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Volume 4 January - February 2015 Number 1
TWO EXCELLENT EXAMPLES OF STUDENTS OF
SUPREMO MELITON C. GERONIMO
PANTAS MELITON S. GERONIMO, JR. AND MANTAS DALUBHASA ELPIDIO SELETARIA, JR.
SIKARAN TALIBA© IS PUBLISHED BY THE SIKARAN PILIPINAS PUBLICATIONS. IT IS
THE ONLY INTERNET NEWSPAPER DEDICATED TO THE SIKARAN PRACTITIONERS
AROUND THE WORLD. THE IDEAS AND OPINIONS IN THE ARTICLES AND
MANUSCRIPTS ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR / CONTRIBUTOR AND NOT
NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF THE PUBLISHER OF SIKARAN TALIBA OR THE
EDITORS. THE SIKARAN TALIBA IS NOT A FORUM FOR GRIEVANCE. THE
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EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF THE AUTHOR AND CANNOT BE REPRODUCED IN ANY
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THIS NEWSPAPER.
EDITORIAL OFFICE
P.O. BOX 6332
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Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo
Honorary Editor Emeritus
Mantas Emmanuel es Querubin
Editor in Chief
Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Jr.
Managing Editor
Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
Editor-at-Large
ERP
Art Editor
Philippine Correspondent
Erlina Bartolata
Contributor
Emily Zamora Samillano
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a journey back in time ……………………….part 2
By: Mantas Marangal Emmanuel Querubin
9th Degree Red and White Belt
sikaranpilipinas.com
After an absence of more than two decades, Emmanuel Querubin came home for a visit.
Political situation has changed. There is now a new President of the Republic and a new
administration. Supremo Meliton Geronimo has retired from political life and Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines has expanded to the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the
Philippines with headquarters at the residence of Supremo Meliton Geronimo at Antipolo, Rizal.
There are new names, and new faces. Some, who were not yet born when the Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines was started in 1958, are now sporting high ranks and titles.
Check of the the wide world of the of the web showed several who put together some
punching and kicking techniques and called themselves Sikaran grandmasters and masters. In
addition, some who were banished from the Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines put up their
own group and gave themselves preposterously high ranks with absurd titles. There was even a
group headed by a "religious master" who requires the members to recite passages from the bible
in order to pass the examination for promotion. And then there is a group headed by a foreigner
who cannot even spell Sikaran correctly and spelled it differently but copied the history written
by Emmanuel Querubin, to give whatever he is teaching ,a hint of validity.
However, all these are happening not just in the
Philippines but also in the other countries, some of
which I cannot even spell or pronounce the name.
All Supremo Meliton Geronimo did was laugh it
off because he knows the truth. In fact, he offered to
show his records about these people who now call
themselves masters, and grandmasters.
Although they have not seen each other for
several years, it was just like yesterday when they met
again. Meliton Geronimo and Emmanuel Querubin
hugged in thought, in word, and in person. They
continued where they left off decades ago without
missing a beat.
The first subject of their conversation was when
they will continue their interrupted projects of
publishing the History of Sikaran. It was in the 1960's
when they started the project. Due to circumstances beyond their control, only two manuals were
published. The first was the translation of the commands in teaching Sikaran, which was
approved by the Institute of National Language of the Department of Education. The second
manual was the first Original Balangkas Formal Exercise) of Sikaran.
The next publication in line was the complete history
of Sikaran, and the Original Balangkas. Although Emmanuel
Querubin has already written the books and the manuals,
there was one very big problem. Both him, and Meliton
Geronimo did not have the means to go through with their
projects. In fact, they still owe the printing press for the
printing of the first two manuals. They even still owe the
photographer for the pictures used in the Instructional
Manual of the Sikaran Balangkas.
In as much as they do not
have the means to have the pictures
taken, Querubin did the next best
thing he can think of. While Meliton
Geronimo and Emmanuel Querubin
were performing the different
balangkas, Querubin's younger
brother Precioso was illustrating the movements. Fortunately, these
illustrations were saved by the Querubin brothers.
There were some who tried to write the History of Sikaran, but
Meliton Geronimo and Emmanuel Querubin know that they are the
only persons who can write it. When the Sikaran elders were on
their prime, they
were interviewed
by Meliton
Geronimo, and
Emmanuel
Querubin. In fact,
when pictures of
the Sikaran elders
were taken, during
the interview, only
Meliton Geronimo
and Emmanuel
Querubin were
present.
Today all of the Sikaran elders have
passed away. There is nobody still alive,
who were part of Sikaran in the late 1800’s
and early 1900’s. Every word they said
during the interview is now the final truth that
is “carved in stone.” Nobody can
question any part of the Sikaran History as
written by Meliton Geronimo and
Emmanuel Querubin, because they were
not there.
With the retirement of Meliton Geronimo, both from the Philippine Air Force and
political life, and the retirement of Emmanuel Querubin from the City of Oakland Police
Department, they now have enough time and resources to work on the projects they held in
abeyance for more than 40 years. In 2009, the
Sikaran History book, entitled “Sikaran The
Fighting Art of the Filipino Farmer” came off
the press. At last, the book started four decades
ago is now on the market. It is now
Copyrighted by the National Library of the
Philippines and the Library of Congress of the
United States. After all these years, Meliton
Geronimo and Emmanuel Querubin’s dreams
are now becoming a reality.
Three years later, the second book,
entitled “Original Balangkas of Sikaran” came
off the press.
