The Traditional Way

Soke Raymond Alamo

Shihan Carlos Varon

The greatest victory is to win without fighting. All ancient martial arts prepared the practitioner to survive a life or death struggle. The lessons were gained at high cost, in blood and pain, in supreme effort of mind and body. And yet, very few now alive will ever face that kind of challenge. What then, is the purpose of the martial arts in modern times?

Through rigorous training, the body is developed and strengthened. The mind gains new knowledge, new insights and new perspectives. And most importantly, the spirit is forged and tempered to a high level, where any problem in life can be faced calmly and overcome. Learning to fight effectively is almost a side benefit.