Latosa Escrima Worldwide Federation
Senior GM Rene Z. Latosa (RIP)! Long live your legacy!
The Latosa Escrima Worldwide Federation is being established to honor Senior Grand Master Rene Z. Latosa, founder and developer of the Latosa Escrima system. It will also bring light to new and old Latosa Escrima practitioners continue his impact and enormous contribution to Filipino Martial Arts worldwide. The primary goal of this Federation is to preserve and protect the Latosa Escrima system as it was originally founded, developed, and taught by SGM Rene Z. Latosa (RIP).
With the permission and support of SGM Rene Latosa’s family and support of recognized Latosa Escrima Masters and high ranking instructors, I have accepted the responsibility and overall leadership of preserving and protecting SGM Latosa’s legacy as the Chief of Latosa Escrima.
As one of the original students of SGM Rene Latosa, it is very important that as a Latosa Escrima practitioner, one should know the foundation and history as well as other technical aspects of Latosa Escrima. SGM Latosa entrusted and taught me not just the background and roots but also gave me a deep understanding of his system. I am honored to represent him as the focal point of Latosa Escrima.
My goal is to ensure that all Latosa Escrima practitioners learn the intent, basic fundamentals, principles, core concepts, and history of the system. It is essential that the teachings and principles of the Latosa Escrima system be uniform and consistent. It is of utmost importance that his original teachings not be lost, forgotten, or diluted.
“The system is an education in body motion and weapon efficiency, not just physical movements attached to techniques. Latosa Escrima Concepts main goal is to keep it honest and real.
At the end of the day, it is you against the opponent. Either you can do it, or you can't. Knowledge is key, looking good is just alright. Boom”- SGM Rene Latosa
The members of this Federation will be composed of Latosa Escrima practitioners of all levels – students, Tuhons, Guros, and Masters. This Federation will not tolerate politics and self-promotion of egos. SGM Rene has always said that he did not like politics in his organization and avoided them. With that in mind and to honor him, we will keep politics out of this organization.
In the coming months, I will be reaching out to Latosa Escrima practitioners to discuss regulations, rules, procedures, and future endeavors. SGM Rene’s teachings has spread throughout the world and with that being said, I don’t have everyone’s information, so I urge you to contact me directly at gm.cedric.concon@latosa-escrima.com for any questions, comments, and concerns. You can also email me with your information so I could add you to our directory of Latosa Escrima practitioners. I will be updating the Latosa Escrima website with new content in the near future.
This Federation will be a community of Latosa Escrima practitioners (students and instructors) where we are able to discuss Latosa Escrima topics and matters and to foster the legacy of Latosa Escrima. I have created a FaceBook group called Latosa Escrima Worldwide Federation, which I welcome you to join.
In order to promote good behavior and good discussion when sharing ideas/opinions, it is necessary that we follow the guidelines below.
Initial Guidelines/Rules for Federation Members:
Be Respectful to others
No politics
No discrimination
Respect other’s opinions
Adhere to the Latosa Escrima principles
Long live your legacy SGM Rene Z. Latosa (RIP)
Respectfully,
GM Cedric Concon
Chief of Latosa Escrima Filipino Martial Arts System and Concepts
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