Also in 2012, Meliton Geronimo’s
achievements in Sikaran was recognized when
he was bestowed the awards during the First
Filipino Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Meliton Geronimo Recipient of
Grandmaster Icon and Pioneer Awards
There is only one true Sikaran Grandmaster
and that is Meliton C. Geronimo. There are nu-
merous self-proclaimed Sikaran Grandmasters
but only Meliton Geronimo was granted the title Grandmaster and the rank of 10th Degree Red
Belt by an international martial art entity, the Asian Karate Association. Meliton Geronimo is
also the only person vested the appellation of dignity and honor as Sikaran Supremo (Sikaran
Leader) by the last living Sikaran haris and elders of Baras, Rizal.
Under the leadership of Meliton Geronimo, the Philippines garnered seven gold medals
in six Asian Karate Championships, an accomplishment that stands unchallenged and un-
equalled. The World Sikaran Brotherhood, founded and headed by Grandmaster Meliton C.
Geronimo is the oldest and largest Filipino Martial Art association in the Philippines. It also has
affiliates all over the world. There are thousands of members of the World Sikaran Brotherhood
in the rest of Asia, in Australia, both North, Central, and South America, in the Middle East, in
Europe, and in Africa.
Through the efforts of Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo, the Municipality of Baras in the
Province of Rizal acknowledges Baras as the birthplace of Sikaran and proudly displays it on the
official letterhead of the Municipality with the words “Home of Sikaran” and the seal of the
World Sikaran Brotherhood. Sikaran has also been proclaimed as Rizal’s Official Provincial
Sport and designated the last Saturday of March as Sikaran Festival Day.
Sikaran Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo, receiving the trophy for
Grandmaster Icon and Pioneer Award of Sikaran; from former Judge
Pamaran and from Mrs. Zubiri.
Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo’s
influence extends
outside the Philip-
pines. Two Malay-
sians who were in-
troduced to Sikaran in
the 1960’s have
upwardly evolved to
create their systems.
Clement Soo (Reg.
No. 257) now the
President of the
Karate League of
Malaysia created the
Malaysian Goshin
Ryu Karate System,
which is recognized
by the World Karate
Federation. Loke
Meng Kwang (Reg.
No. 354) is the
Grandmaster of the
Ran Yi Wu Kwan
Tang Sou Dao and is
a member of the
British Martial Arts
Commission. For all
these unequalled
achievements,
Meliton Geronimo is
indeed the Icon and
Most Distinguished
Filipino Martial Arts
of Sikaran
Grandmaster.
Born on
March 10, 1927,
Meliton Geronimo is the son of Cipriano Geronimo the last Sikaran Hari (champion) of Baras,
Rizal and the grandson of Bonifacio Geronimo the last and only Hari ng mga Hari (champion of
champions) of Baras, Rizal the birthplace of Sikaran. The Geronimo Sikaran lineage is the only
progenitor of this historically original Filipino fighting art. Meliton Geronimo pioneered the
transformation of this 16th century art into the 20th century and now the 21st century. Through
his dedication and efforts, Sikaran was introduced outside the country and became an
international martial art.
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TO HONOR THE ONE AND ONLY SIKARAN GRANDMASTER
SUPREMO MELITON C. GERONIMO
10th Degree Red Belt
Founder and President Emeritus
WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES
Starting this issue and in the following issues, the Project Golden Jubilee and Sikaran Hall
of Fame article will be carried regularly in the Sikaran Taliba. This is to give every eligible
member the opportunity to nominate his or her choice and be nominated for an award in
the Sikaran Hall of Fame. This is the First World Sikaran Hall of Fame. Final acceptance
of nomination is March 31, 2016. Nominations will be tallied on May 31, 2016 and will be
announced publicly on June 30, 2016.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE FOR ALL AWARDS
1- Any active member (current paid up membership registration and rank/grade
registration) may be nominated by any active (current paid up membership
registration and rank/grade registration) officer or member of the World Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines.
2- Any active member may be nominated for as many awards qualified
3- Any nominee for a regional award must belong to that region
4- Self-nomination is admissible from any active member (paid up membership
registration and rank/grade registration).
5- Every nomination must have a verifiable justification for being nominated.
SELECTION PROCESS
1- Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo or his designee will be the Chairman of the
Selection Board and will have final say in the recipients of the awards.
2- The following will be the members of the Selection Board (Maximum of 15):
- Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. - President
- Mantas Emmanuel Querubin - Executive Technical Assistant to the Grandmaster
- Mantas Elpidio Seletaria - International Coordinator
- Bantas Glen Sapo - Corporate Secretary
- Three National Officers
- Three members of the International Executive Council
- Three Philippines Regional Directors, one from Luzon, One from Visayas, and
` one from Mindanao
- Independent member of the Baras Municipal Government
- Independent member of the Rizal Provincial Government
- Independent member of the Rizal Department of Education
- Independent member of the Philippine Sports Commission
3- Any member of the Selection Board may excuse himself / herself in the selection
process if he or she is nominated for a particular award
4- Any nominated recipient must accompany verifiable justification for nomination
signed and dated by the nominee and the candidate
5- In case the selection is not unanimous, selection will be by majority vote of the
members of the selection board.
AWARDS - Trophy and/or medal made of metal and colored accordingly
Certificate with appropriate wordings to accompany trophy and/or medal.
TENTATIVE VENUE -
-Rizal (Ynarez) Sports Center in Antipolo, Rizal
-Rizal Memorial (If we can get Philippine Sports Commission to sponsor)
WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES
GOLDEN JUBILEE AND HALL OF FAME
By: Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
9th Degree Red and White Belt
President (WSBP / WSB)
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 C. Geronimo Grandmaster with the rank of
10th Degree Red Belt.
It is no coincidence that November 6, 1966 has a close harmonic connection to the
element of fire. November 6, 1966 is a Sunday. In the Gregorian calendar, it is the 310th day of
the year.
