About Master Burford

Master Reginald Burford instructs the club. He has over 45 years experience in the martial arts and has taught Eskrima since 1987. He has been a part of the growing history of Eskrima in California and thoughout the World.

Master Burford comes from a family of boxers and has boxed since childhood. As a young adult, he served in both the US Army and Navy. While stationed in Korea with 2nd Division, US Army, he earned black belts in both Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido and fought in both unit and national tournaments. He boxed aboard ship (USS Iwo Jima, LPH-2) and was undefeated.

After leaving the service, he studied Tai Chi for five years under Master Huei and subsequently took over Master Huei's class upon the latter's retirement, teaching for six years.

As a member of the 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 USA National Eskrima Team, Master Burford was was the first US national and world eskrima champion (1989) in his weight class as well as an active participant in the following events:

• 1st USA National Eskrima Championship- San Jose, CA 1988
• 1st First National Arnis Association of the Philippines (NARAPHIL)- Cebu City, Phillipines. 1989
• Manila Arnis Eskrima Kali World Invitational- Manila, Phillipines. 1989
• 2nd USA National Eskrima Championship- Fairfield, CA 1990
• 2nd World Eskrima Championship (WEKAF)- 1991

Master Burford is available for seminars and private lessons.