Two member-organizations of the Intercontinental Federation of Filipino Martial Arts Schools (IFFMAS) affiliated with the Wushu Federation of the Philippines (WFP) took home a 2-0-5 medal harvest at the 2008 Philippine National Wushu Championships recently at the Music Hall, SM, Mall of Asia.
The Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main (BFMAA-Main) of Chief Instructor and WFP-Negros Occidental Coordinator Joery C. Amante snatched 1 gold and 3 bronze medals while Tribu Hangaway (TH) of Founder/Master and WFP-Oriental Negros Coordinator Roy R. Flores Sr. brought in 1 gold and 2 bronze for Bacolod and Negros Occidental.
Reynalyn "Ren-Ren" Jacob of BFMAA-Main, a competitor for the Juniors Women's 56 Kg. category, had to compete in the Seniors bracket for a lack of entries in her class. She dominated Rhoda Mae Doncillo of the Iloilo Tinagan School of Martial Arts, Inc. (ITSMAI)/West Visayas State University (WVSU) in the championship bout before the former won by TKO (Retirement) in the 2nd round.
Jacob was crowned champion of the Women's Juniors 53 Kg. category during the 3rd Iloilo National Wushu Sanshou Championships "Cong. Raul Gonzales Cup" last January 25, 2006 at SM City Iloilo. She took the silver during the 2007 Philippine National Wushu Championships and is the first female fighter to be sent by BFMAA-Main to the Philippine National Wushu Sanshou Training Pool.
2007 LGDC Negros Regional Wushu Sanshou champion Rosendo Trayco III of BFMAA-Main defeated Jerome Wanawan of powerhouse Baguio in an elimination bout in the Seniors Men 52 Kg. category but lost the silver-match.
Trayco's teammate, Kickboxing, Wushu Sanshou, and MMA champion Andres Villarmia, beat Franklin Lorana of the Iloilo Tinagan School of Martial Arts, Inc. (ITSMAI) in the Seniors Men 60 Kg. class but failed to go past the silver-match.
John Mark Bosico of BFMAA-Main took the bronze in the Juniors Men's 52 Kg. category while his teammate Julius Dohinog lost his first bout in the Seniors Men's 48 Kg. class.
2007 LGDC Negros Regional Wushu Sanshou champion Virginia Dacumos of Tribu Hangaway dominated Rubylene Liblib of Baguio and Edna Sobrevega of the Iloilo Tinagan School of Martial Arts, Inc. (ITSMAI) to be crowned champion in the Women's 52 Kg. category.
2007 LGDC Negros Regional Wushu Sanshou silver medallist and Tribe W.A.R. II champion Sheila Asdolo (Women's 48 Kg.) and Jonathan Alingasa (Men's 48 Kg.) of Tribu Hangaway defeated Charmie Rose Mendez and Armado Benito of Baguio respectively but settled for bronze when they lost their nest bout.
Monday, June 9, 2008
JUFIMAC M.A. TILT A SUCCESS By: James U. Sy Jr.
The San Carlos Jungle Fighters Martial Arts Club (SACA JUFIMAC) of Founder/Chief Instructor Diomedes N. Mamugay, a member of the Combat Taekwondo Club (CTC)-Main of Founder/Master Lt. Col. Epefanio F. Mercado Sr. and the Intercontinental Federation of Filipino Martial Arts Schools (IFFMAS) of Master Elmer V. Montoyo, in cooperation with the sponsorship of Hon. Kagawads Johnny Baran, Gregorio Broce, and Gina Esperancilla and in cooperation with Fatima Village Homeowners Association President Ramil Palabrica, Fatima Village Teachers Association President Renante Chavez, Fatima Village Christian Association President Roque Cosio, Fatima Village Youth and Women's Association, and Alfredo Salvilla successfully held the 6th SACA JUFIMAC Martial Arts Tournament last May 11, 2008 at the Fatima Village, Brgy. Rizal, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.
The tournament was held as part of the Our Lady of Fatima Annual Fiesta celebration. As usual with IFFMAS tournaments, the event featured a multi-discipline format of competition. It had bouts for Taekwondo, Western Boxing, Sipa Sumbag (Kickboxing), and Wushu Sanshou.
The event was supported by SACA JUFIMAC-Main, Brgy. Guadalupe, and Pontevedra Chapters, CEFIMAC-CNC Chapter, Ritarians Martial Arts Club (RMAC), Combat Taekwondo Club (CTC)-Main of Founder/Master Lt. Col. Epefanio F. Mercado Sr., Roaring Panthers Self-Defense Society (RPSDS) of Founder/Chief Instructor Ricaredo C. Panunciar, White Crane Martial Arts of Founder/Chief Instructor Wilfredo Teleron, and the various association of Fatima Village.
Taekwondo. Kiddies Boys Category A: Lester John Tacugue of Greenville Elementary School over Charles Eddo Caballes of Cong. Vicente Gustilo Memorial Elementary School. Secondary Girls Finweight: Rosalyn Lopez of CEFIMAC-CNC Chapter over Mary Ann Buhat of Julio Ledesma National High School. Junior Boys: Rafael Lapaz Jr. of Greenville Elementary School/SACA JUFIMAC over Rene Rebido of San Juan Village Phase 3/SACA JUFIMAC. Junior Boys Bantamweight: Erwin Garing of SACA JUFIMAC over Henry Villacampa Jr. of SACA JUFIMAC-Brgy. Guadalupe Chapter. Finweight: Michael Villacampa Jr. of SACA JUFIMAC-Brgy. Guadalupe Chapter over Rollie Tacugue of Villacampa Jr. of SACA JUFIMAC-Main.
Boxing Special Bout: James Patoc of SACA JUFIMAC-Brgy. Guadalupe Chapter over Michael Tanginan of SACA JUFIMAC-Main.
Kickboxing Special Bout 50 Kg.: Rene Ortiz of Greenville Subd./SACA JUFIMAC-Main Over Ruel Panoncillo of Fatima Village Phase 1/SACA JUFIMAC-Main.
Wushu Sanshou Bout 56 Kg: Warren Songahid of Roaring Panther Self Defense Society over Bernardo Pardillo of SACA JUFIMAC.
