Maestro Tony Tanare

Known as a kind, gentle man with a soft voice, Maestro “Tony” Tanare is an excellent martial arts instructor and a master at his craft. Honorably retired from the U.S. Navy, he spent many years honing his Art while growing up in the Philippines, and stationed in Hawaii. Maestro Tanare came from a family of fighters, and started training in Filipino martial arts.

He fell in love with Derobio Escrima, earning the Maestro (Master) status after years of training.

He also holds 1st Dan rankings in Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do, has given seminars to several martial arts schools in San Antonio, and was inducted in the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame in July 2018.