Sikaran is like the element of fire. It is associated with energy, assertiveness, and passion.
Sikaran, like fire does not know fear or doubt. There is no mean tricks in Sikaran, and like fire it
consumes everything on its path. Sikaran is an important part of Filipinp culture and vital to the
development of Philippine civilization.
This jubilee will be marked by festivities worthy of this grand event. A 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 too passed away.
Only Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo is still alive, albeit at 88th years old, he is suffering
from the ill effects of several bouts with stroke.
The only other master who is still alive and was part of the early stages of Sikaran is Kim
Soo Jin, now 10th Degree Red Belt of Ji Do Kwan (now a part of Korean Tae Kwon Do.
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 2 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.
TENTATIVE DATES:
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Sunday, November 6, 2016
SIKARAN HALL OF FAME
REGULAR AWARDS
NATIONAL AWARDS OF THE HALF-CENTURY 1. National Sikaran Regional Chapter of the Half-Century
Requirements - Most active region in the last 50 years in terms of participation in
affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in solicitation of members and upgrade of members'
skill and knowledge
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- If no chapter qualifies no award will be given.
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-Regional Chapter
2. National Sikaran Regional Director of the Half-Century
Requirement s- Most active regional director in the last 50 years in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in solicitation of members and upgrade of members'
skill and knowledge
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-Regional Director
3. National Official of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines of the
Half-Century
Requirements - Most active national official in the last 50 years in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in solicitation of members and upgrade of members'
skill and knowledge
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-National Official
4. National Sikaran Tournament Official of the Half-Century
Requirement s- Most active tournament official in the last 50 years in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-National Tournament Official
5. National Sikaran Male Teacher of the Half-Century
Requirements - Most active male teacher in the last 50 years in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most number of verifiable students taught
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most active in upgrading the skill and knowledge of the students
through innovative ways of teaching
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-National Male Teacher
6. National Sikaran Female Teacher of the Half-Century
Requirement s- Most active female teacher in the last 50 years in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
-Most number of verifiable students taught
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most active in upgrading the skill and knowledge of the students
through innovative ways of teaching
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-National Female Teacher
7. National Sikaran Male Fighter of the Half-Century
Requirements- Most active male fighter in the last 50 years in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most number of wins in combined regional, invitational,
and national tournaments of the WSBP
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co- Male Fighter
8. National Sikaran Female Fighter of the Half-Century
Requirements - Most active female fighter in the last 50 years in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most number of wins in combined regional, invitational,
and national tournaments of the WSBP
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co- Female Fighter
NATIONAL AWARDS FOR THE YEAR
1. National Sikaran Regional Chapter of the Year
Requirements - Most active region in the last year in terms of participation in
affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in solicitation of members and upgrade of members'
skill and knowledge
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-Regional Chapter
2. National Sikaran Regional Director of the Year
Requirements - Most active Regional Director in the last year in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in solicitation of members and upgrade of members'
skill and knowledge
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-Regional Director
3. National Official of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines of the
Year
Requirements- Most active national official in the last year in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in solicitation of members and upgrade of members'
skill and knowledge
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-National Official
4. National Sikaran Tournament Official of the Year
Requirements - Most active tournament official in the last year in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-National Tournament Official
5. National Sikaran Male Teacher of the Year
Requirements - Most active male teacher in the last year in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most number of verifiable students taught
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most active in upgrading the skill and knowledge of the students
through innovative ways of teaching
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-National Male Teacher
6. National Sikaran Female Teacher of the Year
Requirements - Most active female teacher in the last year in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most number of verifiable students taught
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most active in upgrading the skill and knowledge of the students
through innovative ways of teaching
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-National Female Teacher
7. National Sikaran Male Fighter of the Year
Requirements - Most active male fighter in the last year in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most number of wins in combined regional, invitational,
and national tournaments of the WSBP
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co- Male Fighter
8. National Sikaran Female Fighter of the Year
Requirements - Most active female fighter in the last year in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most number of wins in combined regional, invitational,
and national tournaments of the WSBP
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co- Female Fighter
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS FOR THE FIRST HALF-CENTURY
1. International Sikaran Regional Chapter of the Half-Century
Requirements - Most active Sikaran region in the last 50 years in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in solicitation of members and upgrade of members'
skill and knowledge
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co- International Regional Chapter
2. International Sikaran Regional Director of the half-century
Requirements - Most active Sikaran regional director in the last 50 years in terms
of participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in solicitation of members and upgrade of members'
skill and knowledge
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-International Regional Director
3. International Sikaran Official of the half-century
Requirements - Most active international Sikaran official in the last 50 years in
terms of participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in solicitation of members and upgrade of members'
skill and knowledge
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-International Official
4. International Sikaran Male Teacher of the half-century
Requirements - Most active in the last 50 years in terms of participation in
affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most number of verifiable students taught
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most active in upgrading the skill and knowledge of the students
through innovative ways of teaching
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-International Male Teacher
5. International Female Teacher of the half-century
Requirements - Most active in the last 50 years in terms of participation in
affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most number of verifiable students taught
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most active in upgrading the skill and knowledge of the students
through innovative ways of teaching
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-International Female Teacher
6. International Male Fighter of the half-century
Requirements - Most active in the last 50 years in terms of participation in
affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most number of wins in combined regional, invitational,
national, and international tournaments of the WSBP
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co- International Male Fighter
7. International Female Fighter of the half-century
Requirements - Most active in the last 50 years in terms of participation in
affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most number of wins in combined regional, invitational,
national, and international tournaments of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- If there is a TIE both will be Co- International Female Fighter
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS OF THE YEAR 1. International Sikaran Regional Chapter of the year
Requirements - Most active Sikaran region in the last year in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in solicitation of members and upgrade of members'
skill and knowledge
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co- International Regional Chapter
2. International Sikaran Regional Director of the year
Requirements - Most active Sikaran regional director in the last year in terms of
participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in solicitation of members and upgrade of members'
skill and knowledge
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-International Regional Director
3. International Sikaran Official of the year
Requirements - Most active international Sikaran official in the last year in
terms of participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in solicitation of members and upgrade of members'
skill and knowledge
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-International Official
4. International Sikaran Male Teacher of the year
Requirements - Most active in the last year in terms of participation in
affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most number of verifiable students taught
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most active in upgrading the skill and knowledge of the students
through innovative ways of teaching
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-International Male Teacher
5. International Female Teacher of the year
Requirements - Most active in the last year in terms of participation in
affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most number of verifiable students taught
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most active in upgrading the skill and knowledge of the students
through innovative ways of teaching
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co-International Female Teacher
6. International Male Fighter of the year
Requirements - Most active in the last year in terms of participation in
affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most number of wins in combined regional, invitational,
national, and international tournaments of the WSBP
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co- International Male Fighter
7. International Female Fighter of the year
Requirements - Most active in the last year in terms of participation in
affairs and events of the WSBP
- Most active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most number of wins in combined regional, invitational,
national, and international tournaments of the WSBP
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
- If nobody qualifies, no award will be given
- If there is a TIE both will be Co- International Female Fighter
SPECIAL AWARDS SIKARAN LEADER AWARD
Requirements: People who may or may not be directly involved in Sikaran but has
demonstrated the willingness to help in the development, propagation, and promotion of
Sikaran and/or the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines.