Officials: Founder Lt. Col. Epefanio F. Mercado Sr. of CTC-Main (Tournament Director), Founder/Chief Instructor Diomedes N. Mamugay of SACA JUFIMAC (Tournament Organizer), Johnmar Palabrica (Referee/Judge), Chief Instructor Ernie Tranilla of CTC-Main and Instructor Joelito Pardillo of White Crane Martial Arts (Judges), Founder/Chief Instructor Wilfredo Teleron of WCMAC (Emcee), Estrelita M. Sabijon of SACA JUFIMAC (Table Official), Tirso Pardillo (Timer), Jose Gregorio Baguioro and Coordinator Reynan Tullaga of SACA JUFIMAC-Pontevedra Chapter (Matching Official).
SACA JUFIMAC was crowned overall champion during the 1st Canlaon City Modern Combat Taekwondo Invitational Inter Club Tournament organized by the Modern Combat Taekwondo Club-Canlaon Chapter of Chief Instructor Joerdan Oca last March 8, 2008 at the Canlaon Cultural Center, Canlaon City, Oriental Negros.
SACA JUFIMAC was the first to introduce Wushu Sanshou in San Carlos City on March 15, 2005 and was instrumental in bringing together instructors from different styles and schools to work together for the propagation of the various arts in a time when the martial arts were in a slump in San Carlos City.
SACA JUFIMAC is also an affiliate of the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. of Founders/Masters James U. Sy Jr. and Narciso "Hansy" L. Alojado (Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis section) and the Visayas Full Contact Martial Art Federation (Cebu) of Master Florentino Aligang
The tournament was held as part of the Our Lady of Fatima Annual Fiesta celebration. As usual with IFFMAS tournaments, the event featured a multi-discipline format of competition. It had bouts for Taekwondo, Western Boxing, Sipa Sumbag (Kickboxing), and Wushu Sanshou.
The event was supported by SACA JUFIMAC-Main, Brgy. Guadalupe, and Pontevedra Chapters, CEFIMAC-CNC Chapter, Ritarians Martial Arts Club (RMAC), Combat Taekwondo Club (CTC)-Main of Founder/Master Lt. Col. Epefanio F. Mercado Sr., Roaring Panthers Self-Defense Society (RPSDS) of Founder/Chief Instructor Ricaredo C. Panunciar, White Crane Martial Arts of Founder/Chief Instructor Wilfredo Teleron, and the various association of Fatima Village.
Taekwondo. Kiddies Boys Category A: Lester John Tacugue of Greenville Elementary School over Charles Eddo Caballes of Cong. Vicente Gustilo Memorial Elementary School. Secondary Girls Finweight: Rosalyn Lopez of CEFIMAC-CNC Chapter over Mary Ann Buhat of Julio Ledesma National High School. Junior Boys: Rafael Lapaz Jr. of Greenville Elementary School/SACA JUFIMAC over Rene Rebido of San Juan Village Phase 3/SACA JUFIMAC. Junior Boys Bantamweight: Erwin Garing of SACA JUFIMAC over Henry Villacampa Jr. of SACA JUFIMAC-Brgy. Guadalupe Chapter. Finweight: Michael Villacampa Jr. of SACA JUFIMAC-Brgy. Guadalupe Chapter over Rollie Tacugue of Villacampa Jr. of SACA JUFIMAC-Main.
Boxing Special Bout: James Patoc of SACA JUFIMAC-Brgy. Guadalupe Chapter over Michael Tanginan of SACA JUFIMAC-Main.
Kickboxing Special Bout 50 Kg.: Rene Ortiz of Greenville Subd./SACA JUFIMAC-Main Over Ruel Panoncillo of Fatima Village Phase 1/SACA JUFIMAC-Main.
Wushu Sanshou Bout 56 Kg: Warren Songahid of Roaring Panther Self Defense Society over Bernardo Pardillo of SACA JUFIMAC.
Officials: Founder Lt. Col. Epefanio F. Mercado Sr. of CTC-Main (Tournament Director), Founder/Chief Instructor Diomedes N. Mamugay of SACA JUFIMAC (Tournament Organizer), Johnmar Palabrica (Referee/Judge), Chief Instructor Ernie Tranilla of CTC-Main and Instructor Joelito Pardillo of White Crane Martial Arts (Judges), Founder/Chief Instructor Wilfredo Teleron of WCMAC (Emcee), Estrelita M. Sabijon of SACA JUFIMAC (Table Official), Tirso Pardillo (Timer), Jose Gregorio Baguioro and Coordinator Reynan Tullaga of SACA JUFIMAC-Pontevedra Chapter (Matching Official).
SACA JUFIMAC was crowned overall champion during the 1st Canlaon City Modern Combat Taekwondo Invitational Inter Club Tournament organized by the Modern Combat Taekwondo Club-Canlaon Chapter of Chief Instructor Joerdan Oca last March 8, 2008 at the Canlaon Cultural Center, Canlaon City, Oriental Negros.
SACA JUFIMAC was the first to introduce Wushu Sanshou in San Carlos City on March 15, 2005 and was instrumental in bringing together instructors from different styles and schools to work together for the propagation of the various arts in a time when the martial arts were in a slump in San Carlos City.
SACA JUFIMAC is also an affiliate of the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. of Founders/Masters James U. Sy Jr. and Narciso "Hansy" L. Alojado (Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis section) and the Visayas Full Contact Martial Art Federation (Cebu) of Master Florentino Aligang
NEGROSANONS SHINE IN WV ARNIS TILT By: James U. Sy Jr.
Arnisadors from Bago, Bacolod, and Sagay Cities showed their wares and took home medals for the province during the 2nd Western Visayas Invitational Sports Arnis Tournament held last May 10-11, 2008 at Robinson's Place Bacolod, Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City .
The Hon. Mayor Ramon D. Torres-sponsored Bago Team, represented by the Negros United Fighting Arts Academy (NUFAA) of Grandmaster Jose "Joe" Mancesa, was crowned overall champion with 4 gold and 1 bronze medals.
The Bacolod ( Main ) and Sagay Chapters of Golden Kamagong Arnis Kali Eskrima Association (GKAKEA), Inc. of P/SUPT. (Ret.) Grandmaster Ibarra "Baring" E. Lopez got a combined medal tally of 3-3-3. The KaliSilat Arnis Association (KAA) of Grandmaster Danilo "Danny" Cardinal and Tribu Hangaway of Founder/Master Roy R. Flores Sr. had harvests of 2-2-1 and 0-0-2 respectively.
