1982 - Grandmaster Remy Presas (founder of Modern Arnis) appointed Master Shishir Inocalla as the 1st Datu (Chieftain) and representative of Modern Arnis in Canada.

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Since then, we have propagated and promoted Modern Arnis and FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) within BC, Canada, internationally, world-wide.

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Now, we are aiming for Arnis to become an accredited combat sport in Canada called Sport Arnis.

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Arnis is now the national sport and official martial art of the Philippines.

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Also a member of the Philippine Olympic Committee and the Philippines Sports Commission, as well as the Olympic Counsel of Asia.

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ArnisCanada aims to uplift and promote Sport Arnis across Canada nationally and eventually in each province.