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Amara Arkanis Philippines Fighting For Lives - Supporting the Motherland WEKAF Western Regional’s Memorial Tribute to Punong Guro Mark Lledo Philippine Typhoon Charity Event 4th Arizona FMA Friendship Gathering KKAASI Competition 1st National Arnis Congress
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FMA Past Events
Amara Arkanis Philippines “Arnis Tournaments”
Arnis Champion for ISSAA Arnis Champion for NCSU
2-Silver and 1-Bronze for the Provincial Meet - October 2009
www.amara-arkanis.com
The Amara Arkanis Imus, Philippines sent 4 Mandirigma namely: Name Camagong, Ma. Klarissa Erramon, Legaspi Medrocillo, Rene Theodore M. Abad, Royce Laurenz C.
School Year 2nd Year High School 2nd Year High School 2nd Year High School 1st Year High School
Age13 13 13 12
From Benedictine Institute of Learning with our Principal: Teresa Cielo Fe J. Valenzuela Administrator: Sonia P. Ramirez Director and President: Noel M. Abad
Representing the Imus, Secondary School Athletic Association (ISSAA) Competition and to be led by Punong Guro Felipe “IPE” Penales Jr. and Assistant Joel C. Mañozo, in which the participants are all the private and public school in Imus, Cavite, fortunately the Amara Arkanis Mandirigma won for the ISSAA and represented the Municipality of Imus to the upcoming North Cavite Sports Unit (NCSU). Again the Mandirigma of Amara Arkanis Won and the Champion for the NCSU, The Amara
Arkanis Mandirigma represent the whole North of Cavite which composed of the Municipality of Bacoor, Imus, Rosario, Tanza, and Noveleta, Cavite, the Amara Arkanis represented the whole north for the Provincial Competition.
The Mandirigma Watching the other game
In spite of being new and young in the field of competition the Amara Arkanis Mandirigma fought gallantly with other competitors with experience and advantage of the competition proper and it ends up with 2 Silver and 1 Bronze unfortunately one of the Mandirigma is overweight Erramon, Legaspi and did not fight for the competition still he is there to give support for his brothers and sister.
ISSAA “Imus Secondary Schools Athletic Association” Category Award Abad, Royce Laurenz C. Camagong, Ma. Klarissa
Combatan / Anyo Combatan / Anyo
Champion Champion
Erramon, Legaspi Medrocillo, Rene Theodore M.
Combatan / Anyo Combatan / Anyo
Champion Champion
NCSU “North Cavite Sports Unit” Abad, Royce Laurenz C. Camagong, Ma. Klarissa Erramon, Legaspi Medrocillo, Rene Theodore M.
Combatan Combatan Anyo Combatan
Champion Champion Champion Champion
Provincial Meet 2009 Abad, Royce Laurenz C. Camagong, Ma. Klarissa Medrocillo, Rene Theodore M.
Combatan Anyo Combatan
Bronze Silver Silver
Coach / Trainer: Felipe M. Penales Jr. - (Amara Arkanis – Punong Guro)
Punong Guro Ipe Penales Jr. talking
with the Amara Mandirigma
Asst. Coach: Joel C. Manozo - (I.T. Specialist – Benedictine Institute of Learning) Sports Coordinator: Benjamin I. Ilano Jr. - (Faculty - Benedictine Institute of Learning) Visit: www.bene-edu.net at the gallery. If you want to see the video try to type jijaoh at www.youtube.com then choose Arnis Provincial Meet 2009.
Legaspi, Erramon, Abad, Royce Laurenz,
Camagong, Ma. Klarissa, Medrocillo, Rene Theodore with Punong Guro Ipe Penales Jr.
