Datu Tim Hartman

Datu Tim Hartman has been a personal student of Grand Master Remy Presas for over 15 years. He has been featured in Black Belt and Filipino Martial Arts Magazine. In addition to teaching in the United States Mr. Hartman has also taught in Canada, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and England. Since Grand Master Presas’ retirement Mr. Hartman has formed the World Modern Arnis Alliance to help preserve the foundations of the art and share it with the next generation of students. For more about Datu Hartman go to www.DatuHartman.com

Guro Rick Manglinong

Punong -Guro Rick Manglinong started training with GM Presas in the 70's on the West Coast. In addition to being a 5th degree under the WMAA, he also holds a 6th degree under GM Ernesto Presas in the art of Kombaton. PG Rick is an excellent teacher with the ability to inspire students to reach new heights in their training. For more about PG Manglinong go to www.manglinongmartialarts.com

Grandmaster Nene Tortal

Sensei Gerry DiSanto

* 3rd Degree Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu
* 2nd Degree Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate
* Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt Under Roberto Atalla
* Muay Thai under Kru Alain Halmagean
* Head Coach of Team Canada 2007
SILVER MEDALIST at the World Championships
* 10 years as a Certified Ontario College of Teachers, Teaching at Holy Cross Secondary School
* Bachelor of Arts –History
* Bachelor of Science
* Physical Education Curriculum Specialist
* Respect Ed Facilitator by the Red Cross Anti-Bullying Program

Gerry DiSanto is the owner and operator of Defensive Arts Training Centre in St. Catharines, Ontario. He holds a wide variety of ranks in various Martial arts and is a certified teacher, allowing him the ability to meet each student’s individual needs. Along with his skills in boxing, kickboxing, grappling, and weaponry, Gerry DiSanto has been training in Martial arts for several decades and is considered a Premier Martial Arts Instructor in the Niagara Region.