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VOLUME 6 MAY - JUNE 2017 NUMBER 3

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EXECUTIVE ORDERS


9th

Degree Red and White Belt

President World Sikaran Brotherhood

Pursuant to the Constitution and By-laws of the World Sikaran Brotherhood, Article V,

Section 1, Subsections B and F, the President or Chief Executive Officer may issue Executive

Orders to help officers and members manage the operations within the Brotherhood itself.

Executive orders carry the full force of law since they take authority from an “Executive

Authority” which grants its power directly to the Executive by the Constitution. The Constitution

may also delegate the President some degree of discretionary powers. Executive Orders have

significant influence over all the affairs, both internal and external affairs of government,

deciding how and to what degree legislation will be enforced.

There is no constitutional provision or statute that explicitly permits Executive Orders.

Executive Orders use the Constitution as the authorization allowing for their issuance to be

justified as part of the President's sworn duties. An Executive Order of the president finds

support in the Constitution, in a clause granting the president specific power. All types of orders

issued by "the Executive" or president is classified simply as an Executive Order. Executive

Orders have a set form that carries the date and the title.

Since the President’s authority for issuing an executive order stems from within the

powers outlined in the Constitution, the order will simply proclaim "by virtue of the authority

vested in me by the Constitution.” Executive orders carry with it policy changes with wide-

ranging effects upon implementation.

Prior to March 15, 2015, Executive Orders did not have titles or numbers. With the

creation of the Office of the Secretariat and appointment of Janeth S. Geronimo as Assistant to

the President for Executive Affairs, all Executive Orders of the WSB President are now properly

recorded and journalized. They were given numbers and titles.

The First Executive Order issued by Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo was giving the

Sikaran Organization the synonymous category with the metonym title of Karate Brotherhood of

the Philippines. This synonymous categorizing Sikaran as Karate became necessary in order for

the Philippines to be accepted as a member of the Asian Karate Association and following the

example of Korea in adopting the name of Korean Karate in lieu of Korean Tang Soo Doo. Tang

Soo Doo, Sikaran, Wushu, and Karate are metonymy in nature since they resemble each other

but are not the same and independent of each other.

Accordingly, an Executive Order, states a condition, declares a law that requires

obedience, and recognizes an event or that the circumstances in law have been

realized. Presidents define situations or conditions on situations that become legal or political

truth. These orders carry the same force of law both on present, future, and prospective members

of the Brotherhood. The administrative weight of these orders is upheld because they are often

specifically authorized by constitutional statute, making them "delegated unilateral powers."

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Executive Orders are considered as a practical presidential tool for policy making because of the

perception of Executive Orders as largely factual in nature. The legal weight of Executive Orders

conveys their importance to presidential governance.

In 1958, Meliton C. Geronimo, in anticipation of the Philippines being a member of the

Asian Karate Association issued three Executive Orders, which now have been journalized and a

part of the Sikaran Book of Records.

The first Executive Order was issued on March 10, 1958.

WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES

I, Meliton C. Geronimo, 10th

Degree Red Belt Grandmaster and Supremo of Sikaran and

President of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines, by virtue of the authority

vested on me do hereby declare:

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 1

Title – Adoption of the Metonym title of Karate Brotherhood of the

Philippines

By virtue of the Authority vested on me as President, I hereby adopt the

title KARATE BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES, as metonym title

for SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES.

In this connection, I am also transferring the General Headquarters of

the Karate Brotherhood of the Philippines from Nichols Air Force Base to the

Central Gymnasium on Libertad Street in the City of Pasay for greater access

to all members, both military and civilian alike.


` Title – Establishing the Karate (Sikaran) Brotherhood of

the Philippines General Headquarters from Nichols Air Base to the Central

Gymnasium on Libertad Street in the City of Pasay, or wherever it may be.


Title –Addendum to Executive Order No. 2

In preparation for future possible move to another Headquarter

and/or Central Gymnasia, this Executive Oder No. 3 is attached as a Rider-

Addendum to Executive Order No.2, to be effective in conjunction with any

future move, without the need of the Executive Council to convene another

meeting.

