FMA Informative Issue No #120

Informative Issue No. 120
2014
2014
Leaving Out of Los Angeles for the Philippines
Arriving in the Philippines
In Manila a Little Enjoyment – Mostly Work
A Final Word
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The FMA Informative put out the word that they would be sending a representative to the Philippines for interviews, and to make some observations on what is going on with practitioners as much as possible. Asking for
volunteers for interviews the idea was to set up a schedule so to ensure good interviews and to talk to practitioners and such who were interested in sharing and the promulgation of the Filipino martial arts as a whole and
specifically their art, for either an article or an issue dedicated to them.
FMA Informative staff member Steven Dowd was chosen since he had been there before. It was greatly
appreciated that who were interviewed we thank very much. For those who did not care to be interviewed well
the FMA Informative regrets that they were too busy or outlets such as Face Book, MyFMA.net, and Blogs etc
are sufficient for them or maybe they are too well off to spend a little time to get publicity through an internet
publication.
Well this issue will let you know what our representative did while in the Philippines who he talked to
etc. The Final summation is just an overall look on some of the things our representative noticed. If you believe
it or if you do not believe it, well that is up to you the reader.
And if it pisses you off, a suggestion is to print it out, go to the banyo (bathroom) sit and do your business and flush, get up and forget about it.
Leaving Out of Los Angeles for the Philippines
Arrived in Los Angeles
and had an early dinner with
Punong Guro Marc Lawrence of
the South Bay Filipino Martial
Arts Club (www.southbayfmaclub.
com) and his family, with still
time to kill until the flight. Punong
Guro Lawrence and Punong Guro
Steven Dowd decided to do a little
training. Punong Guro Lawrence
already knew some of the concepts
of Arnis Balite and wanted to get
a bit more in depth on some of the
aspects of Arnis Balite.
First working with the
baston, Punong Guro Dowd
demonstrated and explained the
principles behind the Togbot and
Asot forms of Arnis Balite, and
continued on with the theory of
Huli Lusob. Working first with the
baston, then the bolo and finally
the knife, Punong Guro Lawrence
quickly understood the concepts
and principles and even added his
thoughts and aspects.
Steven’s Brother-in -law Ben
which makes him greatly respected throughout the region.
It was hoped to interview
AMKA (American Maharlika
Kuntaw Association) instructor
Michael Tuscano and the new
chapter President, however due to
their schedule they did not have
the time.
In Manila a Little Enjoyment – Mostly Work
Arriving in the Philippines
Steven Dowd the representative for the FMA Informative first visited with some of the
Filipino cuisine). They discussed a
new issue about Magdaraog which
will be about how to train and obtain inner strength and power.
The next day Steven was
able to interview Grandmaster
Roger Bataller of Bicol Arnis Repelon. Who is a practitioner with
the confidence and professionalism
family of his wife
Vicky and then it
was off to Legaspi
for a couple interviews. Instead
of taking the bus
as was the usual
mode of transportation taken,
Vicky’s brother
Ben drove Steven
and Vicky to LeGrandmaster Roy Magdaraog of Magdaraog Martial Arts
gaspi.
and some of his instructors
Upon
arrival to Legaspi,
after a nights’ sleep, and of course
raog Martial Arts and some of his
eating some famous Bicol Siopao
instructors at the Mexita restaurant
Steven had dinner with Grand(suggestion: definitely try the
master Roy Magdaraog of Magdatacos, other than that stay with
Only spending a few days
in Legaspi it was back to Manila to
obtain hopefully more interviews
for the FMA Informative. Finally
getting to Manila, (the roads had
a lot of work being done), and
checking into the Stonehouse Bed
& Breakfast in Quezon City, Philippines, since the demolishment of
the Denarra Hotel, this is where the
FMA Informative representatives
stay when visiting Manila, Philippines.
