Balintawak Arnis
Island Warriors Martial Arts strives to develop the student into a whole person – Body, Mind and Spirit. Through Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), the student will develop not only skills in the ancient Filipino fighting arts, but also philosophy and skills that will carry over to everyday life.
Balintawak Arnis is a style of Filipino Martial Arts developed by Venancio “Anciong” Bacon in the 1950s from his earlier lessons from Lorenzo Saavedra. It was founded in Cebu City, and its original name was the Balintawak Self Defense Club, where it was originally taught. The club took its name from the street of its location, Balintawak Street, where the original Balintawak masters trained. Master Mel Orpilla earned his Master’s certification under Grand Master Ver Villasin, the son of Grand Master Jose Villasin, one of Anciong Bacon’s original students

Students Will Learn
Balintawak Arnis
Self Defense
Self Confidence
Physical Fitness
Filipino Culture and History
Discipline and Mental focus

Schedule
Tuesday: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am-Noon
WOMENS CLASS: Sundays 3:00pm-4:00pm
Class Fees
Adults (18 & over) $100/month
Children (8-17) $80/month
Private Lessons $75/hour
Discounts for siblings/family.
Special Pricing for families/student of other Benicia Boxing & Martial Arts classes










To learn more about Balintawak Arnis at Benicia Boxing and Martial Arts, please contact
Mel Orpilla
707-477-1159
mel9661@orpilla.com
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!