The Amara Arkanis Mandirigma with the Administrator Sonia P. Ramirez and the
Director/President Noel M. Abad of Benedictine Institute of Learning Imus, Cavite
Fighting For Lives Supporting the Motherland
October 29, 2009 By Chrissy Ellin
Legacy Martial Arts Studio is an Academy located in
Claremont/Upland, CA. Headed by Chief Instructor Guro Jason Cruz. At Legacy Martial Arts Studio students are educated on the history, language, culture, and martial arts of the Philippines. With the recent Typhoon that hit our motherland. Legacy Martial Arts Studio has participated in 2 events in October and November. Both Events that LEGACY has participated in has raised over $2321 for the victims of the Typhoons and counting.
www.fightingforlives.com
FIL-I-AM Charity Event
Quest Crew with Team Legacy, Merci, Aileen
The 1st event was organized by Stephanie Poserio, CAPAS of Pitzer College on
October 29, 2009. Among the performers were Hip Hop Violinist - Paul Dateh, Quest Crew (Winners of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew), Legacy Martial Arts Studio-Submission Kali, and others.
The event had a great turnout as the mounds of the college were filled to capacity. The Demo began with a brief lecture about the Filipino Martial Arts and its rich history. The Kali Warrior Kids group was the crowd favorite receiving repeated ovations. Team Legacy Adults united and gave a great performance demonstrating double stick, single stick, edged weapons, and empty hands against multiple attackers as well. Team Legacy’s goal is to promote and preserve the Filipino martial arts and hope to participate in more events in 2010.
Mrs. Dina Divine
defending against a knife
Saif, Dylan, and Ines- Kali
Warriors Kids Class
Mario Maldanado, Jake Gladstone,
Elmer Alacantara
Legacy Martial Arts Studio- Headquarters of Submission Kali 1242 N. Monte Vista Ave #2
Upland, CA 91786 (909) 575-8809
www.legacyfightgear.com
www.submissionkali.com
WEKAF Western Regionals November 7, 2009 Hilton Hotel LAX
PAKAMUT International headed by Grandmaster Felix
Roiles took 6 gold medals and 2 silver... all the hard work credited to Master Kris Paragas... the team qualified for the WEKAF National in Fremont, CA. March 13, 2010.
www.pakamut.com
Memorial Tribute to Punong Guro Mark Lledo November 7, 2009
On November 7, 2008, Punong Guro Mark Louelle
B. Lledo died unexpectedly of an aortic aneurysm. He was 34. His parents held a memorial service on the first anniversary of his death at the Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy in Mount Laurel, NJ USA. Teachers and students represented schools from Maryland to New York were friends from local Filipino communities brought their best wishes and support. Sifu Keith Mazza, family, and students o the Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy, Mt. Laurel, NJ Dr. Christopher Viggiano and family along with students of Shen Wu Dao in northern NJ
Dr. John Lee and family with students of Dr’ Lee’s Healing & Martial Arts Academy Master Andy Cappuccio with friends and students Guro Richie Acosta and students of Kuntaw Kali in NY Spencer G. and students from the Pananandata organization in NY Master Walter Crisostomo with Ultimate Eskrima of Maryland Sifus David and Isse Elston Phillips with the CMBS Tai Chi Assoc., Levittown, PA Charles Arteglier NJ Christianne Sanchez and family and other members of the Filipino community from Delanco NJ Melan and Jovy Barrameda, Mark’s classmates in the Philippines, now in NY Lester Lledo and Michael Bouchard of Philadelphia, PA Christian Herrera and family of Mt. Laurel NJ Jim Smith NJ Maridel Tuazon NJ Cynthia Herrera Lea & Dan Ignacio Ustig Cindy Pabato and Rob Sargent Daisy Pabato and the Filipino Cha-Cha Group of Mt. Holly NJ Henry Fair Dr. Ronald J. Parente Tom Herrera Vadze and Zeny Masana and students Mark Manning and family Ashwin Patel and family Renee Messina of Willingboro NJ Aaron Schwartz Ronald S. Taylor II Lynn Szalai Junie and Pam Bicierrom, famiy, and students of the Princeton group
Dr. Christopher Viggiano officiated in a program of scriptural readings and music. Flowers were presented to a picture of Guro Mark by all present after which the program resumed.