A little plug about the
Stonehouse Bed & Breakfast;
great place, great prices for rooms,
friendly staff, the highest recommendation if you are coming to
the Philippines and need a place to
stay. (www.stonehouse.ph)
Grandmaster Roger Bataller
of Bicol Arnis Repelon
Front Desk
Lala,Amy,Gracia, and Tina
Restaurant
Steeven - BartenderRyan and Rolando Cooks, Mae, Rose and Tintin - Waitresses
Parking
Arnel
Room Attendent
Jeson
Star Tavern - Stonehouse
Rey - Manager
Steeven Bartender
Arvin Logarta (my brother from another mother)
and of course bibinka
tor etc, a very quiet guy but very
talented Mr. Romeo Solatrio.
The 26th Maestro Ronaldo Baxafra and his wife Dayang
Jessielyn “Jemn” Baxafra of the
Baxafra Armor International with
their assistant instructor Joemicco
Solomon came by for an interview.
The issue will be on a part of an
advance form called Estraellita.
There are 5 parts to the form which
the issue will show 2 of the parts.
What will be different is instead
of just demonstrating the form
as most people see a form by an
individual the form will be demonstrated with an opponent, so the
reader can actually see the forms
techniques against an opponent.
27 February have the
Steven met up with Arvin
tive all about the 2nd FMA Hall of
Logarta (his brother from another
Fame who received recognition,
mother) of PMA Supplies (www.
pictures, how it was put together
pmasupplies.com) and the Philipetc. The FMA Informative looks
pine representative for Over Board forward to it and knows the issue
“the leader in waterproof bags &
will be an excellent one.
cases and Solar Force flashlights
In talking to Professor So(www.elitesportgear.com). Having teco, Steven found that he is still
a simple dinner and then of course
moving ahead with Arnis Profesbibinka (A Must Have).
sional and the program constantly
Now the work begins, with strives to bring the best in educaPunong Lakan Garitony Nichotion to teachers that will teach and
las of MAMFMA. On February
promulgate the Filipino martial
25th Punong Lakan Garitony “Pet
arts in their schools and other
Nicolas” Nicholas came by and a
practitioners that want to bring the
surprise with him was Professor
basic overall education to others.
Armando Soteco which I have not
Ok now Steven insists to
seen for quite a few years. He was
mention a man that is by the side
doing well and is still promoting
of Punong Lakan Nicolas. This
and carrying on with his program
man is his photographer, illustraof Professional Arnis.
Romeo Solatorio
Punong Lakan Nicolas
and I talked about his adventures
in promoting the Filipino martial
arts And of course his 2nd FMA
Hall of Fame which will recognize
many of the well deserving martial
artists of today. It is always a great
pleasure talking with Pet Nicolas
and catching up with what he has
been up to. He is a very busy man
for sure, Steven was just happy
he could make some time in his
schedule to sit down and catch up
on things. Punong Guro Nicolas
It was really great to see two friends that I have known for many
will be sending the FMA Informayears. Pet Nicolas and Professor Soteco
Maestro Ronaldo Baxafra and his wife Dayang Jessielyn
“Jemn” Baxafra of the Baxafra Armor International with their
assistant instructor Joemicco Solomon
pleasure to see a very old friend,
Grandmaster Frank Aycocho. I
have known him since 1996 when
he was in the Middle East working.
Grandmaster Aycocho use to be
associated with the International
Kuntaw Federation, but moved on
to create his own style with other
martial arts that he has trained in.
Robert Trinidad of the FMA Forum (www.fmaforum.org), which
is coming up on its 10th anniversary. It is always great to see Robert
and just talk about anything and
everything. He is a very busy guy
with his work, so it is fortunate
that he makes time to visit with the
FMA Informative, both of us get
Interviewing Hyungki Cho the student
of Grandmaster Aycocho from Korea
Interviewed Hyungki Cho
the student of Grandmaster Aycocho from Korea who has been
training with Grandmaster Aycocho for over a year, Hyungki is
working in Manila for IBM for the
next 4 years. So the interview is on
the aspects of what Hyungki has
learned and developed from learning at the Aycocho Martial Arts
Center.
Had the opportunity to have
dinner with a very good friend
to relax.