Limited number of recipients (3) will be from the following fields or total of 18:
1- Financial
2- Administrative
3- Political
4- Physical
5 - Written Media
6 - Electronic Media
SIKARAN LOYALTY AWARD
Limited number of recipients - maximum of 10
Requirements - Most active in terms of participation in affairs and events of the WSBP
- Must have been an active member for more than 40 years
- Must be active in upgrading of skill and knowledge by attending
seminars and workshops for the purpose
- Most active in upgrading the skill and knowledge of the students
through innovative ways of teaching
- Most active in the propagation of the WSBP
- Demonstrated complete loyalty to the ideals of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo and the WSBP
MELITON C. GERONIMO AWARD
Highest Award of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines -maximum number of
recipients 5
Requirements: 1- Must have been an active member of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of
the Philippines from its inception
2- Dedicated service in the development, propagation, and promotion of
Sikaran above and beyond the normal standard
3- Lifetime of dedicated service and loyalty to Grandmaster Meliton C
Geronimo
4- Lifetime of dedicated service and loyalty to the World Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines 5- Unequalled accomplishments in the propagation, development, and
promotion of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines
MEDIA GUESTS
INTERNATIONAL
Martial Arts Publications:
Steven and Vicky Dowd - FMA Informative Publishers - Arizona, USA
Michael and Jennifer Querubin - FMA Pulse Publishers - Chicago, USA Jessie Santiago - FMA Pulse Publishers - Chicago, USA
Filipino Newspapers in the USA:
Philippine News Philippines Today
Manila Mail
FilamStar
Asian Journal Manila Bulletin, USA
NATIONAL
Media: Perry Gil Mallari - Sports Editor, Manila Times
Erlina Bartolata - Philippine Correspondent for Sikaran Taliba
Sports Editor - Philippine Inquirer Sports Editor - Daily Bulletin
Sports Reporter - ABS-CBN
Sports Reporter - Channel 7
Sports Reporter - Channel 9
International Working Committee:
Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. President and CEO of the International Executive Council - California, USA
Editor-at-Large of Sikaran Taliba
Elpidio Seletaria, Jr. - International Coordinator - California, USA
Managing Editor of Sikaran Taliba Emmanuel Querubin - Executive Technical Assistant to the Grandmaster
Editor-in-Chief of Sikaran Taliba- California, USA
Andy Sanano - USA Regional Chapter Director - United States of America
Florida State Director - Florida, USA
Louelle Lledo, Jr. New Jersey State Director - New Jersey, USA
Danny Chu - California State Director, USA Jojo Villanueva - Northern California Regional Director
Romy Lladone - Central California Regional Director
Dante Alambra - Canada Chapter Regional Director - Manitoba, Canada
Armie Esparcia - Italy Chapter Regional Director- Milan, Italy
Working Committee:
All Regional Chapter Directors Secretariat of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines
SIKARAN AND ARNIS DE MANO
By: Mantas Marangal Emmanuel Querubin
9th Degree Red and White Belt
sikaranpilipinas.com
World Sikaran Brotherhood
There was a time when the official name of the World Sikaran Brotherhood was World
Sikaran-Arnis Brotherhood of the Philippines. In fact even Provincial Ordinance No. 002-s.2010,
declaring Sikaran Rizal's Provincial Sport states: "Sikaran is distinct from other forms of martial
arts such as Tae Kwon Do and Karate, because Sikaran incorporates Arnis de Mano to this
predominantly foot fighting art technique which was taught and propagated locally and
internationally for the past forty-four years thru the tutelage of former Baras Mayor Meliton C.
Geronimo, 10th Degree Red Belt Grandmaster of Sikaran." Likewise, Meliton Geronimo is also
an expert in the Doble Baston de Abaniko style of Arnis de Mano. In fact his expertise in Arnis
also made him an expert in the use of the Latigo (whip).
However, in deference to Arnis Philippines, the National Sports Association recognized
by the Philippine Olympic Committee, the term Arnis was dropped from the official title World
Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines.
