The emergence of Filipino martial arts in Stockton

Grandmaster Leo Giron brought Escrima from the Philippines to Stockton in the 1960s. A group of Filipino Americans in Stockton hope it remains a part of the city.
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[@wizeguy2388]

I started training FMA 2 years ago after my mom's passing. 2 things keep me motivated - the growing necessity of self defense (I witnessed an assault in Chicago 2 years ago), and keeping a root in my Filipino heritage since my mom was the main link to all of that.

[@florete2310]

It can save lives. And it's a great way to stay in shape. Physically - and most of all - mentally. It can save lives, is all I'm saying.

[@IlokanoWarrior]

FMA is all over Stockton.

[@essene3695]

Grandmaster Leo Giron's last name is NOT pronounced with the letter "G". It's spelled that way but not pronounced that way. Can't believe ppls will pronounced his name differently to keep away from all the legalities that are set in place. 🤦‍♂️

[@5styleFMA]

Thank you for saying this. It is pronounced 'hee-rohn," not "jai-rahn" I trained in the Giron system for 15 years, and it still forms the basis of my system. I too, can't believe that people can't even pay respects to this great man by simply pronouncing his name correctly.

[@patrickrivera7404]

Lol, I am sure they meant no harm or no offense. Grow up and move on dude/dudette. This feature was awesome, with the exception of your comment

[@nikolab.4065]

Leo Jerome lol

[@Combat-Mindset]

Jesus get your too tight pantsies untwisted, your tiny 🥜 might fall off! How the f should they know that how you pronounce that name properly! They are not Filipinos who made the report! Jeez! 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@5styleFMA]

@@patrickrivera7404 You have to understand for those of us who trained in the Giron system (as I did for 15 years), it's not something we want to hear....​ It's a matter of putting out information that is accurate. If you're going to do a video like this, AT LEAST pronounce the name right--the reporter got all the great footage and info, now, just say the name correctly, that's all.. That's like doing a video on Jeet Kune Do, and pronouncing Bruce Lee's name as Bruce "LAI"......