Volume 2 Number 102013

Master Jaime Geronimo and Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Jr.

Sikaran Taliba

Supremo Meliton C. GeronimoEditor Emeritus

Emmanuel QuerubinEditor in Chief

Elpidio SeletariaManaging Editor

Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.Editor-at-large

ERPArt Editor

Photos By:Elpidio Seletaria, Jr. Romeo Lladone Moreno Villanueva Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

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Contents

Promotional Trip From Baras to the United States Welcome to the New Sikaran Black Belts Jimmy Geronimo tours Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco Next Stop Southern California Last Stop Fresno, Central California Master Jaime Geronimo Leads the Class From The Desk of the Editor-At-Large

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EditorialThe last two issues of Sikaran Taliba were dedicated to the Second Annual Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philip-pines Gathering and Workshop leading to the acceptance of new members and promotion to Black Belts of the new members. This issue is dedicated to the personal vacation of Jaime Geronimo, more as a bakasiyoni-sta than Executive Vice-President and Chief Instructor of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. It will not be easy to separate Jimmy’s “vacation” and Master Jimmy’s “official mission,” however, we will try to balance it evenly. Master Jaime Geronimo’s official trip was planned and financed by the United States of America Regional Chapter. His vacation schedule and his sightseeing trips are all courtesy of his mga ka-maganak and his friends.

Jaime Geronimo and his nephew Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

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Promotional Trip From Baras to the United States By: Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

On Friday, June 21, 2013, Master Jaime Geronimo of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines took a leave of ab-sence as Executive Vice-President and Chief Instructor to witness the growth of Sikaran in the United States. This is the first time that he visited the United States. He was invited by the United States Execu-tive Council of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines to attend the Second Sikaran Annual Gathering and Workshop, hosted by Mantas Louelle Lledo, Jr., State Director for New Jersey and Man-tas Andy Sanano, Jr., State Director for Florida. The United States Executive Council is com-posed of Mantas Meliton Geronimo, Jr., WSBP International Vice-President; Mantas Henry Bio, United States of America Regional Chapter Director; Man-tas Danny Chu, California State Director, Mantas Louelle Lledo, Jr., New Jersey State Director; Mantas Andy Sanano, Jr., Florida State Di-rector; Mantas Rommel Guiveses, New York Interim State Director; Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., In-

ternational Coordinator; Mantas Moreno Villanueva, Northern Cali-fornia District Director; Mantas Romeo Lladone, Central Califor-nia District Director; and Mantas Emmanuel Querubin, Executive Technical Assistant to Grandmas-ter Meliton Geronimo.

First on the agenda of Master Jaime Geronimo was to visit his daughter he has not seen for years and grandson whom he has not seen yet. When his other relatives learned that, he is in town they all wanted to meet with him but he explained that he will be busy for the Second Annual Sikaran Gath-ering and Workshop to be held in

New Jersey. He further explained that he will have more time after the event in New Jersey. A heavy sightseeing schedule was drawn up by his nieces, nephews, cousins and other Baraseños, who were ex-cited to show Jimmy around. In

fact, Jimmy was slated to be the Guest of Honor during the celebration of the Baras Town Fiesta, which was held on July 6 at the City of Fremont Town Plaza. On Friday, 28 June 2013, Master Jaime Geronimo took the flight to Philadel-phia with Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., Mantas Em-manuel Querubin, and his wife Gloria. Due to the time change, the flight seemed longer than it was. They took a shuttle to the desig-nated hotel at Mount Laurel

in New Jersey. Awaiting their arrival were the other officials of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philip-pines including Mantas Tom Sulit from Alberta, Canada, and the candidates for membership and promotion, and Michael Queru-bin, publisher of FMAPulse.Com. The presence of Master Jaime Geronimo in this gathering

From left: Andrew Muxen, South Dakota; Abel Colon, Florida; Dennis Feller, South Dakota; Greg Gonzales, Florida; Mantas Andy Sanano; Lee Fjelstad, Florida; Richard Lundy, Nebraska; Bruce Kulpaca, Utah; and Ben Geary, South Dakota

New Black Belts from New Jersey: From left: Jon Magpantay, David McMillan, Mantas Louelle Lledo, Jr., Linda Roach, Marlon Hudak, and Ron Parente

The welcoming party: Clock-wise: Dennis Feller, Michael Querubin, Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., Emmanuel Querubin, Master Jaime Geronimo, Lee Fjelstad, Andy Sanano, Greg Gonzales (partly hidden), Tom Sulit, Rich-ard Lundy, and Bruce Kulpaca.