28th of February last day of the
month, Grandmaster
Jay Jumawan dropped
by from his busy
schedule to be interviewed. He did not
have much time due to
his schedule; however
we discussed Silagan (one block / one
strike), should be an
Robert Trinidad of the FMA Forum
Grandmaster Jay Jumawan and
his son master Jayson
interesting article.
This evening dropped into
X.O. “Exotic Custom Knives and
Tools” visited with the owner Nino
Lopez and his crew. They have an
event coming up that is expected
to be really worth participating in.
Ok had breakfast with a
very good friend Felipe ‘Bot’ Jocano, discussed many things and a
couple future issues that the FMA
Informative will put out if Bot has
the time.
X.O. “Exotic Custom Knives and Tools”
Arvin Logarta, Nino Lopez and his crew
Felipe ‘Bot’ Jocano
Then it was off to the
MAMFMA gym for the 2nd FMA
Hall of Fame meeting that Punong
Lakan Nicholas was holding in
preparation for the upcoming
event. Many friends from the past
and new ones were there:
Mr. Rennie Ross ng YawYan Kampilan
Steven Dowd - Arnis Balite
Engr. Jose Dion Diaz - PIGSSAI
Mr. Dannie San Joaquin
Mr. Roberto Labaniego
Ms. Patty Caballero
Mr. Sunshine Facto - Sinag Filipino Martial Arts
Mr. Jaime Francisco
Mr. Ronnie Royce Base - Laraw Kali Pamuok Filipinomartialarts
Mr. Juned Memon
Ms. Mikeli Mapua
Mr. Ken Magno
Mr. Kenji Himura
Mr. Maan Vergara
Mr. Arnold Ramos
Ms. Arce Santos
Mr. Romeo Solatorio
Mr. Henry Espera - Rapido Realismo Kali
Mr. Reynaldo Lumbog Senson
Ms. Michiko Akeizha Nicolas-De Guzman
Mr. Anthony De Guzman
Ms. Jemn Nuñez Baxafra
Mr. Jimmy Ibrahim
Mr. Artemio Amato
Ms. Ivy Clark Teodoro Senson
So got to talk about many
things and hopefully future articles
for the FMA informative.
From there went with
Grandmaster Bong Abenir and
Guro Chris Dalida of Abenir Kalis
to the FMA Center located Pasig
City to visit with Lakan Guro
Manny Dacanay of Lapunti Arnis
de Abanico and owner of the FMA
center, to discuss the operation
and future of the FMA Center.
Very nice facility and with what is
Lakan Guro Manny Dacanay of Lapunti Arnis de Abanico
Grandmaster Bong Abenir and Guro Chris Dalida of Abenir Kalis
offered now and in the near future
definitely a place someone would
course; so he was a patient listenwant to go to train.
er. Also talked to Perry about one
Discussing the styles /
of the two arts he trains in which
systems that are taught at the FMA
is plainly called Escrima which
Center and what the idea is behind
he learned from Manong Ignacio
the centers operation, this also will
Mabait, which is simple, direct and
become an FMA Informative issue
very effective.
so others will be aware of the op
This afternoon met with
portunity offered to train and gain
Joy Lim which you might have
knowledge by visiting the FMA
noticed in the FMA Informative
Center.
newspaper in various articles. And
Sunday morning started off
her instructor Grandmaster Crigreat, had breakfast with Perry Gil
santo R. Pasindo which you may
S. Mallari who is a columnist at
have noticed several issue’s on
FMA Pulse, Sports Editor and Colthe tournaments that he has held.
umnist at The Manila Times. Perry
However today we talked about his
is a martial artist and a journalist
style - Pasindo Arnis which he says
and Fight Times Editor. Seems like
is a “mixed modern and traditional
we talked forever; lots of stories
Arnis.”
Perry Gil S. Mallari
from the past mostly from me of
of the oldest students of Grandmaster Ben Lima and Master
Jerson B. Monderondo student of
Grandmaster Alcatora also teaching LSAI with Combat Judo variation system. Grandmaster who
is 76 years young has not lost a
step and moves smoothly and with
precision not wasting movements
but getting to the point. Of course
Master Monderondo is still young
and energetic.