The term may be removed but the spirit of
Arnis will always be part of Sikaran. There are several
schools and styles of Arnis practiced by the officers
and members of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of
the Philippines. The new President, Pantas Meliton S.
Geronimo, Jr., has also adopted the Balintawak style
of Arnis aside from the style his father and
grandfather taught him. Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Jr.,
International Coordinator is an adept in the Modern
Arnis style developed by his father-in-law Professor
Remy Presas. Mantas Louelle Lledo, Jr., State
Director for New Jersey, inherited the Sistemang
Praksiyon Bernarte Brokil from his father-in-law.
Mantas Andy Sanano, Jr., USA Country Director, and
Florida State Director is propagating his family's
Trece Hampas System. Mantas Lledo and Mantas
Sanano, have authored a book in Arnis de Mano
entitled "Filipino Martial Arts Education for Arnis de
Mano." Mantas Emmanuel Querubin, on the other
hand is an exponent of the Quatro Puntas Kruzada of
Daniel Rendal. Most of the high-ranking members in
the Philippines are proponents of the Lapunti School
of Arnis de Mano. Mantas Armie Esparcia, Italy's
Country Director, as of late seems to be favoring the
Doce Pares style of Dionisio Canete.
Supremo Meliton Geronimo, a
Master of the Doble Baston de
Abaniko style of Arnis de Mano.
Although there are as many styles of Arnis de
Mano as there are dialects in the Philippines, presently,
there are typically two classifications of Arnis de Mano,
the contemporary, and the classical. The contemporary
may be sub-classified, as "Combat Arnis" and "Sport
Arnis." On the other hand, the classical may be sub-
divided, into "Traditional" (sometimes also referred to
by others as cultural) and the "Esoteric."
Whatever the classification they are all bound
together by three common aspects: part art, part science,
and part sports. With the advent of the Matawguro
Association, it is hoped that now they will also be
bound as Filipino Martial Arts Education. However, the
priority and purpose of training can still differentiate
each classification.
There are schools of Arnis de Mano, which
concentrate in teaching the art mainly as a means of
defense and as a combative art, such as in police
agencies and the military. The emphasis of their training
is in the combat aspects of Arnis. These schools do not engage much in "scoring points" and
winning trophies or medals. To them, Arnis de Mano is 100% strategy of neutralizing the
opponent in an exponential rate to counteract and eliminate the threat.
Then there are schools, the priority of which is to
broaden their base of following and income, by winning
trophies and medals in competitions. These schools may be
classified as the Sports Arnis Schools. To these schools, the
gauge of whether the school is good or not, is by the number of
tournaments they win. To them, Arnis de Mano is 100%
"scoring points" and garnering as many trophies and medals as
they can. Understandably, these are normally commercial
schools.
"Sports Arnis" is an attempt to keep alive the "live
blade" encounters of yesteryears. However, because these
confrontations, are against the law and against survival
instincts, padded sticks and protective gear have taken the place
of live blades in an "all-out survival of the fittest" contests.
Although the techniques and strategies may be the same
as contemporary Arnis, the ideals of classical Arnis de Mano
are entirely different.
Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., is as
good with the Tonfa as he is with
the Arnis sticks.
Arnis de Mano book
authored by Mantas Louelle
Lledo, Jr., and Mantas Andy
Sanano, Jr.
The "traditional" Arnis de Mano is part art, part science, and part sports. As an art, Arnis
de Mano is a dance form that is uniquely Filipino. Watching a skilled arnisador perform the
techniques of abecedario and other strategies accompanied by music is like watching birds in
formation while in flight. The graceful transition from one motion to another is both natural and
energetic. Style and form in traditional Arnis de Mano, is just as important as speed and power,
perhaps even more. The laws of
physics and motion must govern
every movement to achieve style
and form. During Arnis
gatherings and events,
practitioner of traditional
Arnis will demonstrate
their art, rather than compete in
tournaments. To them
displaying the grace and beauty of
Arnis is like displaying the
beauty of a painting or
architecture. To them beauty
in the execution of a strategy, is
more of a sports than trying to
knock the @#$%&* of
the other guy.
The least talked-about type of Arnis de Mano is the "Esoteric" type. This type is also
governed by the three aspects of art, science, and sport, but with the added aspect of
"spiritualism."
In the olden days, "Esoteric Arnis" with
all the combative aspects was probably the most
commonly practiced. Before the coming of the
Spaniards, the country that is now the Philippines,
was a nature-worshipping pagan country. Every
family has its own talisman or charm (anting-
anting or agimat), which avert evil and bring good
fortune, magical and miraculous powers. The
anting-anting or agimat came in different forms,
shapes, and size. The oracion (incantations) also
came in different languages or sounds. With the
Christianization of the Philippines, the culture,
beliefs, and the agimat took on a different
character. The most common agimat or anting-
anting came in the form of the crucifix, the rosary,
or the scapular. Spanish and Latin became the
most common incantation or oracion. Arnisadors do not go to a possible confrontation without
Daniel Rendal, originator of Quatro Puntas Kruzada.
Supremo Meliton Geronimo displays his
skill in the use of the live blade by
cutting to pieces the trunk of a banana
plant.
their agimat and their oracion. In fact, they do not step out of their homes without uttering some
magical words or rubbing their agimat. The Filipinos slowly transitioned their pagan practices to
Christian practices as they were converted, and started basing their anting-anting and oracion
more on their newfound religion. The prayers in Latin or Spanish of "Our Father," "Hail Mary"
and "Glory Be," became the most common oracion. The crucifix or the scapular of the Virgin
Mary, hanging on the neck, became the most common anting-anting.
