ESKRIMA DE CAMPO JDC-IO APPOINTMENTS FORMALIZED

Grandmaster Jose D. Caballero (1907-1987)


Chief Training Director Ireneo “Eric” Olavides


Training Director Romeo Paradero of Ozamis City


Training Director Ruel Tubang of Dumaguete City

Prof. Ireneo “Eric” Olavides recently formalized the hierarchical structure of the Eskrima de Campo JDC-IO system by making official the appointments of Romeo Paradero and Ruel Tubang as Training Directors for the group’s Ozamiz and Dumaguete Chapters respectively.

Other appointments made were Senior Trainer for FMA researcher/writer Celestino C. Macachor (Cebu and Lapulapu Chapters); Trainer for Hon. Henry Teves (Dumaguete Chapter), Edwin "Al" Cuizon (Cebu City Chapter), Mon Rivera (Manila Chapter), and Jason Autajay, Lloyd Bandonillo, Marlon Mendoza, and Ron Velonza (Los Angeles Chapter); and Team Captain and Asst. Team Captain for Erwin Almagro and Arnel Medrano respectively (Lapulapu Training Group). Mamerto "Mert" Altares of Saudi Arabia is Lifetime Honorary Member.

Prof. Olavides, who refuses to be called a grandmaster, is the Chief Training Director for the Eskrima de Campo JDC-IO system. He started training in De Campo Uno-Dos-Tres Orihinal under its founder Grandmaster Jose D. Caballero (1907-1987) in 1968. He later taught Law Enforcement Subjects and Defensive Tactics for the College of Criminology at Misamis University.

GM Caballero, who was born in Toledo City, used this long range style of eskrima to defeat other eskrimadors in duels and was declared as the undisputed Juego Todo champion of his era. For further reading please see the Eskrima de Campo JDC-IO system Website at http://decampo.8m.com/.

ARNIS, KUNG FU TALK AT TUBURAN STUDY CENTER

“The World of Kung Fu and Arnis” talk and demo was sponsored by the Tuburan Study Center hosted during the its Get Together on February 4, 2006 at the Tuburan Study Center, 49 Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City.

Guest speakers were Chapter Head Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad, Dr. Rey Mollenido, and Dr. Eugene Alicante with the assistance of WVSU College of Medicine Junior Intern Alexander Sangrador. All guest speakers were from the Conceptual Martial Arts Society-Iloilo Chapter (CMAS-Iloilo) and Western Visayas State University (WVSU) College of Medicine.

15 students and professionals from the University of the Philippines-Visayas and Miag-ao, University of San Agustin (USA), West Visayas State University (WVSU) College of Medicine, and West Bridge School for Boys were in attendance.

The medical professionals gave the attendees an overview of the historical, cultural, philosophical, and technical aspects of the Negrosanon Filipino martial arts of oido de caburata, tapado, and Yasay sable as well as the Chinese art of long quan (dragon fist/boxing).

The Tuburan Study Center hosts periodic Get Together to give students and professionals the opportunity to interact with each other about current socio-cultural matters and interesting activities. The TSC was founded in 1991 as a project of the Daguiao Foundation Inc. to help students of Iloilo City to learn from their peers and professionals as well. Project Coordinator is Roger P. Sarmiento.

Conceptual Martial Arts Society-Iloilo Chapter was started by Dr. Maguad sometime in June 2005 and then formalized last December 2005. Dr. Maguad serves as Chapter Head for the Iloilo Chapter and a Board Director/Incorporator for the soon to be SEC registered CMAS. He has backgrounds in Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian martial arts and will soon be certified as a regional judge for Muay Association of the Philippines-Visayas Chapter.

Conceptual Martial Arts Society is a non-profit, non-political brotherhood/network of professionals binded by their love for the martial arts and by their desire to research, study, practice, document, systematize, organize, preserve, stimulate interest in, propagate, and promote the various warrior traditions of Negrense Filipino martial arts (FMA), indigenous and foreign based alike, as well as other Asian and Occidental martial arts in Bacolod City, the Negros Island, and if possible the Philippines and the world.

2006 MILO MUAY THAI SUMMER CLINICS EYED

The Visayas Chapter of the Muay Association of the Philippines under M.A.P. Visayas and Region 7 Head Ike Xavier Villaflores is presently preparing for his group’s participation in the nationwide 2006 Milo Muay Thai Summer Clinic in several areas in the Visayas where it has established chapters.