Dr. Christopher Viggiano scriptural reading
Kathlou Lledo
Mataw Guro Lou Lledo
Afterwards, a dinner was enjoyed. As people began to finish their dinners, Dr. John Lee presented a form fusing sword and stick techniques. Local Amara Arkanis students who Guro Mark had helped to train were presented new ranks”
Afterwards, a dinner was enjoyed. As people began to finish their dinners, Dr. John Lee presented a form fusing sword and stick techniques. Local Amara Arkanis students who Guro Mark had helped to train were presented new ranks” - First Degree Black Sash - First Degree Black Sash Ric Argenti Ric Argenti - Provisional Black Sash - Provisional Black Sash
Christian Herrera Christian Herrera Linda Roach Linda Roach Phil Weathers Phil Weathers
- Blue Sash - Blue Sash David McMillan David McMillan Note: In Amara Arkanis, the blue sash is the last step before provisional black belt. Note: In Amara Arkanis, the blue sash is the last step before provisional black belt.
The final part of the day was a showing of a video about Punong Guro Mark Lledo. Although this video depended on contributions from many sources, it could never have come to completeness without the extensive and talented efforts of Vico Viggiano.
The final part of the day was a showing of a video about Punong Guro Mark Lledo. Although this video depended on contributions from many sources, it could never have come to completeness without the extensive and talented efforts of Vico Viggiano.
The family wishes to express its thanks again to all who have showed their support since Mark’s untimely passing away.
www.amara-arkanis.com
Philippine Typhoon Charity Event November 14, 2009
By Chrissy Ellin
The 2nd event was the Largest Global Charity Event of its kind. Groups from 4 continents held martial arts events simultaneously on the same weekend of November 14th 2009, organized by Mr. Parvez Alam of the Fighting for Lives Organization (fightingforlives.com).
Proceeds raised from each event, were donated to charity projects for less fortunate children. Legacy Martial Arts Studio chose the Typhoon Victims in the Philippines as their charity. It turned out to be a huge success. The entire Fighting For Lives event raised a total of $13,518.
www.fightingforlives.com
The Charity Seminar started with Guro Jason Cruz of Submission Kali/Team Legacy. He demonstrated his empty hand curriculum which included practical stand up and ground techniques. As the Seminar went on more and more participants trickled in. A special guest also made an appearance Grandmaster Felix Roiles of Pakamut also donated his time for this event making it a spectacular Charity Event. His mix of comedy and powerful stick techniques kept everyone’s attention. This was Grandmaster Felix Roiles’ 2nd time at Legacy MA Studios. Participants left the Seminar wanting more and feeling great for participating in such a good cause.
Guro Jason Cruz Submission Kali
To see the video of this Event please visit: Click Here
The participants are all ears
JB and Elmer doing stick
Grandmaster Felix Roiles
Pakamut
Do your part and if you also
wish to help raise money for the Victims of the Typhoon, Legacy Fight Gear has designed a Typhoon Relief T Shirt, where the proceeds will go towards the Unicef Charity for the Philippine Typhoon Victims. Visit: legacyfightgear.com purchase the shirt and 100% of the proceeds will go towards the Charity.
At Legacy Martial Arts Studio, our goal is to provide a humble place for anyone and everyone who are
willing to open minds, empty their tea cup to explore the possibilities in training. We promote unity, brotherhood, and respect amongst each other and all other forms and types of martial arts. We believe not any 1 system or style has it all. Each individual has their own truth.
Mario, Arnelle, Jethro, JB, Elmer, Rollie
Legacy Martial Arts Studio- Headquarters of Submission Kali
1242 N. Monte Vista Ave #2 Upland, CA 91786
(909) 575-8809
www.legacyfightgear.com
www.submissionkali.com
4th Arizona FMA Friendship Gathering
November 15, 2009 Margaret T. Hance Park
Phoenix Arizona By Michael Butz
It is almost hard to believe that there have already
been four FMA gatherings in Phoenix. In no way could I have imagined that what was just an informal, one-time, local get together would have turned into such a regular event. I was even surprised to hear that some of the participants actually wait in anticipation for the next Gathering,
www.ftma-az.com
ready to meet new people, get together with friends, share good food and experience the diverse styles and nuances of the Filipino martial arts.
