Grandmaster Dexter Labonog

Grand Master Dexter Labonog was born and raised in Stockton California, a son of Philippine Visayan immigrants.

Philippine martial arts experience- 1978 Trained directly under GM Leo Giron over 20 years. The most senior student and instructor of the Stockton Bahala Na Escrima Club. No other student, instructor or individual has had more direct one on one training, attendance or experience with Grand Master Leo Giron. 1982 Guro Dexter also trained extensively under Master Dentoy Revillar for ten years in the blended system of Serrada, Largamano and Decuerdas also called SLD.

A certified and authorized instructor, Guro Dexter actively teaches the original curriculum learned directly from GM Giron. Guro Dexter was also given discretionary authority to teach the concepts and basics of the SLD system in Sacramento from Master Den Revillar.

Grandmaster Dexter Labonog on YouTube: [Select]

Guro Dexter has participated successfully in many of the various styles of tournaments and was Grand Champion in a few. He strongly advocates support for Eskrima tournament competition because of valuable lessons a student will learn. He says, "You can still go home after a tournament and lick your wounds and think about the lessons learned, but you may not be as lucky in a real life situation". Guro Dexter has helped produce many successful tournament fighters for the Bahala Na Eskrima clubs and continues to participate as a resource in tournament promotions such as the Solo Baston tournament of Hawaii.

Guro Dexter primarily favors bladed Philippine weapons over sticks or blunt edge weapons and Espada Y Daga or sword and dagger are his favorite training exercise. His teaching curriculum follows traditional concepts and principles learned primarily from GM Giron and Master Revillar. He considers himself a lifetime student, a coach and a instructor.

You can also learn more about Grandmaster Labonog at: http://www.bahalana.com

For Seminar information: Multi-Style Workshop List