Labanan - Men's 65 Kg.: Stevie John Doctora of NUFAA (Gold), Climaco Lumanog of KAA (Silver), Joicent Dec Alcabaza of ACLC Bacolod (Bronze). Women's 52 Kg.: Vina Mancesa of NUFAA (Gold), Aileen Lamayo of Talisay Arnis Unlimited (Silver), and Irra Jane Lopez of GKAKEA-Bacolod (Bronze). Boys 14 Years Old Below: Edgardo Doctora of NUFAA (Gold), Allan Pacheco of KAA (Silver), Kimbert Parpa of GKAKEA-Sagay (Bronze). Girls 12 Years Old Below: Claire Locsin of KAA (Gold). Seniors Lightweight: John Bagatela of NUFAA (Bronze). Seniors Bantamweight: Yvonne de la Cruz of NUFAA (Bronze).
Other Negros medallists of the Labanan Men's Division: Glenn Cometa of GKAKEA-Sagay (Silver), Kevin Villaluz of GKAKEA (Silver), Carlo Barzo of GKAKEA-Bacolod (Bronze), and King Joseph Cabiles and Van Joseph Segovia of Tribu Hangaway (Bronze). Women's Division: Hailene Joy Sucgang of GKAKEA-Sagay (Gold), Mary Rose Lamoreno of GKAKEA-Bacolod (Silver).
Anyo Boys 14 Years Old below: Allan Pacheco of KAA (Bronze). Girls 17 Years Old Below Below: Claire Locsin of KAA (Gold).
Other Negros medallists of the Anyo Men's Division: Christian Villaluz of GKAKEA (Gold). Women's Division: Mary Rose Lamoreno of GKAKEA-Bacolod (Gold), Hailene Joy Sucgang of GKAKEA-Sagay (Bronze).
GKAKEA and KAA are member organizations of the Negros Occidental Baston Federation (NOBF) of Atty. Col. Grandmaster Marcelo C. Jalandoon, Ph.D.; NUFAA, of the Intercontinental Federation of Filipino Martial Arts Schools (IFFMAS) of Master Elmer V. Montoyo; and TH, of both NOBF and IFFMAS.
Winners qualify to compete in Boracay this July 20-25, 2008. (Acknowledgements goes to GMs Ibarra Lopez, Jose Mancesa, and Danilo Cardinal and Master Roy R. Flores Sr. for providing the info for this news item.)
The Hon. Mayor Ramon D. Torres-sponsored Bago Team, represented by the Negros United Fighting Arts Academy (NUFAA) of Grandmaster Jose "Joe" Mancesa, was crowned overall champion with 4 gold and 1 bronze medals.
The Bacolod ( Main ) and Sagay Chapters of Golden Kamagong Arnis Kali Eskrima Association (GKAKEA), Inc. of P/SUPT. (Ret.) Grandmaster Ibarra "Baring" E. Lopez got a combined medal tally of 3-3-3. The KaliSilat Arnis Association (KAA) of Grandmaster Danilo "Danny" Cardinal and Tribu Hangaway of Founder/Master Roy R. Flores Sr. had harvests of 2-2-1 and 0-0-2 respectively.
Labanan - Men's 65 Kg.: Stevie John Doctora of NUFAA (Gold), Climaco Lumanog of KAA (Silver), Joicent Dec Alcabaza of ACLC Bacolod (Bronze). Women's 52 Kg.: Vina Mancesa of NUFAA (Gold), Aileen Lamayo of Talisay Arnis Unlimited (Silver), and Irra Jane Lopez of GKAKEA-Bacolod (Bronze). Boys 14 Years Old Below: Edgardo Doctora of NUFAA (Gold), Allan Pacheco of KAA (Silver), Kimbert Parpa of GKAKEA-Sagay (Bronze). Girls 12 Years Old Below: Claire Locsin of KAA (Gold). Seniors Lightweight: John Bagatela of NUFAA (Bronze). Seniors Bantamweight: Yvonne de la Cruz of NUFAA (Bronze).
Other Negros medallists of the Labanan Men's Division: Glenn Cometa of GKAKEA-Sagay (Silver), Kevin Villaluz of GKAKEA (Silver), Carlo Barzo of GKAKEA-Bacolod (Bronze), and King Joseph Cabiles and Van Joseph Segovia of Tribu Hangaway (Bronze). Women's Division: Hailene Joy Sucgang of GKAKEA-Sagay (Gold), Mary Rose Lamoreno of GKAKEA-Bacolod (Silver).
Anyo Boys 14 Years Old below: Allan Pacheco of KAA (Bronze). Girls 17 Years Old Below Below: Claire Locsin of KAA (Gold).
Other Negros medallists of the Anyo Men's Division: Christian Villaluz of GKAKEA (Gold). Women's Division: Mary Rose Lamoreno of GKAKEA-Bacolod (Gold), Hailene Joy Sucgang of GKAKEA-Sagay (Bronze).
GKAKEA and KAA are member organizations of the Negros Occidental Baston Federation (NOBF) of Atty. Col. Grandmaster Marcelo C. Jalandoon, Ph.D.; NUFAA, of the Intercontinental Federation of Filipino Martial Arts Schools (IFFMAS) of Master Elmer V. Montoyo; and TH, of both NOBF and IFFMAS.
Winners qualify to compete in Boracay this July 20-25, 2008. (Acknowledgements goes to GMs Ibarra Lopez, Jose Mancesa, and Danilo Cardinal and Master Roy R. Flores Sr. for providing the info for this news item.)
Monday, June 2, 2008
BRAWL 5 @ THE CASINO By: James U. Sy Jr.
The Bacolod Raw Amateur Warriors’ League (B.R.A.W.L.) 5 “Only the Strong Survive” was successfully held by the Fight Club Combat and Streetfighting Center of Founder/Chief Instructor Edwin J. Tusil last April 26, 2008 at the Casino Filipino Hotel, Goldenfields Commercial Complex, Brgy. Singcang, Bacolod City .
