Documenting and promoting the Filipino Martial Arts and culture. This is even evident in the country of origin. Train Hard, Train Safe!
Coming from Filipino descent and having trained in other different martial arts, it was an inspiration and surprise to hear that the Philippines, the country of our ancestry, had it's own martial art. FMA Pulse was founded in 2009 by us, four FMA practitioners, Michael Querubin and Jessie Santiago. Based in Chicago, IL, like many FMA practitioners, our training has taken place in various garages,
parks, backyards, rented spaces & dojos. We have been fortunate enough to have found and learned from a local instructor with direct lineage to various FMA Grandmasters. The versatility of Kali, Eskrima, Arnis has convinced us like thousands of others around the globe of its effectiveness as a martial art. Several years later, FMA Pulse was born and many fulfilling relationships in the FMA world has been and will continue to be established. It is incredible to realize that the Philippines has, in essence, it's own Ushieba's, Ip Man's & Yamaguchi's. Yet, the flip side of the coin reveals a disheartening reality - a lack of recognition for the Filipino Martial Arts and the Grandmasters. Ironically, FMA is found in a multitude of mainstream American movies, yet thousands if not millions are unable to identify that the choreography used in these films are Filipino Martial Arts. It is common knowledge that other asian martial arts have risen in popularity on the islands while FMA has proliferated mainly outside of the Philippines. It is the wish of FMA Pulse to be a part of the raising of the Filipino Martial Arts, to that of world class status and recognition. Our team aspires to give recognition to all FMA grandmasters, masters, guros, etc, either living or in spirit, their various styles as unique and diverse as the seven thousand plus islands of the archipelago. We recognize this and celebrate it and welcome you to join us in this journey. This website has been designed to serve the FMA world community. We look so forward to meeting you, getting to know you, training with and learning from you. The FMA Pulse team - Mike and Jessie.
06/02/2026
GM Bobby Taboada of Taboada Balintawak returning to the Bay Area August 8, 2026. A joint collaboration between Legacy FMA & . GM Taboada continues to promote the art of Balintawak Worldwide. Always extending an olive branch for peace and friendship, he is open to teaching anyone willing to learn. He honors his instructors before him by building a positive community of martial artists and Fully Qualified Instructors. Come join us for this special event. More than a seminar, it feels more like a family gathering. REGISTRATION LINK in our IG account above or on Facebook in the first comment BOX below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
06/01/2026
GM Robert Castro () of has just released his book, “Eskabo Daan: A journey of a lifetime.” Looking forward to reading this book. Now available for purchase on Amazon.
When we first started FMA Pulse, GM Castro was one of the earlier interviews we did on camera. Prior to that we started off doing audio interviews via phone calls on our computer. GM Castro has always supported our mission and vision on documenting and propagating the Filipino Martial Arts. We want to continue in supporting him as well. Check out his book.
05/09/2026
GM Bobby Taboada of Taboada Balintawak returns to the Bay Area 8/8/2026. A joint collaboration with Legacy Filipino Martial Arts, we are continuing our mission and vision in promoting various FMA systems. EARLY REGISTRATION UNTIL JULY 1st. Sign up NOW to train with one the legends in FMA. LINK IN the first comment below to register or scan the QR code. See you all there.
05/05/2026
Saturday August 1&2!
Don’t miss our Annual Philly FCS Kali Camp with Tuhon Ray Dionaldo 🔪
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