About 2LT. MANUEL S. PRADO, JR.
Introducing 2LT. Prado, a seasoned warrior and master of Kali (Filipino Martial Arts) with over 20 years of dedicated service in the Philippine Force Recon Marines. Throughout his illustrious career, he has fearlessly engaged in combat across numerous war zones in the Southern Philippines, including Basilan, Jolo, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Cotabato, Lanao Marawi, Davao, and Zamboanga, honing his military and Kali skills with unmatched precision.
As a retired 2nd Lieutenant, Prado held esteemed positions such as the Chief Master Instructor of the Philippine Marine Martial Arts Program. In this role, he supervised the training of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police, earning recognition from the United States Marine Corps for his elite close-quarter blade combat skills. Moreover, Prado currently serves as the organizer and leader of the Bolo Battalion Reserve Command of the Philippine Marines, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to service and leadership.
Not only is 2LT. Prado a master in combat, but he also excels in the art of blade forging, utilizing traditional techniques passed down through generations in his family. Crafting the finest fighting bolos and combat knives for the Philippine Marine Corps, Prado ensures that each blade is meticulously crafted and proven effective for real combat scenarios.
As a retired 2nd Lieutenant, Prado held esteemed positions such as the Chief Master Instructor of the Philippine Marine Martial Arts Program. In this role, he supervised the training of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police, earning recognition from the United States Marine Corps for his elite close-quarter blade combat skills. Moreover, Prado currently serves as the organizer and leader of the Bolo Battalion Reserve Command of the Philippine Marines, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to service and leadership.
Not only is 2LT. Prado a master in combat, but he also excels in the art of blade forging, utilizing traditional techniques passed down through generations in his family. Crafting the finest fighting bolos and combat knives for the Philippine Marine Corps, Prado ensures that each blade is meticulously crafted and proven effective for real combat scenarios.
Before the Force Recon Marine Corps
However, 2LT. Prado's odyssey in martial arts commenced long before his tenure in the Force Recon Marine Corps. At the tender age of 5, Manuel embarked on his journey into the art of Kali under the tutelage of his grandfather and father, both esteemed warriors during the Japanese occupation from 1940 to 1944. Alongside his older brother Samuel, Manuel immersed himself in the teachings of "Espada Y Daga," "Dumog," and "Judo," passed down by their father, a guerrilla fighter who valiantly resisted the Japanese invaders. This rigorous training, grounded in the Kali Methodology known as "Doce dos metodo contradas," persisted throughout Manuel's formative years, permeating his daily life and leisure activities.
While pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Criminology at the Philippine College of Criminology, Manuel made a pivotal decision to undergo training as a candidate soldier in the Philippine Marine Corps, the distinguished elite force of the Philippine Marines. This marked the genesis of his illustrious military journey.
After joining the Marines, he distinguished himself further by earning acceptance into the Philippine Force Recon Marines, Class 001, marking the inaugural cohort of its kind. This achievement underscored his exceptional capabilities and marked the beginning of a new chapter in his military career, where he would go on to demonstrate unparalleled dedication and leadership in the most challenging environments.
2LT. Prado's extraordinary odyssey, spanning from his early martial arts upbringing to his exceptional military tenure, epitomizes his unwavering dedication and steadfast commitment to his craft. Today, he continues to impart his invaluable expertise and craft blades that embody the essence of a true warrior.
However, 2LT. Prado's odyssey in martial arts commenced long before his tenure in the Force Recon Marine Corps. At the tender age of 5, Manuel embarked on his journey into the art of Kali under the tutelage of his grandfather and father, both esteemed warriors during the Japanese occupation from 1940 to 1944. Alongside his older brother Samuel, Manuel immersed himself in the teachings of "Espada Y Daga," "Dumog," and "Judo," passed down by their father, a guerrilla fighter who valiantly resisted the Japanese invaders. This rigorous training, grounded in the Kali Methodology known as "Doce dos metodo contradas," persisted throughout Manuel's formative years, permeating his daily life and leisure activities.
While pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Criminology at the Philippine College of Criminology, Manuel made a pivotal decision to undergo training as a candidate soldier in the Philippine Marine Corps, the distinguished elite force of the Philippine Marines. This marked the genesis of his illustrious military journey.
After joining the Marines, he distinguished himself further by earning acceptance into the Philippine Force Recon Marines, Class 001, marking the inaugural cohort of its kind. This achievement underscored his exceptional capabilities and marked the beginning of a new chapter in his military career, where he would go on to demonstrate unparalleled dedication and leadership in the most challenging environments.
2LT. Prado's extraordinary odyssey, spanning from his early martial arts upbringing to his exceptional military tenure, epitomizes his unwavering dedication and steadfast commitment to his craft. Today, he continues to impart his invaluable expertise and craft blades that embody the essence of a true warrior.
Future Plans
Since retirement from the military, 2LT. Prado has been a leader in the propagation of FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS - KALI SYSTEM within the Philippines, and if given the opportunity, across the free world.
Since retirement from the military, 2LT. Prado has been a leader in the propagation of FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS - KALI SYSTEM within the Philippines, and if given the opportunity, across the free world.
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