However, there were still those who hanged on to the old tradition and have not
"Christianized" their anting-anting and oracion. Most of these were the manggamot (healers),
arbularyo (herbalist) and the hilot (bonesetter). In addition, those who practice the "healing" arts
are adept in the "killing" arts. Could have this been a Chinese influence? In China, before
learning the "killing" arts, one must train in the "healing" arts.
In the 1950's, while vacationing in my mom's province of Bauan, Batangas, I heard that it
was time for my Lolo Andres, the local manggamot to fight the "spirit warriors," to restore the
vitality of his healing powers and his fighting skill. Lolo Andres did this every Good Friday
midnight, in a "secret" place hidden from view and away from prying eyes. As a child, he was
initiated in the mysteries of the esoteric and had done this ritual since then without fail. When his
father passed away, it was rumored his father passed on to him his anting-anting. Following the
example of his late father, he became the barrio manggamot (healer). Another trade he inherited
from his father was selling mosquito nets and mats, where he learned and became an expert in
the use of the tungkli or pingga, a 4 to 6 foot flat-pole made of bahi (ironwood).
On the night of the ritual, I sneaked out of the house to follow Lolo Andres, without
telling anybody. I hid behind a tree from a distance, and watch Lolo Andres performed some
ceremonials. Lolo Andres all of a sudden started swinging his tungkli against what may have
been an opponent, but whom I cannot see. The "fight" against the "spirit warrior" went on for
minutes then hours. I strained to see if he really has an opponent, but all I can see was Lolo
Andres in the dim light of the moon. Finally, after several hours, at the break of dawn, Lolo
Andres started for home. As he passed me half-crouched next to the tree half awake and half
asleep, all he said was "kaya pala" (no wonder). When I got home, my aunts and uncles scolded
me and said what I did was very dangerous for me and for Lolo Andres. They said that Lolo
Andres had a very hard time because he was "carrying me on his shoulders." They also said that
the "spirit warriors" could have killed Lolo Andres or me. However, I was not afraid. I had my
own anting-anting crucifix hanging on my neck and I have recited my oracion. I was even
boasting to myself that my God was stronger and more powerful, than all the "spirit warriors,"
which I cannot see.
Lolo Andres after that incident refused to teach me anymore except the first technique he
taught me and since then he has not spoken to me until he passed away. Lolo Andres supposedly
passed his anting- anting to his son, but his son never became a successful healer because he
indulged too much in alcohol and died at an early age, not amounting to anything like his late
father.
Jimmy Galez, member Council of
Administrators, Philippine Karate
Association.
In the early 1960's, I met Jimmy Galez, for the first time. His demeanor and mannerisms
suggested that he is a practitioner of "Esoteric Arnis." Having learned my lesson with the
incident with Lolo Andres I was cautious with my dealings with Jimmy Galez.
One time, I attended a martial arts tournament in
Baguio City, where Jimmy Galez was also a guest. Jimmy
demonstrated his brand of Arnis. With flowing long hair,
facial hair and an ornate gown-like cassock, his moves
reminded me of Lolo Andres when he was supposed to be
fighting "spirit Warriors." During the break, Jimmy and I
had a friendly conversation. He confided that he is indeed
an "initiated member of Esoteric Arnis" and in fact has
just came back from his mountain training to energize and
revitalize not only his skill but also his agimat. When I
told him that most in the martial arts circle considered him
too eccentric, and was not considered a serious martial
artist, he just smiled. When he asked me what I think of
him, I just smiled in return. Interestingly, those who did
not consider Jimmy Galez a serious martial artist avoid
crossing his path. A serious martial artist or not, Jimmy Galez is a well-trained and highly skilled
confident but humble individual.
The height of the mistrust in anting-anting and "Esoteric Arnis," came in the mid 1960's
when the Lapiang Malaya, headed by Valentin delos Santos, was massacred by the military and
police who responded to suppress their "uprising." Armed only with bolos and their anting-
anting, the Lapiang Malaya was no match against M16's and 45 caliber bullets. After this
incident, the belief in anting-anting and oracion, although still practiced, became less vocal.
Practitioners of "Esoteric Arnis" for fear of being ostracized, shied away.
In 1967-1968, I was commissioned to be the Head Foreign Instructor of the Karate
Association of Malaysia. During a Chinese Festival I watched a group doing what they call
"Spirit Kung Fu," Bystanders who were supposed to be ignorant in Kung Fu all of a sudden will
fall into a trance and be transformed into Kung Fu masters when "Spirit Warriors" possess their
body. They start doing Kung Fu exercises and maneuvers for hours. Then as sudden as their
transformation into Kung Fu masters, they will return to normal "without any memory of their
experience." While watching them, I was reminded of Lolo Andres and Jimmy Galez. I went
back to our gym with doubts about what I just witnessed. I wanted to dismiss it as a fake ritual.
However, that same day I also watched fire walking where devotees carried about 100 pounds of
icons of their gods supported by stakes that penetrate their bodies. It took these devotees more
than 10 minutes to traverse the over 20 feet long burning coal and rocks while dancing and
chanting their "secret prayers." I examined the feet and body of these devotees after the ritual but
none of them even showed traces of being burned, injured or even discomfort. Although there
were marks of the stakes, there was no wound or blood. Then I remembered some devotees in
the Philippines, who are "crucified" on Good Friday, as a form of penance. To this day, I have
kept an open mind about things that I cannot explain and it has helped me, in the martial arts and
in life in general.
A firm believer in what is right, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. starts the martial arts education
of his son Zach Ramsey Meliton S. Geronimo IV, at a very early age.
"Start a child on the right path while he is young and when he is
old he will not forget what he was taught"………….. Proverbs 22-6
Several years from now he too will be ready to take over the leadership of the World Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines. On his first birthday celebration his most cherished gifts
were his Sikaran uniform and his Arnis de Mano stick.
Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. and
the baswit (bastong may kalawit) he
inherited from his grandfather
Cipriano Geronimo (the last Sikaran
Hari of Baras, Rizal), and Master of
the Baswit.
Ika-3 BATAYANG BALANGKAS
SIPAKOT
(3rd BASIC PATTERN – ROUNDHOUSE KICK)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11
Starting Position
12 13 14 15 16 17
18 Front View 19 Front View 20 Front View
21 Front View 22 Front View 23 Front View 24
Front View 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
Ending Position
STEPPING / TURNING INSTRUCTIONS:
B B
A
A
1st SET
From starting position steps 6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14 going towards B then turn 180 degrees counter clockwise going towards A Step 15
2nd SET
Steps 16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24 going towards A then turn 180 degrees counter clockwise going towards ending position B Steps 25-26
Turn Step 15
Turn Steps 25-26
START / END
Ika-3 BATAYANG BALANGKAS
1. Take your position in the middle of the arena and assume parallel toes stance.
2. Slide left foot next to right foot to assume open toes stance and bring right fist
on left palm.
3. Tip head about 10 degrees forward.
4. With right fist still on left palm bring head up and in a loud and clear voice
state the name of the balangkas.
5. Slide left foot to the left and assume parallel toes stance.
6. Inhale thru the nose and slowly exhale thru the mouth as you move left foot
forward towards B while executing a left open-hand middle outward block.
7. Right roundhouse kick towards B.
8. Bring right foot forward and execute a right knife-hand strike.
9. Execute a left reverse thumb and index finger thrust.
10. Left roundhouse kick towards B.
11. Bring left foot forward and execute a left knife-hand strike.
12. Execute a right reverse thumb and index finger thrust.
13. Right roundhouse kick towards B and bunyaw.
14. Bring right foot forward and execute a right middle outward block.
15. Slide right foot to the left and pivoting on both feet turn 180 degrees counter
clockwise to the left to face A.
16. Assume left fighting stance facing A at the same time executing a left open
hand middle outward block as you exhale through the mouth.
17. Right roundhouse kick towards A.
18. Bring right foot forward and execute a right knife-hand strike.
19. Execute a left reverse thumb and index finger thrust.
20. Left roundhouse kick towards A.
21. Bring left foot forward and execute a left knife-hand strike.
22. Execute a right reverse thumb and index finger thrust.
23. Right roundhouse kick towards A and bunyaw.
24. Bring right foot forward and execute a right middle outward block.
25. Slide right foot to the left and pivoting on both feet turn 180 degrees counter
clockwise towards B.
26. Assume left fighting stance facing B at the same time executing a left open
hand middle outward block as you exhale through the mouth.
27. Pull left foot backwards to assume parallel toes stance bringing open hands to
the sides.
28. Slide left foot next to the right foot to assume open toes stance and bring right
fist on left palm.
29. Tip head about 10 degrees forward.
30. Still with the right fist on left palm bring head up.
31. Slide left foot to the left and bring open hands to the sides.
Ika-3 BATAYANG BALANGKAS
SPECIAL SECTION;
TANAY, RIZAL 'HANE" FESTIVAL Text and Photos By: Emily Zamora Samillano
Administrative Assistant to the President,
Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
Located some 35 miles East of Manila, is the Municipality of
Tanay, in the Province of Rizal. Tanay (originally named Monte de
Tan-ay), is a First Class Municipality with almost 100,000 citizens.
It is bordered by Antipolo City in the Northwest, containing
portions of the Sierra Madre Mountains. To the West are the
municipalities of Baras, Morong, and Teresa. To the East is General Nakar of Quezon Province.
It is bordered to the South by the Municipality of Pililla, Santa Maria (Laguna) and Laguna de
Bay.
There is an annual festival in Tanay that is unique, not only in name but also in purpose.
It is called "Hane" Festival. "Hane" is an idiom peculiar to Tanay. It has many meanings and no
meaning at the same time. Some say it means "OK," some say it means "Go Ahead." Whatever it
means, it is a form of artistic expression that is characteristic of an individual, a period, or a
movement, and in this case of the municipality.
The natives of Tanay always add the expression "hane" whenever they say anything. In
Batangas, the idiomatic expression is "ala eh."
Honorable Jaime Vista,
Vice-Mayor of Tanay
and an avid supporter
of the Tanay Sikaran
Martial Arts Club.
The 4th"Hane" Festival was held on November 12. It started with a parade of the various
civic, social, religious , sport, and various school groups. The culmination is a street dancing
contest and celebration, won by the University of Rizal System of Sampaloc, Tanay. All the
celebrants were soaked in the rain. However, as they say, "the show must go on rain or shine." It
coincided with the 408th Founding Anniversary of Tanay, Rizal.
Due to the rain, the lens of the camera was wet blurring the pictures.
The other participants wore colorful attires.
First in the parade was the Tanay Sikaran
Martial Arts Club headed by Emily Zamora
Samillano.
The Tanay Sikaran Club did not win the Street Dancing Contest
but they wowed the audience with their display of their Sikaran
abilities.
FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR-AT-LARGE
Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
9th Degree Red and White Belt
President, WSBP / WSB
=================================================================
it is co m ing soon !!!!!!!!
WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES
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.
On March 10, 2015, the World Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines will celebrate the
official passing of the torch and transfer of
authority as President, leader and master of the
World Sikaran Brotherhood.
Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, will
officially step down as President and pass on the
authority to his son Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., thereafter will be
addressed as Sikaran Pantas (Master) Meliton S.
