Merry Christmas

The AMKA  is going strong and we have accepted new chapters into our ranks. We also  are now affiliated with Grand Master Jon Bais and his Bais Tres Manos organization.  The  Constitution and By-Laws are being updated and  more videos are in the works. So, it looks like the new year will be  full of promise and hope.

Termination

The Kuntaw tabuli has been terminated. Due to the folding of the IKF council and lack of response from the  new IKF council, the Tambuli is no longer going to be  spreading the  news of Kuntaw. Those wishing to get Kuntaw updates from GGM may go to the www.kuntaw.net website. This website is  going to be turned over to the AMKA for their  news and updates.

Aquinas Kuntaw

All AQUINAS KUNTAW-REPELON, please get your patches to your President, Kyud Alvin starting today. And please be inform (new members) that on Saturday all must be in proper uniform (white (kimono) & red (pants) ) with seal/patches of kuntaw and arnis repelon. Again our policy is “NO UNIFORM NO ENTRY” on saturday.

All KUNTAW ALUMNI (Instructors/ Blackbelts/ members) of Legaspi City/Port Chapter; Bonot Chapter; Ibalon Chapter; Aquinas Chapter; Bogtong Chapter/ Anislag Chapter/ Padang Chapter; Sto. Domingo Chapter and Sorsogon City Chapter (Pilar I & II). We will be having our general meeting on Saturday at Aquinas Gymnasium. The main agenda is the proposed Christmas Party & Kuntaw Alumni Homecoming. Thank you.

Words of Wisdom

 Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -George Santayana (1863-1952), U.S. philosopher, poet.

UPCOMING TOURNAMENT

‎3RD REGIONAL INVITATIONAL FULL BODY CONTACT KARATE TOURNAMENT
AND MARTIAL ARTS SHOWDOWN 2011

Venue: STO. DOMINGO, ALBAY
Potenciano Gregorio Recreational Center
Date: SEPT. 26, 2011
Time: 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Participants: Regional & Provincial Martial Arts Clubs
Major Sponsor: HON. MAYOR HERBIE AGUAS & LGU STO. DOMINGO
Hosted by: AQUINAS KUNTAW – REPELON
In cooperation with BICOL ARNIS REPELON (Headquarters) and Kuntaw Legaspi Port & Kuntaw Sto. Domingo

GUEST SPEAKERS:

HON. HERBIE AGUAS
MAYOR
STO. DOMINGO, ALBAY

HON. JUDGE CARLOS L. BONA
MTCC JUDGE
STO. DOMINGO, ALBAY
Member & student of Bicol Arnis Repelon

IKF Seminar

Kyuds and Kyudais,
Don't forget to mail in your pre-registration to reserve your spot at Great Grandmaster Lanada's seminar and recieve a discount. Please see attached copy.
Be sure to include particpant's name(s), rank, ID#, date of birth, most recent training location and promoting instructor, and mailing address. If you do not have a current ID (not expired), one can be purchased prior to the seminar. If you want your ID to be ready upon arrival, please include $12 and a close-up picture along with your pre-registration.
Please include names of additional dinner guests. Members bringing family or other guests are encouraged to make a donation to assist with the meal (monetary or food/ beverage donations will be greatly appreciated). Thank you in advance for your support, as this keeps costs down by not having to charge separately for the meal.
Any eligible members wishing to participate in promotion testing/ acceptance ceremony, should contact us as soon as possible for detailed information. Group testing is tentatively scheduled for Friday evening.
Whether pre-registering or paying at the door, please be sure to RSVP by August 21st with list of dinner guests and seminar participants.
Payment methods: certified money order, cashier's check or PayPal (if you are familiar with that). Make checks payable to Kuntaw Palace.
Mail payments to:
Bill Kossmann
Kuntaw Palace
122 S. Goldsboro St.
Wilson, NC, 27893
Mabuhay! We look forward to seeing you at the Palace.

2011 IKF Convention

2011 IKF Convention and

Advanced Kuntaw Workshops with the Founder

Fundamentals, Techniques, Forms, Application

Great Grandmaster

Carlito A. Lanada, Sr.

