Grandmaster Jeremias Dela Cruz is a highly regarded instructor in the world of Modern Arnis. Various schools and clubs in Metro Manila, especially teams that compete and champion tournaments, can trace their lineage back to GM Jerry himself.

His style, the Arnis Cruzada Philippines style, puts emphasis on quick movements and various twirling techniques. The style is also known for its lock flow patterns wherein the practitioner traps his or her opponents in a lock after a series of fluid movements.