The Summer Clinic is part of Muay Association of the Philippines-Visayas’ expansion program of bringing the sport of Muay Boran (Traditional Thai Boxing) closer to the public in coordination with the National Sport Association’s 5 year plan of establishing Muay Thai as one of the Philippines’ medal rich mines in future international competitions and make it a by-word in the domestic sports community like taekwondo, karate-do, and judo.

The clinic in Dumaguete City will be held in two locations: at the Dumaguete Muay Association Gym, 90-A Dr. E. Miciano Rd. and at the Macias Sports Complex. Training will be supervised by Kru Villaflores and his training staff.

Training in Kabankalan City will most likely be at the Fellowship Baptist College (FBC) with 2005 Visayas champion and national bronze medalist Romnick Pabalate as trainor.

Probable locations for Bacolod City include the Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association at Group K Complex under Muay Association of the Philippines-Negros Occidental Chapter Chairman Master Elmer V. Montoyo and his sons Elmer “Don-Don” and Christian Ernest “Chen-Chen” Montoyo, Conceptual Martial Arts Society-Porferia at Mt. View Subd., and the University of St. La Salle under M.A.P.-Negros Occidental Chapter Coordinator/President James U. Sy Jr. and Vice Coordinator/VP Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado, and Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main at Prk. Bulak under M.A.P. Negros Occidental Chapter PIO Joery C. Amante.

The clinic in Iloilo City will be supervised by Philippine Team Member, national champion, and world and Asian bronze medalist Ruben S. Sumido.

As of the moment, Dumaguete is the only listed Visayas chapter offering the 2006 Milo Muay Thai Summer Clinic in the official website of the Milo Summer Clinic. Other training centers will be in Baguio, Makati, Parañaque, Pasig, Quezon, San Fernando, and Zamboanga Cities.

Muay Association of the Philippines National President Kru Roberto B. Valdez is spearheading this program in cooperation with Nestle Philippines.

The 2006 Milo Muay Thai Summer Clinic is planned to unfold in April 2006. Inquiries and/or advance reservations in the different Visayas chapters maybe directed to Kru Villaflores at 0928-772-2874, Trainor Pabalate at 0928-793-4199, Master Montoyo at 446-4702, Neg. Occ. Vice Coordinator Alojado at 0928-719-5141, Neg. Occ. Coordinator Sy at 09-28-712-2888, and Neg. Occ. PIO Amante at 0918-376-5449.

YASAY SABLE COVER PAGE IN RAPID JOURNAL

The indigenous Bagoueño art of Yasay sable made history when it was featured as the cover page of the Vol. 10 No. 2 4th quarter issue of the Rapid Journal, making it the first Negrense Filipino martial art (FMA) to be so featured in the Philippines’ one and only and longest running martial arts magazine/resource.

Previously, two Negrense FMA made it to the pages of Rapid Journal - tapado (Vol. 4 No. 4, artciel by Dr. Ned R. Nepangue of Cebu) and Lapu-Lapu Viñas arnis (Vol. 9 No. 3, article by James U. Sy Jr.) - but they were not cover features.

“The Deceptively Fast and Deadly Blade Art of Yasay Sable” by Negros’ foremost martial arts researcher and writer James U. Sy Jr. is actually an updated version of his original work “Yasay Sable: Deceptively Fast and Deadly Blade” which was published in three past issues of Western Visayas Journal (founded: 1983). The WVJ article was the first written record of the art while the RJ article was the first revision to reach the national and international readership. Rapid Journal is a quarterly publication based in Binondo with subscribers in Finland, France, and the USA and copies sold in Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Thailand.

“The Deceptively Fast and Deadly Blade Art of Yasay Sable” is a comprehensive documentation of the Yasay sable line, perhaps the oldest style of FMA in Bago City with a traceable and verifiable lineage. It can go as far back as 1900 during the time of the brothers Great Grandmasters Paterno and Daniel Yasay. The article traces the art’s possible origins, its transmission from one generation to another (now on its 5th generation), and its evolution to its present form and systematization as well as its technical characteristics. The article appearing in Rapid Journal is a shortened version of the Yasay sable entry for the author’s upcoming book on Negrnese FMA.