I am affixing my signature and seal of the KARATE (SIKARAN)

BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES, this 10th Day of March Year of

the Lord 1958.

LOGO OF PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE

Nichols Air Base, Headquarters of the Philippine Air Force and temporary

headquarters of the metonym title of Karate Brotherhood of the Philippines,

in lieu of Eagle Sikaran Club.

Training at Nicols Air Base. Meliton C. Geronimo is in front (to the right)

leading in the training of the front kick.

With these Executive Orders, membership of the Karate (Sikaran) Brotherhood of the

Philippines exploded. Civilians, who did not have access to a military base, are now able to come

and go as they please to the General Headquarters.

MELITON GERONIMO

GRANDMASTER OF SIKARAN 10TH DEGREE RED BELT

On 06 November 1966, the Asian Karate Association headed by its President Grandmaster Kwai Byeung Yun of the Korean Soo Bak Doo, with the concurrence of

All Japan Karate Federation Grandmaster Koichi Kondo and Korean Tang Soo Doo Grandmaster Hwang Kee, officially recognized SIKARAN as a distinct Filipino Fighting Art. Meliton Geronimo

was acknowledged as the Grandmaster of SIKARAN and was awarded the 10th Degree Red Belt.

KOICHI KONDO KWAI BYEUNG YUN HWANG KEE GRANDMASTER GRANDMASTER GRANDMASTER All Japan Karate Federation Korean Soo Bak Doo Korean Tang Soo Doo THE ASIAN KARATE ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZED SIKARAN AS AN INDEPENDENT ORIGINAL SOVEREIGN COMBATIVE

ART OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND AWARDED MELITON C. GERONIMO THE TILE OF GRANDMASTER WITH THE RANK OF

10th DEGREE RED BELT.

Not only did the membership increased monumentally but the quality of Karate play was

also raised to new heights, not only by the members of the Karate Brotherhood of the Philippines

but also by the members of the other karate organizations.

For the purpose of international acceptance of Sikaran, several facets of Karate were

adapted by Sikaran, such as the all-white uniform and color of the belt to denote the grade or

rank. Method of instruction was also adapted, including the practice of the Balangkas. The use of

protective gear was also copied from the All Japan Karate Federation to prevent injuries during

sparring and contests. Even the grading system was modified based on the grading system of

Japanese Karate, while maintaining the original Sikaran requirements and established prescribed

practice and systematic process of achieving certain ends with accuracy and efficiency. Fixed

steps of Sikaran ordered sequence proven to be scientific in method and procedure was also

followed.

The combination of the fighting techniques of Sikaran when adapted to Karate proved to

be unrivalled. The Philippines produced seven gold medalists in six Asian Karate

Championships.

In 1970, the Asian Karate Championships Series was disbanded in favor of the World

Union of Karate-do Organizations (WUKO). Philippines, represented by Meliton C. Geronimo

and Emmanuel Querubin became a signatory member of the WUKO Constitution. In the First

World Karate Congress, Meliton C. Geronimo, was named Asian Director.







Accepting SIKARAN as the official independent, sovereign and original

unarmed combative art of the Philippines as recognized by the Asian Karate

Association.

Recognizing the World Sikaran Brotherhood as the official and singular

cooperative link between the members, affiliates and people interested in

Sikaran.

Acknowledge the existence, validity and legality of Meliton C. Geronimo

as the Grandmaster and final authority as Supremo of Sikaran.

I am affixing my signature and the seal of the KARATE (SIKARAN)

BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES this 6th

Day of November Year of

the Lord 1966.







I am appointing Emmanuel es Querubin, 5th

Degree Black Belt, my Assistant Delegate to

the World Karate Congress with the authority to represent me and the Karate

Brotherhood of the Philippines in any and all matters pertaining to Karate.