Founder and Chief Executive Director, IKF/KNP

1996 -- International Martial Arts Hall of Fame

1993 -- Presidential Sports Award

2002 -- Filipino Martial Arts Magazine

Man/Instructor of the Year

2008 -- North American Hall of Fame

2010 -- Master’s Hall of Fame

Saturday, September 3^rd, 2011

8:30am                     –  Black Belt Seminar

11: 30 am                 –  Break for Lunch
1:00pm                     –  All Belts Seminar

6:30pm                     –  51^st Anniversary Celebration includes awards, recognition.

September 1^st to 12^th: IKF Convention/ Council Meetings for members abroad.

Seminar is for members/ affiliates only. Celebration dinner is for friends, family, and fellow martial artists of all styles. Please, join us.

Pre-registration deadline: August 19^th

Location: Kuntaw Palace, IKF Headquarters

122 S. Goldsboro St., Wilson, NC 27893 USA

       (If you need an official invitation expedited for your embassy, please let us know.)

For seminar/ dinner prices or to pre-register contact:

Bill Kossmann, IKF President

bill@kuntawmartialarts.com

252-289-5878



FMA Brotherhood Midwest Gathering Seminar Group

The 1st annual FMA Brotherhood Midwest Gathering started off with a BANG. The Cadell Demo Team put on a clinic of rhythm, timing & precision with true style. Their firey performance got all participants excited & ready to begin the 2 day seminar immediately following the Demo Team's performance.

The first seminar was led by MyFMA.Net's own John Malmo. Mr. Malmo presented several presentations of systems within Kombatan. Mr. Malmo provided instruction in 2 stick systems & 2 empty hand systems/method of Kombatan.

Saturday afternoon the participants were presented with a seminar by Mr. Brian "Buzz" Smith on the methods of Maharlika Kuntaw. Mr. Smith began by presenting technique utilizing the method of the Filipino short staff. Mr. Smith was very estute in his descriptions & differences of the methods of fishermen, merchants & farmers. Mr. Smith went into some detail describing how each of these tradesmen became proficient in their methods & the differences of their hand positioning of each.

After a few thorough lessons on the short staff, Mr. Smith continued by educating us further in the empty hand translations of the same technique. Because the seminar participants were able to grasp the technique so well, Mr. Smith continued with joint manipulation and reversals  to finish the 1st day of seminars.

We closed for the day & then retired to my home for a great Midwest BBQ buffett. Fantastic stories were shared with memories & laughter to keep us reminiscent till next year.

Sunday began the 2nd day of the 2 day seminar. Mr. Wes Bennett presented fantastic technique from the Lucaylucay Kali system. Mr. Bennett was flawless with demonstration & explanation of the technique. Also to close Mr. Bennett presented unique technique, which he seldom shares in a seminar environment.

The afternoon session began with Mr. Chuck Cadell presenting a Classical Cabales Serrada Escrima presentation. Mr. Cadell worked technique with single stick, empty hand translations, empty hand with lock flow, then finished with lock & block/espada y daga. Mr. Cadell gave a excellent workshop o the Serrada Escrima System.

The finale was presented by Mr. Mike Casto. Mr. Casto provided a workshop in Silat. Mr. Casto presented empty hand technique progression of power & balance disruption.
The event was held to benefit "The Wounded Warrior Project". On behalf of the WSEF & all of the instructors, we thank all who participated & donated to the cause. A special thanks to Mr. David Daiber & KiDo Karat Inc. for providing the facility for the event.
We will begin making plans for the next event. Stay tuned, we will continue reaching for the best & brightest to present for future events. Thanks again everyone!!!

Video Fraud

Please take a moment to view both videos and see if you can spot the fraud.

The first video is of Jeff Banaag a sikaran player - notice the orange/yellow sikaran emblem on his back and the Philippine flag on his arm.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7jU1PeRbxE

https://www.facebook.com/#!/video/video.php?v=198847973467816

Now go to this link and this is what was posted by Carlito Lanada Jr and notice the same emblems on the person that is supposed to be Lito Jr.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU073lhckwY At no time do you see a Kuntaw emblem and the techniques are the same as the previous  video.

