Untold stories...
A historical account on the life and work of the Grandmaster and Founder of Jendo.....
A historical account on the life and work of the Grandmaster and Founder of Jendo.....
The Founder
The founder, Grandmaster Jonathan M. Abaya, Soke, Ph.D., who is also known as Jonathan Makiling, is a career professional in martial arts with four decades experience in various disciplines. He holds a 10th Degree Red Belt in Jendo and Traditional Arnis certified by many local and international associations and institutions of martial arts.
He is the founding chairman and President of International Jendo Federation and of one of the biggest council of masters and grandmasters of martial arts, the World Martial Arts Council of Elders. In 2002, he was inducted into the Biloxi City, Mississippi Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame for promoting Filipino Martial Arts. He received a lifetime membership from the International Grandmaster Society and conferred with a 10th Degree Red Belt Rank and the title of Honorable Grandmaster. He also received an International Instructor’s Recognition Certificate and a lifetime membership from the World Heads and Founders Society of International Styles. And in June 20 of 2004, he received his Ph.D. in Asian Martial Arts Science from the International Council for Higher Martial Arts Science Education of the World Organizer of Martial Arts after successfully passing the requirements, screening and examination of the panel headed by Grandmaster Prof. Mohammad I. Tianero, Ph.D. and Prof. Rey V. Diaz, Ph.D.
Grandmaster Abaya vigorously practice and teaches Jendo Martial Arts from 1973 up to the present. He has worked in the entertainment film industry as a trainer, stunt performer and fight-routine instructor and appeared as a martial arts performer in several television mini-series, talk shows and morning and noontime programs in the Philippines. Currently, he is serving the Integrated College of Physical Education and Sports’ School of Arnis Professionals as a regular Associate Professorial Lecturer and as part-time at the San Beda College, Department of Human Kinetics Development.
Grandmaster Abaya is a widely respected and recognized martial artist in the international martial arts community. Listed below are just some of his outstanding achievements in the field of martial arts and sports.
He is the founding chairman and President of International Jendo Federation and of one of the biggest council of masters and grandmasters of martial arts, the World Martial Arts Council of Elders. In 2002, he was inducted into the Biloxi City, Mississippi Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame for promoting Filipino Martial Arts. He received a lifetime membership from the International Grandmaster Society and conferred with a 10th Degree Red Belt Rank and the title of Honorable Grandmaster. He also received an International Instructor’s Recognition Certificate and a lifetime membership from the World Heads and Founders Society of International Styles. And in June 20 of 2004, he received his Ph.D. in Asian Martial Arts Science from the International Council for Higher Martial Arts Science Education of the World Organizer of Martial Arts after successfully passing the requirements, screening and examination of the panel headed by Grandmaster Prof. Mohammad I. Tianero, Ph.D. and Prof. Rey V. Diaz, Ph.D.
Grandmaster Abaya vigorously practice and teaches Jendo Martial Arts from 1973 up to the present. He has worked in the entertainment film industry as a trainer, stunt performer and fight-routine instructor and appeared as a martial arts performer in several television mini-series, talk shows and morning and noontime programs in the Philippines. Currently, he is serving the Integrated College of Physical Education and Sports’ School of Arnis Professionals as a regular Associate Professorial Lecturer and as part-time at the San Beda College, Department of Human Kinetics Development.
Grandmaster Abaya is a widely respected and recognized martial artist in the international martial arts community. Listed below are just some of his outstanding achievements in the field of martial arts and sports.