In witness hereof, I am affixing the seal of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the

Philippines and my signature this 10th

day of October Year of our Lord 1970.







I am resigning my membership from the World Union of Karate-

do Organizations (WUKO), the Asian Karate Federation (AKF), and

the Philippine Karate Association (PKA) and dropping the metonym

title of Karate Brotherhood of the Philippines and everything relative to

foreign martial arts. The all-white uniform was replaced by white shirt

patterned after Chinese shirt (camisa tsino) and red pants. However, the

color of the belt was maintained, including the red belt denoting

grandmaster.

I am affixing my signature and the seal of the SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD

OF THE PHILIPPINES this 10th

Day of March Year of the Lord 1972.

EVOLUTION OF SIKARAN UNIFORM

In1977, Meliton C. Geronimo retired from the Philippine Air Force with the rank of

Lieutenant Colonel. Without military restrictions, he is now free to travel and propagate Sikaran,

not only in the Philippines but also in other countries. With all his free time, Supremo Meliton C.

Geronimo assumed the persona of “Ambassador of Sikaran”, both nationally and internationally.

Like mushrooms, seeds and grains, Sikaran Schools all over the martial arts world sprouted and

germinated, with the largest followings in the United States, Canada, and the Middle East.

Independent schools without link to or with foreign martial arts joined the Sikaran Brotherhood

giving Sikaran a wider and larger base.

When the country was divided into several regions, the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the

Philippines followed suit and also divided the membership into the different regions. Regional

Discovery of the Philippines to mid-1950's white camisa tsino

and red pants

Mid 1950's to 1972 all white with corresponding belt

1972 to the present white upper and red pants with

corresponding belt

Directors were assigned to be in charge of their regions. This political setup proved to be what

the World Sikaran Brotherhood needed.

BIYAKID THE SIGNATURE KICK OF SIKARAN

MELITON C. GERONIMO AND HIS DAGIT NG AGILA

1966: THE FEW SURVIVING HARI (CHAMPIONS) OF SIKARAN WHO

GAVE MELITON C. GERONIMO THE SIKARAN TITLE OF SUPREMO.

SUPREMO MELITON C. GERONIMO

Meliton Geronimo proudly wears the Kendo-gi presented to him by Kendo Master Kobayashi, after

they engaged in a friendly exchange of “stick blows”. Geronimo, aside from being the Grandmaster of

SIKARAN, is also a Master of ARNIS DE MANO (Doble Baston de Abaniko). On his Kendo-gi are the

official seal of the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation (PAAF) for international athletes and the

seal of the Karate (SIKARAN) Brotherhood of the Philippines. Meliton Geronimo presented this Kendo-

gi to the author who in the same tradition presented it to his student Victor Laxamana. The figure that

resembles a fist on the KBP patch is actually the outline of five bare feet, denoting the fighting art of

SIKARAN.

Meliton C. Geronimo’s free-time from the military gave him more time for his other

interests, like Sikaran, politics and movie career. As far as movie career is concerned, he was

able to appear in several action films with Tony Ferrer, and other Sikaran students like Bernard

Bonin, Bernard Belleza, and several others. His true-to-life story was made into film starring the

veteran actor Eddie Garcia. This film made Meliton C. Geronimo a household name in politics

and in action movies. He became known as “Mayor Latigo.”

In 1981 he was elected Mayor of Baras and served until 1996. As Mayor, his priority was

to curb the growth of illegal drugs. His “Latigo” became his famous trade mark. His constituents

approved of his “use” of his “latigo” to enforce law and order. To save the Town of Baras “gas-

money” he patrols the town in his BSA motorcycle, sometimes alone, sometimes with his wife

Ruth.

MELITON C. GERONIMO, AN ACTION STAR IN ONE OF TONY “FALCON”

FERRER’S MOVIES.

WITH EDDIE GARCIA IN HIS TRUE-TO-LIFE MOVIE AS “MAYOR LATIGO.”

