Arnis Club of Edmonton







Above - Guro Ollie getting his promotion to Full Instructor Level 6 (Master), from Grand Master Gil Lafantaisie (right) and Grand Master Daniel G. Rutano (Left) in 2013.


Lead Instructor - Guro Ollie


Guro Ollie began his martial arts training in 1975, when he began his simultaneous study of NARAPHIL Arnis (National ARnis Association of the PHILippines), Modern Arnis and Goju Ryu Karate.  After 10 intense years of studying these arts, he attained his black belts in both martial arts.


In 1995, Guro Ollie began studying the Filipino martial art of Rutano Estokada under its Founder, Grand Master Daniel G. Rutano. After 18 years of studying Rutano Estokada, Guro Ollie achieved the rank of Full Instructor Level 6 (6th Degree Black Belt) - Master, on November 10, 2013, receiving his rank directly from Grand Master Daniel Rutano and the System's official Inheritor, Grand Master Gilbert Lafantaisie.  Guro Ollie is currently and affectionately known as the "caretaker" of the Rutano Estokada System under Grand Master Gil LaFantaisie.


Guro Ollie is also holds the rank of "Agalon" (Master Instructor) in the Pekiti Tirsia Kali System under it's Founder, Grand Tuhon Supremo Leo T. Gaje, Jr.


Guro Ollie created the Salvador Arnis system in 2016 by combining his tactical skills as a long-time international high-risk security contractor with his Rutano Estokada, NARAPHIL Arnis, Modern Arnis and Pekiti Tirsia Kali systems.






Above - Guro Ollie (Left)  and Grand Master Gil LaFantaisie (Right)











 

 

The Philippine Mandirigma Arts Society 2025 Summer Gathering





Guro Ollie is also the Founder of the Philippine Mandirigma Arts Society (PMAS).  PWAS is dedicated to preserving and promoting all styles and systems of Filipino martial arts. PMAS has held annual Gatherings each year since 2012, where different instructors and masters of Filipino martial arts are invited to teach their respective style or system of Filipino martial arts in a spirit of family, community, and respect.  The PMAS organization continues to grow, with the hopes of being able to promote the Filipino martial arts on a national and international scale.

























Guro Ollie has also been a tactical trainer for security, law enforcement and military professionals.  He has worked in the security industry for over 25 years and has provided security and tactical training to professionals all over the world since 1997 in tactical edged weapons, impact weapons, executive protection, high-risk close protection, and private-sector special operations.























































































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