Kuya Roland is the current Battlemaster of Saber Light Knights, bringing decades of experience across an eclectic—and occasionally alarming—collection of martial arts and weapons disciplines.
Much of Roland’s experience comes from years of martial arts and stage combat--it’s his ’Tism—which has led him to study a wide range of fighting systems. His background includes Tang Soo Do, Filipino Martial Arts, foil fencing, bullwhip, and numerous other weapons and combat styles.
Ask Roland about almost any random object and he will gladly demonstrate how, with the proper technique and sufficient enthusiasm, nearly anything can become a weapon. His broad experience makes him an invaluable resource for SLK students looking to understand unconventional weapons, movement, adaptability, and the principles that connect different martial arts.
Of course, you usually don’t need to look around the dojo to know Kuya Roland has arrived.
You’ll hear him.
“Excellent! Good job!”
Usually followed by laughter while he is actively trying to hit someone during sparring.
That combination of knowledge, enthusiasm, humor, and genuine encouragement embodies Roland’s approach to teaching. Whether he is coaching a student, demonstrating an unusual weapon, or happily exchanging blows on the sparring floor, Kuya Roland brings an unmistakable energy to Saber Light Knights.
Much of Roland’s experience comes from years of martial arts and stage combat--it’s his ’Tism—which has led him to study a wide range of fighting systems. His background includes Tang Soo Do, Filipino Martial Arts, foil fencing, bullwhip, and numerous other weapons and combat styles.
Ask Roland about almost any random object and he will gladly demonstrate how, with the proper technique and sufficient enthusiasm, nearly anything can become a weapon. His broad experience makes him an invaluable resource for SLK students looking to understand unconventional weapons, movement, adaptability, and the principles that connect different martial arts.
Of course, you usually don’t need to look around the dojo to know Kuya Roland has arrived.
You’ll hear him.
“Excellent! Good job!”
Usually followed by laughter while he is actively trying to hit someone during sparring.
That combination of knowledge, enthusiasm, humor, and genuine encouragement embodies Roland’s approach to teaching. Whether he is coaching a student, demonstrating an unusual weapon, or happily exchanging blows on the sparring floor, Kuya Roland brings an unmistakable energy to Saber Light Knights.