MAYOR MELITON C. GERONIMO AND HIS WIFE RUTH PATROLLING

THE STREETS OF BARAS ON HIS BSA MOTORCYCLE.

His office as Mayor of Baras, until 1996, doubled as Office of the President of the

World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines, headquarters of the World Sikaran

Brotherhood of the Philippines, and evaluation room for the Sikaran classes handled by

volunteer instructors.

During a vacation in 1984 to the United States, Meliton C. Geronimo called a

meeting of his students based in the United States and other countries and initiated the

formation of the World Sikaran Brotherhood, with headquarters in the City of Vallejo in

California. He also formed the World Sikaran Brotherhood Executive Council.

THE THREE MELITON GERONIMOS. FROM LEFT: GRANDMASTER MELITON

C. GERONIMO, Sr., MELITON S. GERONIMO, Jr. AND MELITON JEREMY

GERONIMO III.

In 1996, after his tenure as Mayor of Baras he concentrated on Sikaran. He attended all

the affairs of the Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines.

With his son Meliton, Jr. and his trusted senior officials, such as Elpidio Seletaria, Andy

Sanano, Louelle Lledo and Emmanuel Querubin all in the United States to attend to the activities

of the World Sikaran Brotherhood, Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo had to choice but to give his

brother Jaime sensitive but important assignments in the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the

Philippines. This was a big mistake in the part of the Supremo. It gave his brother the chance to

“railroad” the goals and aims of the World Sikaran Brotherhood.

When an episode of stroke forced Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, to relinquish his

leadership, his younger brother without constitutional authority acted as president. Members

accepted the “usurpation” of authority only because the bother has the same last name of

Geronimo. This “consanguinity-takeover” marked the downfall of the prestige of the World

Sikaran Brotherhood. Several members were promoted to ridiculously high grades as long as

they can pay. Several members and prospective members who did not agree with “I am first ”of“

Jimmy Geronimo’s approach to leadership left the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines

Jimmy Geronimo not only squandered the funds of the Brotherhood but more important did not

keep records. Whether it was by chance or design, without records it will not be possible to

prove any wrongdoing. Whether no record was kept deliberately or records were “lost” and or

“misplaced,” proving illegal or dishonest behavior was not only difficult but almost inviolable.

With his last ounce of normal, rational, and sound mental health, Supremo Meliton C.

Geronimo decided that it is time to remove his brother as acting president and name his son the

rightful final Sikaran authority and president of the World Sikaran Brotherhood, and so he issued

his last Executive Order on June 2, 2014, witnessed by several people and notarized on the same

day.

This Legal Declaration which was supposed to be distributed to all the officials and

several members of the World Sikaran Brotherhood and the Municipal Board of Baras, Rizal was

“kept in the drawer” by Jimmy Geronimo. The membership who was able to get their copies

unanimously accepted this formal and explicit statement of Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo.

However, his brother, backed up by members who made “personal gains” did not want

any change in leadership. They did not want to risk their undeserved high-grades to be

questioned and possibly be repealed and reverted back to the lower grade. Once this happens

they will not be eligible to promote and charge for promotion. Likewise they will not be

authorized to act as tournament officials and be paid as such. Aside from the glory as a high-

ranking official, having a “lower” grade affects the ability to charge more and earn more.

Fortunately, these members are substantially outnumbered by members who are loyal to the

Supremo and have a firm support and allegiance to Pantas Meliton C. Geronimo.

In order to prove faithfulness and adherence to the goals and aims of Supremo Meliton

C. Geronimo, 99% of the membership stood behind Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. during the

event on March 10, 2015, dubbed as the “Passing of the Sikaran Torch.” During this event,

Mantas Jaime Geronimo was discouraging members and asking the citizens of Baras not to

support Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. in his bid to be President of the World Sikaran

Brotherhood and final authority in Sikaran. Despite Mantas Jimmy Geronimo’s deliberate

actions to damage and destroy Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo’s good intentions for Sikaran and the

World Sikaran Brotherhood, the memberships’ respect and love for Supremo Meliton C.