Kuntaw Black Belt list

We are trying to correct our main list of Kuntaw Black Belts and chapters. Please take a minute and forward your information to  kuntawguro@gmail.com

This will help us get closer to an accurate list of active and inactive members. Please include your email, rank and what chapter you belong to.
 Thanks

Kuntaw Wins at UMMA open tournament

 . Team k-4 pictures: L-R: kyud symon reyes (3rd sparring),kyud Clarence Pacpaco (champion sparring & weapon,3rd form, kyud Jason Raquino (2nd sparring),kyud Mark Anastacio (champion form-2nd sparring & 2nd weapon),kyud master Rollie D.,Kyud Jordan Rowe (champion sparring-2nd form),kyud harinder singh sidhu (champion sparring),kyud David Conrod (2nd weapon-sparring & form),kyud Sam Descargar,kyud Ivan Reyes (3rd sparring & weapon),not in picture:kyudai melody Raquino (champion sparring).

  The result of the tournament team kuntaw garnered the overall champion. Mabuhay ang IKF canada.
Thanks for support,
Kyud Rollie    Brampton, Ontario, Canada

NOTICE

TO ALL: REGIONAL COMMISSIONERS, PROVINCIAL COORDINATOR, TECHNICAL ADVISERS and ALL LEGAL ADVISERS of KUNTAW NG PILIPINAS IN THE PHILIPPINES  AN IN ANY FOREIGN COUNTRY:

MARCH 11, 2011

G/ GRANDMASTER WORD:
BY VIRTUE OF THE POWER VESTED IN ME OF MY ANCESTORS AND OF THE CHARTER AND BY LAWS OF THE INTERNATIONAL KUNTAW FEDERATION AND THE KUNTAW NG PILIPINAS THAT I HAVE FOUNDED (ORGANIZED), I URGE, EVERYONE NOT TO FOLLOW A DISOBEDIENT, DISRESPECFUL, AND UNRULY SON PARTICULARLY WITH A MENTALLY DERANGED.
TO THE THIRD PARTY BEHIND THE CURTAIN OF MY SON, THAT WAS A VICTIM OF UNSCRUPULOUS DESPERATE MARTIAL ARTIST GROUPS, YOURE NOW IDENTIFY. AND YOU CAN RUN, BUT YOU CAN’T HIDE.
ALL KUNTAW GROUPS / OR MEMBERS THAT FOLLOW MY MALE CHILD, WILL BE PUNISHABLE OF KUNTAW DROPOUT (KD) AND STRIP OFF RANK FROM THE INTERNATIONAL KUNTAW FEDERATION AND IN ALL CHAPTERS.
AS, THE LEGTIMATE FOUNDER AND INHERITOR (THE HEREDITORY) OF THE ARTS, THERE IS NO SPECIAL TREATMENT, AND THERE IS NO ONE ABOVE THE CONSTITUTION OF THE KUNTAW WORLD.

OFFICIAL WEB PAGE

Some have asked what is the story about the new Kuntaw web site-
This directly from Grand Master Bud Cothern:

Bud Cothern

ikfkuntaw.org

- New web-site as requested by GGM Carlito Lanada Sr
- All info posted on ikfkuntaw.org shall be approved by "GGM LANADA ONLY"
- WILL REPLACE "kuntaw.net" WHEN THE PAGE IS COMPLETED
...- GGM wanted a more professional site that could provide the information required to communicate with kuntaw members world wide

- For non- believers please feel free to contact GGM at: ggmclanadasr@yahoo.com

Press Release: NATO/ Kuntaw 2011 Seminar

Press Release: NATO/ Kuntaw 2011

Event:              1) NATO International Seminar (National Association of Tournament Officials)                                                                        

2) Kuntaw Martial Arts Advanced Training Seminar (Colored belts, Black Belts and Masters) conducted by Grandmaster Bud Cothern—Technical Director for the IKF, Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame Inductee, 2010. (Saturday, April 30^th at Kuntaw Palace).

3) Reunion/ Outdoor training picnic (Sunday, May 1^st, at Toisnot Park).

Date:               Saturday, April 30^th – NATO and Kuntaw Seminar, Sun., May 1^st, Outdoor training/ Picnic  

Location:         Kuntaw Palace, Headquarters of the International Kuntaw Federation

                        Downtown Wilson,

122 S. Goldsboro St

.