Overall Champion: Fight Club Combat and Streetfighting Center of Founder/Chief Instructor Edwin J. Tusil (4-3). 2nd Place: Punch Out Boxing Gym of Migue Estrella with grappling coaching from Milo Abelido and Chester Laquian of Submission Sports Philippines-Bacolod Team (perfect score of 2-0). 3rd Place : Victorias City under Nilrax de Cafe and Tumbatsu Submissions and Strikes International ( Iloilo City ) of Gilton Solis (1-1 each). 4th Place : Bertar Karate Kan of Founder/Chief Instructor Edilberto “Bert” A. Arcositas (1-0). 5th Place : Murcia Martial Arts Center of Masters Luciano “Nick” and Jonathan Montoya (0-3). 6th Place : Lazy Boy Dojo (0-1).
Results: Richard “Negro” Calaveras of Victorias City over Joner “Cort” Cortez of Murcia Martial Arts Center via TKO at 3:41 of the 1st round. John Silayro of Fight Club over Paul Lester Saul of Tumbatsu-Iloilo via RSC at 3:41 of the 1st round. Mario Gilera of FC over Nilrax de Cape of Victorias City via tap out by guillotine choke at 4:14 of the 1st round.
3 times BRAWL champion Victor Torre of FC over Alonso Articulo of MMAC via TKO at 1:13 of the 1st round. Rocky Batulbatol of Punch Out over Jessie Fuentes of FC via KO at 4:17 of the 1st round. Rolando Jabano of Tumbatsu over BRAWL 2 champion Elijah Sian of FC via tapout by side choke at 2:26 of the 1st round.
2 times BRAWL champion and URCC Cebu II winner Jet Lumawag of FC over Erwin Panuela of MMAC via RSC at 0.14 of the 1st round, the shortest fight of the night. BRAWL IV champion Ace Tupas of Bertar Karate Kan/FC over Filam Richard “Richie Rich” Villaruel of Lazy Boy Dojo ( Miami , Florida , USA ) via tapout by guillotine choke at 3:27 of the 1st round. Glen Ventura of Punch Out over 4 times BRAWL champion Eugene Yunque of FC via RSC at 1:44 of the 1st round.
Officials were Leandro “Lean” V. Torre, Vic Tan, and Stephen Sancho (Promoters),
B.R.A.W.L. and T.R.I.B.E. W.A.R. champion Mohammad El Helo of Tribu Hangaway and Budy Cruz (Referees), Cargeoren T. Lusabia (Timer), Founder/Chief Instructor Maxwell “Big Max” J. Maun of Bacolod Aikido Enthusiasts and Henried Jose Lamayo of Atleta Judo Club (Crisis Management Officers), Isagani Bringuela, Aljandro Lacaron, Mark T. Lusabia, Erilu Pasco, Richard Torre, and Ronnie of FC (Ringside Crew), Amity Staff (Medics), Dr. Nilo del Carmen of Musubi Dojo and dra. Ava Joy L. Infante of FC (Event Physicians), and James Infante and Linus Ramos of FC and Punch Out Coaches (Instructors).
Sponsors were Casino Filipino Hotel and Tipsy Bar. B.R.A.W.L. 6 is being mulled for July 2008 at the same venue but the exact date has yet to be fixed. If things work out, a Super Fight will be fought between Grappling Sensation Rameses Aloro of Submission Sports Philippines-Bacolod Team and Gilton Solis of Tumbatsu Submissions and Strikes International.
Overall Champion: Fight Club Combat and Streetfighting Center of Founder/Chief Instructor Edwin J. Tusil (4-3). 2nd Place: Punch Out Boxing Gym of Migue Estrella with grappling coaching from Milo Abelido and Chester Laquian of Submission Sports Philippines-Bacolod Team (perfect score of 2-0). 3rd Place : Victorias City under Nilrax de Cafe and Tumbatsu Submissions and Strikes International ( Iloilo City ) of Gilton Solis (1-1 each). 4th Place : Bertar Karate Kan of Founder/Chief Instructor Edilberto “Bert” A. Arcositas (1-0). 5th Place : Murcia Martial Arts Center of Masters Luciano “Nick” and Jonathan Montoya (0-3). 6th Place : Lazy Boy Dojo (0-1).
Results: Richard “Negro” Calaveras of Victorias City over Joner “Cort” Cortez of Murcia Martial Arts Center via TKO at 3:41 of the 1st round. John Silayro of Fight Club over Paul Lester Saul of Tumbatsu-Iloilo via RSC at 3:41 of the 1st round. Mario Gilera of FC over Nilrax de Cape of Victorias City via tap out by guillotine choke at 4:14 of the 1st round.
3 times BRAWL champion Victor Torre of FC over Alonso Articulo of MMAC via TKO at 1:13 of the 1st round. Rocky Batulbatol of Punch Out over Jessie Fuentes of FC via KO at 4:17 of the 1st round. Rolando Jabano of Tumbatsu over BRAWL 2 champion Elijah Sian of FC via tapout by side choke at 2:26 of the 1st round.
2 times BRAWL champion and URCC Cebu II winner Jet Lumawag of FC over Erwin Panuela of MMAC via RSC at 0.14 of the 1st round, the shortest fight of the night. BRAWL IV champion Ace Tupas of Bertar Karate Kan/FC over Filam Richard “Richie Rich” Villaruel of Lazy Boy Dojo ( Miami , Florida , USA ) via tapout by guillotine choke at 3:27 of the 1st round. Glen Ventura of Punch Out over 4 times BRAWL champion Eugene Yunque of FC via RSC at 1:44 of the 1st round.
Officials were Leandro “Lean” V. Torre, Vic Tan, and Stephen Sancho (Promoters),
B.R.A.W.L. and T.R.I.B.E. W.A.R. champion Mohammad El Helo of Tribu Hangaway and Budy Cruz (Referees), Cargeoren T. Lusabia (Timer), Founder/Chief Instructor Maxwell “Big Max” J. Maun of Bacolod Aikido Enthusiasts and Henried Jose Lamayo of Atleta Judo Club (Crisis Management Officers), Isagani Bringuela, Aljandro Lacaron, Mark T. Lusabia, Erilu Pasco, Richard Torre, and Ronnie of FC (Ringside Crew), Amity Staff (Medics), Dr. Nilo del Carmen of Musubi Dojo and dra. Ava Joy L. Infante of FC (Event Physicians), and James Infante and Linus Ramos of FC and Punch Out Coaches (Instructors).
