Grandmaster Saturnino Q. Fabia

     Ama Maestro Saturnino Quinto Fabia born on November 29, 1915, is one of the legendary Masters still living.
     After the death of his father, Maestro Mauricio Fabia, Master Saturnino Quinto Fabia became the successor of the family system of Estrella de Estoque. The Estrella system was practiced quietly and secretly, only by family members interested in the Art.
     The Cinco Tiro style is Maestro Fabia masterpiece. His father taught the cinco tiro system to Maestro Fabia after mastered the Ocho Tiro Orihinal.
     Maestro Saturnino Fabia is also known by his father’s legendary nickname “Langka.” He describes his art as a survival self defense, used to protect yourself, your family, and those who can not protect themselves.
     In the sixties and seventies, the Estrella system remained unknown due to the influence of Karate, Kungfu, and other systems. The younger generation was drawn to these different styles because of Western influences. It was unknown until 1986 when Maestro Bernardo Fabia Salinas started to research his family’s forgotten art, Maestro Salinas is now introducing this art in North America for all students and practitioners to learn.
     Maestro Saturnino Quinto Fabia is recognized as one of the most respected master’s alive today, and is the leader of the Sinkatan – Arnis Estrella system. Maestro Fabia is a very traditional and humble man, a dedicated teacher, and a true master of Filipino Martial Arts.

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