Informative Issue No. 196 2015

Sagupaan ng Arnis 2015 Program Judges and Referees Table Committee Timers and Scorers Armorers Maestros Present Tournament Proper Tournament Results Overall Winners End of Event Arnis’ Popular Abroad, Not Known Here By Mon Tulfo

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Master Cris Pasindo “I am happy that we have reached thirteen tournaments,” Master Cris Pasindo said. “Despite the diffi-culty of putting up tournaments, we are energized by the desire for Filipino martial arts to be organized, re-spected, and acknowledged enough to be in the Olympics. It’s not even in the Southeast Asia (SEA) games now but at least we can start with our own. The rules we are using are for clearer, safer, and cleaner plays. Aside from that, it’s also a venue for athletes to hone their skills.”

In this day and age, many Filipinos still believe that the number 13 and the month of August are bad luck. Well, the Arnis Pasindo Eskrima Martial Arts group certainly doesn’t. They recently held their 13th tournament on the 9 August 2015 and consider it as better than the tournaments they organized before it. “Every tournament is different,” said Master Cris Pasindo, the organizer. “This tournament was our big-gest so far and our organizing and officiating are improving.”The morning was hot and humid but fifteen Filipino martial arts clubs arrived eager to compete.

Part 1I. Registration (7 AM) II. Assembly (8 AM) III. Opening Ceremonies (8:30 AM)• Entrance of the Organizers, Officials, and Athletes • Opening Prayer • National Anthem • Message • Master Crisanto R. Pasindo • Oaths of Sportsmanship • Declaration of the start of games • Recession

Part 2 (9 AM) I. Tournament Proper• Anyo Competition • Combat Demonstration Competition • Full Contact Sparring Competition

II. Arnis ExhibitionsPart 3 (7 PM)I. Awarding Ceremonies II. Closing Ceremonies

Program

In his message, Master Cris said, “Despite the difficulty of put-ting up tournaments, we are energized by the desire for Filipino martial arts to be organized, respected, and acknowledged enough to be in the Olympics. It’s not even in the Southeast Asia (SEA) games now but at least we can start with our own. The rules we are using are for clearer, safer, and cleaner plays. Aside from that, it’s also a venue for athletes to hone their skills. Afterall, Manny Pacquiao wouldn’t be where he is now if he didn’t have access to local matches when he was young.” And then he thanked everyone for their support.

VolunteersFood: Amalia, Rosemarie, and Analyn Abello Housekeeping: Nora Talisayon Security: Paco Cruz Photography: Nikki Cruz Medical: J Lim

Judges and Referees1. Altas, Rizan Von 2. Benlot, Marly 3. Cometa, Candido 4. dela Cruz, Jeremy 5. dela Cruz, Jerrichmond 6. Dacallos, Alberto, Jr. * 7. Eufracio, Jun 8. Garcila, Rajan 9. Gregorio, Jerry 10. Manlangit , Ildefonso 11. Salvador, Roldan 12. Sison, Marlito

* Head

Table Committee 1. Aguanta, Joanna Marie 2. ltas, Rio Vem 3. Bombio, Armay 4. Cepres, Cedrick 5. Laurin, Jessica 6. Nacario, Jennerose 7. Nacario, Rowena * 8. Noble, Annalyn 9. Obado, Roseann 10. Obemio, Jen 11. Paa, Zanora

Timers and Scorers1. Dela Cruz, Jerico 2. De Leon, Helen Mae

Armorers1. Nacario, Ismael 2. Nacario, Sonny Mark 3. Nagas, Yuan 4. Papa, Irwin

Maestros Present (Names alphabetically arranged)1. Barcellano, Tally (Stillma Mongoose) 2. Dagooc, Rodel (Dagooc Arnis System) 3. Dela Cruz, Jeremias (Arnis Cruzada) 4. Gialogo, Richard (KAMAO) 5. Glaraga, Inocencio 6. Inocalla, Shishir (Arnis Maharlika Filipino Martial Arts World Federation) 7. Jumawan, Jay Hamsa 8. Obispo, Restie (World Empire Integrated Martial Arts) 9. Ong, Robert 10. Pedroche, Larry (Jet Squad Security Training School) 11. Raganas, Martin Jr (Ilustrisimo) 12. Robas, Pepito (Otsotiros Balintawak / Arnis Robas) 13. Sabalberino, Pepito (Power of the Brave Fighter) 14. Sanchez, Vicente (Kali Arnis International)

