About M-M
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Mandala Mandirigma is a balanced, three-dimensional martial art inspired from the fighting traditions of the Philippines and Indonesia and conceptualized in the United States. Mandala Mandirigma covers weapons, stand-up fighting, ground grappling, healing arts and much more.
Mission Statement
Mandala Mandirigma is dedicated to the perpetuation and growth of all martial arts in general with a particular focus on Southeast Asian disciplines. Our objectives are to research and selectively preserve significant teachings of the martial arts, and to develop committed and educated individuals capable of teaching these methods to individuals of all experience levels. Here we strive to uphold the qualities of humanity, respect, humility and wisdom. |
These are basic tenets central to the study of Mandala Mandirigma:
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Aspects of the art
Derobio
The late GGM Pedoy explained that the art of Derobio is over 2000 years old. Derobio is a complete self-defense system, encompassing single and double impact and edged weapons techniques, as well as empty-hand techniques, locks, counter-locks and escapes. There are a total of twelve areas to master in the art of Derobio.
Derobio mirrors other Visayan styles, primarily practiced on Leyte. Children were taught to defend themselves, their families and villages at an early age. There was no discrimination between sexes and girls were developed in the art as well as boys. The weapon was the equalizer and often times, women fought against men. As GGM Pedoy would say, “Never underestimate your opponent if you are fighting against an Eskrimador or an Eskrimadora. Never hesitate to finish your opponent quickly. Move in (don’t back up) and hit them with full power.
During the Spanish occupation, the practice of Eskrima was punishable by death. Eskrima became an underground art kept within families. Derobio Masters converted to Christianity and grouped the movement into twelve’s for the twelve Disciples of Christ. Derobio was systematized into twelve offensive moves, twelve defensive moves, twelve counters for each offensive move, twelve variations of these offensive moves and an additional twelve variations, totaling 1728 counters.
As GGM Pedoy explained, the essence of Derobio lies in the blade and is not merely a stick art.
KunTao Silat Mandala Pejuang
Combination of KunTao, a term describing martial arts of the Chinese community of Southeast Asia and Silat, a class of martial arts indigenous to and existing in Southeast Asia, KunTao Silat is therefor made up of the key elements of Indonesian Silat and Chinese KunTao.
Derobio
The late GGM Pedoy explained that the art of Derobio is over 2000 years old. Derobio is a complete self-defense system, encompassing single and double impact and edged weapons techniques, as well as empty-hand techniques, locks, counter-locks and escapes. There are a total of twelve areas to master in the art of Derobio.
Derobio mirrors other Visayan styles, primarily practiced on Leyte. Children were taught to defend themselves, their families and villages at an early age. There was no discrimination between sexes and girls were developed in the art as well as boys. The weapon was the equalizer and often times, women fought against men. As GGM Pedoy would say, “Never underestimate your opponent if you are fighting against an Eskrimador or an Eskrimadora. Never hesitate to finish your opponent quickly. Move in (don’t back up) and hit them with full power.
During the Spanish occupation, the practice of Eskrima was punishable by death. Eskrima became an underground art kept within families. Derobio Masters converted to Christianity and grouped the movement into twelve’s for the twelve Disciples of Christ. Derobio was systematized into twelve offensive moves, twelve defensive moves, twelve counters for each offensive move, twelve variations of these offensive moves and an additional twelve variations, totaling 1728 counters.
As GGM Pedoy explained, the essence of Derobio lies in the blade and is not merely a stick art.
KunTao Silat Mandala Pejuang
Combination of KunTao, a term describing martial arts of the Chinese community of Southeast Asia and Silat, a class of martial arts indigenous to and existing in Southeast Asia, KunTao Silat is therefor made up of the key elements of Indonesian Silat and Chinese KunTao.
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