Geronimo carried more weight in the minds and heart of the members. After the election for

president, not even one vote was casted for Mantas Jimmy Geronimo. The Executive Council

and the general membership unanimously elected Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo President and

Final Authority in Sikaran.







By virtue of the authority vested on me as President and Supremo

of the World Sikaran Brotherhood I am hereby authorizing the

formation of the World Sikaran Brotherhood Executive Council, with

headquarters in the City of Vallejo, California in the United States of

America.

I am affixing my signature and the seal of the WORLD SIKARAN


Day of March Year of

the Lord 1984.

The mismanagement of Jaime Geronimo as Acting President of the World Sikaran

Brotherhood of the Philippines caused confusion among the members, loss of revenue for the

Brotherhood, and uncertainty in the leadership.







By virtue of the authority vested on me as President and Supremo of the

World Sikaran Brotherhood and President of the World Sikaran Brotherhood

Executive Council, I am hereby passing down the Presidency and Final

Authority in Sikaran to my son Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. effective

today June 2, 2014.


BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES this 2nd Day of June Year of the

Lord 2014.

This ceremonial passing of the torch took place on March 7, 2015, in front of the Municipal Hall of

Baras, Rizal. Baras. Rizal is considered the birthplace and home of Sikaran and there can be no better

venue for such an important and meaningful event.

On March 10, 1927, Meliton C. Geronimo was born destined to take over the Geronimo

lineage of Sikaran from Cipriano Geronimo, the current commanding authority or influence of

Sikaran. Cipriano Geronimo was the acknowledged last Sikaran Hari (champion) of Baras.

In 1958, Meliton C. Geronimo, established the Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. In 1966, the

Asian Karate Association recognized Sikaran as a distinct Filipino Martial Art and promoted Meliton

C. Geronimo to the 10th Degree Red Belt with the title of Grandmaster of Sikaran, the Filipino style

of Karate. On the same event, the Sikaran elders of Baras, composed of Cipriano Geronimo,

Melencio Bigasin, Manuel Ocampo, Aurelio Cabacob, Angeles Pilapil, and Servillano Javier,

bestowed on Meliton C. Geronimo the title Sikaran Supremo (Sikaran Leader). This started the 57-

year long and illustrious leadership career of Meliton C. Geronimo.

A series of bouts with stroke, which started in 2007, incapacitated Supremo Meliton C.

Geronimo, preventing him from physically exercising his duties as President of the World Sikaran

Brotherhood. This left him no choice but to eventually give up his position of President of the World

Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines in favor of his son Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. This

event is what is now known as the PASSING OF THE TORCH.

Contrary to popular expectations, it was not a "hands-down-victory" for Meliton S.

Geronimo, Jr. There were dissenters to Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo's selection of his son Meliton

S. Geronimo, Jr. as his replacement as President and Leader of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the

Philippines. The selection turned into a fierce "family feud." The selection of Meliton S. Geronimo,

Jr. represented the popular end. The dissenting group was represented by Jaime C. Geronimo, and

some members who took his side.

In September 2014, Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., took a short trip to the Philippines to lay the

groundwork of his bid for President of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. To gauge

the feelings of the members, Meliton, Jr. called a meeting, with him and Jaime Geronimo presenting

their platform. During the meeting, it was obvious that there were members who were out of touch of

reality. Majority of those present during the meeting showed their support for Pantas Meliton S.

Geronimo, Jr. However, just winning the election is not Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.'s intention.

Several members became inactive due to dissatisfaction with Jaime Geronimo's brand of leadership.

Some even changed loyalty. Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. considered it his duty to bring back the

"lost sheep" to the fold. He knows that his father Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo will neither permit

nor accept any member to leave and not do something about it. Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. called a

meeting with Jaime Geronimo and other senior officers to present their platform for election of

President. In the short time that he was in the Philippines, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. visited

several regional branches to find out what their grievances were and correct them. Before returning

to the United States, Meliton, Jr. was able to bring back to the fold the lost and wayward sheep. Only

a handful took a "wait and let us look and see if there will be any improvement" attitude. Pantas

Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. gave them his word while invoking the legacy and record of his father

Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo. When the members learned of Pantas Meliton, Junior's programs and

plans, they were convinced of his sincerity in continuing the legacy of Supremo Meliton C.

