Modern Arnis - Mano Mano or Kombatan - founded by Grandmaster Ernesto A. Presas Sr. (10th Dan, left), is represented worldwide by the International Philippine Martial Arts Federation (IPMAF). The only German representative of this martial art is the MAMD. In 1993 Grandmaster Ernesto A. Presas Sr. (10th Dan, left in picture) appointed Grandmaster Wolfgang Schnur (9th Dan, right in picture) personally as his only legitimate representative in Germany as well as Chief Instructor for the whole of Europe.

All MAMD masters, instructors and trainers are authorised by the IPMAF and must demonstrate their skills through courses, training and examinations.