Modern Fighting Arts Academy

Intense and Real

Since opening M.F.A., Guro, or Coach Andy as his fighters call him, has trained many aspiring amateur and professional fighters. His fighters have had successes in the New York Daily News Golden Gloves, Kickboxing, Full Contact Stickfighting, MMA, and have also captured some titles on the way. Guro has brought his fighters all the way to the semi finals of the Gloves, and to the Mecca of Boxing's Madison Square Garden's New York Golden Gloves Finals...
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Translation Of Technique

In the Filipino martial arts you have the translation of techniques from weapon to empty hand. This is one of the unique qualities we have, and one that sets the Filipino systems apart from others. You use the same techniques, weapon vs weapon, empty hand vs weapon, empty hand vs empty hand, with little or no modifications...
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MFA Academy Est. 1992
Arnis Sparring

Guro Andrew "Tattoo" Filardo

"If it were real, you would strike!.......... But I will teach you the art."
GM Remy Presas

"You can't prepare for combat by training the art!"
Guro Andrew "Tattoo" Filardo