, Toisnot Park

Who:         1) Conducted by Grand Master Bud Cothern for IKF Members from around the world:                      Saudi Arabia, Canada, Florida, New York, Maryland, Virginia, and California   

                       

Description:     Grand Master Bud Cothern traveled from California to conduct seminars for IKF members

                        from around the globe. One seminar (NATO) highlighted proper judging techniques and

standards for black belts and above. The other seminars were geared towards improving and refining skills, techniques, strategies, and understanding of the art of Kuntaw for individual members. Sunday was simply a beautiful day for gathering and reuniting. Newer members had fun reviewing what they had learned and exchanging knowledge and personal insights as senior members recounted stories of personal experiences through the years in the art of Kuntaw.

“The Seminar of NATO on April 29 till May 1 was very successful. The support of the masters and instructors are very significant. I salute the presence and dedication of GM Bud Cothern of his limitless time to impart the NATO seminar. The precious time of Kyud Bill and Kyudai Alice who really give all their support to make this seminar a success. We also feel the presence of GGM kyud Lito because of the support of all kuntawistas and parents.” --Rollie Descargar, 7^th Degree Master, IKF Director, Central, Canada.

“The recent NATO event was a smash hit. Kyud Bud had provided a wealth of information on form techniques in accordance with traditional values. My deepest thanks for your support and revitalizing my spirit. I also would like to express my sincerest thank you on behalf of IKF Jubail Chapter in Saudi Arabia. Bravo zulu!!” --Don Barlow, 3^rd Degree Black Belt, Deputy IKF Director, Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Grandmaster Bud Cothern started his martial arts training in 1962 in the art of Judo. But at the age of 16 under the guide of a black belt, who was working for the U.S. Navy. He started what was to be his lifelong journey in the ancient Filipino art known as Kuntaw.

           

In 1971 Bud joined the US Navy at the age of 17 as a means to continue his Kuntaw training. Twenty-two and a half years later he completed his journey in the U.S. Navy. It has been over forty years since beginning his Kuntaw training, and GM Cothern’s journey still continues in the art of Kuntaw.

 Mr. Cothern attributes his success in this Filipino art directly to his teacher of many years, Great Grandmaster Lanada. “He is like a father to me. I have spent more years in Kuntaw than not. Kuntaw is part of who I am,” says Cothern. Bud also studied under Kuntaw legends Benjamin Ortiz (forms instructor) and fighting instructor Rey Basco. Grandmaster Bud Cothen received the Golden Lifetime Achievement award as he was inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame in Anaheim, CA in 2010.

Great Grandmaster Carlito A. Lanada, Sr. is responsible for reviving this art in 1960, when he founded the IKF and KNP to facilitate and better organize its practitioners around the globe.

                        In fulfillment of his father’s wishes, Carlito has continued to promulgate and allow this art

to evolve, while successfully maintaining the same stringent standards that have historically enabled its practitioners to effectively defend themselves against their aggressors.

Large Group Outdoor Picture:

Front Row (L to R):

Dhakil Hausif, Elizabeth Nevoraski, Kelsey FitzGerald, Cassandra Kossmann, David Boulo, Laura Stair, Sam Descargar, Chris Paliangayan , Daoud Abeid , Rasu Jilani

Back Row (L to R):

Stephen Page, Jason Closson, Bill Kossmann, Leon Simmons, Lhod Villaluna, Rollie Descargar, Alicia Kossmann, Grandmaster Bud Cothern, Jun Paliangayan, Dashaun Simmons, Tante Napase, Chris Napase, Stanley Jenkins, Jr., Suhail Smith, Erik Boulware, Al Boulo, Bheng Descargar.

Not pictured: Don and Tynet Barlow (Saudi Arabia), Marino Santos (VA), Jose Rodriguez (MD/DC), Kyud Eric Olea (MD/DC), and Keith Graham (VA).