Geronimo, Jr. He is promoted to a higher level 9th
Degree Red and White Belt. As President, he will
have the final authority in all and every affair of
Sikaran, especially in the grade and rank
promotion.
Invited to this grand affair are all the
Regional Country Directors, State Directors, and
Regional Directors. Rizal Provincial Officials,
Baras Municipal Officials, and Rizal Department
of Education Officials are also invited to witness
this very important event in the history of Sikaran.
2015 - passing of the sikaran torch
BONIFACIO GERONIMO
1847 - 1925*
Estimation based on reliable
information - no picture
available at this time
CIPRIANO GERONIMO
1893-1993
MELITON C. GERONIMO
1927
MELITON S.
GERONIMO, JR.
1959
GOLDEN JUBILEE AND HALL OF FAME
By: Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
9th Degree Red and White Belt
President, World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines
World Sikaran Brotherhood
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 Grandmaster with the rank of 10th
Degree Red Belt.
It is no coincidence that November 6, 1966 has a close harmonic connection to the
element of fire. November 6, 1966 is a Sunday, a holyday. In the Gregorian calendar, it is the
310th day of the year. There are 55 days remaining until the end of this year.
November 6, 1966 falls under the zodiac sign of Scorpio. The modern birthstone for this
month is Topaz.
The mythical animal representative of this date is the Horse. Interestingly, the first two
kicks of Sikaran were influenced by the horse. The front leg kick is called padamba in Sikaran
and the rear leg kick is called sipang kabayo.
In the very old art of astrology, fire is the element on this date. It is no surprise that when
Meliton C. Geronimo was born on March 10, 1927, the sphere of influence of his birth is the
element of fire.
Sikaran is like the element of fire. It is associated with energy, assertiveness, and passion.
Sikaran, like fire does not know fear or doubt. There is no mean tricks in Sikaran, and like fire it
consumes everything on its path. Sikaran is an important part of Filipino culture and vital to the
development of Philippine civilization
Spiritual Fire. Fire stands for emotions free from restraint, such as love and happiness, but also
hatred and anger. Fire stands for fair fight. Fire does not need mean tricks or dirty techniques.
Fire is the element burning in your consciousness, moving you to fight for the things you believe
in, in a manner that is fair and square. Fire represents a vision, a quality, a conviction, not only as
a commitment but also a realization. If the Fire has caught something, it fights for it until it has
consumed it or has burned it down, destroyed it. It can be extinguished or it can extinguish by
itself. Fire doesn’t know fear or doubt. It doesn’t know mercy or shame either. If it wants
something, it will get over everything on its path to get it. Fire also stands for inspiration,
compassion, love, longing and lust.
This jubilee will be marked by festivities worthy of this grand event. A 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 too passed away.
Only Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo is still alive, albeit at 87th years old, he is suffering
from the ill effects of several bouts with stroke.
The only other master who is still alive and was part of the early age of Sikaran is Kim
Soo Jin, now 10th Degree Red Belt of Ji Do Kwan (now a part of Korean Tae Kwon Do).
THE OTHER ONLY MASTER STILL AROUND DURING THE PROMOTION OF
MELITON C. GERONIMO TO GRANDMASTER 10th DEGREE REDBELT
Grandmaster Kim Soo Jin - Ji Do Kwan Soo Bak Do Korean Tae Kwon Do
1966
2010 - 10th Degree Red Belt
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 2 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.
Significant events took place on November 6, 1966. Of course everybody in the Sikaran
world are aware that it was on this important date that the Asian Karate Association recognized
Sikaran as a distinct Filipino art of fighting and declared Meliton C. Geronimo, Grandmaster of
Sikaran with the rank of 10th Degree Red Belt.
However, the recognition of Sikaran is not the only noteworthy occurrence of that day.
There are several events that took place in November 1966. Some were good, some were not so
good. Some changed the course of history, some changed people's life.
In China Chairman Mao Tse Tung launched China's Cultural Revolution and begun the
purging of the intellectuals who were against Mao's administration.
An earthquake in Turkey left 2,394 dead and thousands injured.
In India, Indira Gandhi was elected Prime Minister.
In the field of science, Soviet Union lands Luna 9 on the moon early in the year. A few
months later the United States followed by a soft moon landing of Surveyor I.
In the field of fashion Miniskirts are in.
In the field of health, cigarette packets in the United States must carry the health
warning "Caution! Cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health."
In the early part of 1966, Ronald Reagan enters politics becoming governor of
California.
Bill Russell became the first black coach in NBA history (Boston Celtics).
Among the Sikaran members who were there on that memorable day, one who is still
very active to this date is Emmanuel es Querubin. Emmanuel Querubin is now 9th Degree Red
and White Belt and holds the appointive position of Executive and Technical Assistant to the
Grandmaster and Director for Research and Standards.
around the brotherhood........................
FTI RANGER SIKARAN
Genesis Burabod, daughter
of Administrative Assistant
to the President Giner
Burabod.
Sikaran-Arnis Seminar hosted by Mantas Marangal Andy Sanano, Jr., USA Country
Director, and Florida State Director (extreme right standing) in Tampa, Florida.
Sikaran-Arnis Seminar hosted by New Jersey State Director Louelle Lledo, Jr., founder of
Amara Arkanis FMA Education International (middle). From left: David McMillan, Marlon
Hudak (WSB Coordinator for Jackson, New Jersey), Kathlou Lledo, and Dr. Ron Parente,
(WSB Coordinator for Delran, New Jersey).
Mantas Marangal Louelle Lledo, Jr. exchanging stick
blows with (left) Kathlou Lledo, and (right) Marlon
Hudak, all of the World Sikaran Brotherhood, New
Jersey Regional Chapter.
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8th DEGREE BLACK BELT (#1487)
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