Arnis Maharlika Martial arts
This system of martial arts and natural healing was developed by the Inocalla Family inspired by their parents Vicente Luna Inocalla and Beatriz Villafria
Dr. Marilou Inocalla, Master Herbert Yogabratha Inocalla and Datu Shishir Inocalla progressively developed the Inocalla BMST system it is an eclectic approach towards body, mind and spirit 
integration, transcending the traditional to modern applications in Wellness, performance, sports and natural healing. Datu Shishir is one of the leading student of the late Grandmaster Remy Presas, the creator and founder of Modern Arnis.
Filipino Martial arts and the Modern Arnis history
Maharlika (“Maha” means Great “Likha” means creation) the original name of the Philippines (according to spiritual master Shrii Anadamurthi) before it was colonized by Spain and named after King Philip. The original Maharlikan natives are called “itas”.(small negritoes) They are hunters and warriors using both their empty hand (“dumog”), spear (“sibat”) , and bow and arrow (“pana”)..
The roots of Maharlikan martial arts are in India, China and Southeast Asia. From India came Tantric Buddhist meditation and Dasal spiritual healing. From China came Gung-fu and Quigong. And from Southeast Asia came the fighting arts Thakalele, Penjak Silat and Kuntao.
From these evolved “Kali” the original art of Maharlikan sword fighting.
One of the earliest practioners of this was Lapu-lapu, who fought successfully to repel Magellan’s invasion in the battle of Mactan in 1521.
Later, the Spanish invaders brought with them fencing and the sword and dagger, which evolved into “Escrima” in the central islands of Vizaya.
Maharlikan martial arts were banned under the Spanish colonilization. They became hidden in the Moro-moro dance and native language. For example “harness”,the strap worn by Spanish soldiers, became a code word for caution and self-defence. This code word eventually emerge into “Arnis” the modern name for Maharlikan martial arts.
One of these arts is “Sinawali” which means “weaving”.Just as traditional Maharlikan weaving protects from water, traditional “Sinawali” protects from attack. Later, under the America occupation, Western boxing was integrated into “Sinawali”, emphasizing weaving defense rather than linear attack.
When Japan invaded Maharlika in the Second World War, modern samurai brought with them a variety of martial arts, including Karate, Jujitsu and Judo. These became integrated with the best of Modern Arnis.
In 1969 Arnis-Filipino Instructor Remy Presas from Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines..started his first National Amateur Karate Organization (NAKO) and Modern Arnis Federation of the Philippines (MAFP) in Manila.
Originally taught by his father and later by his teacher, Bacoon of the “Balintawak” system from Cebu in Visaya island, Remy Presas traveled to different parts of Maharlika and studied different forms native and foreign martial arts. His system was progressive and always evolving. He named and created “Modern Arnis” and became Grandmaster. His system was taught in different colleges and Universities as part of physical education and culture.
He went to Japan and introduced Arnis to the Itago Police Academy. He published the first ModernArnis book. . He also conducted seminars in the USA and Canada. He became the first President of NARAPHIL (National Arnis Federation of the Philippines). Naraphil was changed to Arnis Philippines.and International Arnis Federation (This become the Philippine Government body of Arnis in Maharlika) This was established to promote, uplift and unite Maharlika Martial arts in the nation and thru- out he world.
Raymond Velayo became Arnis Philippines President and Roland Dantes the Vice-president and Master Shishir becomes VP for North America.
Remy Presas became the Chairman for International Affairs and Shishir Inocalla his Vice-Chairman and VP in North America. Shishir Inocalla became the first Modern Arnis “Datu” (Master instructor) and was appointed President of Modern Arnis in Canada. He went on to become President and Director of Modern Arnis Phil. (This became IMAF Phil.).
Remy. Presas became ill and officially formed IMAF International. Dr. Randi Shea became the Chairman and went on to established “Tapi Tapi Masters” as Master Instructors.
After Remy Presas passed away, Datu Shishir Inocalla carried on his work through expanding ModernArnis into education, wellness and sports performance.
In the U.S.A. He continued his studies and went to work for the David Leadbetter Sports Performance and Golf Academy, Disney's Celebration Fitness and Canyon Ranch Wellness Center in Orlando, Florida. He also teamed up with his sister Dr. Marilou Inocalla in Virginia and his brother Master Herbert “Yogabratha” Inocalla in Brazil. To honour their family and culture, they have adopted the name “ Maharlika” for the Inocalla system of healing, martial arts, wellness, and sports and performance.
Several programs and natural health products are offered to students, instructors and seekers from various countries. These include Arrnis Maharlika, Sinawali kickbox, boxing, dumog-wrestling,FMA-MMA, weapons training, Chi-Golf, Tai chi kung, BMST Training, Quiet mind-Smile Meditation, Heart Yoga, Transcendental Hilot massage and International Complementary Healing Arts and They also produced their own virgin coconut oil www.1coconutoil.com , malungay products and creating a self sufficient farm/ community in Brazilia and Bicol, Philippines. 2011 the Inocalla's started BMST wellness and golf in Manila and in Championsgate. As well as Mass feeding for homeless mom's and kids in Manila. All these to educate and train body, mind and spirit to live in love and gratitude.