Sponsors were Casino Filipino Hotel and Tipsy Bar. B.R.A.W.L. 6 is being mulled for July 2008 at the same venue but the exact date has yet to be fixed. If things work out, a Super Fight will be fought between Grappling Sensation Rameses Aloro of Submission Sports Philippines-Bacolod Team and Gilton Solis of Tumbatsu Submissions and Strikes International.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
5TH REG’L TAPONDO COMPETITION SUCCESS PART II: OFFICIAL RESULTS By: James U. Sy Jr.
The 5th Negros Regional Tapondo Invitational Competition was successfully held by the Tapondo International Federation, Inc. (TIFI)-Bacolod Chapter under Negros Chief Instructor Roy R. Flores Sr. in cooperation with Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall and with the participation of 6 other chapters from Western Visayas and the support of 9 member-organizations of the Intercontinental Federation of Filipino Martial Arts Schools (IFFMAS) under President Master Elmer V. Montoyo and Negros Occidetal Baston Federation under President Atty. Grandmaster Marcelo C. Jalandoon last May 25, 2008 at the Food Court Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Araneta St., Brgy. Singcang, Bacolod City .
Overall Champion: TIFI-San Carlos of Instructors Florencio B. Yap Jr. and Danny P. Lopez (8-6-2). 2nd Place : TIFI-Bacolod of Negros Chief Instructor Roy R. Flores Sr. (6-7-8). 3rd Place : TIFI-Escalante of Instructor Rolando Mirasol (3-1-4). 4th Place : TIFI-Iloilo of Panay Director SPO4 Roberto Celiz (1-3-1). 5th Place : TIFI-Sagay of Instructor Eisenhower Bersales (1-1-0). 6th Place : TIFI-Silay of Instructor Edrolin Ortigas (0-1-1). 7th Place : TIFI-Toboso of Instructor Almar Bariado (0-0-1).
Long Thrust Boys 7-10 Years Old: Kim Cahinoy of Escalante (1st), Arjay C. Flores of Bacolod (2nd), Jerico Libo-on of San Carlos (3rd). Boys 11-14 Years Old: Slade Cabiles of Bacolod (1st), Dean Charles Badian of Silay (2nd), Carl Angelo Hernaez of Silay (3rd).
Somersault Boys 7-10 Years Old: Jerico Libo-on of San Carlos (1st), Arjay C. Flores of Bacolod (2nd), Carl Ernest Marion D. Viñarta of Bacolod (3rd). Boys 11-14 Years Old: Slade Cabiles of Bacolod (1st), John Buenaflor of Bacolod (2nd), Carl Noli de Arca of Toboso (3rd). Adult: Amiel Matiling of Iloilo (1st), Joel P. Trinidad of San Carlos (2nd), Ariel Guanzon of Escalante (3rd).
High Thrust Adults 15 Up: Robert John Gella of Sagay (1st), Jan Desolong of Iloilo (2nd), Chris A. Tellermo of Escalante (3rd). Black Belt: Danny P. Lopez of San Carlos (1st), Jessie Honor of Bacolod (2nd), Joebert Esmeralda of Bacolod (3rd).
Multiple Attack Boys 7-10 Years Old: Lorence Elintores of Bacolod (1st), Roy Flores Jr. of Bacolod (2nd), Kim Cahinoy of Escalante (3rd). Girls 8-12 Years Old: Hannah B. Cabiles of Bacolod (1st), Ma. Carhlia D. Limpio of San Carlos (2nd), Ysa Gumarin of Iloilo (3rd). Ladies 13 Up: Kathleen S. Yap of San Carlos (1st), Janice Carie “Jackie” Singuran of Bacolod (2nd), Christel Joy Garrido of Escalante (3rd). Black Belt: Florencio B. Yap Jr. of San Carlos (1st), Danny P. Lopez of San Carlos (2nd), Rolando Mirasol of Escalante (3rd).
Defense - Kicking Boys: Ariel Guanzon of Escalante (1st), Joemar Gella of Sagay (2nd), Jimmy Soquiña of Escalante (3rd). Knife: Marlon L. Montero of San Carlos (1st), Jan Desolong of Iloilo (2nd), Jussel Torres of Bacolod (3rd). Stick: Howell Weize E. Ko of San Carlos (1st), Amiel Matiling of Iloilo (2nd), Ceasar Turbanos of Bacolod 93rd).
Kata - Boken: Eisenhower Bersales of Escalante (1st), Danny P. Lopez of San Carlos (2nd), Alson Ahunin of Bacolod (3rd). Jo: Danny P. Lopez of San Carlos (1st), Florencio B. Yap Jr. of San Carlos (2nd), Jessie Necesito of Bacolod (3rd). Baston Exhibition, Black Belt: Jessie Necesito of Bacolod (1st), Florencio B. Yap Jr. of San Carlos (2nd), Jackie Lapag of Bacolod (3rd).
Group Dramatization: San carlos (1st), Escalante and Bacolod (2nd).
Officials were Negros Chief Instructor Roy R. Flores Sr. of Tapondo International Federation, Inc. (TIFI)-Bacolod (Tournament Director), Founder/Chief Instructor Maxwell “Max” J. Maun of the Bacolod Aikido Enthusiasts (BAE)/Herada Pigada, Chairman Abraham Ganzon Jr. of F.I.G.H.T., and Founder/Master Elmer V. Montoyo of Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association/IFFMAS (Judges), Founder Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado of Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc./IFFMAS (Scorekeeper), Founder James U. Sy Jr. of CMAS/IFFMAS (emcee), and Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” M. Lobrido of the Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association (OFTLSFA), Inc./IFFMAS, Grandmaster Felix A. Guinabo of Guinabo Arnis and Combat Sports, Grandmaster Danilo “Danny” Cardinal and MI Guilberto Dajao of KaliSilat Arnis Association (KAA), Master William “Boy” Bernas of Bernas Estokadas, and Chapter Head Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad and Instructress Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon of CMAS/OFTLSFA/IFFMAS (guests).
Sponsors were Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall , Negros Occidetal Baston Federation (NOBF), Intercontinental Federation of Filipino Martial Arts Schools (IFFMAS), Dr. Marc Victor Lopez, and Office of Youth and Sport Development (OYSD).
