Ma-Tas Na Guro Steve Perrin created the SEAFA system, which combines principles of Filipino/Indonesian stick and empty hands fighting. It is a fast paced, fascinating no nonsense approach to self defense that is great for all ages, sizes and abilities.

-1992 with Po Tom Sotis and Guro Perrin (Co-Founder of IBFG)

-1st trip to Phillipines to study Pekiti-Tirsia with Tuhon Leo Gaje and Tuhon Jerson 'Nene' Tortal


-Studied Sina TirsiaWali under Guro Greg Alland where he received the title of “Guro”


-Has studied with Guros Mike and May Williams, Guro Dave Gould, and Ba Pak Willem DeThouras

-Instrutor Of Amok under Po Tom Sotis


-SEAFA is a combination of the arts that Guro has studied over the years which includes: Pekiti Tirsia, Dekiti Tirsia Siradas, Sina Tirsia Wali, Kuntao-Silat and Amok.