Tribe W.A.R. 10 @ Gaisano City Huge Success Part II by James U. Sy Jr.

Overall champion Submission Sports Philippines-Bacolod Team (SSP-BT) of Adrian gellana and Chester Laquian together with tournament organizers, officials, and other coaches at the conclusion of the Tribe W.A.R. (Warrior’s Art Rumble) 10 amateur grappling competition organized the Tribu Hangaway Philippines (THP) by Master Roy R. Flores Sr. in cooperation with Aksyon Radio Philippines (Bacolod) under Station Manager JJ Ocampo and Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall (GCBS) under Advertising Officer Nomer Lobaton last October 14, 2012 at the Atrium Area, GCBS, Araneta St., Bacolod City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo). The Submission Sports Philippines-Bacolod Team (SSP-BT) of Adrian gellana and Chester Laquian was once again crowned as the overall champion in the Tribe W.A.R. (Warrior’s Art Rumble) 10 amateur grappling competition organized the Tribu Hangaway Philippines (THP) by Master Roy R. Flores Sr. in cooperation with Aksyon Radio Philippines (Bacolod) under Station Manager JJ Ocampo and Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall (GCBS) under Advertising Officer Nomer Lobaton last October 14, 2012 at the Atrium Area, GCBS, Araneta St., Bacolod City. SSP-BT had a 9-1 winning streak, 4 of which ended in submissions (3 armbars and 1 rear naked choke), to reclaim the overall championship which they also snatched during the event’s 9th edition. The other competing groups were THP (2-8), 1 on 1 Boxing Gym (1o1BG) (1-0), Deftac Bacolod Fight Club (DBFC) of Edwin J. Tusil (0-2), and Tumbatsu Jiu-jitsu (TJ) of Gilton Solis (Iloilo City) (1-0). Andale Ong of SSP-BT over Jerald Hanz Gonzales of THP via 4 points takedown (100 lbs. category). Charles Lizares of SSP-BT over Michael Rama of THP via armbar at 1.42 (120 lbs.). Franklin Olimpos of THP over Nathan John Garrido of THP via armbar at 1.22. Mark Nimanad of SSP-BT over Wilfred Singapor of THP via armbar at 0.59 (120 lbs.). Miko Padriga of SSP-BT over Bryan Diaz of THP. Raje Fama of SSP-BT over Jerry de la Cruz of THP via rear naked choke at 2.47 (140 lbs.). Paolo Gonzales of SSP-BT over Renz Kristan of DBFC (130 lbs.). Daryl Garcia of SSP-BT over Lyle Perje of THP (145 lbs.). Nonoy Plomeda of 1o1BG over Julius Alipato of DBFC (135 lbs.). Mark Peronce of SSP-BT over Jay Cabarobias of TJ (130 lbs.). Fernando Alingan of THP over Kristian Rivera of SSP-BT via default. Lee Sun-Woo of SSP-BT over Kristian Carillos of THP via armbar (150 lbs. main event). Hon. Mayor Evelio “Bing” R. Leonardia was the special guest of honor. The mayor expressed his delight in the conduct of the event as part of the city’s Masskara celebration, “to better educate the public of the inherent physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of martial arts to the youth and at the same time put to the test the skills developed by them in countless hours of dedicated practice and study.” Mayor Leonardia also emphasized the need for residents to have rudimentary know-how of self defense, event the most basic, for them to be abale to protect themselves and their loved one in threatening situations. Officials were Founder/Master Roy R. Flores Sr. of Tribu Hangaway Philippines (Event Organizer/Tournament Director), Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. of Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. (Emcee/Record Keeper), Mohammad El Hello Sensei of Judo and Coach Chester Laquian of Affinity/SSP-BT (Referees/Judges), Michaelle Abancio of THP (Time Keeper), Joice Villacin (Pambansang Awit), and Grandmaster Elmer V. Montoyo and Master Elmer “Don-Don” P. Montoyo (Guests). Major sponsors were Aksyon Radio Philippines (Bacolod) under Station Manager JJ Ocampo and Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall (GCBS) under Advertising Officer Nomer Lobaton. Other sponsors (in alphabetical order) were ABS-CBN, Bacolod, Hon. Cong. Sonny Angara, Celcor Builders and Equipments, Inc., CHY Heavy Equipment Rental, Hon. Sen. Chiz Escudero, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Gelvolio, GMA Bacolod, Koi Herbal Capsule, Hon. Mayor Evelio “Bing” R. Leonardia, Dr. Marc Lopez, Love Radio under Station Manager Francis Muñoz, Negros Daily Bulletin (NDB), Pacific Ads, PAGCOR Casino Filipino-Bacolod, Radyo Nation (San Carlos City), Shakey’s Pizza, Silver Dragon Construction Company, TMG Hollow Blocks, Mr. & Mrs. Jussel Torres, and Watchmen Daily Journal.