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Kaïlūkuän School of Indigenous Science Combat and healing arts from the Philippine ilukung region • Cultural and spiritual upliftment

THIS SUNDAY 7/6 at 11am PST - join us virtually or in studio for our next lecture!ANITO: From the Austronesian “ani” (so...
03/07/2025

THIS SUNDAY 7/6 at 11am PST - join us virtually or in studio for our next lecture!

ANITO: From the Austronesian “ani” (soul or spirit)
and Malay “to” or “toh” (resident of the head).

Shamanic practices around the world are based on the concept of animism, which is the attribution of a soul to animate and inanimate objects, and natural phenomena. It is the belief in a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe. This is evident in the Philippine and the rest of the Austronesian belief in the “anito” that, firstly, refers to the soul of an ancestral spirit. It is the basis of the old practice of headhunting. Its meaning eventually broadened to include various spirits or entities, as found in plants, rocks, trees, bodies of water, carvings, and amulets.

This short lecture led by Virgil Apostol, author of Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions (North Atlantic Books, 2010) will review the history and origins of anitos, their significance, touch on a few historic practice and rituals, and engage dialogue on how to live in harmony with the anitos in your daily life.

This will be a two-part series.

Sunday, July 6th @ 11am PST

and Sunday, August 3rd @ 11am PST

$33 registration

Offered via Zoom livestream and in-studio.

You can purchase his book as an optional supportive text for this course anywhere online.

**illustration by Roberto Feleo from The Soul Book by Francisco R. Demetrio

ANITO: From the Austronesian “ani” (soul or spirit)and Malay “to” or “toh” (resident of the head).Shamanic practices aro...
22/06/2025

ANITO: From the Austronesian “ani” (soul or spirit)
and Malay “to” or “toh” (resident of the head).

Shamanic practices around the world are based on the concept of animism, which is the attribution of a soul to animate and inanimate objects, and natural phenomena. It is the belief in a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe. This is evident in the Philippine and the rest of the Austronesian belief in the “anito” that, firstly, refers to the soul of an ancestral spirit. It is the basis of the old practice of headhunting. Its meaning eventually broadened to include various spirits or entities, as found in plants, rocks, trees, bodies of water, carvings, and amulets.

This short lecture led by Virgil Apostol, author of Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions (North Atlantic Books, 2010) will review the history and origins of anitos, their significance, touch on a few historic practice and rituals, and engage dialogue on how to live in harmony with the anitos in your daily life.

This will be a two-part series.

Sunday, July 6th @ 11am PST

and Sunday, August 3rd @ 11am PST

$33 registration

Offered via Zoom livestream and in-studio.

You can purchase his book as an optional supportive text for this course anywhere online.

Langá: form // Dumadangádang: warrior 🐊🐊 we came together to learn from Manusuro , to ground, channel, strengthen, by wa...
21/06/2025

Langá: form // Dumadangádang: warrior 🐊🐊 we came together to learn from Manusuro , to ground, channel, strengthen, by way of the Langat' Dumadangádang : The 20 Warrior Postures of Didya Mudgara Warrior Club Calisthenics.

Langat’ Dumadangádang (Langá ti Dumadangádang) involves a series of “Warrior Postures” with various sidadáän (still, yet alert) movements that stretch (innát), contract (kukót), and twist (tirítir) the torso and limbs of the body. The effective ex*****on of these movements are governed by conscious awareness (nákem) and the breath (ánges) that involve inhalation (palang-áb) and exhalation (pasang-áw). After the initial position, (a) Ready Posture, they will then transition into: (b) Plant Life, (c) Animal Life, (d) Armament, and (e) Community, thus embodying aspects of the microcosm and macrocosm. Each of these langá are to be done a minimum of one minute each.

During times like these, we feel so lucky to share a powerful yet safe space with these beautiful humans !! Thank you for coming out !!

All empires fall. In times of fear and anguish resulting from manufactured colonial terror, state violence and crimes ag...
16/06/2025

All empires fall. In times of fear and anguish resulting from manufactured colonial terror, state violence and crimes against humanity, it’s important to build a strong foundation of protection and endurance, first by returning to the body, and being in community.

Come fortify, strengthen, channel, and ground with us.

FREE COMMUNITY CLASS
Taught by

Saturday JUNE 21
11:00am - 12:30 pm
Space limited in studio, register with the link in bio.

Langat’ Dumadangádang involves a series of “Warrior Postures” with various sidadáän (still, yet alert) movements that stretch (innát), contract (kukót), and twist (tirítir) the torso and limbs of the body. The effective ex*****on of these movements are governed by conscious awareness (nákem) and the breath (ánges) that involve inhalation (palang-áb) and exhalation (pasang-áw).

After the initial position, (a) Ready Posture, they will then transition into: (b) Plant Life, (c) Animal Life, (d) Armament, and (e) Community, thus embodying aspects of the microcosm and macrocosm.