The historical piece is supported by 18 black and white action packed digital pictures that depict the trademark techniques of the style.

Today, Yasay sable is headed by 3rd Generation Grand Patriarch Paterno “Pater” V. Yasay, the grandson of Great Grandmaster Paterno Yasay and the son of Great Grandmaster Guillermo “Guimoy” Yasay. Grandmaster Paterno “Pater” V. Yasay taught the art to 4th Generation Masters Alvin Yasay (his son) and Ferdinand Emmanuel “Bobot” Y. Gayoles (his nephew). Master Gayoles is presently training the 5th generation of sabledors.

Parties interested to get a copy of Rapid Journal see information at www.rapidjournal.com.

VIS MUAY THAI CHAMPIONSHIPS EYED

Muay Association of the Philippines (MAP) Visayas and Region 7 Head Kru Ike Xavier Villaflores is currently laying plans for a possible conduct of this year’s MAP Visayas Amateur Muay Thai Championships, which will serve as an elimination tournament for competitors from the Visayas to this year’s Nationals and National Grand Prix tournaments.

There is no tentative date yet because the schedules for the National Championships and National Grand Prix have not yet been established by the National Sport Association (NSA). MAP Visayas Chapter will be scheduling the Visayas Championships about 2 months before the Nationals.

The 2006 MAP Visayas Amateur Muay Thai Championships will be held in Dumaguete City, possibly at the Dumaguete Muay Thai Association Training Gym, 90-A Dr. E. Miciano Rd. or at the Macias Sports Complex.

The MAP Nationals is an interregional competition organized by the Muay Association of the Philippines without the participation of the Philippine National Muay Thai Team. Competitors who gets a gold, silver, or bronze in the nationals is then qualified to compete in the National Grand Prix, a national tournament for the best of the best including the Philippine National Muay Thai Team. Both the Nationals and National Grand Prix are usually held at the PSC-Philsports Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City.

Last year’s MAP Visayas Amateur Muay Thai Championships was held on April 28-29 in Larena, Siquijor with the help of the Larena LGU. The Dumaguete Muay Association took a 1-2-5 medal harvest. Medalists were Romnick Pabalate (45-48 kg.), gold; Francis Lyle Flores and Fortunato Sechico (51-54 kg. and 45-48 kg.), silver; and Roland Alpas (54-57kg.), Gregorio Lumbo Jr. (60-63.5 kg.), James Clark Rocaberte (57-60 kg.), Randy Tabares (48-51 kg.), and Efren Tugdang (51-54 kg.), bronze.

MUAY THAI FITNESS LAUNCHED IN DUMAGUETE

The Muay Thai Fitness program was officially launched by the Dumaguete Muay Thai Association, a member of the Muay Association of the Philippines, last December 2, 2005 in Dumaguete City. Muay Thai Fitness is a specialized program for professionals, students, and children that integrates Muay Boran (Traditional Thai Boxing) movements into an aerobic focus and structure. The program aims to improve and maintain cardiovascular efficiency, physical fitness, flexibility, body coordination, reflexes, and of course, defensive skills.

Muay Thai Fitness program differs from the standard Muay Thai training regimen is that the trainee trains like a fighter but doesn’t spar. Such a program will best fit people whose objective is to slim down and/or stay fit or just to learn effective defensive skills as opposed to fighting in the ring. The program includes the standard Muay Boran punches, kicks, knees, elbows, and footwork executed in shadowboxing fashion and combined with various attribute enhancing exercises.

Muay Association of the Philippines Visayas and Region 7 Head Ike Xavier Villaflores, with the support of his teaching staff, spearheaded the successful launching of the program. His teaching staff include Marina M. Villaflores, Jojie Pasagdan, James Recaberte, Fortunato Sechico, and Walter Zaldiriaga among others.

Muay Thai (Muay Boran) in the Philippines is governed by the Muay Association of the Philippines, the duly recognized National Sport Association (NSA) by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC). Its president is Kru Roberto B. Valdez.

More than 20 trainees are now enrolled in the Muay Thai Fitness program, among them doctors, nurses, and other professionals. Interested parties may contact Kru Villaflores at 0928-772-2874.

