Tapondo Negros Shines in Iloilo Titl By: James U. Sy Jr.

Tapondo International Federation Inc. (TIFI)-Negros Chapter took home 5 trophies from the 2nd (Western Visayas) Regional Tapondo Competition last May 6, 2006 at SM City Iloilo, Manduriao, Iloilo City. The event was organized by TIFI Region 6 Director SPO4 Roberto Celiz and the Tapondo International Federation Inc. (TIFI)-Iloilo Chapter

TIFI-Negros winners were Alan Mario Facturan (jo kata), Jesus Vicente Gonzaga (kicking defense), Jessie Necesito (high thrust/long jump), and frances Nicole Nunez (women’s defense). TIFI-Negros also bagged the group dramatize title. TIFI-Negros is under the supervision of Chief Instructor Roy R. Flores Sensei, 4th degree black belt.

3RD NEGROS PROVINCIAL TAPONDO COMPETITION SET

Tapondo International Federation Inc. (TIFI)-Negros Chapter is set to hold the 3rd (Negros) Provincial Tapondo Competition this coming May 26, 2006 at the Atrium Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Brgy. Singcang, Araneta St., Bacolod City. Invited chapters include Calatrava, Escalante City, Iloilo City, San Carlos City, Silay City, and Toboso. Expected guests include TIFI Region 6 Director SPO4 Roberto Celiz and Bacolod City Mayor Bing Leonardia.

3RD NEGROS PROVINCIAL TAPONDO COMPETITION SET

Tapondo International Federation Inc. (TIFI)-Negros Chapter is set to hold the 3rd (Negros) Provincial Tapondo Competition this coming May 26, 2006 at the Atrium Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Brgy. Singcang, Araneta St., Bacolod City. Invited chapters include Calatrava, Escalante City, Iloilo City, San Carlos City, Silay City, and Toboso. Expected guests include TIFI Region 6 Director SPO4 Roberto Celiz and Bacolod City Mayor Bing Leonardia.

JUFIMAC, CEFIMAC TO RUMBLE IN CALATRAVA KICKBOX

The San Carlos Jungle Fighters Martial Arts Club (SACA JUFIMAC) and Centralian Fighters Martial Arts Club (CEFIMAC) of Founder/Chief Instructor Diomedes N. Mamugay is set to compete in the upcoming 1st Barangay Dolis, Calatrava Invitational Karate Kickboxing Tournament on May 22, 2006 in Brgy. Dolis, Calatrava, Negros Occidental.

The tournament is being organized by the Victorias Martial Arts Federation (VMAF) of Founder/Chief Instructor Jojo Ibañez in cooperation with Barangay Doli officials as part of their fiesta celebration.

The SACA JUFIMAC and CEFIMAC Team includes Angelito Abella (50 kg.), Antonio Almencion Jr. (45 kg.), Pabian Manzano (54 kg.), Jovic Marane (40 kg.), Arnel Marino (52 kg.), Rene Ortiz (48 kg.), Johnmar Palabrica, and Reynaldo Simeon (56 kg.). The contingent is supported by San Carlos Team Coordinator Boy Hilay. The latest outing of SACA JUFIMAC was last April 22, 2006 during the 1st Combat Taekwondo Inter Club Tournament at the Gaisano City San Carlos Supermall, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. Other expected competing teams are Caltrava Kickboxing, Tiger Karate Club, and Victorias Martial Arts Federation (VMAF).