Come bring traditional Filipino medicine to the people 🫀 This will be the LAST time we'll be offering this specific prog...
23/05/2025

Come bring traditional Filipino medicine to the people 🫀 This will be the LAST time we'll be offering this specific program until further notice while we take a break. We'd absolutely love for you to join us for it.

Learn from Manusuro and his decades of experience and research in the indigenous arts of the Philippines to bring this traditional medicine to the people.

For more information on tuition, course descriptions, required in person and virtual class dates, FAQs + more, visit our website, or even DM us!

Our studio is located in Walnut, CA - our program offers both virtual livestream and required in person hands on training. Folks can take the first three modules at their own pace via our Sadíri Self Study Digital Lectures (which is currently offered at a discount) and join their cohort for the in studio classes - we offer flexible learning to accommodate you. This program requires commitment and dedication, and if you've been called to learn the ancestral art of Ablon Manual Medicine, whether in California or across the globe, come join us.

Link in bio!

Register today!Join us every first Sunday of the month for a short lecture led by Manusuro Virgil Apostol , who descends...
21/05/2025

Register today!

Join us every first Sunday of the month for a short lecture led by Manusuro Virgil Apostol , who descends from a long maternal and paternal bloodline of healers, and who has dedicated himself for over four decades to the research, development, and promotion of his ancestral traditions.

In these monthly sessions, Manusuro Virgil will guide you through a diverse array of topics that explore aspects of Philippine cultural heritage, rooted in sacred teachings from ancestral traditions. Learn everything from fundamental histories, shamanic and spiritual healing practices and beliefs, mythology and folklore, to Filipino martial arts, combat weaponry, world influences and so much more.

When: First Sunday of every month
Time: 11am-12pm PST lecture, 12-12:30pm Q&A
Where: VIRTUAL and IN PERSON options
Registration: $33

Sunday June 1st: Spiritual Self Protection Ritual and Techniques.

The Iluko term saláknib pertains to something that serves as a protection, shield, or armor. On a spiritual plane, it is a protection against negative energies or the effects of a psychic attack from one projecting ill thoughts. Learn fundamental elemental rituals and applied practices to use in your daily life, by way of: water, air, fire, earth and ether. Prior attendance at the Origins session is encouraged.

LINK IN BIO FOR MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION!

The healing arts from the Philippines are numerous, each having their own theories and philosophies. The methods and the...
15/05/2025

The healing arts from the Philippines are numerous, each having their own theories and philosophies. The methods and their principles taught by Ka extend from his maternal and paternal lineages of traditional healers, brought forth in a unique way conceived through his perspectives and years of research on both ablon/hilot and the Filipino martial arts.

Pictured are .rmn, , .tune and some of the current students learning Ablon Seated Therapy, applying these very principles that make this practice unique. Like the Ablon Table Therapy module, which they will soon be undergoing, they are required to submit a certain number of case studies as part of their practice and education.

We're so happy to have incredible students part of our cohort. Applications and enrollment is still OPEN ‼️ for our winter program. And - it's possible that we won't offer this program for a while after so come join us while you can!

📸 .rmn

THIS SUNDAY!Join us every first Sunday of the month for a short lecture led by Manusuro Virgil Apostol , who descends fr...
29/04/2025

THIS SUNDAY!

Join us every first Sunday of the month for a short lecture led by Manusuro Virgil Apostol , who descends from a long maternal and paternal bloodline of healers, and who has dedicated himself for over four decades to the research, development, and promotion of his ancestral traditions.

In these monthly sessions, Manusuro Virgil will guide you through a diverse array of topics that explore aspects of Philippine cultural heritage, rooted in sacred teachings from ancestral traditions. Learn everything from fundamental histories, shamanic and spiritual healing practices and beliefs, mythology and folklore, to Filipino martial arts, combat weaponry, world influences and so much more.

When: First Sunday of every month
Time: 11am-12pm PST lecture, 12-12:30pm Q&A
Where: VIRTUAL and IN PERSON options
Registration: $33

Our first two sessions are below. Session topics will be announced 3-4 weeks prior. Secure your spot today!

Sunday, May 4th: Origins
To kickstart this lecture series, we will start at the beginning. Gather for an introduction to ancestral history and healing, learn about origins of the people, shamanic and spiritual belief and practices, world influences, and more.

Sunday June 1st: Spiritual Self Protection Ritual and Techniques.

The Iluko term saláknib pertains to something that serves as a protection, shield, or armor. On a spiritual plane, it is a protection against negative energies or the effects of a psychic attack from one projecting ill thoughts. Learn fundamental elemental rituals and applied practices to use in your daily life, by way of: water, air, fire, earth and ether. Prior attendance at the Origins session is encouraged.

