Guro
FRED EVRARD

Fred was born in France (Paris) October 13, 1972. He started training in Martial Arts (Judo) at the age of 7. In year 2003, following a lifetime dedicated to the Martial Arts, Fred and his wife Lila, left their home in Tahiti for a “Martial Arts & traditional medicines” trip around the world.

4 years without going home, sleeping in dojos, in temples, or directly at their instructors' place; training all over the world with Masters of several Martial Arts, monks and healers.

They have visited and trained in China, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Tibet, Philippines, Lebanon, USA, Hawaii, Tahiti, France, Germany, Canada, Norway, etc.; searching for knowledge and sharing it, teaching seminars all over the world.

Guro Fred Evrard is the founder and Head Instructor of Kali Majapahit; Nevertheless, he believes he is too young to carry the tittle of Punong Guro, and that he can't use the same tittle as his own master, Punong Guro Jeff Espinous. This is why, even though he is our Head Instructor, he uses the simple title of Guro (Instructor).

Here is a resume of Guro Fred's certifications, training and background:

Diplomas & certifications:

- 2010: Certificate of recognition by the Special Reaction Unit of the Philippines National Police as a Tactical weapons and close-quarter combat Instructor (Manila, Philippines)

- 2009: Certified Dalubhasang Guro (Expert Instructor) in Filipino Kuntaw and Kali-Silat by Grand Master Frank Aycocho (International Kuntaw Federation - Manila, Philippines)

- 2009: Certificate of Recognition by the Philippines National Police Special Forces, as a Tactical weapons and close-quarter combat Instructor (Baguio, Philippines)

- 2009: Senior Instructor in Pencak Silat Titipinang (Sijil Jurulatih Kanan - by Guru Utama M. Khamin, Singapore)

- 2008: Certificate of Recognition by the "Fullcon" Council of Masters (Baguio, Philippines)

- 2008: Instructor in Pencak Silat (Pemangkun Jurulatih - by Guru Utama M. Khamin, Singapore)

- 2007: Kali Majapahit Head Instructor (recognized by Punong Guro Jeff Espinous)

- 2004: 6th degree Black Belt in Kempo (Maui Martial Arts Centre - Hawaii)

- 2004: IKAEF South Pacific Technical Director (International Kali Arnis Eskrima Federation)

- 2001: Kali Sikaran Senior Instructor (Katalungan Guro - by Punong Guro Jeff Espinous)

- 2001: IKAEF Federal Instructor (International Kali Arnis Eskrima Federation)

- 2000: Instructor in Inayan Kadena de Mano (by Mangisursuro Mike Inay - USA)

- 1999: EKAEF Federal Instructor (European Kali, Arnis, Eskrima Federation)

- 1998: Instructor in Inayan Sinawali (by Mangisursuro Mike Inay)

- 1998: Instructor in Inayan De Querdas (by Mangisursuro Mike Inay)

- 1997: Certified in Sanda (Chinese kickboxing - Wenzhou, China)

- 1996: Military Instructor of close combat for the 9th Regiment of Paratroopers (French Army)

- 1991: Certified in Wushu (Hangzhou Martial Arts training centre - China)

Fred Evrard has been studying Martial Arts for more than 30 years and teaching them for about 18 years.

He is the founder of the Kali Majapahit system of Filipino Martial Arts, and the owner of several Martial Arts schools, which teach different styles of Filipino Martial Arts, Silat, energy work (Qi Gong), Philosophy and Asian Health systems.

Training:

- 2009 / 2010: Tabimina Balintawak seminars with GM bobby Tabimina (Singapore)

- 2009: Training in Pencak Silat Concept with Pendekar Wijaya Jeff Espinous (Indonesia)

- 2009: Training in Kali Sikaran and Silat with Punong Guro Jeff Espinous (Singapore)

- 2007: Training in Seni Silat Titipinang under Guru Utama Mhd. Khamin (Singapore)

- 2007: Training in Silat (PSC) under Pendekar Wijaya Jeff Espinous (Singapore)

- 2006: Training in Hunyuan Taiji Quan with Master Feng Zhiqiang in Beijing (China)

- 2005: Starts training in Dim Mak and Feng Quan with Sifu Amon (Hawaii)

- 2005: Starts Hunyuan Taiji with Master Wang Fengming (European Technical Director)

- 2004: Starts Iaijutsu under Bob Montgomery Sensei and Sekiguchi Sensei (21st Soke of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu)

- 2003 - 2006: 4 years of intensive Martial Arts training in Asia (China, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Philippines…)

- 2003: Training at the “Lanna Muay Thai boxing camp” in Chiang Mai (Thailand)

- 1996 - today: Training in Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Eskrima, Silat) and Jeet Kune Do

- 1995 – today: Training in Kali Sikaran directly under the founders Punong Guro Jeff Espinous and Punong Guro Johan Skalberg

- 1996 – 2000: Training in Inayan Eskrima directly under the founder Mangisursuro Mike Inay

- 1999: Training in Sumi Kiri style of Aikido

- 1998: Training in Jeet Kune Do with Guro Bob Breen and Sifu Richard Bustillo

- 1997: Training with the Wenzhou Professional Team in Sanda (China)

- 1991: Training with the Hangzhou Professional Kung Fu Team (China)

- 1990 - 1993: International competitor for the French National Kung Fu Team

- 1989: Starts training in Chinese martial arts

- 1985 - 1989: Tae Kwon Do; Viet Vo Dao; Savate (French Kickboxing)

- 1979 - 1985: 7 years of Judo

Titles:

- 1991: Kung Fu Worldcup Champion (IKFF 1991's World Cup)

- 1991 - 1993: 3 times French National Champion in Kung Fu (FFKAMA)

- 1989 - 1993: 4 times Paris Champion in Kung Fu (FFKAMA)

- 1985: Paris Junior Champion in Judo (FFJ)

Other systems studied:

- Western boxing

- Wing Chun Kung Fu

- Jun Fan / Jeet Kune Do

Fred Evrard also had the privilege to study several schools of philosophy from the eastern tradition like Chinese Buddhism (Chan), Taoism, Zen, Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana) and Tantra Yoga.

Healing:

Fred has been studying traditional Filipino, Chinese and Thai massage with some of the most famous masters in Asia. After studying Tuina in China and Thai massage at the Loi Krok centre in Thailand, Fred started his researches in the Filipino healing system (Hilot). He also learn the ancient art of Dong Fa (Chinese ancestor of osteopathic), and modern osteopathy in Paris. Fred Evrard has been studying and practicing natural healing systems for more than 10 years.

College education:

- “Chinese language and civilization”: University of Paris - Dauphine (France)

- English language: Florida International University (Miami - USA)

- Dietetic and nutrition: Florida International University (Miami - USA)

- Sports traumatology: Florida International University (Miami - USA)

Spoken languages:

- French

- English

- Chinese Mandarin (Basics)