Informative Issue No. 87 2013

Tournament Organizer Tournament Officials Exhibitions 7th Invitational Arnis Tournament Anyo Event Full Contact Event Winners Master Crisanto Pasindo

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Grandmasters who attended the event:1. Grandmaster Jimmy Ibrahim 2. Grandmaster Henry Espira 3. Grandmaster Jay Saceda Jumawan 4. Grandmaster Vicente Sanchez

The FMA Informative is very grateful to Joy Lim in providing the information for this issue. The Arnis Pasindo Eskrima Tournaments are probably one the leanest Arnis tournaments in the Philip-pines. But what it lacks in resources, it more than makes up for with its heart and spirit. Master Cris Pasindo the organizer, dreams of a time when Arnis would be recognized and respected by many. “We Filipinos should love Arnis because it’s our own. We should be the first one to appreciate it,” he always says. Master Pasindo stated that every day, he thinks about ways to help make that dream happen. One of the methods he thought of was putting up tournaments. Tournaments that are above reproach, where organizers and officials act with respect and integrity. Master Pasindo is truly a man of integrity. A man who loves Arnis. This you will learn once reading this issue.

Some Words From the Organizer, Master Cris Pasindo I organized this tournament so that more Filipinos will learn and appreciate Arnis. It is our national sport, our very own. Aside from that, competitions are effective motivators for Arnis practitioners to train seri-ously. It’s one way to keep the standards high. It’s also a venue to meet and bond with others in the community. I thank my friends for helping and volunteering their time and expertise. This is not a financially-reward-ing endeavor for us but it’s worth it. From the secretariat to the officials, most of us are doing this out of our love for Arnis and the Philippines.

Joy Lim is a pediatrician, volunteer preschool teacher, and late-bloomer marathoner. As part of her fitness training and her desire to try something new, she started Arnis training under Master Cris Pasindo in January 2013. She put up a blog, www.thedeadlydance.wordpress.com, to record her thoughts and sto-ries about Arnis, the sport she has grown to love. Visit Arnis Pasindo Eskrima

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The Arnis Pasindo Eskrima tournaments are probably one of the leanest Arnis tournaments in the country. But what it lacks in resources, it more than makes up for with its heart. Let me tell you why.

The Tournament Organizer Master Cris Pasindo a 6th degree Arnis Black Belt, trained under Grandmaster Mon Kiatson is the organizer. Although lacking in formal education, he has big dreams for Arnis in this country. He dreams of a time when Arnis would be recognized and respected by many. “We Filipinos should love Arnis because it’s our own. We should be the first one to appreciate it,” he always says. He says that every day, he thinks about ways to help make that dream happen. One of the methods he thought of was putting up tournaments -- Tournaments that are above reproach, where organizers and officials act with respect and integrity. Many months before a tournament, Master would start approaching people and request for financial support. Private individuals are difficult to approach so he resorts to city officials. He gives them formal request letters and the secretaries would ask him to come back for the response. After several days of going back and forth, he would most often be given anywhere from Php200-500 (USD 5-12). He accepts them gratefully, saying that small amounts put together would amount to something big in the end. A close friend of his related this story. One evening, after spending all day commuting and waiting for some city councilors to respond to his financial request, Mas-ter Cris went home with Php 500 (12 USD). He prepared his dinner of left over rice and sardines. He knew he had enough money in his pocket for a more substantial dinner, but he said, “This money was given for the tournament, so that is where this money will go.” He then proceeded to enjoy his dinner, not feeling sorry for himself at all. Truly a man of integrity. A man who loves Arnis.

The Tournament Officials When Master Cris told his friends about his vision, they were willing to help. People like Master Rogelio Santos and Punong Guro Francisco “Boy” Pajo, who are na-tional trainers for Arnis Officiating, agreed to round up their network. Knowing that the financial com-pensation will not really match the skill and expertise they will bring in did not discourage them. During the tournament, they would work from 8AM to 8PM, hardly taking breaks to eat meals and personal things. At the end of the day, they would all count the money at hand plus what they got from the participants’ fees (usually Php 200-250 each), and divide it among themselves. The

highest official would usually go home with Php 400-600 (10-14 USD). So little for such high ex-pertise. It’s heartbreaking some-times.Coaches and Athletes The participants join despite the fact that the organizer cannot even afford a floor matting and that the armors are just bor-rowed. Nary did I hear a disre-spectful tone of voice against an official or a fellow athlete. They came to play and play hard they did. The tournament was exciting and spectacular to watch. Young people playing fast and passionate-ly is one of Arnis’ best moments. The atmosphere during the closing and awarding ceremony

was one of satisfaction and accom-plishment. A great day, playing a great game. When asked if he would continue to put up tournaments despite all the difficulties, Master Cris says, “It’s understandable that people hesitate to support us. They don’t know us yet. They don’t know Arnis yet. If we wait for them to support us before we move, then tournaments may never happen. We have to move by faith first. Then when people see many us playing, excelling, and enjoying this awesome sport they will join us. Let’s just have faith and carry on.”Wise words from a wise man.

