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SUMMARY:Balintawak Benefit for Chris Nalley
DESCRIPTION:Multiple FQI’s (Full Qualified Instructors) will be sharing a few techniques that are outside of the traditional Taboada Curriculum. \nIn Taboada Balintawak Arnis Cuentada\, Instructors are required to “create” 24 unique techniques. \nEach instructor will offer some of their favorites to share. \nThe seminar is open to 60 participants.  We may also have a raffle or other fundraising activities. \nChris Nalley is an accomplished martial artist\, and is training in Taboada Balintawak. \nA friend to almost everyone he meets\, Chris is kind\, humble\, generous and very\, very tough.   Right now\, he\, his wife and his family are challenged by a new cancer diagnosis and treatments.  He can use all of our love\, help and support. \n100% of ALL money from this seminar will go directly to Chris and his family for medical and other expenses. \nThe seminar will take place on Saturday 2/21 from 2-6pm @ Legacy Martial Arts.  The seminar is hosted by COA Jay Henderson\, who is generously offering his time and space. \nThe cost is $100 per participant\, payable to Tom Cohen\, organizer. \nAgain\, 100% of all money will go directly to the family.  This couldn’t happen without friendship\, brotherhood\, and the time and energy of the host\, the presenters\, and most importantly – YOU! \nPayments may be made by Venmo (@Thomas-Cohen-10) or Cashapp ($TBC333). \nPlease include participant names and email with all payments.  You will receive a confirmation email from the organizer.
URL:https://martialartsnc.com/event/balintawak-benefit-for-chris-nalley/
LOCATION:Legacy Martial Arts\, 8110 Mt. Holly – Huntersville Rd.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28216\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="BRB":MAILTO:insightwellness@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Benefit Seminar Livestream/Recording
DESCRIPTION:For those that can’t attend in person\, Guro Alex Ormaza of Ormaza’s Family Dojo has offered his expertise.  Thanks to Alex and all the Instructors\, we’ll be both Live-streaming and offering some recordings.  Please note – this is organized as a Benefit to raise $ for our Balintawak Brother\, Chris Nalley. \nChris is undergoing extensive treatment for Lung Cancer in Atlanta\, GA. \nPlease remember\, the live-stream and recordings are protected as intellectual property of the instructors and Taboada Balintawak Arnis Cuentada. \nPlease do not share\, repost\, etc. \nThank you all! \nPAYMENT BY VENMO TO @Thomas-Cohen-10\nPAYMENT BY CASHAPP TO $TBC333\nPAYMENT BY PAYPAL TO @MichelleNalley605\n100% goes to Chris\, Michelle and their family\nPlease make sure to check your email after paying. \nIf you’re paying via Paypal\, please email me HERE \nMake sure to include a valid email address.  All payments received by 12 noon EST will receive an email with the link.
URL:https://martialartsnc.com/event/benefit-seminar-livestream-recording/
LOCATION:Legacy Martial Arts\, 8110 Mt. Holly – Huntersville Rd.\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28216\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="BRB":MAILTO:insightwellness@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Explosive Power: 4-hour FMA Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Augusta Balintawak Study Group \n& \nFaglier’s MMA\nAugust 29\, 2026\n11am – 3pm\n \nPresent a 1 day FMA Intensive Seminar w/ Guro Tom Cohen from Charlotte\, NC.  Tom is a direct student of Grandmaster Bobby Taboada and a Full Qualified Instructor (FQI). \nThis 4 hour intensive seminar will cover aspects of the Taboada System Curriculum.  This can be applied to different arts\, weapons\, and empty-hand techniques. \nBalintawak Escrima Cuentada is a Filipino Martial art\, promoted Worldwide by Grandmaster Bobby Taboada.  GM Bobby’s system is well known for it’s speed\, precision and explosive power. \nThis seminar is open to all experience levels.  Dress comfortably for the workout\, and bring an escrima stick if you have one.  Otherwise\, one will be provided for you. \nGM Bobby’s organization is also well known for friendship and brotherhood.  This is represented on his logo as two dots\, also on the right thumb of his instructors that choose to carry that symbol. \nTo that end\, all proceeds from this event go to our late friend\, Chris Nalley.  Chris epitomized friendship and brotherhood.  So\, we honor him by giving back to his family. \nWe also have a raffle with lots of specialty items and martial arts weapons through the website\, with 100% of those proceeds going to Chris’ family.\nIf you are interested in further local training\, please contact Larry Jones HERE.\nSpecial thanks to Joel and the kind people at Faglier’s MMA for sponsoring the event and allowing us to use their space.  Find out more about the gym and their classes HERE.\n \nFollow us on FB \nFor more information on GM Bobby Taboada\, please enjoy the following links: \nGM’s Website \nGM Bobby’s Youtube Channel \n2026 World Camp – Hickory\, NC \nBon Rea Balintawak is a small but dedicated group in Charlotte\, NC.  Guro Tom trains directly with Grandmaster Bobby at least once a week.  He teaches students from his home 5-8 x a week\, and works to preserve and teach everything that GM teaches as part of his system.  Tom has been consistently training and teaching Martial arts for 30+ years.  He brings very detailed body mechanics and specifics to his instruction.  Tom is a dedicated acupuncturist\, offering his unique approach through his private practice\, Insight Wellness\, in Charlotte\, NC.  He enjoys training\, teaching\, writing\, and his wife and five rescue dogs. \nNOTE: \nNo videos may be taken or used by anyone in attendance.  This martial art is part of Taboada Balintawak Cuentada\, International and is protected from copyright infringement\, use of logos and other trademarks.  Thank you for your understanding.  Those wishing to learn more may contact me through the website\, Grandmaster Taboada through his website\, or the Balintawak Cuentada Study Group of Augusta. \n  \n 
URL:https://martialartsnc.com/event/fma-1-day-seminar/
LOCATION:Faglier’s MMA\, 266 Bobby Jones Expy Ste 11-12\, Augusta\, GA\, 30907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Balintawak Taboada System
ORGANIZER;CN="BRB":MAILTO:insightwellness@gmail.com
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