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In 1984 he met Professor Remy Presas and began studying Modern Arnis at two-week intensive training camps (1984 & 1985) in Pennsylvania. He founded the American Modern Arnis Associates (AMAA) in 1993. The AMAA was an affiliate of the IMAF until 1995 when Mr. Bolden made it an independent organization, citing concerns related to ethical, quality control, and political issues inside the IMAF. The AMAA embraces all principles and training elements of Modern Arnis except for the empty hand Anyos ( Kata ), which have been replaced by four Sayaws (dances) originated by Mr. Bolden. The AMAA has also adapted training methods and elements from other martial art systems. The footwork, movement system and body mechanics are influenced by Mr. Bolden's training in various other martial arts and his training as an engineer and dance teacher. The AMAA system includes most of the material from Modern Arnis and has added much more. Mr. Bolden is known by the title ''Punong Guro'', referring to a senior teacher of the Filipino Martial Arts ; he also uses the title Sifu . He teaches in Poughkeepsie, NY. Mr. Bolden is a graduate of Savannah State College and has worked as an engineer for IBM . He is also a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps in the period 1962-66. WEBSITE American Modern Arnis Associates |
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