of Kali Eskrima Arnis Masters

Objective: To establish and maintain a level and spirit of openness and cooperation to unite the worldwide community of enthusiasts and practitioners of “Arnis de Mano” kali, eskrima - promoting the art and enhancing the image of the Republic of the Philippines as its birthplace.

Mission Statement
     It is the goal of the Philippine Council of Kali Eskrima Arnis Masters to unite the practitioners of Filipino Martial Arts under an umbrella of “international brotherhood” and cooperation – recognizing the merits of all styles and schools as being equally relevant and appreciated. Any and all Masters of Filipino Martial Arts will be welcomed and respected, providing they adhere to the spirit herein described.
     We seek to continue the recognition and legitimization of “Arnis de Mano” as both a competition sport and a combat art and to promote both sectors in and for those groups who seek to advance their knowledge and level of participation.
     This includes the establishment of a Physical Education Curriculum for the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, as well as a standardized program for all public schools. As in countries such as Japan and Korea, where a student is required to earn a certain amount of credits in Judo or Tae Kwon Do – Philippines may, likewise, elevate its national sport and martial art to be a mandatory educational subject. We are hopeful that this will include the rich history of Arnis, including the role it played in the country’s struggle for independence and that it will foster national pride within the hearts of our youth.
     For the worldwide law enforcement community and the armed forces that have recently recognized the martial arts of the Philippines as an invaluable addition to their training – we envision an ever-growing appreciation for our art and will attempt to provide the most advanced and effective training assistance possible.
     Further, we seek to overcome the petty rivalries and jealousies that pervade so many similar societies and to relegate competition to “sporting events”. No politics and no denigration of any arnisador or style will be tolerated and the Council will aggressively defend any who are unjustly or unfairly treated, within the community.
     It is our sincere hope that we may establish a “Code of Ethics” for the practitioners that will be welcomed and subscribed to by arnis organizations, clubs and practitioners, worldwide. Respect for one’s Master, loyalty to fellow arnisadors and devotion to the art are sacred tenets of our martial art. This tradition must be upheld.
     With the appointment of representatives in areas around the world, annual competitions, ongoing communication and “Good Will Tours” demonstrating our art – we hope to achieve our goals and dreams for the Martial Arts of the Philippines.

International Eskrima Serrada Association (IESA)

     With the blessing of the late Grandmaster Angel Cabales, the International Eskrima Serrada Association (IESA) was created in 1989 by Master Sultan Uddin to promote the art of Eskrima Serrada. Master Uddin was not only the first African American to become a Master under Angel, but also one of the youngest, becoming a Master before he was twenty-one years old.
     Master Uddin promoted the art around the world, utilizing the concepts and techniques of Eskrima against many different styles of combat. He developed a reputation as one of the fastest blade and stick fighters in the world.
     During his travels to the Philippines, the Supreme Council of Grandmasters acknowledged his movements. Also while in the Philippines, Master Uddin was recognized as a true practitioner of the indigenous arts by the Philippine Sports Commission.
     Master Uddin showcased his talent in both Capoeira as the character “Reptile” and Eskrima for the movie, “Mortal Kombat Annihilation”. He choreographed Princess Kitana’s fight sequence, utilizing the movements of Eskrima. On the television series, “Mortal Kombat Conquest”, Master Uddin showcased Eskrima Serrada and Capoeira as the featured character “Noob Saibot”. For the final episode of the series he portrayed a “Shadow Priest”.
     He was featured in a KingWorld Entertainment promotional video for the syndicated game shows “Wheel-of-Fortune” and “Jeopardy”. His movements have been digitized for the popular video game"Mortal Kombat IV as the character "Kai".
     Master Uddin continues to promotes and teach the art of Eskrima Serrada where he has developed a following worldwide. He also serves as the West Coast Representative and Weapons Director in the Kifaru-Jitsu system under Dr. Stanford McNeal, founder of Kifaru-Jitsu.

A Division of the Martial Arts Association – International
(MAA-I)

     The Lapu Lapu - Filipino Instructors Federation / MAA-I commands a high-ranking International Honorary-Board, who are drawn from prominent grandmasters, martial arts legends and fighting sports champions.
     The MAA-I is the authority of International Federations teaching and testing authorization attained in over 120 countries is represented. By high-ranking Martial Arts experts from all over the world, in addition the MAA-I maintains contacts in different international and national recognized professional associations.
     The MAA-I has a high-ranking executive committee, which consists partially of Asian Grandmasters. At present are several hundred Martial Arts schools, Martial Arts Federations, Clubs, Associations and Groups in over 120 countries.