Remy Presas

Remy Amador Presas
Remy Presas in the late 1970s
BornDecember 19, 1936
Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Commonwealth of the Philippines
DiedAugust 28, 2001 (aged 64)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation(s)teacher, martial artist
Known forfounding Modern Arnis

Remy Amador Presas (December 19, 1936 – August 28, 2001) was the founder of Modern Arnis, a popular Filipino martial art. Born in the Philippines, he moved to the United States in 1974, where he taught martial arts via seminars and camps. In 1982, he was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame as Instructor of the Year. He published several books and videos on Modern Arnis and is recognised as the "Father of Modern Arnis".

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