Participating Teams 1. Arnis Cruzada Philippines Coach Mackenly Fornoles 2. Arnis Kali Edgar Telabangco System Mixed Martial Arts (AKETS MMA) Coach Eddie Lladoc 3. Arnis Pasindo Eskrima Martial Arts Association Coach Candido Cometa 4. Arnis Rondonians Varsity Team Coach Kervin Aballe 5. Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS) Arnis Team Coach Sherwin Rabo

6. Dagooc Arnis System Coach Mon Mirano 7. Fort Bonifacio Arnis Team Coach Jobert Nuevo 8. International Arnis Combat Kiathson Federation Coach Rico Simon 9. Jet Squad Security Training School Coach Larry Pedroche, Jr. 10. Kalis Ilustrisimo Repeticion Orihinal (KIRO) Coach Bruce Pimentel 11. KAMAO Coaches Ryan Gialogo, Aloy Diaz, Nathan Espino

12. Makati Arnis Team Coach Rolando Baldos, Jr. 13. Manuel A. Roxas High School (MARHS) Spartans Arnis Team Coach Albert Dacallos 14. Modern Lightning Kali Arnis de Abanico Coach Jay Jumawan 15. Paclibar Bicol Kali Coach Ranielo Lorenzo 16. Police Arnis Akademya (PARAK) Junior Coach Emmanuel Lacsa 17. Power of the Brave Fighter Coach Pepito Sabalberino 18. Senator Rene Companero Cayetano (SRCC) Arnis Club Coach Lanie Acierto

Tournament Proper The Anyo and Combat Demonstrations came first. It was relatively shorter than before because the new rules limit a partici-pant from repeatedly participating in different Anyo categories. As usual, only Filipino Martial Arts moves were allowed. Moves that were clearly from other martial arts like Wushu, Karate, or even from band majorettes were scored low. The full contact sparring came next. Even with the kids’ division, competition was fierce. “That’s good,” the organizers said, “as long as they respect the rules and exhibit sportsmanship.” What was different with this tournament was that there were more participants aged 40 years old and above. Naturally, their skills, confidence and even their attitude were different from the younger ones, making the competitions more interesting. “Whew, that was a new experience for most of us!” said one official. He said that it helped him become more mature in his officiating.

Tournament Results

Individual Solo Baston Junior Division 13 Years Old And Below - BoysPlayer Club Name Rank Renz Jerald Morla Arnis Rondonian Varsity Team Gold Medalist

Individual Solo Baston Junior Division 14-17 Y/O -Girls Player Club Name Rank Mary Joy Desacada Paclibar Arnis Team Gold Medalist

Individual Solo Baston Junior Division 14-17 Y/O -Boys Player Club Name Rank Errol Simon Kiathson Gold Medalist Razel Manuel Paclibar Arnis Team Silver Medalist

Individual Solo Baston Senior Division - Men Player Club Name Rank Nikko Parenio Paclibar Arnis Team Gold Medalist Daniel Bernas Kamao Silver Medalist Ronald Marilao Kiathson Bronze Medalist

Individual Solo Baston Senior Division - Women Player Club Name Rank Tinelle Palecpec Kamao Gold MedalistIndividual Doble Baston Junior Division 14 - 17 -Boys Player Club Name Rank Errol Simon Kiathson Gold Medalist Ferdinand Tigas Jr. Paclibar Arnis Team Silver Medalist Ruzel Manuel Paclibar Arnis Team Bronze Medalist

Individual Doble Baston Junior Division 14 - 17 Y/O - Girls Player Club Name Rank Rachel Somera Paclibar Arnis Team Gold Medalist Angelica Sotto Paclibar Arnis Team Silver Medalist Jenny Grace Apo Arnis Rondonian Varsity Team Bronze Medalist

Individual Doble Baston Senior Division -Men Player Club Name Rank Nikko Parenio Paclibar Anis Team Gold Medalist Ronald Marilao Kiathson Silver Medalist Justin Garcia Kiathson Bronze Medal-ist

Individual Espada Y Daga Senior Division - Men Player Club Name Rank Daniel Bernas Kamao Gold Medalist

Individual Doble Baston Senior Division -Women Player Club Name Rank Tinelle Palecpec Kamao Gold Medalist Catherine Hoggang Kamao Silver Medalist

Sparring Event (Full Contact Event)Kids Division 7 Y/O And Below - Boys Player Club Name Rank Joshua Benigay Pasindo Gold Medalist

