Instructor: Tagaturo Klement

Style: Inayan Eskrima

Training Start Date: 3/99

Current Rank: Inayan Eskrimador

Email: barnes@inayan.com

Mr. Barnes started training in Inayan Eskrima in 1999 when Katalungan Guro Paul Sanders (1974-2005) introduced him to Tagaturo Steve Klement and the Inayan School of Eskrima.

Mr. Barnes received the rank of Katalungan Guro (Assistant Instructor) on November 19th, 2005. Mr. Barnes is the fifth ISE Student to be awarded this rank by Tagaturo Steve Klement. On February 24th, 2008, Mr. Barnes accepted the rank and position of Inayan Eskrimador (Inayan Expert).

Besides instructing regularly at the Inayan School of Eskrima, Mr. Barnes has assisted in teaching seminars with Tagaturo Steve Klement and has been instrumental in curriculum development and program direction for the school as well.

Currently Mr. Barnes continues to practice and teach at the Inayan School of Eskrima under the direction of Tagaturo Steve Klement.

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