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would have ever been a part of something like the Gathering. I am thankful to have met so many wonderful individuals, each of whom offers something unique and special. In an area where MMA is extremely popular, I find comfort in knowing that even without vast, commercial success, there are practitioners and instructors out there, each doing their part to keep the Filipino martial arts alive and uphold quality over quantity. I would like to thank Mr. Ted Rabino and Mr. Pietro Vitelli for offering their time as instructors for the event. Special thanks go out to those who came from out of town to attend the gathering:
- Mr. Mike Casto (Sikal) from Rimrock, AZ. - Mark Trocki and family (Modern Arnis) from Huachuca City, AZ. - Mr. Oscar Mendoza (Progressive Arnis) from Tucson, AZ. - Jon Dacpano (Kada Anan Eskrima) from Las Vegas, NV. - Chaston Tabosa (Tabosa School of Kali/Eskrima) and Romy Mauricio (Del Mar School of Filipino Martial Arts), who arranged their trip to Arizona from Oahu, HI to coincide with the Gathering.
Mr. Mike Casto
Mr. Oscar Mendoza
Mr. Chris Washington (center)
Mr. Jon Dacpano (left) and Mr. Joel Sampaga (right)
Mr. Chaston Tabosa (left) and Mr
Romy Mauricio (right)
Mr. Jeff Latorre (right)
I learned recently that Jon Dacpano, one of the participants at the Gathering, is an
event reviewer. While living in L.A., he wrote for the now defunct “Jew Review”, a Hollywood insider. He is currently doing his own reviews that he will highlight on his upcoming online show “The Super Duper Show”. This show will focus mainly on comic books but will also encompass video games, anime, movies, new technology and the like. Although he attended the event solely as a participant and, by his own admission, did not
really pay particular attention to details as a reviewer, I was able to cajole him into writing a quick review. 4th AZ FMA Friendship Gathering Review by: Jon Dacpano
“On November 15, 2009 in Phoenix Arizona at Margaret T. Hance Park, Michael Butz of the Arizona Chapter of the Fierce Tigers Martial Arts Association, along with other groups in the state of Arizona, held the 4th Arizona Filipino Martial Arts Gathering.
At first glance, you see a bunch of people with sticks of different color, length, size and material swinging them in odd ways to the untrained eye. To the trained eye, it was candy of other flavors that could be tasted with a smile, awe or a question of why. With close to 50 in attendance, the park looked like it was a battlefield scene on break, learning the choreography before the director yelled, “Action!” It was extraordinary to see that so many different people were there to participate in learning and sharing the Filipino martial arts even if their styles were not the same.
The first instructor to teach was Ted Rabino, an Arizona Representative of the O.G.E (Original Giron Eskrima). What he first showed was some stick-based techniques with some holds and some disarms that looked cool and unusual but never the less good to have in your tool belt when you want to make someone look stupid for messing with you if they had a stick or if you had one handy to subdue them. He then showed some close and long-range techniques and then went technical with some Espada y Daga.
After Mr. Rabino taught, there was a short break for
lunch and then it was Michael Butz’s turn. He showed some blade-based applications that dropped some jaws. First, he asked the participants if they knew a certain defense known as “outside vertical” or “outside sweep” and applied it to the number two strike using the same technique but without actually blocking. After a few minutes of still confused faces, he moved on to a position and range of blocks that dropped
jaws again. A full force strike was given to him and, although he blocked it, it seemed to everyone that he was hit as the strike passed through his stick but allowed him not to feel the blow.
Even though he showed how it was done, the technique is hard to absorb and a little unnerving to perform until you get an understanding of why it is done in that fashion. Then the light turns on in your head and you are glad you know it from that point on in your life and glad he shared it with you.
From stick to blade application, the
training changed to empty handed techniques with the next instructor, Pietro Vitelli, a graduate of Bahala Na Martial Arts Association under Grandmaster Tony Somera. He started with some hubad-style sensitivity drills changing it up with what you might think might come next and unexpectedly not only using your hands but your elbows as well as your shoulders and head. He then showed a variation of the drill by getting in
a squat or half-squat position. Mr. Vitelli was more emotionally verbal about getting hispoint across when showing his movements. He quoted a great line, and I love hearing this quote, "Be like water!"
