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Kalis Ilustrisimo Repeticion Orihinal (KIRO) is a distinguished Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) organization with certified Guros based in different parts of the globe, staying true to its mission of sharing its tradition with world and safeguarding the legacy of its bladed art.

Coach Arnold Narzo

Arnold Narzo is the current Chief Instructor of Kalis Ilustrisimo Repeticion Orihinal. He was born on June 22, 1970, in Manila, Philippines. In 1993 (at age 23), Narzo began training under Grandmaster Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo. This made him one of Tatang’s last students. After Tatang’s death, Narzo continued studying with Master "Mang Tony" Diego, and through years of intensive practice, he eventually became Mang Tony's top student.

In 2012, Master Tony Diego officially appointed Arnold Narzo as the Chief Instructor of KIRO in the famous Luneta Park. Since then, Narzo has led the KIRO curriculum in Manila.

He has a strong background in both weapons tournaments and teaching. He was also later recognized as one of the top ten Filipino martial artists in the first Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Known for his dedication and expertise with blades, Coach Narzo continues to teach local classes and international seminars. He upholds the Ilustrisimo tradition by passing on Tatang’s and Mang Tony’s original blade techniques to a new generation of students, always with respect for Filipino martial heritage.