Level 2 of Yaw-Yan summer clinic gets underway

CEBU, Philippines - The second level of training in the Yaw-Yan ArDigma-Cebu Summer Clinic will kick off today at the Yaw-Yan Headquarters situated at the 4th floor of Coast Pacific Downtown Center just across the UC-Main campus along Sanciangko Street, this city.

Just like the first batch, old and new students will learn arnis, boxing fitness, Yaw-Yan combat for self-defense, Yaw-Yan ArDigma and mixed martial arts (MMA) during the month-long camp.

“Studying and practicing Yaw-Yan martial arts is a good way to spend the remaining days in summer especially to the young ones. Through that, they will also develop discipline and self confidence,” said Yaw-Yan ArDigma Cebu CEO/Founder and Vis-Min director Master Benigno "Ekin" R. Caniga, Jr.

Yaw-Yan is derived from the two syllables of words “Sayaw ng Kamatayan" or "Dance of Death". It is an authentic Filipino martial arts which was first introduced to the public in 1972 by its originator Grandmaster Napoleon "Nap" A. Fernandez in a simple ceremony in Sta. Cruz, Manila.

Yaw-Yan Ardigma is an all-out martial arts using the body as a weapon. It trains the student in different areas of teaching punches, kicks, head butts, elbows and knees to take down and ground fighting techniques. It is effective in the ring as it is on the streets.

For more inquiries, one may visit the Yaw-Yan gym or contact 0932-4524999. (FREEMAN)