Overall Champion: TIFI-San Carlos of Instructors Florencio B. Yap Jr. and Danny P. Lopez (8-6-2). 2nd Place : TIFI-Bacolod of Negros Chief Instructor Roy R. Flores Sr. (6-7-8). 3rd Place : TIFI-Escalante of Instructor Rolando Mirasol (3-1-4). 4th Place : TIFI-Iloilo of Panay Director SPO4 Roberto Celiz (1-3-1). 5th Place : TIFI-Sagay of Instructor Eisenhower Bersales (1-1-0). 6th Place : TIFI-Silay of Instructor Edrolin Ortigas (0-1-1). 7th Place : TIFI-Toboso of Instructor Almar Bariado (0-0-1).
Long Thrust Boys 7-10 Years Old: Kim Cahinoy of Escalante (1st), Arjay C. Flores of Bacolod (2nd), Jerico Libo-on of San Carlos (3rd). Boys 11-14 Years Old: Slade Cabiles of Bacolod (1st), Dean Charles Badian of Silay (2nd), Carl Angelo Hernaez of Silay (3rd).
Somersault Boys 7-10 Years Old: Jerico Libo-on of San Carlos (1st), Arjay C. Flores of Bacolod (2nd), Carl Ernest Marion D. Viñarta of Bacolod (3rd). Boys 11-14 Years Old: Slade Cabiles of Bacolod (1st), John Buenaflor of Bacolod (2nd), Carl Noli de Arca of Toboso (3rd). Adult: Amiel Matiling of Iloilo (1st), Joel P. Trinidad of San Carlos (2nd), Ariel Guanzon of Escalante (3rd).
High Thrust Adults 15 Up: Robert John Gella of Sagay (1st), Jan Desolong of Iloilo (2nd), Chris A. Tellermo of Escalante (3rd). Black Belt: Danny P. Lopez of San Carlos (1st), Jessie Honor of Bacolod (2nd), Joebert Esmeralda of Bacolod (3rd).
Multiple Attack Boys 7-10 Years Old: Lorence Elintores of Bacolod (1st), Roy Flores Jr. of Bacolod (2nd), Kim Cahinoy of Escalante (3rd). Girls 8-12 Years Old: Hannah B. Cabiles of Bacolod (1st), Ma. Carhlia D. Limpio of San Carlos (2nd), Ysa Gumarin of Iloilo (3rd). Ladies 13 Up: Kathleen S. Yap of San Carlos (1st), Janice Carie “Jackie” Singuran of Bacolod (2nd), Christel Joy Garrido of Escalante (3rd). Black Belt: Florencio B. Yap Jr. of San Carlos (1st), Danny P. Lopez of San Carlos (2nd), Rolando Mirasol of Escalante (3rd).
Defense - Kicking Boys: Ariel Guanzon of Escalante (1st), Joemar Gella of Sagay (2nd), Jimmy Soquiña of Escalante (3rd). Knife: Marlon L. Montero of San Carlos (1st), Jan Desolong of Iloilo (2nd), Jussel Torres of Bacolod (3rd). Stick: Howell Weize E. Ko of San Carlos (1st), Amiel Matiling of Iloilo (2nd), Ceasar Turbanos of Bacolod 93rd).
Kata - Boken: Eisenhower Bersales of Escalante (1st), Danny P. Lopez of San Carlos (2nd), Alson Ahunin of Bacolod (3rd). Jo: Danny P. Lopez of San Carlos (1st), Florencio B. Yap Jr. of San Carlos (2nd), Jessie Necesito of Bacolod (3rd). Baston Exhibition, Black Belt: Jessie Necesito of Bacolod (1st), Florencio B. Yap Jr. of San Carlos (2nd), Jackie Lapag of Bacolod (3rd).
Group Dramatization: San carlos (1st), Escalante and Bacolod (2nd).
Officials were Negros Chief Instructor Roy R. Flores Sr. of Tapondo International Federation, Inc. (TIFI)-Bacolod (Tournament Director), Founder/Chief Instructor Maxwell “Max” J. Maun of the Bacolod Aikido Enthusiasts (BAE)/Herada Pigada, Chairman Abraham Ganzon Jr. of F.I.G.H.T., and Founder/Master Elmer V. Montoyo of Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association/IFFMAS (Judges), Founder Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado of Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc./IFFMAS (Scorekeeper), Founder James U. Sy Jr. of CMAS/IFFMAS (emcee), and Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” M. Lobrido of the Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association (OFTLSFA), Inc./IFFMAS, Grandmaster Felix A. Guinabo of Guinabo Arnis and Combat Sports, Grandmaster Danilo “Danny” Cardinal and MI Guilberto Dajao of KaliSilat Arnis Association (KAA), Master William “Boy” Bernas of Bernas Estokadas, and Chapter Head Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad and Instructress Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon of CMAS/OFTLSFA/IFFMAS (guests).
Sponsors were Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall , Negros Occidetal Baston Federation (NOBF), Intercontinental Federation of Filipino Martial Arts Schools (IFFMAS), Dr. Marc Victor Lopez, and Office of Youth and Sport Development (OYSD).
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
5TH REG’L TAPONDO COMPETITION SUCCESS PART I: HARMONY IN DIVERSITY By: James U. Sy Jr.
The 5th Negros Regional Tapondo Invitational Competition was successfully held by the Tapondo International Federation, Inc. (TIFI)-Bacolod Chapter under Negros Chief Instructor Roy R. Flores Sr. in cooperation with Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall and with the participation of 6 other chapters from Western Visayas and the support of 9 member-organizations of the Intercontinental Federation of Filipino Martial Arts Schools (IFFMAS) under President Master Elmer V. Montoyo and Negros Occidetal Baston Federation under President Atty. Grandmaster Marcelo C. Jalandoon last May 25, 2008 at the Food Court Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Araneta St., Brgy. Singcang, Bacolod City .
The event was graced by participants, guests, and spectators from Bacolod , Bago, Escalante, Iloilo City , Sagay, San Carlos , Silay, and Toboso. The convergence of different groups from an assorted array of martial arts disciplines served to show to the public that martial artists can work together in harmony inspite of stylistic preferences and do a good job of educating the public of the character-building as well as other intrinsic benefits of the martial arts in general.