Kids Division 8 -9 Y/O - Boys Player Club Name Rank Reniel Nacua Pasindo Gold Medalist John Rovick Kristoffer Arnis Cruzada Phils. Silver MedalistKids Division 10 -11 Y/O - Boys Player Club Name Rank Marjou Benlot Pasindo Gold Medalist John Mark Distor Pasindo Silver Medalist Marjhon Benlot Pasindo 1st Bronze Medalist Romeo Cadiz Jr. Modern Lightning 2nd Bronze Medalist

Kids Division 10 - 11 Y/O - Girls Player Club Name Rank Christel Khate Jimenez Cruzada Philippines Gold Medalist

Kids Division 12 -13 - Boys (Small) Player Club Name Rank Owen Binigay Pasindo Gold Medalist John Ray Peratero Fort Bonifacio Arnis Team Silver Medalist Harvey Bertillo Parak Jr. 1st Bronze Medalist John Robin Kristoffer Pinar Arniz Cruzada 2nd Bronze Medalist

Kids Division 12 - 13 Y/O - Boys (Big) Player Club Name Rank Jonathan Isaac Lim Parak Jr. Gold Medalist Kyle Joshmir Orong Fort Bonifacio Arnis Team Silver Medalist Angelo De Guzman Arnis Cruzada Phils. 1st Bronze Medalist Emer John Dela Paz Fort Bonifacio Arnis Team 2nd Bronze Medalist

Kids Division 12 - 13 Y/O - Girls (Small) Player Club Name Rank Marilyn Dumpit Arnis Rondonians Varsity Team Gold Medalist Christine Penano Arnis Rondonians Varsity Team Silver Medalist Alliah Mari Dalapo Arnis Rondonians Varsity Team 1st Bronze Medalist

Kids Division 12 - 13 Y/O - Girls (Big) Player Club Name Rank Kim Marinelle Pascual Marhs Spartans Gold Medalist Mary Jane Carbon Arnis Rondonian Varsity Team Silver Medalist Beau Makvill Zapata Fort Bonifacio Arnis Team 1st Bronze Medalist

Junior Division 14 - 15 Y/O - Boys (Small) Player Club Name Rank Mark Dominic Ancheta Arnis Rondonian Varsity Team Gold Medalist Mark Francis Floralde Arnis Rondonian Varsity Team Silver Medalist Darelle Bragais Arnis Rondonian Varsity Team 1st Bronze Medalist Cj Obra Arnis Rondonian Varsity Team 2nd Bronze Medalist

Junior Division 14 -15 - Boys (Big) Player Club Name Rank Aldrin Cagalawan Parak Jr. Gold Medalist Brix Llamas Paclibar Arnis Team Silver Medalist Joshua Pumandal Modern Lightning Kali Arnis De Abanico 1st Bronze Medalist James Angelo Eguia Marhs Spartans 2nd Bronze Medalist

Junior Division 14 -15 - Girls (Small) Player Club Name Rank Rosalinda Molina Parak Jr. Gold Medalist Rchel Somera Paclibar Arnis Team Silver Medalist Angelica Mayana Fort Bonifacio Arnis Team 1st Bronze Medalist Joyce Michelle Belicena Fort Bonifacio Arnis Team 2nd Bronze Medalist

Junior Division 14 -15 - Girls (Big) Player Club Name Rank Jenelle Samortin Marhs Spartans Gold Medalist Aphro De Ocampo Arnis Cruzada Phils. Silver Medalist Angelica Sotto Paclibar Arnis Team 1st Bronze Medalist Mary Rose Ann Batan Parak Jr. 2nd Bronze Medalist

Junior Division 16 - 17 Y/O - Boys (Small) Player Club Name Rank Isid Victor Alungog Kamao Gold Medalist Rowell Raby Parak Jr. Silver Medalist John Llloyd Anuat Aims Arnis Team 1st Bronze Medalist John Paul Agagas Aims Arnis Team 2nd Bronze Medalist

Junior Division 16 - 17 Y/O - Boys (Big)Player Club Name Rank Ferdinand Tigas Jr. Paclibar Arnis Team Gold Medalist Arvie Jasper Javier Aims Arnis Team Silver Medalist Joaquin Diaz Kamao 1st Bronze Medalist Patrick Dowell Villanueva Aims Arnis Team 2nd Bronze Medalist