Overall, it was great gathering and I hope for more practitioners to come, grow
and help preserve the heritage of the Filipino martial arts and keep the old ways strong.”
KKAASI Competition Amoranto Multi Purpose Gym November 20, 2009
North Fair-View High School competed at the Amoranto Multi-Purpose Gym. The event was organized by the Department of Education. All public schools in Quezon City, Philippines were invited to attend and compt. Grandmaster Frank Aycocho’s team competed at different events during the competition.
Sparring padded stick, male and female division, synchronized anyo, traditional and cultural Arnis anyo with the native tune of the Mountain Province war dance, an interpretation dance form against multiple attackers, 8 students are ready for individual traditional anyo and creative cultural anyo.
The KKAASI team received 1 bronze and 2 silver medals in sparring.
Anyo with native tune from the mountain province
Students and teachers headed by Miss Imelda Lim and
Grandmaster Frank Aycocho with Grandmaster Pepito Robas
December 10-12, 2009 Rizal Technological University Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Arnis Heritage of our Identity
“Arnis Pamana ng Ating Pagkakakilanlan As a Great Nation
Bilang Isang Dakilang Bansa” Hosted by Hon. Josiefina Bauzon
In cooperation: Philippine Council of Kali-Eskrima Arnis Master Office of Hon. Jose Miguel Zubiri Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Department of Education (DepEd) Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
Grandmaster Frank Aycocho received a recognition plaque and achievement award as 9th degree red/black belt for his Organization AMAC-KKAASI at the 1st National Congress at Rizal Technological University, Madaluyong. Other awardees were Grandmaster Rodel Dagooc, Grandmaster Pepito Robas, Grandmaster Rey Dela Cruz, Grandmaster Ernesto Presas, Professor Armando Soteco, and Peachie Baron-Saguin.
Congresswoman Villar (center) with the host former commissioner of PSC, Professor Josiefina Bauzon
Highlights of the 1st National Arnis Congress December 10 Statement of Purpose Professor MA. Josefina V. Bauzon President, PSFAA Words of Welcome Dr. Jose Q. Macaballug President, Rizal Technological University Hon. Benjamin C. Abalos Mayor, Mandaluyong City Arnis Demonstration (Self Defense Technique) RTU Arnis Team and Coach Vhir T. Tubera Inspirational Message Hon. Manuel L Lapid Senator, Republic of the Philippines Co-Proponent, Senate Bill on Arnis Arnis Demonstration (Anyo) Keynote Address Hon. Senator Jose Miguel F. ZubiriI Senator, Republic of the Philippines Proponent of the Senate Bill on Arnis as a National Sport Video Presentation “A Tribute to Grandmaster Roland Pintoy Dantes” Topic 1: “Arnis our Cultural Heritage and its Relevance to our Progress as a Nation” Resource Person: Mr. Virigilio T. Eustaquio President, Center for the Advancement of Filipinianism
Topic 2: “History of Arnis and its Variations Resource Person: Professor Armando C. Soteco Master, IMAF Philippines Inc. Topic 3: “Basic Fundamentals of Arnis” Resource Person: Master Rogelio A. Santos Fellowship and Cultural Night December 11 Keynote Address Hon. Ronaldo V. Puno Secretary, Department of Interior and Local Government Topic 4: “Modern Arnis” Resource Person: Grandmaster Ernesto A. Presas Founding President, Modern Arnis Association of the Philippines Topic 5: “Arnis as Sport: Rules and Mechanics, Officiating and Coaching” Resource Persons: Master Vhir T. Tubera and Master Rey Dominguez 12 December Keynote Address Hon. Manuel A. Roxas II Senator, Republic of the Philippines Co-Proponent of Senate Bill on Arnis as a National Sport Topic 6: “Status of Arnis in the Physical Education Curriculum and its Role in the Promotion of our Cultural Heritage” Resource Person: Hon. Vilmar L. Labrador USEC, Department of Education Chairman, National Commission for Culture and the Arts Topic 7:“Arnis in the Community and Police Force” Resource Person: Gen. Geary L. Barias Deputy Chief for Administration, Philippine National Police Topic 8: “Saan Tayo Patutungo?” Resource Person: Professor MA. Josefina V. Bauzon President, Philippine Sports for All Association Former Commissioner, Philippine Sports Commission Review of the lessons learned “Arnis as a Sport” and “ANYO” Mock Tournament Closing Ceremonies
History has been made with the declaration of the Arnis Bill of law as the
Philippines National Sport signed by the President of the Philippines dated 11 December 2009. Effective Arnis will now be a part of academic curriculum from grade school to high school and college. To finalize a standard teaching method a meeting will be soon assembled for all Grandmasters of the different system for everyone to follow, there shall be no more politics as to who is better and who is best in teaching Arnis.
