The new breed of Liping Maharlika

Liping Maharlika ....... the next generation!

The Liping Maharlika Instructors unceasingly and untiringly teaches the young generations on the art of arnis. This is their legacy and they have all the rights to learn it for free. Pictures below illustrates their commitment in the quest of imparting the knowledge to the next generation. That’s how they spent their leisure time and contribute that legacy to their country.


They are full of enthusiasm and worked hard for the fulfillment of their mission. These same youngsters are the source of their energy and passion to keep on moving. Hoping that someday may cherish and treasure them the legacy left by our forbears.


They believe in the “Teleological theory”, i.e. good actions results to a good consequences and vice versa. So it is imperative to impart to these new breeds of maharlikas the noble cause in which the organization was founded. The rich cultural customs and practices that are embodied in arnis make themselves why they were called Filipinos. It is a good training ground for future leaders if not at least a good and responsible citizenry.

The instructors and examiners. From L-R: Mike Dela Cruz (examiner), Rey Postrado (Asst. Instructor), Benjie Silo (examiner), Dr. Leo Estepa, Junch Martinada (Instructor-in-charge), Zaldie Franco (examiner) and Rafraf Navizaga (examiner).

The Casa Del Niño Montessori & Science High School (CDNMSHS) Arnis Club.
(2003)

Examinees are painstakingly taking their written examination as part of their grading and promotion program to enrich their knowledge not only on the practical aspect but in theories and history of their art.

Instructor–in-charge, Junch Martinada, delivers his briefing to the examinees for grading and promotion in the “Basic Arnis Course” among the members of the Casa Del Niño Montessori & Science High School (CDNMSHS) Arnis Club.

Even the youngest examinee painstakingly answers the written examination given to him. After which they will take the practicum in pairs and execute all the knowledge they have learned. Their grading/promotion is simply classified into: Basic students (Level I & II); then Advance students (Level 1-3); and then the Instructors level (5 levels) and finally the Masters level.