Geronimo. They believe that Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. is the way to progress. To prove some

members' discontent, a senior officer slammed his fist on the table during a meeting and asked Jaime

Geronimo what he has done since the time he acted as president. The question was also asked why

the Philippines were not able to send a contingent to the 4th World Sikaran Championships in

Canada in 2014. The question that really shook Jaime Geronimo was when he was asked why the

coffers of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines are empty despite the dues paid for

membership and promotion. There was also no explanation to what happened to the funds the

Municipality of Baras gave for the Philippine Contingent to the 4th World Sikaran Championships in

Canada, which the Philippines did not attend.

However, in the manner consistent with Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo's leadership style,

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. in a firm and sincere voice said:

"All these problems are in the past. Now it is time for all of us to stand behind the dreams and plans

for a bigger, better, World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. Let us all work together and

continue the legacy Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo built for all of us. I pledge that I will not deviate

from the goal of my father. I will be the President that the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the

Philippines all the members need and deserve."

Therefore, the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines celebrated the "Passing of the Torch"

on March 7, 2015 to coincide with the 88th birthday of Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo.

Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo (on wheel chair) with his faithful officers, from left: Elpidio

Seletaria, Jr., Andy Sanano, Jr., Ramon Valdenor, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., Steven

Dowd, Sunny Moya, and Emmanuel Querubin.

Baras Mayor KC Robles, welcoming incoming President Pantas Meliton C. Geronimo, Jr.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, incoming Final Authority of Sikaran and Janet

Geronimo-Francisco, Executive Assistant for Executive Affairs.

As new President and Final Sikaran Authority, Pantas Meliton C. Geronimo, Jr. issued an

Executive Order declaring the use of Filipino in ranks and titles.


I, Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. 9th

Degree Red and White Belt Master and Pantas of Sikaran

and President of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines, by virtue of the

authority vested on me do hereby declare:

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 7

Title: Rankings and titles to be used by the World

Sikaran Brotherhood immediately

By virtue of the authority vested on me as PANTAS (Master) and

final authority in SIKARAN and as President of the World Sikaran

Brotherhood, I am declaring the immediate use of the following

Sikaran titles:

ARTICLE XIV

RANKS, BELTS, WEIGHT, AND TIME-IN-GRADE FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTIONS

Section 1. WSBP Ranks and Belts

GRADES (BAYTANG)

a. Plain White Belt – BUSILAK b. Yellow Belt- DILAW c. Green Belt - LUNTIAN d. Blue Belt -BUGHAW e. Kahusayan (Brown Belt) -KAYUMANGGI f. Plain Black Belt – BASAL NA ITIM

DEGREE (ANTAS)

g. First Degree Black Belt h. Second Degree Black Belt i. Third Degree Black Belt j. Fourth Degree Black Belt k. Fifth Degree Black Belt l. Sixth Degree Black Belt m. Seventh Degree Black Belt n. Eight Degree Black Belt o. Ninth Degree Red and White Belt p. Tenth Degree Red Belt (Only Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo can

hold this rank and belt) Section 2. The Weight Division

a. Junior Lightweight - - - - 115 Pounds (lbs.) and Below b. Lightweight - - - - 116 lbs. to 126 lbs. c. Junior Middleweight - - - - 126 lbs. to 135 lbs. d. Middleweight - - - - 136 lbs. to 145 lbs. e. Light Heavyweight - - - - 146 lbs. to 160 lbs. f. Heavyweight - - - - 161 lbs. and above

Section 3. Time-In-Grade for Eligibility for Promotion

NOTE: Time-in-grade eligibility is only a pre-requisite and does not mean an automatic condition for promotion.