L-R: Professor Josiefina Bauzon,
Grandmaster Frank Aycocho, Senator Jose Miguel Zubiri, Mr. Gucci
Mon Tulfo, Peachie Saguin and
Grandmaster Frank Aycocho
Senator Zubiri poses with all Grandmasters of different systems
FMA Future Events
2010
January Guro Dan Inosanto Seminar
January 9 - 10, 2010 Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Police Academy
4715 Capper Road Jacksonville, Florida
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Vee Jitsu/ Knife & Stick Tactics Workshop
January 23, 2010 Silent Warrior Academy of Self Defense
5837 NW 50th Oklahoma City, OK
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Filipino Combat Systems (FCS)
Knife Defense / Knife Awareness Seminar Presented by: Modern Arnis FMA Group Wanchai
January 23 - 24, 2010 Leng Xian Feng Martial Arts School
Room A, 11/Floor, Waitex House 7-9 Mongkok Road, Kowloon Contact: Juergen Schuessler
(852) 6649-2876 Email Flyer
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February Martial Arts Winter Camp
February 5 - 6, 2010 1569 Olivina Ave. Suite 105
Livermore, CA Email
Mardis Gras Martial Arts Camp 2010 February 12-17, 2010
Fountainbleau State Park 67825 Highway 190
Mandeville, Louisiana Seminar - Tournament
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SEAMOK Tactical Solutions
Level 1 Certificate Course February 20 - 21 2010
Excell Martial Arts 722 W. 19th Street
Houston, Texas, 77008 Contact: SiSok Dan Barretto (832) 875-0706
Email Flyer
March
WEKAF USA National Championship March 5 - 7, 2010
Location: TBA Contact: WEKAF USA Director - Gabe Rafael, Email
SEAMOK Level #1 Certification Course
March 20 - 21 2010 Alliance Martial Arts Academy
702-B Mission Trace Dr. Kingsland, Georgia
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IKAEF Bali Camp
March 22-28, 2009 Bali
Nusa Dua, Indonesia Email
Website
April
Open Grandmaster Cup Martial Arts Tournament April 24-25, 2010
Almendraz Davao City, Philippines
(082) 271-6148 or (0910) 378-5828 Email Email
May Modern Arnis Seminar
Dr Remy P. Presas May 15 - 16, 2010 3 Adrianeiou St.
Metamorfosi, Athens, Greece Email
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World Trade Center Mexico Filipino Martial Arts Championship
May 22, 2010 Av. Filadelfia s/n Col. Napoles
C.P. Mexico D.E. Flyer Email
Website Website
June
Disneyland Martial Arts Festival
June 19 - 20, 2010 Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA.
Website FMA Contact Information
Coordinator: Darren Tibon (209) 464-3701
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July
Way of the Knife July 8-12, 2010
Northshore Academy 281 Peterson Rd Libertyville, IL
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Grandmaster Richard Bustillo Seminar
July 10 - 11, 2010 307 White Horse Pike Absecon, New Jersey
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WEKAF
11th World Eskrima Kali Arnis Championship July 19 - 25, 2010
Puerto Vallarta Jalisco, México
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5th Filipino Martial Arts Festival
July 25 to 30, 2010 Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Philippines
Flyer Email
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WMAA 10 year Anniversary Celebration & Training Camp July 30th - August 1, 2010
WMAA Headquarters (Horizon Martial Arts)
280 Center Rd. West Seneca [Buffalo], NY.
(716) 771-1291 Email Flyer
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