In 1987, Felix Tulagan Sensei joined the Manila Aikido Club under the direct supervision of Master Manuel N. Camar, where he was promoted to black belt after many years of training and gained his 4th Dan Aikido Black belt.The Shihan Manuel N. Camar was an 8th Dan Aikido Black belt, Chief instructor in Philippine National Police Academy, the former representative of Aikikai foundation in Sekai Aikido Humbo, World Headquarters, Tokyo Japan.