Modified Karate (MK)

Testimonials on the Book on Modified Karate:

"... Sensei Vasquez has discovered the principle of penetrating hands. Internal stylist have known absorbing energy for sometime, but the principle of penetrating energy is either unknown or has been lost in the distant past. .. Studying these principles will accelerate mastery of the martial arts. The epitome of the fighting arts, and possibly the "missing link" to many Oriental styles, these innovations will serve you in that "moment of truth"...- Dr. Russell Steven Harris, Professional trainer Ultimate Fighting Champion 8 & 9 Don Frye.

"... Sensei Mike Vasquez made the difficult look easy, rather than making what is easy look difficult".- Hendrickson "Baby" Dioko, Karate Champion, Openweight, 1975

"... this book is a must for beginners and advanced percussion martial artists who want to master the art of penetrating punch and kick." - Antonio "Sonny" Guanzon, 3rd Dan Blackbelt (Shotokan)

Note: The book "Fundamentals of Tapado, Arnis Long Stick Art of Fighting" is the first book on Tapado in the world. The author, Sensei Mike Vasquez, is licensed by its founder, Grandmaster Romeo "Nono" Mamar, to spread Tapado all throughout the world. The book, set to published early next year (2005), contains the history of Tapado, its technical uniqueness to its predecessors and the fundamental skills of the art. Please note that in the end portion of the book, the primary modifications of Tapado innovated by Sensei Mike Vasquez are discussed to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the art.

The Modified Karate book, set to be published next year, will certainly influence positively the martial arts world through its innovative techniques such as Cross Method of Tournament Fighting (CMTF), Defense Breaking Method (Penetrating Punch and Kick) and Stopping Hands Penetration Principle (Highest technique in Modified Karate). These techniques were tested and proven by several local and international top martial artists.

Stickfighting, a major branch of Oriental martial art on weaponry, had long been kept as a secret for several centuries and is now brought out in the open. Tapado, as a core Filipino martial art on stick fighting, also remained as a secret art and is now being revealed for the first time! This is an opportunity not to be missed by any martial art student or instructor. Be the first to learn this rare art! Act now.

Contact Mr. Tony Aguirre (the only authorized contact person) through his cellphone +639209216390 or through his email address: modifiedmartialarts@yahoo.com for booking on seminars or inquiries on these two books.