Professor Madeline Coffin

     Born in the United States in 1962, she started martial arts at the age of 10 years. Under the direction of Sensei Dave Haney she studied a system called Goju-Kai. Madeline progressed through the years and taught at many recreation centers. In the early 1980's she was honored to train with Sensei Nantambu C. Bomani at the Jundo Kan Shibu Dojo where he taught the art of Traditional Okinawa Goju Ryu Karatedo. During this time she also met and trained with Professor Trigg in the Filipino Martial arts- Kali (Villabrille) and Modern Arnis (GM Ernesto Presas style). In 1989, she relocated to San Francisco, CA and trained privately with Guro Michael G. Davis in the art of Filipino Stick-Fighting called Cabales Serrada Eskrima. Professor Madeline currently teaches Traditional Serrada Eskrima world-wide and is President of the ISES organization. Her aim is to cultivate Unity, Diversity & Respect within the Serrada community, as well as other martial art systems/styles.
     Over 30 Years of Martial Arts Experience 2003 President, International Serrada Eskrima Society 2002 NWMAF featured as Special Trainer 2000 Hall of Fame, Martial Artist of Color Award 1996 Best Defense Video Series 1995 Instructor of the Year Award 1992 Founder, Seattle Cabales Serrada Eskrima.

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