Grandmaster Jerry Evangelisan of
Mangangayam Kali Arnis Eskrima,
and Guro Ferdinand G. Lastrilla
Joy Lim and
Grandmaster Crisanto R. Pasindo
In talking to Joy Lim she is
going to be joining the FMA Informative team and will have an Editorial section called, “Discovering
FMA”. Since she is a beginning
student, she will tell the readers
on her experiences while learning
the Filipino martial arts and other
observations she makes throughout her journey, also talking about
the Philippine culture. The FMA
Informative welcomes her aboard.
Joy brought some Empanada from
the red Ribbon to eat. It was really
good, have not had that for a while
that is for sure.
Starting off the week meeting and interviewing, Grandmaster
Leopoldo O. Alcatora of LSAI one
his art and gain experience, maybe
in the future.
Grandmaster Leopoldo O. Alcatora and
Master Jerson B. Monderondo
OK today was an interview with Punong Guro Alexander Librando “Guro Alex”. This
is a young practitioner that has
trained with many Grandmasters
and Masters and has taken what he
has learned, combined it and put
together the art he calls Suntumog
Kali Filipino Martial Arts, which
is comprised of Panuntukan, Dumog,
and Kali. There is
no sticks involved a
fully bladed art.
Unlike
some others he does
not claim Grandmaster-hood, but is
happy to build upon
Grandmaster Jerry Evangelisan of Mangangayam Kali Arnis
Eskrima, one of his instructors
Guro Ferdinand G. Lastrilla out
of Angeles City, Philippines and
Shannon C. Collins who is training with Grandmaster Evangelisan
and a student of Guro Lastrilla in
Angeles City. Shannon did a very
Punong Guro Alexander Librando
Shannon C. Collins, Grandmaster
Evangelisan and Jenna Baja
good interview with Grandmaster
Evangelisan (Click Here)
It was great seeing my
friend of many years always look
forward to seeing him when I visit
the Philippines, if he has the time.
We talked about training women in
his art. Not women’s self defense
or awareness, but the actual style
of Mangangayam.
Today interviewed Grandmaster Henry E. Espera of Rapid
Realismo Kali a very quite and
reserved man. This is the first time
Grandmaster Henry E. Espera and
Batikan Guro Isagani C. Abon
I had a chance to talk with him
since 2005, when I interviewed
him for the FMAdigest. His
style is unique for it is short and
sweet and to the point. Coming
along with him was his senior
student and my friend Batikan
Guro Isagani C. Abon.
Who has not changed
much, has the go get-um attitude
ready to speak on the subject
of Rapid Realismo Kali with
the excitement and passion of a
practitioner really dedicated to
the art and its Grandmaster.
Grandmaster Samuel
“Bambit” Dulay of Modern
Arnis “Tapi Tapi” a long
time friend dropped by this
afternoon to relax and shoot
the breeze. Talked about many
things including the 7th FMA
Festival which was coming
up in Olangapo City, Philippines, he was rumoring that
the next FMA Festival maybe
held outside the Philippines.
So we shall have to wait and
see if that happens. Anyway,
hope many practitioners to the
advantage to attend the event,
if not you missed many great
instructors, a lot of knowledge and
generally a great time.
Along with him was one of
his students and a female practitioner Carolyn Dean from England
who was looking forward to the
FMA Festival.
Well this week is wrapping
up; today Emmanuel Querubin of
Sikaran (www.sikaranpilipinas.
com) and his wife Gloria came by
to have lunch. Emmy is the official
historian for Sikaran under Grandmaster Milton Geronimo. He lives
in Oakland, CA. and is here in the
Philippines taking care of personal business and some business of
Sikaran and gathering some stories and articles for his magazine
the Sikaran Taliba. Of course we
had some interesting discussions,
about Sikaran, the Filipino martial
Emmanuel and Gloria Querubin
arts etc. Grandmaster Dulay also
dropped by and the discussion
got very interesting. Grandmaster Geronimo’s birthday is March
10th, but was celebrated on the 9th
of March.