LINK IN BIO FOR MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION!

New offering alert! We're so excited to announce this. Kailukuan School of Indigenous Science: Cultural Heritage Short L...
18/04/2025

New offering alert! We're so excited to announce this.

Kailukuan School of Indigenous Science: Cultural Heritage Short Lecture Series

Join us every first Sunday of the month for a short lecture led by Manusuro Virgil Apostol , who descends from a long maternal and paternal bloodline of healers, and who has dedicated himself for over four decades to the research, development, and promotion of his ancestral traditions.

In these monthly sessions, Manusuro Virgil will guide you through a diverse array of topics that explore aspects of Philippine cultural heritage, rooted in sacred teachings from ancestral traditions. Learn everything from fundamental histories, shamanic and spiritual healing practices and beliefs, mythology and folklore, to Filipino martial arts, combat weaponry, world influences and so much more.

When: First Sunday of every month
Time: 11am-12pm PST lecture, 12-12:30pm Q&A
Where: VIRTUAL and IN PERSON options
Registration: $33

Our first two sessions are below. Session topics will be announced 3-4 weeks prior. Secure your spot today!

Sunday, May 4th: Origins
To kickstart this lecture series, we will start at the beginning. Gather for an introduction to ancestral history and healing, learn about origins of the people, shamanic and spiritual belief and practices, world influences, and more.

Sunday June 1st: Spiritual Self Protection Ritual and Techniques.

The Iluko term saláknib pertains to something that serves as a protection, shield, or armor. On a spiritual plane, it is a protection against negative energies or the effects of a psychic attack from one projecting ill thoughts. Learn fundamental elemental rituals and applied practices to use in your daily life, by way of: water, air, fire, earth and ether. Prior attendance at the Origins session is encouraged.

LINK IN BIO FOR MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION!

New new new! Come take as many classes as you want with our weekly unlimited membership - no contract, cancel anytime. W...
17/04/2025

New new new! Come take as many classes as you want with our weekly unlimited membership - no contract, cancel anytime. We have classes from Monday - Saturday with options for VIRTUAL and IN STUDIO learning. All classes are taught by Manusuro . You will partake in both Didya Mudgara Warrior Club Calesthentics and Didya Kabarwanan (Escrima), and join current members too.

All classes open and end with:
The Mantala (mantra), Nadi Sutra Kriya (Salutation), the Didya Mudgara 20 Warrior Postures, Sidadään and breathwork.

Biomechanics Workshop Insight from "When you experience the training - you start to appreciate much more.During the wor...
16/04/2025

Biomechanics Workshop Insight from

"When you experience the training - you start to appreciate much more.

During the workshop, training started with stone breathing. That was a trip...a trip inside the body and spirit.

The 20 Postures were introduced.
That is when the intensity
increased. Every intermediate and beginner practitioner knows the feeling of holding postures seemingly forever.

Then after lunch, Ka started introducing them to various exercises taken directly from the beginners Kailukuan class.

It is fascinating to look at these basics once again as an intermediate student. You get to reflect. You see how your intermediate movement practice relates to the basic movements.

The weight shifting, the arm movements, the basic strikes to even the breathing. It all integrates together.

Many innovators of self defense and martial arts of today have discovered the same realization.
You always return to the basics. If your basics are solidly built, your more advanced movements are much easier to execute.

This is one of the unique aspects in Kailukuan and all old school training.
Basics are the foundation.

This cannot be overstated enough. Everyone wants advance rapidly. Everyone wants to get to the actual sparring. When you actually get there - you miss the simpler days of just drilling movements over and over again.

You get nervous because of the intensity of dealing with fast flying sticks, heavier than normal sticks to swing and a level of fear that make you say "WTH was that" ...by the end of class.

When I left the workshop early each participant was beginning to understand the depth of knowledge that they were receiving. They practiced simple movements of the basicsm. Simple movements are much more nuanced than we think.

The Kailukuan Way will always weave the basics to every advance movement. Think of it like thread that connects the past training to present training.

So enjoy your time in beginners class in Kailukuan. When the day comes when you reach the next stage, you will realize how important your basics truly are.

Happy Training..."

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Our winter cohort dates for our Ablon (Hilot) Practitioner Program are on our website! Applications are in the 🔗 in bio ...
08/04/2025

Our winter cohort dates for our Ablon (Hilot) Practitioner Program are on our website! Applications are in the 🔗 in bio and a simple process. All are welcome.

Come deepen your knowledge and learn this traditional Filipino healing art and manual medicine and bring it to the people.

We offer both virtual and required in studio attendance for this program. Take the first three modules at your own pace online and join your cohort for the hands on portion in our studio in Walnut, CA. 🐊

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Monday 10:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00
Thursday 10:00 - 15:00
Friday 10:00 - 15:00
Saturday 10:00 - 15:00

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