Indoor Picture:

Standing Back Row:

Rollie Descargar, Bill Kossmann, Grandmaster Bud Cothern, Laura Stair, Stanley Jenkins, Jr., Don Barlow

Standing Front Row:

Leon Simmons, Lhod Villaluna, Jun Paliangayan, Alicia Kossmann, Tante Napase, Chris Napase, Sam Descargar, Cassandra Kossmann

Kneeling: Al Boulo, Kelsey FitzGerald, Daoud Abeid, Erik Boulware, Tai-Durell Dixon, Suhail Smith, Dhakil Hausif, Rasu Jilani, Elizabeth Nevoraski, Dashaun Simmons, Stephen Page

Contact:          Bill Kossmann

                        President, IKF

                        http://www.kuntawmartialarts.com/                         

Phone: 289-5878

Chapter certification.

GGM  Carlito A. Lanada Sr. has asked to have your information updated. Many have not done so. Please contact him at ggmclanadasr@yahoo.com

If you do not get a response please let me know so I can  follow up.

Kuntawguro@gmail.com

KUNTAW CERTIFICATE NUMBERING SYSTEM MANDATE
Promotion Certificates :ID Numbering system shall contain the following respectively: present country in which the instructor is
teaching, instructor initials, and promotion number of student.

Examples:

USLBC1 = United States / Lowell “Bud” Cothern / Promotion # 1.

RPJD1 = Republic of the Philippines / John Doe / Promotion # 1.

UAEBOJ1 = United Arab Emirates / Benjamin Ortiz Jr / Promotion # 1.
Guidelines:
1.  For all certificates, the ID number will only be used once time in the life of the instructor.

2.  The same number will stay with the member for every promotion.

3.  The instructor shall be the one to provide the number to the I.K.F. when requesting a certificate of promotion.
Full name and birth date of candidate shall be included with request.

4.  All black Belt promotions for 5th degree and above issued after the Kuntaw 50th Anniversary September 4th,
2010 shall be conducted by a testing board of qualified senior ranking members approved by GGM Carlito
Lanada Sr. and the I.K.F Board of directors.

   4a.)   If no qualified testing board is present in a prospective candidates’ country of residence,
            the member shall schedule and travel to a country with an approved available testing board.

5.  All certificates issued after the Kuntaw 50th Anniversary September 4th, 2010, that are not approved, issued,
and recorded (on-file) by the I.K.F shall not be recognized.

Note: All other certifications must be issued directly by GGM Lanada or IKF Headquarters.

All advancement certificates shall come from the IKF headquarters, or they will not be  recognized.

Kuntaw Chapters

The main webpage is ready to set up your club sites. We need a brief history of how and when your club was formed, some of your accomplishments a list of the instructors and a group shot of the  club and the instructors. There is no fee for these webpages. Please get this information kuntawguro@gmail.com to get it posted.

New Club Opening

KUNTAW -REPELON

BOGTONG CHAPTER

BOGTONG, LEGAZPI CITY, PHILIPPINES

SCHOOL OF MARTIAL ARTS

Member: BAR (Bicol Arnis Repelon, Inc. ) – Main Headquarters; SEC CN201028813

AQ Bicol Arnis Repelon-Aquinas Chapter

 International Kuntaw Federation (IKF)-USA; SEC 200262127

ABSORB Phils; S.E.C. Reg. No. IN095-000145

Kapatiran Suntukan Martial Arts (KSMA)-USA

Bugtongan Arnis Kali Association of America (BAKA)-USA

and American Maharlika Kuntaw Association (AMKA)-USA

Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America

Email add:  aqbicolarnisrepelon@yahoo.com

[SHORIN RYU-ARNIS REPELON-KUNTAW-JUDO-AIKIDO]

“ THE HARD AND SOFT WAY OF STREET FIGHTING”

We, the ”KUNTAW-REPELON” are now accepting new members.

THE FORMAL OPENING IS ON MAY 21, 2011 (SATURDAY) 2:00PM AT STUDENT HALL, BOGTONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

ORIENTATION IS CONDUCTED EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON DURING PRACTICE STARTING MAY 22, 2011 @ 2:00-5:30PM @Student Hall, Bogtong Elem. School, Bogtong, Leg. City, Philippines.

For more information, please contact;

GURO MICHAEL M. TUSCANO           

4^th Degree Blackbelt-KUNTAW

Blackbelt-Arnis Repelon

Chief Adviser & Instructor

KUNTAW-REPELON                                                     

         

        Email add:      aqbicolarnisrepelon@yahoo.com               

                                ekihm_1977@yahoo.com

NATO Seminar in North Carolina

The seminar at the Kuntaw palace went well on Saturday with many tired individuals. Today they will continue training and have a cookout for all attendees.  I will post pictures and results as they come in.  Members from Maryland, New York, and from California attended.