Junior Division 16-17 Y/O - Girls Player Club Name Rank Mary Joy Desacada Paclibar Arnis Team Gold Medalist Wenelyn Fernandez Parak Jr. Silver Medalist Trixia Mae Rudica Fort Bonifacio Arnis Team 1st Bronze Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Fly Weight - Men (50 Kg & Below) Player Club Name Rank Lorenz Lasanas Makati Arnis Gold Medalist Arvee Corpuz Paclibar Arnisteam Silver Medalist Rogelec Palesa Aims Arnis Team 1st Bronze Medalist Henry Marquez Kiathson 2nd Bronze Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Fly Weight - Women (-45kg)Player Club Name Rank Jennette Agapito Makati Arnis Team Gold Medalist Irish Jean Bioy Makati Arnis Team Silver Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Fin Weight -Men (51 - 53 Kg) Player Club Name Rank Russel Manuel Paclibar Arnis Team Gold Medalist Eman Simpaga P.B.F. Silver Medalist John Hisola Kiathson 1st Bronze Medalist Jimmuel Dimasacat Aims Arnis Team 2nd Bronze Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Bantam Weight - Men (54 - 56 Kg) Player Club Name Rank Francis Cortez Aims Arnis Team Gold Medalist Jonasca Sarcena A.K.E.T.S. Silver Medalist Leonard Enot Aims Arnis Team Bronze Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Bantam Weight - Women (48 - 49 Kg)Player Club Name Rank Christine Rica Conlu Makati Arnis Gold Medalist Yelhen Simon Kiathson Silver Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Featherweight - Men (57 - 59 Kg) Player Club Name Rank Grant Malcolm Opiz Aims Arnis Team Gold Medalist Nikko Parenio Paclibar Arnis Team Silver Medalist Jon Jon Docabo A.K.E.T.S. 1st Bronze Medalist Jhon Roger Sauler Makati Arnis Team 2nd Bronze Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Featherweight - Women (50 - 51 Kg)Player Club Name Rank Ma. Anna Gracia Gorospe Makati Arnis Team Gold Medalist Jude Rodriguez Kamao Silver Medalist Louise Jessica Gaspar Parak Jr. Bronze Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Half Light Weight - Men (60 - 62 Kg) Player Club Name Rank Joshua Tagunicar Paclibar Arnis Team Gold Medalist Fredie Gabianar Kiathson Silver Medalist Sharold Arnaiz Aims Arnis Team 1st Bronze Medalist Jonel Obinguar Kiathson 2nd Bronze Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Light Weight - Men (63 - 65 Kg) Player Club Name Rank John Kenneth Luzuriaga Aims Arnis Team Gold Medalist Jeremias Binay Jet Squad Silver Medalist Mark Tindugan Jet Squad 1st Bronze Medalist Ivan Cabutin Jet Squad 2nd Bronze Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Half Middle Weight - Men (66 - 68 Kg)Player Club Name Rank Marjhun Capuno Aims Arnis Team Gold Medalist Venancio Cabanoc Dagooc Arnis System Silver Medalist Gary Endriola Kiathson 1st Bronze Medalist Carl Joshua Garcia Kamao 2nd Bronze Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Middle Weight - Men (69 - 71 Kg) Player Club Name Rank Emauel Lacsa Parak Jr. Gold Medalist

Mark Joven Banes Aims Arnis Team Silver Medalist Alexander Escano Jet Squad 1st Bronze Medalist Rosendo Casta Jet Squad 2nd Bronze Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Half Heavy Weight - Men (72 - 74 Kg) Player Club Name Rank Blifel Tumabini Aims Arnis Team Gold Medalist William Acosta Jet Squad Silver Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Heavy Weight - Men (75 Kg And Above)Player Club Name Rank Jordan Cruz Kamao Gold Medalist Guiller Domingsil Jet Squad Silver Medalist Conan Gregorio Aims Arnis Team 1st Bronze Medalist Joshmark Fernald Piencenaves Kamao 2nd Bronze Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Heavy Weight - Women (62 Kg And Above)Player Club Name Rank Bernadeth Janay Aims Arnis Team Gold Medalist Simon Yunice De Jesus Kiathson Silver Medalist

Senior Division 18 - 39 Years Old Open Weight Division Player Club Name Rank Dax Cordero Kiro Gold Medalist

Senior Division 40-49 Years Old Open Weight - Men Player Club Name Rank Bong Rabo Aims Arnis Team Gold Medalist Mon Mirano Dagooc Arnis System Silver Medalist Eduardo Meneses Ilustrisimo 1st Bronze Medalist Bruce Pimentel Ilustrisimo 2nd Bronze Medalist

Senior Division 50 Years Old & Above Open Weight - Men Player Club Name Rank Ismael “Boy” Garcia” Ilustrisimo Gold Medalist Rolando Gomez Dagooc Arnis System Silver Medalist Ramon Tulfo Ilustrisimo 1st Bronze Medalist Eduardo Liado A.K.E.T.S. 2nd Bronze Medalist