WILD JUDO MANUAL BEING DRAFTED

Master Ronnie “Nonoy” A. Rocillo had requested James U. Sy Jr., Founder of the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), to document the standard techniques of wild judo through a manual. Sy, known for his research and documentation of the various Negrense Filipino martial arts, had started drafting the manual when he was introduced to the art last year. He started taking pictures for the manual last February 21, 2006.

Wild judo is an empty handed fighting method developed by Grandmaster Norberto “Norbing” A. Mamar which borrowed the widely popular Japanese term judo in reference to its use of various indigenous throwing, jointlocking, and other grappling techniques. Wild signifies that the art developed freely like the wild plants that grew in the forest. The art is now based in Bayawan City, Oriental Negros.

GM “Norbing” Mamar promoted Ronnie “Nonoy” A. Rocillo and Joselito R. Tomulto to master rank and Ronnie’s younger brother Robennie “Nene” A. Rocillo to instructor last October 24, 2005. The trio, with a combined 79 years of martial arts experience, were students of the late Master Paquito “Pacquit” Rocillo, the father of the Rocillos and a student of GM “Norbing” Mamar.

AIKIDOKA TOPS COSTUME PARTY

John Paul Gonzaga of the Accounting Department was adjudged Best in Costume in the Men’s category besting 7 other contestants during the Jollibee Bacolod Christmas Party last January 25, 2006 at the Hyundai Bldg., Araneta St., Bacolod City.

Gonzaga’s samurai costume outshined other costumes entered in the competition which included traditional Chinese outfit, Vietnamese garb, Forbidden Love costume, etc. His garb consisted of upper and lower gi (kimono), obi (belt), hakama (pleated skirt), and bokken (wooden sword).

Gonzaga is a 6th kyu belt in aikido under the Dangayan Singkaw-Ryu Aikidokan (DSRA) and a junior grade in Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis System. Gonzaga chose the samurai costume after appreciating the philosophy, culture, ethics, and martial arts of feudal Japan’s warrior class during his study of Nihon budo (Japanese martial ways).

BACSMA GETS NEW LOCATION

The Bacolod Consolidated Sports Management Association (BACSMA) of Head Instructor Joel R. Casiple has officially transferred its gym on February 1, 2006 at the Dance Line Studio, 3F Centroplex Bldg., Gonzaga St., Bacolod City. Previously, it holds its training at the Court D, 3F Cineplex Bldg., Arantea St., Bacolod City. Schedule of practice is 4:00-5:30 P.M. and 7:00-8:30 P.M. on Mondays to Fridays and 4:30-6:30 P.M. on Saturdays. Sunday is a rest day.

RAPID JOURNAL TO BE DONATED TO USLS

Daniel Go, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Rapid Journal, will be donating 34 copies of the magazine to the University of St. La Salle College Library. Go is making the donation thru the Conceptual Martial Arts Society-University of St. La Salle (CMAS-USLS). CMAS-USLS Club President Joy M. Gallos and Club Moderator Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado of the Center for La Sallian Ministries (CELAM) are currently making arrangements with the USLS College Library for the turnover.

Rapid Journal is a quarterly publication based in Binondo with subscribers in Finland, France, and the USA and copies sold in Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Thailand. Rapid stands for Research and Propagation for Internal Arts Development.

Rapid Journal traces its roots from the now defunct Wushu Newsletter which was published by the Rapid Group/Department of the Wushu Federation of the Philippines (WFP) in 1995. Mr. Go, who is a 2 times SEA games tai ji quan champion (1991, 1993), headed that department. Wushu Federation of the Philippines is the National Sport Association of wushu in the country as recognized by the Philippine Sports Commission. Go started Rapid Journal in 1996 after leaving WFP.

As the Philippines’ one and only and longest running martial arts magazine/resource, Rapid Journal originally documented the internal or “soft” styles of martial arts such as tai chi chuan, pa kua chuan, and aikido. But later it also featured articles on the different Asian martial arts, including the various Filipino warrior traditions. Rapid Journal features historical, theoretical, and technical articles and reflections on the martial arts, healing arts, and related subjects like self protection and philosophy.

