European Kombatan Association is officially independent organization which unites all who practice and teach Kombatan and Modern Mano Mano all over Europe and internationally. European Kombatan Association is member of Philippine Arnis organization PEKAF (Philippine Escrima Kali Arnis Federation) and WFMAC – World Filipino Martial Arts Confederation.
Membership countries:
Austria, Belarus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden and Ukraine.
This organization provide and regulate the martial art of Kombatan. The purpose of this organization is to unite all the Kombatan practitioners in Europe and Internationally. It’s also to help with methodical and organizational work in our daily trainings and development of the art.
OUR HISTORY:
Discover the essence of Filipino martial arts through Kombatan, a system steeped in tradition and developed by the esteemed Grandmaster Ernesto A. Presas. Kombatan’s journey to Europe was marked by the vision of dedicated individuals like Tomi Harell (Kombatan Finland), who was granted the rights by Grandmaster Presas himself to establish a European organization.
In 2011, this vision culminated in the formation of the European Kombatan Association, spearheaded by Tomi Harell alongside Marina Regnér (Kombatan Sweden) and Salvador Caballero (Kombatan Spain). Rooted in friendship and a shared passion for the martial arts, our organization was built upon the principles of unity and camaraderie, fostering a family culture that binds us together.
As our organization grew, so did our family. Paulo Vilaça (Kombatan Portugal) joined in 2016, followed by Perry Zmugg (Kombatan Austria) in 2018, and Thorbjørn Hartelius (Kombatan Denmark) in 2019. The expansion continued with the addition of Peter Koncshak (Kombatan Germany) and Henning Hansen (Kombatan Norway) in the same year, enriching our international community.
We’ve marked significant milestones in our journey, hosting prestigious events like the Kombatan World Championships in Finland in 2018, the European Championships in Sweden in 2019, and in Austria in 2023. These events not only showcase the skill and dedication of our practitioners but also serve as platforms for cultural exchange and collaboration.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond borders, as evidenced by our newest member countries, USA (represented by Joseph Bautista), Italy with teams of Guro Martin Catania and Guro Matteo Pizzini and Teams from East European Kombatan Community (Ukraine, Latvia, Belarus, Russia) leading by senior master Herman Mochalin. Quality, spirit, and the sense of belonging are the cornerstones of our organization, not merely its size. Proud members of PEKAF (Philippine Escrima Kali Arnis Federation) and WFMAC (World Filipino Martial Arts Confederation), we stand united in our mission to promote and preserve the art of Kombatan on a global scale. Join us as we continue to write the next chapters of our shared story, one steeped in tradition, respect, and the unbreakable bonds of family.
In 2026, we expanded our operations and established new organizations in the United States and South America alongside our European organization. The Chairman for the USA organization is Guro Joseph Bautista, while the South American organization (Argentina and Colombia) Chairman is Senior Master Salvador Caballero. Guro Fernando Ventre represents Argentina and Guro Yonathan Uribe Perez represents Colombia. The technical advisors for both organizations are GM Thorbjørn Hartelius and GM Tomi Harell.
Official full membership countries at the moment are
Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Russia Spain, Sweden, Ukraine & USA
Organization Name: Kombatan Austria
Chief Instructor: Guro Perry Zmugg
Tel: 0043/6641106586
E-mail: Office@centerzmugg.com
Internet: www.centerzmugg.com
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Organization Name: Kombatan Denmark
Chief Instructor: Grand Master Thorbjørn Hartelius
Email: denmark@kombatan.net
Mobil: 20629558
Internet: http://kombatan-arnis.dk/
Organization Name: Kombatan Finland
Chief Instructor: Grand Master Tomi Harell
Tel: +358 40 244 3979
Email: finland@kombatan.net
Internet: www.kombatanfinland.fi
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Chief Instructor: Grand Master Peter Konschak
Tel: 053076474
E-Mail: ptkonschak@googlemail.com
Internet: https://www.arnis-de-mano.com/
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Chief Instructor: Senior Master Christian Giesel
E-Mail: info@budoka-emmendingen.de
Tel: +49 171 4067358
Internet: http://www.budoka-emmendingen.de/
School Name: Urbanfightdefence
School chief instructor: Guro Matteo Pizzini
Email: info@urbanfigjtdefent.com
Internet: www.urbanfightdefence.com
School Name: Rolling Cats Kombatan
School head instructor: Guro Martin Carlo Catania
Email: rollingcatsma@gmail.com
Internet: https://artimarzialibrianza.weebly.com/
Organization Name: Kombatan Norway
Chief Instructor: Senior Master Henning Hansen
Location: Tønsberg, Norway
E-mail: henning_ha@hotmail.com
Tel: +47 951 17 145
Internet: www.tskampsport.com
Organization Name: Kombatan Portugal
Chief Instructor: Master Paulo Vilaça
Phone: +351913251820
Email: kombatanportugal@outlook.pt
Organization Name: Kombatan Spain
Chief Instructor: Senior Master Salvador Caballero
Email: info@centrosdoyangsal.com
Internet: kombatanspain.com
Organization Name: Kombatan Sweden
Chief Instructor: Master Fredrik Johansson
Tel: +46733629298
E-mail: fredrik.johansson@kombatangoteborg.se
Internet: www.kombatangoteborg.se
Organization Name: Kombatan Ukraine
Chief Instructor: Senior Master Yevhen Svizhevskyi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HaSKQSMnZ/
E-mail: kombatan.ukr@gmail.com
