Tant01

yes... some traditional eskrimadors and Pentjakers are secretive about teaching techniques of the style and prefer to remain covert or unrecognized. Many are selective as to who they will teach techniques to... There are standards of conduct, morality and heart to be met before you will be considered "worthy" of a particular system by SOME masters. However all that would go out the door by wearing a LOGO of your style on your clothing...

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