Rapid Journal has become home to some of the most prominent, respected, and credible martial arts historians, scholars, writers, and/or authorities in the Philippines today who can take their place next to world renown martial arts authorities such as Donn F. Draeger (Nihon koryu bujutsu), Stanley Pranin (aikido), John Chambers (European Renaissance fencing), etc. Notable Rapid journal writers include Dr. Ned R. Nepangue of Cebu, anthropologist and University of the Philippines Prof. Felipe Jocano Jr., FMA Master Pedro Reyes of Manila, University of the Philippines College of Human Kinetics Prof. Marilitz Dizon, Acupuncturist and FMA Master Rene J. Navarro, Negrense FMA historian and instructor James U. Sy Jr. of Bacolod, among others.

For more details please see www.rapidjournal.com.

JACOB GRABS GOLD FOR WFP-NEG. OCC.

Renalyn “Ren-Ren” Jacob of the Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main (BFMAA-Main) snatched a gold medal in a convincing fashion to save the 4-man Wushu Federation of the Philippines-Negros Occidental from a medal shutout at the 3rd Iloilo National Wushu Sanshou Championships “Cong. Raul Gonzalez Cup” held by the Iloilo Tinagan Martial Arts Club Inc. (ITMACI) of Founder/Chief Instructor and Wushu Federation of the Philippines-Region 6 Head Coach Arnold S. Tinagan as part of the 2006 Dinagyang Festival last January 25, 2006 at the SM City Iloilo Activity Center, Manduriao, Iloilo City.

Jacob went up against 2005 national bronze medalist Marianne Jaromahun of the Iloilo Tinagan Martial Arts Club Inc. and ended the bout by 2nd round Referee stopped contest (RSC) in the 53 kg. women’s juniors division.

Jacob’s teammates, however, were paired with and ultimately succumbed to some of the strongest bets in the event. 2005 national champion and Philippine Team member and his Philippine team colleague Ruel Catalan of Sta. Barbara won over Julius Dohinog and former Philippine Team trainee Jet Lumawag of the Wushu Federation of the Philippines-Negros Occidental in the 48 kg. and 52 kg. men’s seniors category respectively. Janry Amante bowed to Honorato Segecio of the Philippine Tiger Martial Arts-Iloilo in the 48 kg. men’s juniors division.

The Bacolod wushu artists were handled by Wushu Federation of the Philippines-Negros Occidental Coordinator and Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main Chief Instructor Joery C. Amante.

M.A.P.-KABANKALAN GOING STRONG

Romnick R. Pabalate leads participants in a workout during a seminar in Bacolod City.

Muay Association of the Philippines-Kabankalan City Chapter was started on August 5, 2005 as the first active club of Muay Thai under the Muay Association of the Philippines (MAP) in Negros Occidental. Today, it is a non-academic club recognized by the Fellowship Baptist College (FBC) with P.E. Department Head Mrs. Mildred Quiocho as its coordinator.

MAP-KC is run under the direction of MAP Visayas and Region 7 Head Kru Ike Xavier Villaflores. Trainer is 2005 Visayas champion and National Grand Prix bronze medalist Romnick R. Pabalate.

Training is done at the P.E. Room of the Fellowship Baptist College, Rizal St., Kabankalan City. Presently, the group has at least 11 active members. Interested parties may contact Pabalate at 0928-793-4199.

AUSTRALIAN KOMBATAN CAMP UPCOMING

Grandmaster Ernesto A. Presas Sr, Founder of Kombatan

Grandmaster Ernesto A. Presas Sr, Master Ernesto Presas Jr., and Master Michael Ermac will be conducting a Kombatan Training Camp this coming April 19-26, 2006 in Australia. The camp will be hosted by Master Andy Elliot. Seminar details and contact info are yet to be out as of press time.

Last April 25 to May 6, 2005, GM Presas conducted the 9th Kombatan Training Camp in cooperation with the International Philippine Martial Arts Federation (IPMAF) at the Presas Beach, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental. Grandmasters, masters, and instructors from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Sweden, Thailand, and the USA were in attendance.

1ST ILOILO PARAW REGATTA GRAPPLING TOURNAMENT MAKES HISTORY

A competitor (top) limits the movement of his opponent by putting him in a classic judo kesa gatame (scarf hold).


A competitor (bottom) limits the movement of his opponent by putting him inside his guard.


