IMB Academy

[greg808]

This pass year I had the distinct opportunity to visit Grandmaster Richard Bustillo's training center in Torrence,CA. His facility was very spacious and had alot of history through his wall of fame. It was if the walls were talking. Pictures of many masters cover his walls. The minute you walk through the doors you can feel the energy. The main training area felt historic with the portrait of Bruce Lee hanging in the center of the mirrored wall. While touring the facility I noticed a banner hanging in the boxing room. I could'nt help to notice the the influences that help start the Kali Academy a year after Bruce Lees death. I will always remember the day of the visit.

Thanks GM Bustillo

[robertlk808]

Thats awesome Greg, did you get in any training with Richard Bustillo or the class. He came back to Hawaii this year I believe, unfortunately I was working - blech.

[greg808]

Yes, Regional Chief Chaz and I actually had the opportunity to jump into his Doce Pares class. At first it seemed a little different, but after a while we started to pick up the flow. Occasionally GM Bustillo will visit us at our school. He is a walking legend and packs alot of knowledge.

[arnisador]

Speaking of Mr. Bustillo:
Galing Pinoy: A Pinoy Fighting Master (http://www.asianjournal.com/?c=124&a=25598)


Now in his 60’s, Bustillo looks like he’s straight out of a kung-fu flick in the 70s. He may not have ever appeared in a film but in real life he’s a master in more ways than one. Bustillo holds a 10th degree black belt and holds the title SIFU Grandmaster at the IMB Academy in Torrance, CA. He is also recognized as being one of two persons for reviving and promoting Eskrima, the Filipino national martial art.


He credited much of his 40 years of martial arts success to the legendary Lee.


“When I was young I thought I knew everything,” recalled Bustillo. “But Bruce changed my whole life. He always said ‘knowing is not enough, you must apply’.”


And applied, he did.

[Kali Cowboy]

I trained there from 1987 - 1990, the experiance was awsome, it is truly a great school and GM is very kind and friendly. I structure a lot of my classes like his PHASE classes from the late 80's.

God Bless
Stephen

[arnisador]

What's PHASE?