DEMONSTRATIONS. Master William “Boy” Bernas of Bernas Estokadas together with his assistant showed their Largo Mano (long hand) style of Arnis.
Instructor Alson Ahunin led TIFI-Bacolod in the demonstration of children’s self defense with the “Super Kids” summer class and the defenses against attacks and grabs by the teens’ and women’s class.
Founder/Grandmaster Felix A. Guinabo and his assistant Emmanuel Arendonn demonstrated the traiditonal Espada y Daga and Piga-Piga Trese Grabes System of the Guinabo Arnis and Combat Sports (GACS).
Chairman Abraham Ganzon Jr. and assistant Ramel Vallajera of F.I.G.H.T. (Filipino Integrated Guerilla Hand Tactics) went through a series of defenses against hold up situations using an eclectic synthesis of Aikido and other martial arts. The performance was the first punlic appearance of the group since its inception.
The Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association (PIMAA-FTSDA) of Founder/Master Elmer V. Montoyo was represented by MI James U. Sy Jr. who performed a Sai interpretation of the Kokusun form.
Grandmaster Danilo “Danny” Cardinal and MI Guilberto Dajao of the KaliSilat Arnis Association (KAA) performed a Likha Anyo based on Arnis Philippines (ArPi) standards and a two-man interactive flow form using tapi-tapi, disarming, and finishing.
Foudner/Chief Instructor Maxwell “Max” J. Maun of the Bacolod Aikido Enthusiasts (BAE)/Herada Pigada showed the kansetsu waza (joint techniques) and nage waza (projection techniques) of traditional Aikido. Founder James U. Sy Jr. of Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. assisted Maun Sensei.
Founder Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado of Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. performed the 27-step form of Tai Chi Chuan. Later in the event, Bernas did another Tai Chi form, the 42 steps competition form.
TIFI Negros Chief Instructor Roy R. Flores Sr. did the final demonstration with a showcase of empty hands vs the knife and knife vs knife as well as the various locking and throwing techniques of Tapondo.
The event was graced by participants, guests, and spectators from Bacolod , Bago, Escalante, Iloilo City , Sagay, San Carlos , Silay, and Toboso. The convergence of different groups from an assorted array of martial arts disciplines served to show to the public that martial artists can work together in harmony inspite of stylistic preferences and do a good job of educating the public of the character-building as well as other intrinsic benefits of the martial arts in general.
DEMONSTRATIONS. Master William “Boy” Bernas of Bernas Estokadas together with his assistant showed their Largo Mano (long hand) style of Arnis.
Instructor Alson Ahunin led TIFI-Bacolod in the demonstration of children’s self defense with the “Super Kids” summer class and the defenses against attacks and grabs by the teens’ and women’s class.
Founder/Grandmaster Felix A. Guinabo and his assistant Emmanuel Arendonn demonstrated the traiditonal Espada y Daga and Piga-Piga Trese Grabes System of the Guinabo Arnis and Combat Sports (GACS).
Chairman Abraham Ganzon Jr. and assistant Ramel Vallajera of F.I.G.H.T. (Filipino Integrated Guerilla Hand Tactics) went through a series of defenses against hold up situations using an eclectic synthesis of Aikido and other martial arts. The performance was the first punlic appearance of the group since its inception.
The Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association (PIMAA-FTSDA) of Founder/Master Elmer V. Montoyo was represented by MI James U. Sy Jr. who performed a Sai interpretation of the Kokusun form.
Grandmaster Danilo “Danny” Cardinal and MI Guilberto Dajao of the KaliSilat Arnis Association (KAA) performed a Likha Anyo based on Arnis Philippines (ArPi) standards and a two-man interactive flow form using tapi-tapi, disarming, and finishing.
Foudner/Chief Instructor Maxwell “Max” J. Maun of the Bacolod Aikido Enthusiasts (BAE)/Herada Pigada showed the kansetsu waza (joint techniques) and nage waza (projection techniques) of traditional Aikido. Founder James U. Sy Jr. of Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. assisted Maun Sensei.
Founder Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado of Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. performed the 27-step form of Tai Chi Chuan. Later in the event, Bernas did another Tai Chi form, the 42 steps competition form.
TIFI Negros Chief Instructor Roy R. Flores Sr. did the final demonstration with a showcase of empty hands vs the knife and knife vs knife as well as the various locking and throwing techniques of Tapondo.
ARNIS PHILS. ELIMS TILT HELD By: James U. Sy Jr.
The 1st ArPi-Bacolod/Negros Occidental Goodwill Tournament was held by the Arnis Philippines-Bacolod/Negros Occidental Chapter under Commissioner Atty. Col. Grandmaster Marcelo C. Jalandoon, Ph.D., in cooperation with the Casino Filpino last May 18, 2008 at the Amphitheater, Casino Filipino Hotel, Goldenfields Commercial Complex, Bacolod City .
The tournament was a qualifying event for the upcoming Philippine Olympic Festival (POF)-Visayas this coming July in Dumaguete City .
OVERALL STANDING. (Excluding the exhibition bout.) IFFMAS Arnis-Negros United Fioghting Arts Academy of Grandmaster Jose “Joe” Mancesa (5-3-0), KaliSilat Arnis Association of Grandmaster Danilo “Danny” L. Cardinal (3-0-0), Black Mamba Arnis of Master Dominador “Jun-Jun” L. Villaluna (1-4-1), Golden Kamagong Arnis Kali Eskrima Association (GKAKEA) of P/SUPT. Grandmaster Ibarra “Baring” E. Lopez (1-2-1), and Guinabo Arnis and combat Sports (GACS) of Grandmaster Felix A. Guinabo (0-1-0).
JUNIORS DIVISION. Pinweight (Below 47 Kg.): Alan Pacheco of KaliSilat Arnis Association (Gold), Kimber Parpa of Golden Kamagong-Sagay (Silver). Bantamweight (47-51 Kg.): John Padilla of Negros United Fioghting Arts Academy (Gold), Eduardo Doctora Jr. of NUFAA (Silver). Featherweight (Below 47 Kg.): Rumulus Vallentes of NUFAA (Gold), Julius Valdes of Guinabo Arnis & Combat Sports (Silver).