a. Plain White Belt to Yellow Belt Three (3) Months b. Yellow Belt to Green Belt Six (6) Months

c. Green Belt to Blue Belt Nine (9) months d. Blue Belt to Brown Belt Twelve (12) Months e. Brown Belt to Plain Black Belt Plus One (1) Year f. Plain Black Belt to 1st Degree Black Belt Plus One(1) more

Year g. 1st Degree to 2nd Degree Black Belt Plus Two (2) Years h. 2nd Degree to 3rd Degree Black Belt Plus Three (3) Years i. 3rd Degree to 4th Degree Black Belt Plus Four (4) Years j. 4th degree to 5th Degree Black Belt Plus Five (5) Years k. 5th Degree to 6th degree Black Belt Plus Six (6) Years

l. 6th Degree to 7th Degree Black Belt Plus Seven (7) Years m. 7th Degree to 8th Degree Black Belt Plus Eight (8)Years

- 50 + Years Old n. 8th Degree to 9th Degree Red & White Belt

65 + Years Old

English Term Filipino Term Japanese Term

DEGREE ANTAS DAN

Grandmaster Supremo Soke

Master Pantas Shihan

9th

Degree Mantas-Marangal Hanshi

8th

Degree Mantas-Dlubhasa Kyoshi

7th

Degree Mantas-Batikan Tasshi

6th

Degree Mantas-Bihasa Renshi

5th

Degree Bantas-Magilas Senpai

4th

Degree Bantas-Matatag Kohai

3rd

Degree Ikatlong Bantas Sandan

2nd Degree Ikalawang Bantas Nidan

1stDegree Unang Bantas Shodan

GRADES BAYTANG KYU

White Belt (Busilak) Unang Baytang Ikkyu

Yellow Belt (Dilaw) Ikalawang Baytang Nikyu

Green Belt (Luntian) Ikatlong Baytang Sankyu

Blue Belt (Bughaw) Ikaapat na Baytang Gokyu

Brown Belt (Kayumanggi) Ikalimang Baytang Rokyu

Plain Black Belt Basal na Itim Kuro Obi

In SIKARAN, the terms Pantas and Supremo are titles awarded and sanctioned by a legitimate

governing body. It is the highest level of skill attainment. The Pantas and Supremo have a deep

understanding of the ideas and the situations of Sikaran and have demonstrated this advanced

understanding in applying principles for any particular position with respect to conditions and

circumstances. The Pantas or Supremo speaks with authority because they are the authority, in fact

the final authority Sikaran. They are the source of power and influence to command thought,

opinion, or behavior.

Let’s move on to another interesting subject. Have you ever wondered why kyu

Baytang) class starts from 6th and decreases down to one kyu (baytang) as a

student progresses? Once you reach Plain Black Belt rank increases as you get

promoted. Eventually you will find that the system had been intentionally

structured this way. Let me share the concept behind this system and

hopefully you will see the logic. The fundamental concept of martial arts is that a student is not expected to

start a real Sikaran training until you become Shodan (first degree black belt).

Some of you may know or practice a custom of making a new Shodan to wear a

plain black belt for a short period of time (6 months or so). This custom is to let

a new Shodan know that he is now starting a real Sikaran training or he is

finally at the starting point of real learning of Sikaran. Until that level a

student’s objective or a goal is to build the foundation and at the same time,

reduce the bad habits or the “natural” ways of body movements.

This may be a difficult concept but is an important one. In other words a

student will learn the basic Sikaran ways or the conditions that are necessary

to learn the real Sikaran techniques.



Day of March Year of

the Lord 2015.


9th

Degree Red and White Belt

President, WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD

BALANGKAS NG TAGAK Tagak is a bird normally found in the rice fields of Baras. Farmers claim that whenever

there is a Tagak, foragers such as locust and snail stay away from the rice fields. This

balangkas, developed by Meliton Geronimo, was suggested and named by Manuel

Ocampo.

