AGPS Martial Arts - Indonesian Pencak Silat & Filipino Eskrima

Guru Mike Casto

Guru Mike started training in martial arts in 1978 and trained in Tae Kwon Do as a child then in Okinawan Goju-Ryu.

Since February 1995 Guru Mike has been focused on close range combatives, especially Indonesian and Filipino martial arts. He trained extensively with Guru Ken Pannell in Sikal and has a deep understanding of the realities of weapon usage and defense. He specializes in joint locks and balance disruption and has used his training in the "real world" to protect himself and others both as a "good samaritan" and while working as a security professional.

Martial Arts Ranks & Achievements

Sikal — 2nd Level Instructor (Guru Dua / Lakan Dalawa)
Shen Chuan — 2nd Degree Black Belt and Certified Instructor
Cacoy Doce Pares — 7th Degree Black Belt (Master)
- Doce Pares Hall of Fame - "Exemplary Dedication to Doce Pares" - 2008
- Doce Pares Hall of Fame - "Outstanding Law Enforcement Instructor" - 2010
- Doce Pares Hall of Fame - "Outstanding Dedication to FMA" - 2012
Anjing Gembala Pencak Silat — Developer/Founder
Author of "A Pondering of Principles"

Guru Mike has taught seminars, classes and private lessons in Denmark, UK, China, Philippines, Canada and all over the United States.