Jerome Barber

Dr. Jerome Barber is a Professor of Sociology and an Adjunct Professor of Physical Education at Erie Community College in Orchard Park, NY. He developed and teaches the only college credit program in Modern Arnis in North America, which he established in 1987.

In 1993, Dr. Barber founded the Independent Escrima-Kenpo-Arnis Associates with the blessings of Remy Presas, Al Tracy and Tom Bolden.

The curriculum for the the IEKA and the credit bearing college courses is the only curriculum with a signed endorsement from Professor Remy Presas.

Dr. Barber has authored numerous articles in several publications (including the Filipino Martial Arts Magazine) and is an active seminar host, facilitating various seminars and camps in the Western New York area. He is noted for hosting the first world-wide Modern Arnis symposium.