Hi! Im new to this forum and I hope Im welcome. The situation here in the Philippines is different, I know a lot of people who carry folding knives., neck knives and even small fixed blade knives. I myself carry two knives; one neck knife and a folding knife. I also have an expandable baton in the car.
Security guards here aren't aware of concealed knives. They're so-called metal detectors are useless and they should upgrade they're training.
The Local Authorities/ Police isn't also aware of this things. Perhaps it is because of they're lack of training in Filipino Martial Arts. Only the Military personel recieves Filipino Martial Arts training. The main issue here is the government does not support Filipino Martial Arts.
Guro Crafty Dog, do you guys have plans of conducting a seminar here in the Philippines, atleast in the near future.... I would like to commend you guys for propagating the art. You guys are the real deal!!!!!