FAQs

What is Train Until Forever?

Train Until Forever (TUF) is a lifestyle and mindset community. For individuals who value the training lifestyle to improve themselves spiritually, mentally, and physically. The mentality of self improvement in all aspects of life is the meaning of TUF. It is training prepared for the unpredictable.

What is Martial Blade Concepts?

Martial Blade Concepts (MBC) is an edged-weapon system that TUF has found to be most useful in a combative urban setting where self defense has legal implications.

What is Kultura Ng Balisong?

Kultura Ng Balisong (KNB) A sub-section of TUF, is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is based in both Oakland, California and Taal, Batangas. For the past 30 years, founder Ron Cariño has been developing his balisong style and in the past 15 years, his focus has deepened and his style and technique have since evolved. With his extensive non-profit experience, Ron developed the KNB organization with the aim of preserving the culture and art of the Filipino hand-made balisong. KNB is the first balisong system and non-profit in the world. With his vast experience with and understanding of the balisong, Ron with his partner Marty Lee, is also developing other modalities including balisong as a form of therapy and meditation, balisong as a mindfulness and mental health tool, tactical balisong (involving the Martial Blade Concepts system), and the balisong “sayaw” or dance. Marty Lee is one of the lead Instructors.

Why do you call this a community?

TUF humbly gathers people of common interests who live in the San Francisco, Bay Area. Interests include, but not limited to:

• Self Defense

• Fitness

• Mental Well-being

• Goal Oriented

• Respect

• Inclusion

How do I join or learn more?

Learn more by emailing marty@trainuntilforever.com, liking our FB page, checking our IG posts (updated most often). If you are interested but not in the San Francisco, Bay Area check the MBC instructior locator if your TUF lifestye and mindset is geared towards self defense.