Tournament Officials (Names alphabetically arranged)Referees and Judges 1. Master Benito Baquiran , Jr. 2. Guro Jerome Castro 3. Guro Ardie Cordero 4. Guro Napoleon Dilidili 5. Guro Eliseo Jun Epoc 6. Guro Edrick Gardiola 7. Guro Juancho Mercolita 8. Guro Norlie Mirando 9. Guro Bryan Palaa 10. Guro rosario Pajarillo 11. Punong Guro Francisco Boy Pajo* 12. Master Roger Santos* 13. Guro Gary Villagracia 14. Guro Jevy Villanueva 15. Master Jun VillenoTable Committee1. Joanna Marie Arguanta 2. Armay Bombio 3. Cedrick Cepres 4. Rowena Nacario 5. Hedy Santos*Timers and Scorers1. Marjorie Dadivas 2. Lora Mae delos Santos 3. Reign Esguerra 4. Roxan Farillon 5. Ahzel Meral 6. Angela Marinella Santos 7. Juliana Santos 8. Crestel SolisArmorers1. Kenneth Amora 2. Saber Garcia 3. Bryan Sanchez 4. Japi Sanchez*Head

Exhibitions:1. Grandmaster Vicente Sanchez and team (Kali Arnis International) 2. Grandmaster Henry Espera (Kali Rapido) 3. Grandmaster Jay Saceda Jumawan and son, Master Jayson Jumawan (Team Jumawan) 4. Master Pepito Sabalberino and Master Bernard Pelino (Power of the brave Fighter) 5. Master Cris Pasindo and Lakan Von Altas (Arnis Pasindo Eskrima) 6. Arnis Combat Kiatson System Team 7. Arnis Pasindo Eskrima Kids Arnis Team 8. Department of Education Rizal 9. Kamao Ateneo Arnis Team 10. Rizal Technological University Arnis Team

Arnis Pasindo Eskrima Martial Arts Association7th Invitational Arnis Tournament

Jackman Plaza, Munoz, Quezon City, PhilippinesJune 29-30, 2013

Participating Arnis Teams (Names alphabetically arranged)1. Arnis Combat Kiathson System 2. Arnis Pasindo Eskrima 3. Department of Education Rizal 4. Jumawan Integrated Martial Arts (Team Jumawan) 5. Kali Arnis 6. Kamao Ateneo 7. Kamao Quezon City 8. Lighting Scientific Arnis International 9. Paclibar Bicol 10. PD Arnis 11. Power of the Brave Fighter 12. Recoma Kali 13. Rizal Technological University 14. Taguig City University 15. Thunor Duro Arnis

Anyo Event(Individual Single Weapon Category)

Junior/Kids Division

Boys 17 years old and below

Medal Name Team

Gold Eugene Gongora Kamao Quezon City Silver Mark Andrew Orcena Department of Education Rizal Bronze Roblian Sanchez Taguig City University

Girls 17 years old and below

Gold Mary Allin Aldeguer Dep Ed Rizal Silver Jessica Cabano-ang Dep Ed Rizal Bronze Geraldine Canete Dep Ed Rizal

Senior Division

Men 18-39 years old

Gold Daniel Bernas Kamao Ateneo Silver Anthony Galoy Rizal Technological University Bronze Angelo Sunga Rizal Technological University

Women 18-39 years old

Gold Marjolein Guarde Taguig City University Silver Pam Musni Kamao Ateneo Bronze Katherine Gohu Kamao Ateneo

(Individual Double Weapon Category)

Junior/Kids Division

Boys 17 years old and below

Gold Roblian Sanchez Taguig City university Silver Eugene Gongora Kamao Quezon City Bronze Mark Andrew Orcena Department of Education Rizal

Girls 17 years old and below

Gold Desiree Quirog Rizal Technological University Silver Mary Allin Aldeguer Department of Education Rizal Bronze Geraldine Canete Department of Education Rizal

Senior Division

Men 18-39 years old

Gold Anthony Galoy Rizal Technological University Silver Daniel Bernas Kamao Ateneo Bronze Angelo Sunga Rizal Technological University

Women 18-39 years old

Gold Katherine Gohu Kamao Ateneo Silver Marjolein Guarde Taguig City University

(Synchronized Open Weapon Category)

Junior/Kids Division

Boys 17 years old and below

Gold Power of the Brave Fighter Group 3 Power of the Brave Fighter Silver Power of the Brave Fighter Group 1 Power of the Brave Fighter

Girls 17 years old and below

Gold Rizal Technological University Rizal Technological University Silver Department of Education Cainta Department of Education Rizal Bronze Department of Education Botong Department of Education Rizal

Senior Division

Men 18-39 years old

Gold Kamao Ateneo Kamao Ateneo

Full Contact EventKids Division

Boys 9 years old and below

Gold John Louise Michael Pilapil Paclibar Bicol Silver Carl Vincent Pilapil Paclibar Bicol

