Our Team.
Our team are not only knowledgable, but are passionate about the martial arts. Those passion is then passed down to the students.
Certified Level 1 Hardened Target Instructor
Chief Francis T.B. Serrano
Head of School
Chief Francis T.B. Serrano
Chief Instructor & Owner, Filipino Martial Arts School
Chief Francis Serrano has been a dedicated practitioner of Filipino Martial Arts for over 27 years and has been teaching for the past 17 years. His journey began under the late Master Joe Napial, and continued under Master Sonny Napial and Guro John Garcia, shaping his foundation in both traditional and modern approaches to FMA.
As the Chief Instructor and Owner of Filipino Martial Arts School, Chief Serrano brings a passionate, culturally-rooted, and forward-thinking style of instruction. His curriculum is dynamic and progressive, blending history, philosophy, and combat efficiency to empower students of all levels.
Under his mentorship, fighters have gone on to win GSBA and WEKAF World Championships, a testament to the effectiveness and depth of his training methods. His classes go beyond standard techniques and drills—he integrates multimedia, stress training, and conceptual teaching tools to create an engaging and transformative learning environment.
Chief Francis Serrano is more than an instructor—he is a guide for the next generation of Filipino Martial Artists, combining deep cultural respect with technical mastery and innovation.
Raymond Vallido
Partner and Senior Student
Raymond has been with FMASchool while studying his final year at UC Riverside in 2010. Although he has no martial arts background, Raymond is someone that is willing to try any style no matter how far he is wiling to travel from San Diego. Raymond has become a consistent practitioner of FMA, from curriculum to competition, who is willing to pass on the knowledge he’s given to his teammates and new students. With complete trust and mentorship from Guro Francis Serrano, Raymond is proud to become a co-owner of FMASchool.