Martial Arts Rank and Titles
- 10th Degree Red Belt, Jendo Martial Arts
- 10th Degree Red Belt, Traditional Arnis
- 10th Degree Belt, Arnis Doblete Rapelon
- Master’s Grade/ Mataw-Guro, Kalaki Arkanis (Olisi-Baraw)
- Arnis Professional Instructor
- Ph.D. in Asian Martial Arts Science
Titles, Ranks and Certifications
- International Instructor's Certificate as 10th Degree Grandmaster from World Organizer of Martial Arts - 2002
- Certificate of Life Membership
- from World Organizer of Martial Arts - 2002
- International Rank Recognition Certificate as 10th Degree in Jendo
from World Organizer of Martial Arts - 2002 - International Rank Recognition Certificate as 10th Degree in Jendo
from World Organizer of Martial Arts - 2002 - International Advisor for the Philippines
from Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Inc. - 2002 - Branch School Charter Certificate
from World Organizer of Martial Arts - 2002 - Registered 10th Degree Jendo Martial Arts Rank
from Dong Koo Yudo Kwan - Seoul, Korea - 2002 - 10th Degree Jendo Red Belt and Lifetime Membership - 2002
from International Combat Martial Arts Federation - 10th Degree Red Belt Grandmaster's Rank & Lifetime Membership - 2002
from International Grandmaster's Society (IGS) - Ambassador Certificate - 2002
from World Organize of Martial Arts (WOMA) - 10th Degree Red Belt Promotion Certificate in Arnis Dobelete Rapilon
from Grandmaster Jose "Joe" Mena - 2000 - Soke Certificate as Jendo Founder - 2002
from Wolrd Soke Head Council (Kobe-Japan) - Certificate of International Membership - 2002
from Special Security Council - 2002 - Arnis Master's Grade / Mataw-Guro (Blade and Stick) - 2005
from Grandmaster/Founder Inicencio "Sioc" Glaraga - Membership Certificate - 2003
from American Combat Larate Organization (ACKO) - Grandmaster's Certificate - 2002
from World Eskrido Federation - Soke Grandmaster / Black Belt - Lifetime Membership - 2010 from Victory Martial Arts Council - USA
Awards, Appreciations and Recognitions
From - Integrated College of Physical Education and Sports (ICPES)
School of Arnis Professionals
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person on the topic
Arnis Flow Drills Jendo Style – May 26, 2010
From - Integrated College of Physical Education and Sports (ICPES)
School of Arnis Professionals
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person on the topic Arnis Basic
Striking with Flow and S.S.S. Defense Techniques – 2009
From - Integrated College of Physical Education and Sports (ICPES)
School of Arnis Professionals
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person on the topic
Arnis Creative Anyo– 2009
From - International Martial Arts Games Committee (IMGC)
President Professor Chang Ung – IOC Senior Member
Certificate of Appreciation for organizing the
1st Asian Martial Arts Games - 2008
From - San Beda College, Department of Human Kinetics Development
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person on the
topic Arnis - 2008
From - National College of Physical Education (NCPE-PLM)
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person on the topic
Arnis 3, Sports Arnis Mechanics of Stances, Strikes and Blockings - 2007
From - National College of Physical Education (NCPE)
School of Arnis Professionals
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person on the topic
Arnis II Cultural Dance - 2006
From - Asian Institute of Maritime Studies, Pasay City
Filipino Martial Arts Sports Recognition Award – 2006
From - International Council of Higher Martial Arts Education
World Organizer of Martial Arts – KSA
Ph.D. in Asian Martial Arts Science – 2004
From - San Beda College, Department of Human Kinetics Development
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Speaker on the topic
“New Trends on Arnis” - 2004
From - UMAHoF, Inc. (Biloxi City, Mississippi, USA) – 2002
Inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame (USA)
for promoting Filipino Martial Arts
From - World Head and Founders Society – 2002
International Instructor’s Certificate & Lifetime Membership
From - International Advance Technology Education Center (IATEC)
Physical Education Department
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Speaker & Lecturer on the
topic Jendo Martial Arts – 2002
From - Prince Bader Bin Saud Bin Mohammad Mogren Al-Saud
Special Office for Martial Arts WOMA Sports Award – 2002
From - His Royal Highness Prince Al-Montasser Bin Saud Al-Saud
Prince Special Council - Certificate of Award – 2002
From - University of Santo Tomas Martial Arts Club, Manila
Certificate of Appreciation as Guest Speaker – 2000
From - Wushu Federation Philippines of Baguio – 1999
Certificate of Appreciation and Support to the
1st Cordillera Wushu Sanshou Invitational Championships
School of Arnis Professionals
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person on the topic
Arnis Flow Drills Jendo Style – May 26, 2010
From - Integrated College of Physical Education and Sports (ICPES)
School of Arnis Professionals
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person on the topic Arnis Basic
Striking with Flow and S.S.S. Defense Techniques – 2009
From - Integrated College of Physical Education and Sports (ICPES)
School of Arnis Professionals
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person on the topic
Arnis Creative Anyo– 2009
From - International Martial Arts Games Committee (IMGC)
President Professor Chang Ung – IOC Senior Member
Certificate of Appreciation for organizing the
1st Asian Martial Arts Games - 2008
From - San Beda College, Department of Human Kinetics Development
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person on the
topic Arnis - 2008
From - National College of Physical Education (NCPE-PLM)
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person on the topic
Arnis 3, Sports Arnis Mechanics of Stances, Strikes and Blockings - 2007
From - National College of Physical Education (NCPE)
School of Arnis Professionals
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Person on the topic
Arnis II Cultural Dance - 2006
From - Asian Institute of Maritime Studies, Pasay City
Filipino Martial Arts Sports Recognition Award – 2006
From - International Council of Higher Martial Arts Education
World Organizer of Martial Arts – KSA
Ph.D. in Asian Martial Arts Science – 2004
From - San Beda College, Department of Human Kinetics Development
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Speaker on the topic
“New Trends on Arnis” - 2004
From - UMAHoF, Inc. (Biloxi City, Mississippi, USA) – 2002
Inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame (USA)
for promoting Filipino Martial Arts
From - World Head and Founders Society – 2002
International Instructor’s Certificate & Lifetime Membership
From - International Advance Technology Education Center (IATEC)
Physical Education Department
Certificate of Appreciation as Resource Speaker & Lecturer on the
topic Jendo Martial Arts – 2002
From - Prince Bader Bin Saud Bin Mohammad Mogren Al-Saud
Special Office for Martial Arts WOMA Sports Award – 2002
From - His Royal Highness Prince Al-Montasser Bin Saud Al-Saud
Prince Special Council - Certificate of Award – 2002
From - University of Santo Tomas Martial Arts Club, Manila
Certificate of Appreciation as Guest Speaker – 2000
From - Wushu Federation Philippines of Baguio – 1999
Certificate of Appreciation and Support to the
1st Cordillera Wushu Sanshou Invitational Championships
Seminars / Workshop Attended.