Demo Competition Senior Division -Women (Composed Of Two Persons Only)Player Club Name Rank Abby Recio Kamao Gold Medalist Kaelyn Yogyog Kamao Gold Medalist Tinelle Palecpec Kamao Silver Medalist Jude Rodriguez Kamao Silver Medalist

Demo Competition Senior Division - Men Player Club Name Rank Mato Tanchanco Kamao Gold Medalist Daniel Bernas Kamao Gold Medalist

Special Sportsmanship Award:Jennifer M. Losbaňez (Arnis Rondonian Varsity Team)

Overall Winners

Note: Results were tabulated and submitted by the Table Committee headed by Dayang Rowena Nacario

Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS) Second Runner Up

Paclibar Bicol Kali First Runner Up

At 7:30 PM, anxious about finishing by 8 PM (someone else will use the venue), the Awarding Ceremo-ny was done quickly with Master Cris apologizing and saying “We’ll make adjustments so we can finish earlier next time.” Overall, it was a tiring but great day playing Filipino martial arts such that both the organizers and many participants declared “We’ll never stop doing this. See you next tournament.”

End of Event

KAMAO Champion

Mon Tulfo popular multimedia man and a long time Arnis Practitioner (Ilustrisimo) competed and afterwards wrote this articleArnis’ Popular Abroad, Not Known Here By: Mon Tulfo Inquirer.net - August 13, 2015

Why does a policeman usually use a gun instead of a baton or nightstick in subduing an unruly but unarmed law violator? Because he’s not armed with a baton or nightstick. A baton or nightstick is part of the police uniform in other countries, but not here. But of what use is a baton or nightstick if its wielder is not well versed in arnis or eskrima? Arnis or Eskrima, the art of fighting with single or double sticks, is an original Filipino mar-tial art. It is said that a person who is an expert in Arnis or Eskrima can beat multiple armed opponents.

* * * In the 1950s and 1960s, uniformed policemen were issued nightsticks along with pistols. Since they carried night-sticks on patrol, they were proba-bly taught Arnis or Eskrima during their training at the police acade-my. Back then, cops on patrol arrested law violators without drawing their pistols. They arrested law offenders who resisted by clubbing them on the knees or other vital parts of the body. Now, policemen just shoot an unruly but unarmed drunk who doesn’t want to go with them to the precinct. Needless to say, the use of a gun to control a violent but unarmed law offender is patently illegal.

This should be drilled into every policeman’s head.

* * * A policeman can only use his pistol if a crime suspect is also armed and is shooting at him. Otherwise, an unarmed suspect who resists arrest can be clubbed on the knees or applied with a Judo hold to immobilize him. Each uniformed cop on beat patrol should be issued a ba-ton or nightstick, in addition to his pistol, for his weapon. Every policeman should be taught the use of baton or night-stick through arnis or eskrima.

* * * How ironic that in this country, where arnis or Eskrima originated, only very few people appreciate the Filipino martial art.

In the United States and Europe, Arnis is a craze among policemen, members of military special forces and the world of martial arts.

Arnis stands shoulder to shoulder with Karate, Aikido, Jiujitsu and Kung fu in popularity. So popular is Arnis or Eskrima in the United States as a defensive and offensive martial art that the blockbuster “300” and “Bourne Identity” movies were choreographed by Filipino Arnis teachers. The unpopularity of Ar-nis in the country showed in last

Sunday’s Arnis competition held at Quezon City Memorial Circle in Diliman, which was sponsored by the Pacindo Arnis Club. There were only a few participants. I didn’t see a single policeman among the participants.

* * * Republic Act No. 9850, a law declaring arnis as the country’s national martial art and sport, has not made the original Filipino mar-tial art popular. The law was authored by former Sen. Miguel Zubiri, him-self an arnis enthusiast who won a number of awards in many interna-tional competitions. Under the Zubiri law, the Department of Education, the Na-tional Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Philippine Sports Commission are directed to pro-mote arnis as a national sport. It seems the law has be-come a dead letter.

* * * An adjunct to Arnis or Es-krima is knife-fighting. Most Arnis Masters are experts in knife-fighting. An Arnis practitioner is also taught disarming techniques or how to wrest a weapon from an opponent. Even without his stick, an arnis expert is a formidable oppo-nent because he applies the princi-ple that a stick is just an extension of the hand.

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