Well finally got together
with Peachie
Baron-Saguin of
Kalis Ilustrisimo
for a little breakfast. She is a very
busy lady as Executive Producer
for TV shows
such as “Cook
Eat Right”, with
Grandmaster Samuel “Bambit” Dulay of Modern Arnis
Chef Redj Baron
and Carolyn Dean from England
which broadcasts
Peachie Baron-Saguin of Kalis Ilustrisimo
every Sunday 9 - 10:30 am on UNTV and Rise N Shine, with
hosts Louela de Corbova and Jenny Fajardo which is a daily
morning show 8 - 9 am on UNTV. So her week is filled up
with work. And then on Sunday mornings, at Luneta Park
teaching and training Kalis Ilustrisimo, so Saturday is her
only free day. So I was very happy just to be able to at least
visit with Peachie a little. We talked about her upcoming
seminars in the United States, Canada, Spain, and Germany.
Senior Students Arnold Narzo and Peachie Baron Saguin of
Grandmaster Tony Diego will be teaching at the seminars,
due to Grandmaster Diego not being able to travel at the time
of the events.
Also had a visit from Gigi and Gerry, Ka Abner
Anievas sister and brother in-law. Unfortunately Ka Abner
is still in Hong Kong and not coming to the Philippines until
later on in the year. A really great guy, someday we will get
together.
Sunday some think a day of rest, but far from it. First
went to Sto. Cristo Elementary school in Bago Bantay, Quezon City to teach at the Arnis Professional class, was invited
by Professor Soteco. While there met with Dr. Susan Mercado, Dean of Physical Education Department at Pamamtagan
Gigi and Gerry, Ka Abner Anievas
sister and brother in-law.
Professor Amando Soteco: Arnis Professional
Coordinator, Dr. Susan Mercadd: Dean of Pysical
education Department, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng
Maynila, Professor Jessie Lipaton: Faculty member,
Philippine Military Academy,
ng Lumpsod ng Manila.
The class I taught was given to high school teachers
of various high schools throughout Manila. The subject was
the concepts of Arnis, pertaining to the different systems and
styles of Filipino martial arts.
The class started at 12 noon and lasted until 2 pm.
zon memorial circle
amphitheater, for the
Arnis Pasindo Eskrima
Tournament – MASA
2014 “Mahalin Ang
Sariling Atin Arnis”
(9th Invitational Arnis
Championship). The
event started at 8am
and was suppose to be
over by 5 pm but went
Professor Soteco and Dr. Alejandro Dagdag
later due to more parPresident PT-SPERD (NCEP) - Sports science
ticipants attending than
expected.
There
was, 180 particiFirst was the lecture in discussing
the different styles of the Filipino martial arts, mostly the most
known arts such as Kalis Ilustrisimo, Modern Arnis, Doce Pares,
Kobaton, and a few others. The
concepts and principles, breaking
the arts down to the very basics,
the participants thought this was
going to be easy and they would
just sit and listen and learn. But
far from it for the next thing they
knew is they were up and experiencing some of the basics for a
better understanding. Professor
Soteco was an extremely good host pants, a very good turnout.
to me and the FMA Informative is
Many Grandmasters and
very thankful to him for everything Masters were there in attendance.
he did, a most pleasant experience. At the end in the closing ceremo
Next it was off to the Queny Grandmaster Jerry Dela Cruz,
Grandmaster Frank Aycocho and
the FMA Informative representative gave closing remarks and the
awards were then given out to the
winners of the event. The leaders
of the tournament: Paclibar Bicol
Kali (Coach Master Ranielo Lorenzo) Overall Champion. PUP Arnis
(Coach Luz Arroyo) First Runner
Up. KAMAO-Ateneo (Coach Ryan
Gialogo, Assistant Coach Aloy
Diaz) Second Runner up.
