Tournaments - FMA Informative

Last 'Masters' group picture with Edgar Sulite taken March 15, 1997
Tony Diego, Edgar Sulite, Topher Ricketts, Rey Galang and Alex Co
Photo by Steve Tarani
A Gathering of some of the Senior Members of Bakbakan International.
Dodong Sta. Iglesia, Ding Binay, Ronnie Ricketts, Rolly Maximo, Rey
Galang, Rey Dizer, Topher Ricketts, Edgar Aristorenas and Tony Diego
Master Christopher Ricketts has been in San Diego California for almost 2 years
relocating from the Philippines. His main goal is to share and spread the art of Ilustrisimo
Kali. In the Philippines Master Ricketts made a living in teaching, but has found that here
in America that it is a different situation and until he can form a base of students in San
Diego he has had to take on a regular job to make ends meet.
Master Ricketts is an
excellent teacher, in that he
breaks the movements down with
explanation, giving insight to
each theory of movement. A
pioneer in full-contact fighting in
the Philippines, Master
Christopher Ricketts is known
for his high emphasis on
intensive basic training and
regular full-contact sparring.
Training with Christopher, is a
demanding and challenging