The 1st Paraw Regatta Grappling Tournament was successfully held by H.A.L.I.G.I. Foundation, Inc. (Honest and Accountable Living for Ilonggos and a Graft-free Iloilo) with its Founding Chairman Hon. Jed Mabilog in cooperation with SM City-Iloilo, Winners Gym, and Extra Joss last February 18, 2005 at the 3rd level of SM City Iloilo, Manduriao, Iloilo City as part of the celebration of the 34th Paraw Regatta Festival of Iloilo City.

Three groups competed in a total of 7 grappling with gi bouts. Tumbatsu Strikes and Submission International of Christopher Solis and Fight Club Combat and Streetfighting Center of Edwin J. Tusil each took 3 wins while Tapondo International Federation Inc.-Iloilo Chapter under Regional Director SPO4 Roberto Celiz had one win. Each match was composed of 2 5-minute rounds.

Officiating the tournament as referee was Dr. Roy Joseph Trinidad (Philippine Amateur Judo Association) with the assistance of Dr. Alex Guillergan, the Asian Medical Students Association (AMSA)-WVSU Chapter, the Order of Asclepius and the Camarada Roomates of West Visayas State University, College of Medicine.

Winners were:

CATEGORY A (55.9 KG. & BELOW). Ronald Gine of Tapondo (1st) & Christian Cruz of Tapondo (2nd).

CATEGORY B (56-60.90 KG.). Emmanuel Solis of Tumbatsu (1st) & Peter Langosta of Tapondo (2nd).

CATEGORY C (61-65.90 KG.). Paul Saul of Tumbatsu (1st, by points) & Mark T. Lusabia of Fight Club (2nd).

OPEN CATEGORY A. Rolando Jabano of Tumbatsu (1st, by submission) & Jan Cesar Perry of Fight Club (2nd).

OPEN CATEGORY B. Linus Paul Ramos of Fight Club (1st, by submission) and Rey Raymundo of Tapondo (2nd).

SUPERFIGHT I. James Emmanuel Infante of Fight Club (1st, by retirement) and Robert Eric Ma-at of Tapondo (2nd). Infante was the heaviest among the 5 players of the Fight Club at 87 kg. but he was challenged to the limit when he came up against a 100 kg. Eric Maat. The bout was the longest one fought, having been extended for another 5 minutes. Infante won the match.

SUPERFIGHT II. Ronico D. Despabiladero of Fight Club (1st, by points) and Joseph Robejes of Tumbatsu (2nd).

4TH CMAS SEMINAR A SUCCESS

Instructors and participants of the 4th Negros Conceptual Martial Arts Seminar. Instructors - Seated from left: CMAS Treasurer Joeffrey S. Deriada, CMAS-Iloilo Chapter Head Dr. Raymund Antonio Maguad, CMAS Founder James U. Sy Jr., Filipino Tang soo do founder Master Elmer V. Montoyo, CMAS Founder Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado, CMAS-Eroreco Chapter Head Victorio C. Perez, and CMAS Board Director Wilson A. Alvarado.


Joebin "JR" Rodriguez of CMAS-Porferia practices during the rope bondage escape portion of the seminar.


CMAS-USLS Treasurer Richie Añover practices the palm strike with gabbe Tumbos.

The 4th Negros Conceptual Martial Arts Seminar “Reality-Based Martial Arts” was successfully held by the Conceptual Martial Arts Society-Main (CMAS-Main) in cooperation with Conceptual Martial Arts Society-USLS (CMAS-USLS) on January 20, 2006 at the Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association (PIMAA-FTSDA) Gym, Group K Complex, Brgy. Tangub, Bacolod City. 13 members from different CMAS chapters were in attendance.

The event was organized by Conceptual Martial Arts Society-USLS Club President Joy M. Gallos and her officers and members as one of the projects of the club as required by the university’s Office of Students Affairs (OSA) for continued accreditation.

Featured instructors were CMAS Founders James U. Sy Jr. and Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado, and CMAS-Iloilo Chapter Head Dr. Raymund Antonio Maguad. Host instructor was Master Elmer V. Montoyo, 6th dan black belt Founder of Filipino Tang soo do and Founder/President of PIMAA-FTSDA.

Guests were CMAS Treasurer Joeffrey S. Deriada, 4th Generation Yasay Sable Master Ferdinand Emmanuel Y. Gayoles, tapado Grandmaster Benefredo "Bebing" Lobrido, CMAS-Eroreco Chapter Head Victorio C. Perez, and CMAS Board Director Lorema "Bing" H. Tacsagon.