Performed by: Jessica Querubin

SIKARAN PILIPINAS

TEACHERS’ VILLAGE, Q.C.

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

START / END

B

A

BALANGKAS NG TAGAK

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11

A

B

No change in stance or position Left foot stays on the same position

B

STARTING POSITION

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 Front View 22 Front View

23 Front View 24 25 26

B B

A A A

B B

27 28 29 Front View 30

31 32 33 34 35 36 37

38 39 40 41 42

A

B

STEPPING AND TURNING INSTRUCTIONS:

START / END

ENDING POSITION

B

A

Steps 6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-

16-17 going towards B then turn

Step 18

Steps 19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-

27-28--29- going towards A then

turn step 30

Steps 31-32-33-34-35-36-37

going towards B

Steps 38-39-40-41-42 Ending position Steps 1-2-3-4-5 Starting position

1. Take your position in the middle of the arena and assume parallel toes stance with open hands on the sides. 2. Slide left foot towards the right foot to assume open toes stance and bring right fist on left palm. 3. Tip head about 10 degrees forward. 4. Bring head up keeping right fist on left palm. 5. Slide left foot to the left to assume parallel toes stance keeping open hands on the sides. 6. While facing B Slide right foot backwards and assume a left back stance bringing open hands as illustrated right hand over the left hand. 7. Without changing stance pull right fist to the chest as you execute a left finger thrust. 8. Without changing stance execute a right vertical punch pulling left open hand in front of the chest. 9. Still facing B, bring right foot behind left knee to assume a left crane stance at the same time executing a combination right downward block and a left upward block. 10. Right front kick towards B. 11. As you bring right foot down, step forward with the right foot and execute a right vertical lunge punch. 12. Still facing B bring left foot behind right knee to assume a right crane stance at the same time executing a combination left downward block and a right upward block. 13. Left front kick towards B. 14. As you bring left foot down, step forward with the left foot and execute a left vertical lunge punch. 15. Still facing B bring right foot behind left knee to assume left crane stance at the same time executing a combination right downward block and a left upward block. 16. Right front kick towards B. 17. As you bring right foot down, step forward with right foot and execute a right vertical lunge punch and BUNYAW. 18. Pivoting on right foot turn body 180 degrees to the left to face A bring left foot next to right foot. 19. Straighten both knees bringing both hands in a circular block. 20. Bring open hands down to the sides. 21. Still facing A bring right foot behind left knee to assume a left crane stance bringing open hands to the front palms up. 22. Still facing A brings open hand to the sides palms out. 23. Still facing A step forward to assume right for4ward stance and execute right finger thrust. 24. Pull left foot behind right knee to assume right crane stance bringing open hands to the front palms up. 25. Bring open hands to the side’s palms out. 26. Step forward with left foot to assume left forward stance and execute a left finger thrust. 27. Pull right foot behind left knee to assume left crane stance bringing open hands to the front palms up.

28. Bring open hands to the side’s palms out. 29. Step forward with right foot to assume right forward stance and execute a right finger thrust bringing left hand under right elbow and BUNYAW. 30. Pivoting on left foot turn 180 degrees to the left to face B 31. Assume right crane stance by bringing left foot behind right knee at the same time bringing hands to the side palms up. 32. Without changing stance bring open hands to sides palms out. 33. Step forward to assume left forward stance and execute a left finger thrust. 34. Pull left foot to assume left cat stance and bring open hands as shown. 35. Shift weight to left foot and execute a right finger thrust. 36. Pull right foot backwards to assume right cat stance and bring open hands as shown. 37. Shift weight on right foot and step forward with left foot and execute a finger thrust and BUNYAW. 38. Pull left foot next to right foot to assume parallel toes stance bringing open hands to the sides. 39. Slide left foot towards the right foot to assume open toes stance bringing right fist on left palm. 40. Tip head about 10 degrees forward. 41. Bring head up keeping right fist on left palm. 42. Slide left foot to the left to assume parallel toes stance keeping open hands on the sides.

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