Boys 10-11 years old

Gold Kenneth Navarro Paclibar Bicol Silver Abraham Arroyo Team Jumawan

Boys 12-13 years old

Gold Mark Anrew Orcena Department of Education Rizal Silver Rex Ivan Eclovia Kamao Quezon Cit |Bronze Dennis Salona Recoma Kali John Lloyd Annual Paclibar Bicol

Girls 12-13 years old

Gold Mariz Saligo Paclibar Bicol Silver Kim Rica Jimenea Kamao Quezon City Bronze Hazel Solis Department of Education Rizal Jessica Cabano-ong Department of Education Rizal

Junior Division

Boys 14-15 years old

Gold Roblian Sanchez Taguig City University Silver Eugene Gongora Kamao Quezon City Bronze Roblian Sanchez Taguig city University

Girls 14-15 years old

Gold Mary Allin Aldeguer Department of Education Rizal Silver Geraldine Canete Department of Education Rizal Bronze Teodora Zamudio Department of Education Rizal Leanne Loayon Department of Education Rizal

Boys 16-17 years old

Gold Johnson Briza Paclibar Bicol Silver Renzo Gonzales Kamao Ateneo Bronze Jayson Jumawan Team Jumawan Burton Caparroso Kamao Ateneo

Girls 16-17 years old

Gold Lavinia Esquivel Department of Education Rizal Silver Cynthia Pundogar Rizal Technological University

Senior Division

Men’s Extra Lightweight Division (60kgs and below)

Gold Anthony Galoy Rizal Technological University Silver John Celbert Jungco Recoma Kali Bronze TJ David Kamao Ateneo John Tibayan Paclibar Bicol

Men’s Lightweight Division (over 60kgs – 71 kgs)

Gold Jaypee Pardillo Power of the Brave Fighter Silver Andrew Go Kamao Ateneo Bronze Bernard Irinco Thunor Duro Arnis RJ Gardiola Rizal Technological University

Men’s Middleweight Division (over 71 kgs - 86 kgs)

Gold Jeffrey Villanueva Rizal Technological University Silver Bryan Larosa Paclibar Bicol Bronze Wharjun Capuno Paclibar Bicol Richard Villanueva Thunor Duro Arnis

Men’s Heavyweight Division (over 86 kgs)

Gold Efren Ramos Paclibar Bicol Silver Romel Furto Paclibar Bicol Bronze Gian Karlo Demaisip PDA Raul Dumalog Thunor Duro Arnis

Women’s Lightweight Division (over 48-56 kgs)

Gold Kem Arceo Rizal Technological University Silver Beverly Heow Kamao Ateneo Bronze Julfra Villa Rizal Technological University

Women’s Middleweight Division (over 56 kg-66 kgs)

Gold Desiree Quirog Rizal Technological University Silver Marjolein Guarde Taguig City University Bronze Pamela Musni Kamao Ateneo

Women’s Heavyweight Division (over 66 kgs)

Gold Franchesca Roquero Rizal Technological University Silver Angelique Cruz Rizal Technological University Bronze Beverly Heow Kamao Ateneo

Super Senior Division

Men’s Open Weight

Gold Bong Rabo Paclibar Bicol Silver Ronielo Lorenzo Paclibar Bicol Bronze Ruben Atendayo Thunor Duro Arnis Victoriano Empalmado Thunor Duro Arnis

Winners

Overall WinnersRank Team/Club Name Gold Silver Bronze TotalChampion Rizal Technological University Arnis Team 8 3 4 15 1st Runner Up Paclibar Bicol Arnis Team 6 4 3 13 2nd Runner Up Department of Education Rizal Arnis Team 4 5 8 17 3rd Runner Up Kamao Ateneo Arnis Team 3 5 5 13

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Master Crisanto Pasindo Master Pasindo, born in Davao del Norte, Philippines in 1975, was a champion Judo, Karate, and Kickboxing practitioner during his earlier days. He took up Arnis under Grandmaster Mon Kiathson in 2002. After two years he became a chief instructor. In 2008, with the blessing of Grandmaster Kiathson, Master Cris, having achieved 6th degree blackbelt level, put up his own club, the Arnis Pasindo Eskrima Martial Arts Association. Master Pasindo and his students emphasize respect and diligence in their trainings and to date have already successfully organized seven tourna-ments.Mission Statement: To excel in and promote Arnis in the Philippines and the world.Vision Statement: A group of highly-skilled, peace-loving, and respectful Arnisadors working together in promoting and propagating the art, especially to young people both in the Philippines and abroad.Contact Master Cris Pasindo: arnispasindo@yahoo.comSome words about Master Pasindo:Grandmaster Vicente Sanchez: “Mabuting tao si Master Cris Pasindo at pinupuri ko siya dahil ang mga tour-nament niya ay laging well-prepared at magagaling ang referees at judges niya.“ (Master Cris is a good man and I praise him for his tournaments. They are always well-prepared and the referees and judges are good.)From a contemporary, Grandmaster Jay Saceda Jumawan: I think Master Cris Pasindo is one of the best among us. He is the new “Smoking Stick.”From a student, Lakan Von Altas: “Everything I know about Arnis I got from Master Cris Pasindo. He is a generous and excellent instructor.”

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