The seminar covered the theoretical and practical framework of reality based self defense including the different stages of a street assault, the mindset and training required for effective self protection, the process of defense, the basic gross motor defense skills, basic physiology, criminal psychology, the legalities of self defense, and other related subjects. The basic defense skills taught was a synthesis of various elements derived from long quan (dragon fist), arnis, and other relevant arts.

Those in attendance were Lapu-Lapu Viñas arnis Instructor Wilson A. Alvarado, CMAS-USLS Treasurer Richie Añover, Ian Jay Billones, CMAS-USLS Balayan Representative John Francis F. Carranza, Lendon H. Delima, Agnes Gonxha Empio, Chester F. Esmalla, Joy M. Gallos, Janet Malundo, Montano F. Mondia IV, Joebin “JR” Rodriguez, Mary Joe Saragosa, and Gabbe Tumbos.

During the lunch break, CMAS celebrated the birthday of Master Montoyo with a get together. Another celebration was held by the members of the PIMAA-FTSDA in the afternoon.

Then during the awarding ceremonies, 2005 1st CMAS Hall of Fame Awards were given out to the following:

CMAS Leadership Award Joy M. Gallos (CMAS-USLS Club President)
CMAS Chapter of the Year Conceptual Martial Arts Society-USLS
CMAS Loyalty Award Chester F. Esmalla of USLS
Fritz Gerard K. Fernandez of UNO-R
CMAS Fighter of the Year Joebin “JR” Rodriguez of Domingo Lacson National High School
Elizer “Jun-Jun” Agudo Jr.
CMAS Warrior of the Year Wilson A. Alvarado of Bago City (CMAS Board Director)
CMAS Life Dedication Award Master Elmer V. Montoyo (Founder of Filipino Tang Soo Do)

COMBAT TKD TOURNEY RESCHEDULED

Tournament Director Ret. Lt. Col. Epifamio F. Mercado has officially rescheduled the 1st Combat Taekwondo Inter Club Tournament under the sanction of the Combat Taekwondo Club-Main (CTC-Main) from February 2006 to April 22, 2006. Venue will be Gaisano City San Carlos Supermall, San Carlos City.

Expected participating teams are CTC-Main (San Carlos) of Founder/President Lt. Col. Mercado, 6th degree black belt; CTC-Canlaon Chapter of Chief Instructor Joerdan Oca, 3rd degree black belt; Masang Taekwondo Brotherhood of Chief Instructor Ricaredo Panunciar, 3rd degree black belt; CTC-Brgy. 2 Chapter of Chief Instructor Ernie Tranilla, 4th degree black belt; Centralian Fighters Taekwondo Team of Chief Instructor Diomedes N. Mamugay, 2nd degree black belt.

FRANCO SHIHAN VISITS BACOLOD ANEW

Ramon S. Franco Shihan of Tacloban City, 6th dan black belt PKF, arrived in Bacolod on January 19, 2006 and conducted a third All A.S.K. Upgrading training on Kumite and Kata and Kyu Ranks Examination under the auspices of the Advocacy for the Strengthening of Karate-do (A.S.K.) on the 21st to the 22nd at the 2F Boston Finance Bldg., 6th St., Bacolod City. Host was A.S.K.-Bacolod Head Instructor Edilberto “Bert” A. Arcositas Sensei, Founder/Chief Instructor of Bertar Karate Kan.

Franco Shihan is the Chairman of the National Referee Council of the Philippine Karate-do Federation (PKF) and is founder/president of the Advocacy for the Strengthening of Karate-do (A.S.K.).

Those who took the exams were Chomin Aberasturri, Antonio Apurado, Ana Bañas, Helen Cañete, Nonoy Cañete, Maryver Cordova, Marinell Gerochi, John David and Michael Robin Lizares, Sam Macaldo, John Paul Martinez, Dominique Mijares, Charity Salario, Marianne Sioson, Stephanie Uberas, and Marson Yu. The last kyu rank promotional exams were held last November 2005

The training was in preparation for the 19th PKF National Open Championships in May 2006 in Tagum, Davao.

