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A project of Kapisanang Mandirigma, mandirigma.org is a research organization dedicated to cultural awareness. Their focus includes preserving and promoting the warrior arts of the Philippines commonly known as Kali, Eskrima and Arnis. The warrior arts is one of the most important aspects of any society because its very nature is to defend and preserve the culture it originated from. Thus, mandirigma.org is also involved in researching the culture of the Philippines in issues from ancient to current. The primary objective of mandirigma.org is to do its part in keeping alive ancient knowledge and give honor to the sacrifices made by previous generations.Using both traditional and modern methods in its work, mandirigma.org has organized, collaborated with and participated in classes, conferences, demonstrations, festivals, lectures, seminars and workshops with prominent college and community organizations. Aside from their hands-on approach, mandirigma.org utilizes multimedia technologies such as audio, desktop, video and web to reach people across the globe.Researching since the 1970's, mandirigma.org believes in being actively involved in giving back to the community. They have collaborated with and volunteered in various non-profit agencies. One project included setting up an award-winning program to positively divert at-risk youth from drugs and gangs using the Filipino Warrior Arts and as a metaphor for adaptation and learning. They have also arranged fundraisers in order to assist causes such as indigenous tribal groups and organizations dedicated to cultural preservation in the Philippines.Recognizing that this expansive pursuit is at its best a collaborative effort, this has allowed mandirigma.org to meet and work with many fine individuals and organizations throughout the Philippines, the United States and the world, and they welcome all with an open and positive mind to participate and join them on this never-ending cultural adventure.found this movies layout at HOT FreeLayouts.com :: MyHotComments

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Simple pride is not the answer to counter the effects of "colonial and crab mentality". Any form of extreme nationalism is potentially dangerous and disruptive. Countering the effects of "colonial and crab mentality" requires among many other things honest, objective and unjudgemental research and education. Mandirigma.org strives to understand the history and culture of our past and its relationship and significance to the present. By doing so we will have a better picture of the possibilities for tomorrow.For more information go to www.mandirigma.orghttp://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Mandir igmaOrg

My Blog

Pinoy Martial Arts on Kababayan LA

As if we weren't busy enough, Guro Dino took a short break to speak with Jannelle So, host of Kababayan LA on LA 18 KSCI-TV about the Warrior Arts of the Philippines. Guro A...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:44:00 GMT

Filipino Opera Karim at Jasmin to Stage in Southern California

Karim at Jasmin is a groundbreaking first ever in history Filipino opera with Stage Director Jet Montelibano and Set Director Gerry Bautista, big supporters of our movement ...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:48:00 GMT

Inspired by...

When Guro Dino came across a shirt design by world famous experimental artist Shepard Fairey of "OBEY" fame, he found something familiar about it. But it wasn't until a few ...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:46:00 GMT

FMA DELEGATES GRACE CBF2008

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 FMA DELEGATES GRACE CBF2008 (LOS ANGELES March 12, 2008) Now entering its 7th year, the Martial Arts Arena at...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:41:00 GMT

Grandmaster Christopher ’Topher’ Ricketts Interview

--> InstanceBeginEditable name="EditRegion3" --> Grandmaster Christopher 'Topher' Ricketts The Warrior of Kali Ilustrisimo Grandmaster Christopher N. Ricketts or 'Master Topher 'is Chief Instructor...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 09:03:00 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/MandirigmaOrg

www.mandirigma.org http://www.youtube.com/MandirigmaOrg myspace.com/mandirigma_org
Posted by on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:30:00 GMT

award-winning full length modern zarzuela

TWO DAYS and counting until the West Coast Premiere of "Something to Crow About", an award-winning full length modern zarzuela direct from the Philippines. Based on Philippine Nat...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:31:00 GMT

Filipino Eskewla Cultura Los Angeles

mandirigma.org had the opportunity to work with the filipino eskwela cultura. more info at this link: http://www.la18.tv/Video.aspx?vid=aa06bbf3-3936-44d6-ad76-76 2365ffee7d
Posted by on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:51:00 GMT

Karim at Jasmine - the first ever original Filipino Musical Opera

Karim at Jasmine - the first ever original Filipino Musical Opera set on stage onJune 23 at the Long Beach Terrace Theatre Fight supervision using Filipino Martial Arts will be done by Guro Dino Flore...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:08:00 GMT

Kali Klub sa FilAm ARTS

"With Dan (Inosanto) sponsoring and encouraging Edgar (Sulite) to conduct seminars all over the United States, Edgar's reputation spread far and wide. He acquired and nurtured a group of dedicated and...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 01:09:00 GMT