Martial Arts tourney in Legazpi

“3RD INVITATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT and
MARTIAL ARTS SHOWDOWN “
Hosted by: AQ BICOL ARNIS REPELON- SHOA KUNE DO
in cooperation with the BAR- Main Headquarters; ABSORB, Inc.
Date: MAY 07, 2011; 1:00pm-6:00pm
Bogtong, Legaspi City, Albay, Philippines

Location?????????????????

Presented by

AQ BICOL ARNIS REPELON
AQUINAS CHAPTER
SEC No. CN 201028813

SHOA KUNE DO STYLE
[SHORIN RYU-ARNIS REPELON-KUNTAW-JUDO-AIKIDO]
Member: BICOL ARNIS REPELON-MAIN HEADQUARTERS
ABSORB Phils; S.E.C. Reg. No. IN095-000145
Kapatiran Suntukan Martial Arts (KSMA) - USA
Bugtongan Arnis Kali Association of America (BAKA)-USA
American Maharlika Kuntaw Association (AMKA)-USA
International Kuntaw Federation (IKF)-USA

The Anniversary Of the First Filipino Hero

Today is the anniversary of the death of Ferdinand Magellan at the Battle of Mactan in 1521 at the hands of Datu Lapu Lapu.

 

Lapu-Lapu was the king of Mactan, an island in the Visayas, Philippines, who is known as the first native of the archipelago to have resisted Spanish colonization. He is now regarded as the first Filipino hero.

On the morning of April 27, 1521, Lapu-Lapu and the men of Mactan, armed with spears, and kampilan, faced Spanish soldiers led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. In what would later be known as the Battle of Mactan, Magellan, and several of his men were killed.

According to Sulu oral tradition, Lapu-Lapu was a Muslim chieftain, and was also known as "Kaliph Pulaka".^[3] The people of Bangsamoro, the Islamic homeland in the Philippine Islands, consider him to be a Muslim and a member of the Tausug ethnic group.^[4] A variant of the name, as written by Carlos Calao, a 17th century Chinese-Spanish poet in his poem "Que Dios Le Perdone" (Spanish, "That God May Forgive Him") is "Cali Pulacu".

IKF Forms and technique seminar

Grand Master Bud Cothern will be directing and instructing a qualifying seminar at the Kuntaw Palace April 29-30. This is to  insure uniformity between the clubs in how the forms are taught and performed. Those wishing to advance beyond 5th degree will have to know these forms and  why they are done this way. I for one, cannot learn a form from pictures or from a video. Being able to train with and ask questions  of one of the founding US memebers will be a great asset.  On sunday there will be a cookout and some picture taking. As I get the results I will post them here.

Kuntaw martial arts practitioners compete

 Event: Jeff McGregor’s Open Karate Championship.
Date: March 5th, 2011
...Location: Danville, VA

Description: Virginia Beach and Wilson members of the International Kuntaw Federation united as they competed in open martial arts competition. Members bring back trophies adorned with swords (as all 1st place winners were awarded both a 5 foot trophy and a long sword).

Details:
Wilson members (Kuntaw Palace)
Cassandra Kossmann, 15 to 17 year olds, black belts, 2nd place weapons, 3rd place forms.
Al Boulo: Men, brown belts: 1st place forms, 1st place weapons, 3rd place fighting.
Jason Closson: 15 to 17 year olds, brown belts, 2nd place weapons, 3rd place forms, 3rd place fighting.
Julian Gullet: 13 to 14 year olds, green/ blue belts, 2nd place forms, 3rd place weapons, 3rd place fighting.
Chris Blackwell: adults, white/ yellow belts, 2nd place weapons, 2nd place forms.
Brandi Phillips: 15 to 17 year olds, white/ yellow belts, 1st sparring, 1st place weapons, 2nd place forms.
Tai-Durell Dixon: 9 to 10 year olds, white/ yellow belts, 2nd place weapons, 3rd place forms.
David Boulo: 6 year olds, white/ yellow belts, 3rd place sparring, 5th place forms, finalist weapons.
Noah Gullet: 7 to 8 year olds, white/ yellow belts 2nd place forms, finalist- weapons, fighting.
Nick Andrews: 13 to 14 year olds, green/ blue belts: 5th place forms, finalist- weapons, fighting.

