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Kalis Ilustrisimo
Kalis Ilustrisimo is a classical Filipino martial arts system (Eskrima) based on the use of bladed weapons. It is a family system practiced by the Ilustrisimo family from Bantayan, Cebu. From past generations of the Ilustrisimo family to its greatest exponent, Antonio "Tatang" Ilustrisimo (1904-1997), the system was simply referred to as "escrima". Later on, to distinguish it from other systems, it was given the name "Kalis Ilustrisimo" which combines the word "kalis", which means "sword", and the name of the family that the system originated from.

Technical Overview
The complete Kalis Ilustrisimo system encompasses several combative methods such as the short sword (sansibar, pinuti, barung, etc), sword and dagger (espada y daga, punta y daga), double swords (doble espada), two-handed long sword (dos manos solo lavaja, panabas), spear (sibat), dagger (daga), and empty hands. Also, due to the more demanding nature of wielding bladed weapons, Kalis Ilustrisimo techniques may also be adapted to non-bladed weapons such as the stick and staff. There are also other more obscure weapons that are sometimes taught under the complete system.

A major factor for Kalis Ilustrismo's reputation for extreme effectiveness and deadly efficiency in combat is that it employs unique internal body dynamics to execute strikes, parries, and other movements. Here, rather than the outward appearance of techniques, what is essential is HOW techniques and movements are generated. This means that although an observer may be able to mimic the "look" of a technique, the outcome will probably not be proper Ilustrisimo technique. Taught explicitly and practiced slowly and deliberately, these internal dynamics do not favor those who are in a hurry or those who simply want to expand their repertiore of techniques. They are what sets Kalis Ilustrisimo apart from other styles of Filipino martial arts and are the hallmark of a true practitioner of this noble art.

Certified Instructors
1. Antonio Diego (Kalis Ilustrisimo Headquarters, Philippines)

2. Romeo Macapagal (Kalis Ilustrisimo Headquarters, Philippines)

3. Arnold Narzo (City of Manila, National Capital Region,  Philippines)

4. Martin Raganas (City of Manila, National Capital Region,  Philippines)

5. Ernesto Talag (City of Manila, National Capital Region,  Philippines)

6. Torqui Dojillo (Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines)

7. Peachie Baron Saguin (Caloocan City, National Capital Region, Philippines)

8. Bruce Pimentel (Caloocan City, National Capital Region, Philippines)

9. Samuel Ilustrisimo (Davao City, Philippines)

10. Ernie Balbaligo (Singapore)

11. Raul Marquez (New York City, New York, USA)

12. Warren Damian (San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA)

13. Roy Harris (San Diego, California, USA)

14. Fritz Balgos (Tarzana City, San Fernando Valley, West Los Angeles, California, USA)

15. Thomas Dy-Tang (Vancouver, BC, Canada)

16. Kevin Haaland (Vancouver, BC, Canada)

17. Russel Lim (Vancouver, BC, Canada)

18. Joshua Wood (Penticton, BC, Canada)

19. Norman Suanico (Red Deer, Alberta, Canada)

20. Serge Gilette (Cannes, France)

21. John Chow (Melbourne, Australia)

22. Shamim Haque (London, England)

23. Francis Capinpin (Canada)

Organizations
There are several organizations that continue to teach and propagate his art in part or in its entirety:
 * Kalis Ilustrisimo Repeticion Orihinal
 * Ilustrisimo Escrima
 * Mananadata Klasikali
 * Kalis Ilustrisimo Quezon City
 * Kalis Ilustrisimo UP Diliman
 * Kalis Ilustrisimo Ateneo
 * Kalis Ilustrisimo Singapore
 * Bakbakan International
 * Kalis Ilustrisimo Tradicional