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Cover Story Throwback: Remy Presas

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Magazine cover of "Black Belt" featuring martial artists in combat with sticks. Text highlights Arnis and Wing Chun training. Blue and red attire.
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The August 1982 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured Grandmaster Remy Amador Presas (1936–2001), known as the Father of Modern Arnis.


He developed modern arnis, a Filipino martial art that systematized traditional arnis techniques, making them more accessible to practitioners worldwide.


His students include famed fighter Dan Anderson and weapons innovator Bram Frank.


Two martial artists sparring, one in red, one shirtless, holding weapons. Blue background. "Black Belt" magazine cover text visible.

Learn more about this cover and the entire magazine preserved in digital format: https://www.blackbeltmag.com 



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