Master Jaime Geronimo, with the grandson he has not yet seen. To his left is his daughter Joanna Marie and

nephew Mantas Meliton Geronimo, Jr.

was heralded as the gravy that made the event “not only deli-cious but also nutritious.” As Bruce Kulpaca from Utah said: “When face to face with historical figures such as Master Jaime Geronimo, you become humbled by your

own place in history; such an opportunity allowed us to place in context the development of the particular martial art with our own experience. I really believe I am a better martial artist because I feel a direct link with the past

through the introductions made at this event.” By all accounts, so far the Second Annual Sikaran Gathering and Workshop is the most suc-cessful and memorable yet. Based on all the positive

Welcome to the New Sikaran Black Belts:

reviews by those who witnessed the Second Annual Sikaran Gath-ering and Workshop, it was a huge success. The last two issues of the Sikaran Taliba carried a blow-by-blow account of the event.

After the event in New Jersey, Meliton Geronimo, Jr., picked up Jimmy Geronimo and his party from the San Francisco Airport. They had a late dinner at the home of Emmanuel Queru-

bin, where Meliton, Jr. was briefed on the gathering and workshop. It was almost two in the morning when Meliton, Jr., Jimmy Geronimo, and Elpidio Seletaria left for Vallejo, home of Meliton,

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Jr. The following day Jimmy’s sightseeing tour started. First stop was San Francisco.

Jimmy enjoying grapes, feeding a horse and shooting with a Ruger 357

and a Glock Model 19 in 9mm

Not just sightseeing, but also people seeing

The gate to Chinatown in San Francisco

Shopping and enjoying a street performer

Jimmy Geronimo tours Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge at the background

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Next Stop Southern California

Mixing business with pleasure, Jimmy’s niece drove him to Southern California to see his other rela-tives. While sightseeing and visiting the tourist spots in Southern California, Master Jaime Geronimo, took the time to see the state of affairs of Sikaran in Los Angeles. He visited with Henry Bio, USA Regional Director of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines Highlight of Jimmy’s visit to Southern California is the establishment of several Sikaran schools com-posed of relatives, friends and kababayan who are now concentrated in Los Angeles area. Henry Bio, will hold a gathering, seminar , and train instructors for the Southern California chapter. While in that part of the State, Jimmy was taken to the different tourist spots, including Las Vegas where he tried his luck in the casinos. On July 27, 2013, Jimmy was accompanied by Elpidio Seletaria, Jr. to Fresno to meet up with Moreno Villanueva and Romeo Lladone of the Black Rangers Sikaran School of Central California.

Last Stop Fresno, Central California

Originally billed as Central California Gathering and Workshop, the abbreviated trip of Master Jimmy Geron-imo to Fresno was “downgraded” to a Goodwill Visit. Several of the Mantas who were supposed to attend were not able to come. USA Regional Chapter Director Henry Bio and California State Director Danny Chu were both tied up in their work and begged to be excused. Mantas Meliton Geronimo, Jr., extended his apol-ogies for cancelling at the last minute. At about five in the afternoon of Friday, July 26, 2013, his wife Raquel went into labor about 20 days early. At eight twenty-six, she gave birth to a healthy 7 pounds baby (Zach

Ramsey Geronimo). However, she experienced unusual bleeding and her husband Meliton,Jr. opted to stay and be with her. Mantas Em-manuel Querubin was also excused due to a medical appointment. Only Master Jaime Geronimo and Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., were able to come. They left the Bay Area at about five in the morning.

Master Jaime Geronimo Leads the Class

Moreno Villanueva (extreme left) and Romeo Lladone (extreme right) led the students in welcoming Master Jaime Geronimo and Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Jr.

Jimmy (center) with Henry Bio (second from left) and some friends during a dinner meeting

Proud father Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., presents the newest member of the World

Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines, Zach Ramsey Geronimo, born July 26, 2013

Master Jaime Geronimo with a couple of students and presenting a Certificate

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Master Jaime Geronimo and Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., demonstrating a Sikaran technique

Master Jaime Geronimo receiving the Plaque of Appreciation from Romeo Lladone as Moreno Villanueva watches and Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., takes picture

From left: Moreno Villanueva, Marion Villanueva, Master Jaime Geronimo, Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., Guada lladone, and Romeo Lladone

Five-year-old Reanne Gillian Lladone tries to reach the kicking pad held by Moreno Villanueva

Master Jaime Geronimo handing out Certificate of Promotion

These two students look mesmerized by the performance of Master Jaime Geronimo and Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Jr.

