Whipping Willow

For over 20 years, the Whipping Willow Association has spread and celebrated a diverse background of martial arts. With a clear vision that aims to seek out all that connects our art across cultures and experiences and to foster a student mindset that encourages continual growth, the Association is a hub for all martial arts, both combative and restorative.

UPCOMING EVENT

2025 WINTER GATHERING – DECEMBER 5-7, 2025

Join us for a transformative 3-day intensive that brings together martial arts masters and students from around the world! This year’s 24th Annual Whipping Willow Gathering features healing (qi gong/nai gong & sound bath), combative training, and martial arts fundamentals. Don’t miss our annual Ohana dinner and kanikapila (jam session) on Saturday, December 6!

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Video library

The Historical Preservation Group (HPG) is dedicated to preserving and sharing the art of martial arts through various multimedia channels. At the core of our mission is a commitment to creating compelling documentaries and instructional videos that promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of martial arts to a wider audience. We also maintain one of the largest collections of 8mm film archives on martial arts exclusively available through our organization.

Martial arts students sparing with one student holding a fake knife.

Martial arts students practicing their moves.

Martial arts students standing on coffee cans.

Our MENTORS

Photo of Sijo Alferos teaching students martial arts moves.

Antwione Alferos

President/Founder

DIAN TANAKA

Senior Vice President

Thomas Georgion performing a martial arts move on another individual.

TOM GEORGION

Vice President/Co-Founder