About Us

Lakan Guro Ernie has been involved with the martial arts for over 25 years. He has studied a wide variety of arts and has incorporated Muay Thai, BJJ, Shooto, Combat Submission Wrestling, Wing Chun, Jun Fan Gung Fu / Jeet Kune Do Concepts, as well as the Filipino martial arts into his training. 

Since 1996 he has been coaching / instructing in the Filipino Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do Concepts, and Jun Fan Gung Fu.

Guro Lake began training with Tuhon Ray Dionaldo in the summer of 2000. He went on to become the first Certified Instructor of FCS Kali in Kentucky and as well as being named the Northeastern Regional Director for FCS Kali for the United States.

Major Influences           

  • Magulang Na Guro Dan Inosanto
  • Tuhon Ray Dionaldo
  • Pamana Tuhon Chris Sayoc
  • Ajarn Surachai Sirisute
  • Tuhon Jared Wihongi

Accomplishments    
  • Lakan Guro (Master Instructor) in Filipino Combat Systems (FCS Kali) under Tuhon Ray Dionaldo.
  • Appointed Northeastern United States Regional Director for FCS Kali.
  • Instructor in Inosanto/Lacoste Kali under Guro Dan Inosanto.
  • Instructor in Jeet Kune Do Concepts & Jun Fan Gung Fu under Sifu Dan Inosanto.
  • Instructor in Maphilindo Silat under Guru Dan Inosanto.
  • Authorized Team Leader for Pekiti Tirsia Tactical Association Kentucky
  • Head Muay Thai Instructor & Asst. MMA Coach for 4 Seasons Fight Team - Lexington KY.