Punong Guro Galo D. Lalic

     Born in Barangay, Malabanias, Kuliat, Pampanga, “Kuliat the ancient name today is known as Angeles City.” Punong Guro started his training at the age of 3 years old. Taught by his Grandfather Tiburcio D. Lalic and his father Ulpiano D. Lalic. Kalintaw is a Filipino martial art that consists of Kali “Filipino Bladed Fighting,” Dumong “Grappling,” and Mano Mano “Hand to Hand Fighting”. Through generation-to-generation his grandfather, father and at present his older brother have been the Datu (Chieftain) of the region.
     In the Lalic heritage Kalintaw was not only known as a way of fighting, but also known as a way of life. Kalintaw promotes and builds the spiritual, mental, physical, essence of the person, internally and externally for the inner self. Also it truly develops self-discipline, self-control, self-confidence, self-determination, and self-esteem. All when brought together brings strength of inner peace and a balance in ones life.
     Punong Guro Lalic presently teaches at the Angeles University in Pampanga, Philippines and has a Bachelors of Science in Commerce and Criminology. He was the Chief Instructor of martial arts training marines and civilian personal, at the U. S. Air Force base located in Angeles City when it was operating before the eruption of Mt Pinatubo and its closure.
     In learning Kalintaw one learns discipline, but is also aware of the benefits of health, fitness, developing a sharp mind and the self-confidence obtained while gaining the knowledge of the art. In Kalintaw one learns that you do not have to prove yourself to others, but once the limit of self-preservation is broached the training that was obtained in Kalintaw comes forth and the proof comes out with ease and with a confidence that deters any aggressor.
     In teaching Kalintaw Punong Guro Galo Lalic taught as his father and grandfather taught, no ranking, or belts were involved. It was the knowledge that the student would have to feel his pride and gratification. However with modern times, Punong Guro Lalic has added ranking and belts to the system for those students who find gratification of material prove of their knowledge. Now one may think this is a money making enterprise, however this is far from the truth in Kalintaw, for the standards have remained as they were from generation to generation and if the student does not make the requirements and cannot demonstrate their knowledge and experience in what they have learned then they do not progress.
     When meet Punong Guro Lalic, one can feel the inner power and confidence and determination he has. Always willing to discuss Kalintaw with others he not only just talks with confidence of this art that was passed down to him, but easily demonstrates the fine aspects of the art.