Bertar Karate Kan is the official representative of the Advocacy for the Strengthening of Karate-do (A.S.K.) in Bacolod City and is a registered member of the Philippine Karate-do Federation (PKF).

BACSMA OVERALL CHAMPION IN VICTORIAS TKD

The 8-man Bacolod Consolidated Sport Management Association (BACSMA) of Coach Joel R. Casiple defeated 6 other teams to win the overall championship in the taekwondo event of the Sipa Sumbag kag Taekwondo V in January 2006 in Victorias City. The title was BACSMA’s 5th since the tournament’s inception.

BACSMA gold medalists were Yusif Aguda of NOHS (secondary boys mid junior finweight), George Bedayos of LCC (secondary boys bantamweight), Romel Cuevas of Sum-ag National High School (secondary boys featherweight), Richele Fernandez of NOHS (secondary girls bantamweight), Allan de Lareazabal of NOHS (secondary boys flyweight), Roni Jean Raymundo of ETCS-1(elementary girls 4’0”-4’3”), and Jason Teodoro of ETCS-1 (elementary boys 4’3”-4’6”).

Roper Iwayan of Mansilingan National High School took the silver medal in the secondary boys lightweight category.

Other competitors came from Cadiz under Emilio Barbas and Perolino, Manapla under Benjamin “Ben” Jance, and Victorias under organizer Efraim Beatingo, each one composed of two teams. The tournament was organized by the Undo-kan Martial Arts Association of Efraim Beatingo Sensei.

M.A.P.-COSCA FORMED

On August 6, 2005, Muay Association of the Philippines-COSCA Chapter was started by 2005 Visayas Amateur Muay Thai bronze medalist James Clarke Rocaberte at the Colegio de Sta. Catalina de Alejandria (COSCA), Legaspi St., Dumaguete City.

M.A.P.-NORSU FORMED

On July 28, 2005, Muay Association of the Philippines-NORSU Chapter was organized by 2005 National Muay Grand Prix silver medalist Jojie Pasagdan at the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU), Kalayaan Ave., Capitol Area, Dumaguete City.

M.A.P. VISAYAS, 1-2-1 IN 2005 NAT’L GRAND PRIX

Muay Association of the Philippines-Visayas Chapter under Visayas and Region 7 Head Kru Ike Xavier Villaflores of Dumaguete City took home a 1-2-1 medal haul during the 2005 National Muay Grand Prix held last June 2-4, 2005 at the Philsports Arena (Ultra), Pasig City.

World Championships bronze medalist Ruben Sumido of Iloilo City got the lone gold for MAP Visayas while Eugene Toquero of Cebu and Jojie Pasagdan of Dumaguete City got the silver in their respective weight categories. Pasagdan’s teammate Romnick Pabalate settled for bronze. The Dumaguete athletes are under MAP Region 7 Coordinator Ike Xavier Villaflores, founder of the Dumaguete Muay Association.

BERTAR KARATE KAN TO RUMBLE IN 19TH PKF TILT

Edilberto “Bert” A. Arcositas Sensei, Founder/Chief Instructor of Bertar Karate Kan, are currently engaging his wards in deep training for the upcoming 19th PKF National Open Championships scheduled for May 2006 in Tagum, Davao.

Arcositas Sensei, who is also the head instructor for Advocacy for the Strengthening of Karatedo-Bacolod Chapter, disclosed that those scheduled to see action in the kata and/or kumite divisions in the tournament are Chomin Aberasturri, Antonio Apurado, Ana Bañas, Helen Cañete, Nonoy Cañete, Maryver Cordova, Marinell Gerochi, John David and Michael Robin Lizares, Sam Macaldo, John Paul Martinez, Dominique Mijares, Charity Salario, Marianne Sioson, Stephanie Uberas, and Marson Yu.

The Karatekas are fresh from their latest kyu examinations conducted by Philippine Karate-do Federation (PKF) National Referee Council Chairman Ramon S. Franco Shihan of Tacloban City, 6th dan black belt PKF, last January 21-22, 2006 in Bacolod City.

Bertar Karate Kan, in its last outing, took home 2 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals courtesy of Stephanie Queen Uberas and John David Lizares in the Mayor Thadeo Ouano Pre SEA Games National Invitational Karatedo Championships held by the Cebu Chapter of the PKF last September 24-25, 2005 in Mandaue City, Cebu.