KIDS EXHIBITION MATCH (11 YEARS OLD). Clauz Locsin of KAA (Gold), Darwin Dajao of KAA (Silver).
WOMEN’S DIVISION. Below 48 Kg.: Jhonafer Robles of Black Mamba (Gold), Vina Mancesa of NUFAA (Silver).
SENIORS DIVISION. Bantamweight (Below 51 Kg.): Evonie de la Cruz of NUFAA (Gold), Fernando Pendon of BM (Silver), Noe Doy Asplico of Golden Kamagong-Sagay (Bronze). Featherweight (51-55 Kg.): Jojo Clemen of KAA (Gold), Edmar Barcelona of NUFAA (Silver), William Montano of BM (Bronze). Extra Lightweight (55-60 Kg.): John carlo Bagatela of NUFAA (Gold), Jose Clemen of BM (Silver). Half Lightweight (60-65 Kg.): Satevie John Doctora of NUFAA (Gold), Carlo Barzo of Golden Kamgong-Bacolod (Silver). Lightweight (65-71 Kg.): Climaco Lumanog of KAA (Gold), Joseph Eduardo Gayatin of BM (Silver). Half Middleweight (71-78 Kg.): Catalino Bauya Jr. of Golden Kamgong-Sagay (Gold), Juan Carlos Ayeng of BM (Silver).
Tournament officials were Atty. Col. Grandmaster Marcelo C. Jalandoon, Ph.D., of Negros Occidental Baston Federation (Project Director), Grandmaster Danilo “Danny” L. Cardinal of KaliSilat Arnis Association (Tournament Director), and former ArPi Commissioners Grandmasters Norman Serfino and Felipe Antonio “Totong” Hilado of Arnis de Mano Asociation de Silay (AMAS) and Masters Maxwell “Max” J. Maun of Herada Pigada and Gil Montaño of Sultans, Grandmaster Felix A. Guinabo of the Guinabo Arnis and Combat Sports, Lyle Perje and Shiela Duran of DepEd, and Master Francis Diaz of Guarra Style Modern Arnis (Judges/Referees).
Arnis Philippines is the National Sport Association (NSA) for Sport Arnis and the sole governing body for the Filipino Martial Art (FMA) recognized by the Philippine government, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). Its Bacolod/Negros Chapter was revived and reorganized by 13 founding grandmasters and masters from Bacolod , Bago, and Talisay Cities last September 1, 2008 at the Apollo Chinese Restaurant, Cuadra St. , Bacolod City.
The tournament was a qualifying event for the upcoming Philippine Olympic Festival (POF)-Visayas this coming July in Dumaguete City .
OVERALL STANDING. (Excluding the exhibition bout.) IFFMAS Arnis-Negros United Fioghting Arts Academy of Grandmaster Jose “Joe” Mancesa (5-3-0), KaliSilat Arnis Association of Grandmaster Danilo “Danny” L. Cardinal (3-0-0), Black Mamba Arnis of Master Dominador “Jun-Jun” L. Villaluna (1-4-1), Golden Kamagong Arnis Kali Eskrima Association (GKAKEA) of P/SUPT. Grandmaster Ibarra “Baring” E. Lopez (1-2-1), and Guinabo Arnis and combat Sports (GACS) of Grandmaster Felix A. Guinabo (0-1-0).
JUNIORS DIVISION. Pinweight (Below 47 Kg.): Alan Pacheco of KaliSilat Arnis Association (Gold), Kimber Parpa of Golden Kamagong-Sagay (Silver). Bantamweight (47-51 Kg.): John Padilla of Negros United Fioghting Arts Academy (Gold), Eduardo Doctora Jr. of NUFAA (Silver). Featherweight (Below 47 Kg.): Rumulus Vallentes of NUFAA (Gold), Julius Valdes of Guinabo Arnis & Combat Sports (Silver).
KIDS EXHIBITION MATCH (11 YEARS OLD). Clauz Locsin of KAA (Gold), Darwin Dajao of KAA (Silver).
WOMEN’S DIVISION. Below 48 Kg.: Jhonafer Robles of Black Mamba (Gold), Vina Mancesa of NUFAA (Silver).
SENIORS DIVISION. Bantamweight (Below 51 Kg.): Evonie de la Cruz of NUFAA (Gold), Fernando Pendon of BM (Silver), Noe Doy Asplico of Golden Kamagong-Sagay (Bronze). Featherweight (51-55 Kg.): Jojo Clemen of KAA (Gold), Edmar Barcelona of NUFAA (Silver), William Montano of BM (Bronze). Extra Lightweight (55-60 Kg.): John carlo Bagatela of NUFAA (Gold), Jose Clemen of BM (Silver). Half Lightweight (60-65 Kg.): Satevie John Doctora of NUFAA (Gold), Carlo Barzo of Golden Kamgong-Bacolod (Silver). Lightweight (65-71 Kg.): Climaco Lumanog of KAA (Gold), Joseph Eduardo Gayatin of BM (Silver). Half Middleweight (71-78 Kg.): Catalino Bauya Jr. of Golden Kamgong-Sagay (Gold), Juan Carlos Ayeng of BM (Silver).
Tournament officials were Atty. Col. Grandmaster Marcelo C. Jalandoon, Ph.D., of Negros Occidental Baston Federation (Project Director), Grandmaster Danilo “Danny” L. Cardinal of KaliSilat Arnis Association (Tournament Director), and former ArPi Commissioners Grandmasters Norman Serfino and Felipe Antonio “Totong” Hilado of Arnis de Mano Asociation de Silay (AMAS) and Masters Maxwell “Max” J. Maun of Herada Pigada and Gil Montaño of Sultans, Grandmaster Felix A. Guinabo of the Guinabo Arnis and Combat Sports, Lyle Perje and Shiela Duran of DepEd, and Master Francis Diaz of Guarra Style Modern Arnis (Judges/Referees).
Arnis Philippines is the National Sport Association (NSA) for Sport Arnis and the sole governing body for the Filipino Martial Art (FMA) recognized by the Philippine government, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). Its Bacolod/Negros Chapter was revived and reorganized by 13 founding grandmasters and masters from Bacolod , Bago, and Talisay Cities last September 1, 2008 at the Apollo Chinese Restaurant, Cuadra St. , Bacolod City.
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