Arnis Professional Instructor's Course - 2006
- National College of Physical Education (NCPE)
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Manila
Colloquium on Sports Leadership and Management - 2000
- Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)
- Philippine Olympic Committee (POC)
General Santos City, Philippines
Effective Management on Combative Sports Competition – 1999
- PFCSDF in cooperation with Philippine Sports Commission,
Department of Tourism and Philippine Tourism Authority.
Seminar Workshop on “Sports Injuries” – 1999
- PFCSDF in cooperation with Philippine Center for Sports Medicine,
Philippine Sports Commission, Department of Tourism and
Philippine Tourism Authority.
- National College of Physical Education (NCPE)
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Manila
Colloquium on Sports Leadership and Management - 2000
- Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)
- Philippine Olympic Committee (POC)
General Santos City, Philippines
Effective Management on Combative Sports Competition – 1999
- PFCSDF in cooperation with Philippine Sports Commission,
Department of Tourism and Philippine Tourism Authority.
Seminar Workshop on “Sports Injuries” – 1999
- PFCSDF in cooperation with Philippine Center for Sports Medicine,
Philippine Sports Commission, Department of Tourism and
Philippine Tourism Authority.
Present Positions
- President, International Jendo Federation
- Chairman of the Board, Philippine Jendo Association
- Chairman, World Martial Arts Council of EldersInternational Advisor, Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Inc
- Board Member, Zubairi Martial Arts and Sports Federation of Karachi, Pakistan
- Trustee & Secretary General, Philippine Indigenous Games and Sports Savers Association
Past Positions
- Vice President, Mandaluyong Boxing Association – 1995-1997
- Membership and Screening Committee Chairman, Kickboxing Association of the Philippines – 1996-1997
- Chairman, Sports Advisory Council of Barangay HighwayHills – 2002-2005
- President, Barangay Highway Hills Sports Council – 2002-2005
- Chairman, Junior Citizens Waste Watchers Club of Brgy. Highway Hills – 2002-2005
Employment Records
- Regular Lecturer, Integrated Colleges of Physical Education and Sports (ICPES) formerly: National College of Physical Education (NCPE) - 2006 to Present
- P.E. Professor, Faculty Human Kinetics Development Department San Beda College, Manila – 2007-2009
- Free-Lance Graphic Artist, Photos and Video Editor – 1999 to Present
- Free-Lance International Martial Arts Instructor/Lecturer – 1980 to Present
- Barangay Inspector, Barangay Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City – 2004-2005
- Chief Officer IV, City Mayor’s Office of Arts, Recreations and Welfare Services, City Government of Mandaluyong – 1994-1995
- Movies and Television performer & Martial ArtsInstructor – 1988 to Present
- Kamikazi Movie and Television Stunt Instructor – 1987-1988
- Soldier/Finance Clerk – Security & Escort Group, Philippine Army – 1979-1984
- PCB Assembler, Radiola Toshiba Philippines – 1978
Featured Articles
- Manila Bulletin's Sports Digest (ISSN0119-3119) Volume 1 No. 29, November 12, 1999
- Filipino Martial Arts Digest Volume 3 No.4, 2006
- The Way of the Warrior (Copyright 2008 ISBN:978-0-7566-3875-4) Martial Arts and Fighting Styles from Around the World (Published in USA by DK Publishing, New York) Author: Kung Fu Artist and TV Host Chris Crudelli
