WHAT IS YAW-YAN?

 

YAW-YAN is our very own Filipino Martial Art born in 1972. Founded by the seminal Grand Master Napoleon “Nap” Fernandez, the name is derived from the last syllables of “SAYAW NG KAMATAYAN”(Dance of Death). This Filipino Martial Art is indeed a dance of death due to its fast, powerful and fluid strikes. The Yaw-Yan fighter has an arsenal of 42 various kicks, and effectively uses the 8 limbs such as the fists, elbows, legs and the knees in combat fighting. Genuine Yaw-Yan movements are the combination of all mentioned. Yaw-Yan is not only a combative martial art, it is also a medium for instilling in its followers the values of loyalty, discipline, perseverance, confidence, and good health.

 

 

WHY BUHAWI?

Yaw-Yan has gyms all over the country and even one in Canada. For every gym, a sub-title is attached to every Yaw-Yan name to distinguish one from the other, We have Yaw Yan Fervilleon headed by Grand Master Napoleon Fernandez; Yaw Yan Pasay, Headed by Sir Saladin Dacuyan; Yaw Yan Kampilan, Headed by Sir Rennie Ross; Hybrid Yaw Yan, Headed by Sir Henry Kobayashi; Yaw Yan Ardigma Headed by Sir Ekin Caniga Jr.; Yaw Yan Kalibo Aklan Headed by Sir Gene Del Rosario; and Yaw Yan Buhawi Headed by Sir Rey Yap. “BUHAWI” is attached to our Yaw-Yan due to our fighters ability to spin like a “Buhawi” ( Tornado ) in applying their combat skills and techniques through a spinning combination of kicks and punches. To be competitive enough in today’s fastest growing sport, Mixed Martial Arts, Yaw-Yan Buhawi is also equipped with the knowledge of Submission Grappling. With the team’s quick and continuous movement capable of destroying one’s opponent, we deserve to be called................

YAW-YAN BUHAWI.

 

 

WHO FOUNDED YAW YAN BUHAWI?

 

Master Rey Yap was once a student, who became one of the best fighters in the early 80's and indeed a loyal follower of Yaw Yan.  A student under the Grand Master Himself from 1979 to 1984, Master Rey had to leave his passion by working abroad for a living.  While spending years abroad, he taught the Yaw Yan knowledge during his free time.  As he had settled and secured everything in his life, he decided to return to his homeland and pursue his Yaw Yan passion.  He founded Yaw Yan Buhawi on August 5, 2007.  The Grand Master Blessed and Authorized him to open his own Yaw Yan Gym in pursuit of continuing the legacy of the Filipino Martial Art.