Virginia Beach Members:
Elizabeth Nevoraski: 13 to 14 year olds, green/ blue belts: 1st sparring, 2nd place forms, 2nd place weapons.
Emily Nevoraski: 16 to 17 year olds, green/ blue belts: 1st place forms, 1st place weapons.
Kelsey Fitzgerald: 13 to 14 year olds, brown belts, 1st place weapons, 2nd place forms.




Email me the photo and I will post it

Pictured from L to R: Front Row: Chief Intstructor Alicia L. Kossmann, Nick Andrews, Jason Closson, Noah Gullet, David Boulo, Tai-Durell Dixon, Elizabeth Nevoraski, Emily Nevoraski, Head Instructor Bill Kossmann, Second Row: Chris Blackwell, Al Boulo, Cassandra Kossmann, Julian Gullet, Brandi Phillips, Kelsey FitzGerald 13 to 14 year olds, brown belts, 1st place weapons, 2nd place forms.

Tabaco Kuntaw takes places at local tournament

Kuntaw ng Pilipinas Tabaco Chapter participated in the Kuntawan sa Magayon yesterday. this is an event related to the celebration of Daragang Magayon Festival in the whole provice of albay. Since we are from a city 20 kilometers north of the venue, Legazpi city, the Kuntaw Tabaco group left the belga gym around 12:30pm, and reached the venue, the liberty commercial center around 1:30 in the after noon.
Several kuntaw clubs participated the events, the Kuntaw Sto Dominggo, Maharlika Kuntaw, Kuntaw Legazpi, Kuntaw Rawis, ARKAFIL, Kuntaw silat, and few karatedo clubs. the event started around 2:00 pm. Demonstration of combatives and katas were displayed as intermission for the sparring. We got two gold medals, one won by kyud jan belga for the 16 to 17 year old category and another won by kyud gino belga for the 18 to 19 year old category. Also we won two bronze, one achieved by kyud peter clet for 18 to 19 category and kyud julius clavecillas for 8 to 9 year old category. A handfull of kyuds and kyudais lost but made impresssion and have committed to train better and to perform better next time.
Everybody enjoyed the event. No unnecessary injuries suffered. We met new kuntawista friends. It was fun. We would like to give so much thanks to all the kyuds and kyudai who joined and travelled with us going to Legazpi city, we are the unofficial biggest delegation; to those we fought against ,for the spirit of sportsmanship; to liberty commercial center as sponsor; To all the member of the organizing team, under the leadership of kyud Val ni kyud val. Mabuhay po kayong lahat. Mabuhay Kuntaw ng Pilipinas! Mabuhay Kuntaw Tabaco!

New Green Belt in the ranks

Anton Buntic tested for his green belt and passsed with a very high score. Guro Paul Vittorelli, Guro Ron Hardin, Guro Rick Bartlett, and Guro Buzz were all in attendance and ran him  thru his test. This is the first time that these instructors have sat down at the same table together.

 Congratulations Anton on a job well done.

Congratulations!

Kyud Michael Tuscano and his  wife  have confirmed that they are expecting.  She is 5 weeks pregnant and doing ok and poor Michael is in for a fun ride thru life.

2011 Gathering of the Tribes Grand Rapids

The Spring gathering of the tribes has been cancelled for Grand rapids.   Jay Carstensen has offered to hold it in Des Moines Iowa for those of you who  still wish to get together this year. Chuck and Jeanne are having  some difficulties and cannot  host it this year.  This event has been a mainstay of Filipino and Indonesian martial artists for ten years. It would be a shame to see it fold. Please give your support to this event and keep it going no matter if it is held in Iowa, Ohio, Michigan , or where ever.

 One common bond- Martial Arts         One Common Goal- Knowledge

Northwestern Michigan College Tournament

The NMC tournament has been cancelled for 2011. Scheduling conflicts have cause this event to  be cancelled. It is hoped that future events not be scheduled during the time frame that has been earmarked yearly for this event.