Well the FMA Informative
last week kicked off great, started
with a very interesting interview
with Leopoldo C. Lasaleta Jr. Training Director and Joseph Edgar R. Roquid - Assistant Training
Director of Sayoc Fighting Interna-
A Final Word
Well overall, had a great
time in meeting many practitioners,
made new friends, saw some old
ones. As I said last year throw a
peso in the air a hundred Grandmasters will fall from the sky,
though this year I notice that there
are many, many Senior Grandmasters also. You would think that rank
makes the practitioner.
Melizza
Grandmaster Ondo
Caburnay, Senior
Leopoldo C. Lasaleta Jr. and Joseph Edgar R.
Grandmaster Vincent
Roquid of Sayoc Fighting International
Sanchez, and Grandtional.
master Frank Aycocho.
They are not associated
Ok, no one showed up for
with Tuhon Christopher C. Sayoc,
their scheduled interviews today,
Sr., however learned and trained
guess they were busy, shy, scared,
under Grandmaster Baltazar “Bo”
or to important in their own minds.
Sayoc Sr. who was the Founder of
So luckily got to have lunch with
Sayoc Kali. Unfortunately upon
Emmanuel Querubin of Sikaran at
passing, no documentation was
the SM North Edsa Mall, and got
ever received by the Filipino group to know some very interesting deof Sayoc Fighting International.
velopments happening in Sikaran
But they carry on what they had
and some other facts and gossip in
learned and grow and prosper in
the Philippines.
Today interviewed Senior
Grandmaster Nepthali “Tally”
Barcellano of Stilla Mongoose
style. This practitioner is seasoned
and does not mess around and gets
to the point, after the interview, he
demonstrated the basic technique
familiar with his style. It will definitely give you a jolt, and make
you think twice once experienced.
Then Grandmaster Pepito Sabalberino talked. His style has a most
unusual name “Power of the Brave
Fighter,” more like a statement.
It is a combination of Arnis and
Grandmaster Pepito Sabalberino: Arnis and
Kickboxing and was put togethKickboxing and Senior Grandmaster Nepthali
er after his training with senior
“Tally” Barcellano of Stilla Mongoose
the Filipino martial arts.
Had dinner with Arvin Logarta at a place we found by
accident called the Hermanos
Taco shop, Mexican food that
tasted pretty good, in fact the
best yet in the Philippines,
that I have tasted.
Last night and going out
for a last hooray with Arvin,
tomorrow leaving to go home
and start writing and putting
things together for future
FMA Informative issues and
articles.
The old tradition that
practitioners are loyal to their roots
is true in some and well a joke
for others. For some think that
the more they add the better they
will be, or should I say the better
chance of making that pera (money). And of course be the one in
charge “The Grandpooba”
Some practitioners still
mention the Arnis Bill, but not
much, it is a thought of the past.
Tournaments, Tournaments, Tournaments; is the fashion. However,
each group has their own set of
rules, and of course each believes
that theirs is the best. Now there is
no lacking for competitors, example the tournament that Steven Dowd went to they expected
around 70 to 80 participants and
whoa 180 showed up to participate.
Seminars and the routine
Sunday training at Luneta Park
is the norm. And there are many
Filipino practitioners to choose
from depending on what part of
the park you go to and what time
you go. Actually there are not
many schools, for only a few can
afford the rent, so practitioners
have meeting places, arrange with
others to use their facilities etc.
And the foreigners come
in droves to get the experience and
see who they can meet and get a
picture with. And of course the
Filipino practitioners are loving
it, for some it means money, for
others a way to see if they can get
dedicated students that will even-
tually go back to their country and
spread the art and hopefully bring
the Filipino practitioner from the
Philippines to their area for seminars etc.
So there are many reputable, great, awesome practitioners
in the Philippine. It is just what
does the student or practitioner that
is visiting the country want. And
if they the student/out of country
practitioner is smart enough to
realize who is good and who is full
of bull-hoot.
So that is why the FMA
Informative visits the Philippines
and tries to interview as many
practitioners as possible and hopes
to always get enough information
on who they interview to put forth
issues and articles. So first timers,
students, practitioners can know
and decide what they want and
who would they like to train them.
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