FMA Life - A Conversation with Guro Alvin Catacutan - Pamana Kali: Philippine Martial Arts & Culture

In this Docu-Film, Guro Alvin Catacutan of Pamana Kali (Philippine Martial Arts & Culture) sits down for a conversation with FMA Life sharing: his martial arts background, his motivation for teaching the youth, Kali techniques, views on cultural appropriation within the arts, experiences with Guro Dan Inosanto, training celebrities & stunt people, personal life stories, and more!

Guro Alvin Catacutan - Owner / Chief Instructor Pamana Kali:
- Kali Black Belt - Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts, Guro Dan Inosanto
- Majapahit Silat Black Ikat - Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts, Guro Dan Inosanto
- Official representative - Silat Buka Lingkaran, Guro Alvin Guinanao
- Jun Fan Gung Fu and Jeet Kune Do Instructor - Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts, Guro Dan Inosanto
- Shotokan Karate Black Belt - Japan Karate Association, Phillip Dingman Sensei
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt - Rigan Machado BJJ- Professor Hugh Fitzgerald

00:53 - Umbrella Technique
6:39 - What memorable moments have you had with Dan Inosanto?
9:56 - Understand the Path to Mastery
30:32 - Who have you trained in the entertainment industry?
34:18 - The Matrix - Drilling Variables
36:59 - What are your opinions about Cultural appropriation within the arts?
49:57 - What do you tell a student so they will find a way to stay with it and not quit?
51:33 - What does the Filipino Martial Arts Lifestyle mean to you?
52:58 - Any messages you have for the FMA Community past or present?
54:30 - Please share with us a story
1:00:17 - What was a difficult problem you had in life and how did you resolve it?
1:02:49 - Lastly, is there something that most people don't know about you, but are willing to share now.
1:07:06 - Self Defense Techniques for Kids
1:09:07 - Work with what you got
1:11:17 - Family

(For all 24 questions/answers, please watch the Docu-Film)

Pamana Kali
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Guro Alvin Catacutan
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Pamana Kali: Philippine Martial Arts and Culture
4403 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 866-7300

A Film by:
Bobby Torres
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Produced by:
FMA Life
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http://FMAlife.tv

Camera Interview shot by Bobby Torres
Additional class footage provided by Pamana Kali.

Title Screen Bobble Head:
Ace Paule
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