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Arnis de Mano | Garimot
System History | Garimot System
Characteristics
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Garimot System History
The Garimot system traces its family heritage back to the early
17th century. Its tree is rife with undefeated warriors of proven
stature and unparalleled skill.
Gat Puno Abon "Garimot" Baet is the latest member of the
family to embrace his family art as a whole. He is also the first
to categorically organize and promote the system outside his family
by means of books, magazine articles and public demonstrations/seminars.
He began serious training at the age of 6 under the strict instruction
of his father Felipe "Garimot" Baet. He would eventually
train with many other masters, most of whom were previously defeated
by his father or grandfather, in an effort to learn as many different
styles as possible. |
| The family secrets, however, were never
shared. At the age of 12, Gat Puno Abon, was called upon to demonstrate
his skill before a national Philippine audience. He would begin his
7 year championship reign in the Laguna provinces at the age of 16.
These unpadded stick fights were often brutal and invariably bloody.
However, defeat would never be known to him. As his fame grew throughout
the Laguna provinces, he began to amass a large student following
under the banner of the Paete Arnis Club. In 1986, Gat Puno Abon accepted
on opportunity to relocate to the United states. In 1989, he established
the Philippine Martial Arts, Garimot system U.S.A. International.
Now a U.S. citizen, Gat Puno Abon has dedicated his life to the promotion
of the Philippine Arts and the rich history which surrounds it. |
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