Master Jaime Geronimo and Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., with the Villanueva family. From left: Moreno Villanueva, Michelle, Marion, and Maureen

Master Jaime Geronimo and Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., with Lladone family. From left, front row: Reanne Gillian, Rainier Grant, and Ruby Grace. Second Row: Guada Lladone and Romeo Lladone

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Other awardees

Major Filipino Newspapers in Northern California Picked Up the Story and Carried it in the July 26 - August 1, 2013 Issue

From The Desk of the Editor-At-Large Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. 9th Degree Red and White Belt WSBP Vice-President for International Affairs

Announcing the Appointments of Two European Regional Chapter Directors

Regional Director Arnold Turla Sikaran Regional Chapter of Ireland Mount Charles, County of Donegal Republic of Ireland

Regional Director Armie Esparcia Delos Santos Sikaran Regional Chapter of Italy Milan, Italy

He is the son of Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo and the third generation heir to the Geronimo Sikaran lineage. He came from the line of Sikaran haris. His Grandfather, Cipriano Geronimo was the last Hari of Baras, Rizal. His Great-grandfather Bonifacio Geronimo, was the last Hari ng mga Hari. Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo has issued a Legal Declaration, naming his son Administrative Head of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines, when he steps down as President.

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Sikaran Golden Jubilee

On November 6. 2016, The World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines will celebrate its golden anniversary. It was on November 6, 1966 when the Asian Karate Association, composed of Japan, Korea, China and the Phillipines recognized Sikaran as a distinct unarmed fighting art of Filipino origin and named Meliton Geronimo as Grandmaster with the rank of 10th Degree Red Belt. This jubilee will be marked by festivities worthy of this grand event. The First Sikaran Hall of Fame will be held in conjunction with the Golden Anniversary. In 1966, the original plan was to invite the Grandmasters who were invovled in the recognition of Sikaran as a distinct fighting art from the Philippines on its 50th Anniversary. But this will not be so. Grandmasters from Japan, Kyojiro Furusawa and Koichi Kondo have passed away. Grandmasters Dr. Kwai Byeung Yun of Ji Do Kwan Kong Soo Doo, and Hwang Kee of Moo Doo Kwan Tang Soo Doo of Korea have likewise passed away. With the dissolution of the Asian Karate Association in 1970, we have lost contact with Chinese Grandmaster Chua Tiong Ki, but there were uncomfirmed reports that he to passed away. Only Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo is still alive, albeit at 86th years old, he is suffering from the ill effects of several bouts with stroke. From the early beginnings of Sikaran in the Philippines, it has now spread its wings in the four corners of the world. The golden jubilee is still 3 years away but preparations are now being taken to insure that it will be the greatest event in Sikaran until Novermber 6, 2066, when Sikaran celebrates its centennial or diamond anniversary.

Division of Rizal 2013 Sports Clinic

Emily Samillano, poses with the banner of the 2013 Sports Clinic

Emily Samillano and Allan Villamor lead the participants in the techniques of Sikaran

Emily Samillano with Mr. Nickson Nemino Rizal Sports Coordinator

The officials and some Team Managers

The Coaches from the different schools were:

Mary Jeanette Tejada. Wilcy Monteverde Zandro Mora Kris Strella Ronnie Lingaling Edward Manalo Gilbert Maombong Jenelito Hi Lao Allan O.Villamor

Baras Elementary School Morong National Highschool, Morong ,Rizal Malalim Elementary School, Baras,Rizal Nayon Elementary School,Tanay,Rizal Rodriguez Elementary School Jalayjayin Elementary School, Rizal Trainer…Sampaloc Tanay.Rizal Assistant Trainer..Tanay ,Rizal Instructor

On the first day of the clinic all the participants went through an orientation about the rules and regulations of the contests, and the duties of the officials. The second day was dedicated to demonstrations of Sikaran as a sport, while the third day was a demonstration od Sikaran for self-defense. At the conclusion of the Sports Clinic Certificates of Appreciation were handed out to all the participants.

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The Sports Clinic is not all physical

Coming EventsSeptember 22, 2013 - Mass Examination and Promotion Venue: Sikaran GHQ, Baras, Rizal Time: 8:00 AM

Septermber 28, 2013 - Invitational Sikaran Tournament and Arnis Exhibition Venue: Sto. Nino Elementary School, Plaridel Bulacan Time: 8:00 AM

Theories and academics are also part of the Sports Clinic Emily Samillano is the Lead Instructor

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