Sikaran Taliba Vol2 No3

Volume 2
2013
Number 3
THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS SIKARAN TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER
Sikaran Taliba
Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo
Editor Emeritus
Emmanuel Querubin
Editor in Chief
Elpidio Seletaria
Managing Editor
Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
Editor-at-large
ERP
Art Editor
Editorial Office
P.O.Box 6332
Alameda, CA. 94501
sikarantaliba@gmail.com
The Family That Plays Sikaran Together Stays Together
Contents
The Family That Plays Sikaran Together Stays Together
Geronimo Family
Bonifacio Geronimo
Cipriano Geronimo
Meliton Geronimo, Sr.
Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
Bonifacio Geronimo
Cipriano Geronimo
Jaime Geronimo, Sr.
Louelle Lledo, Jr. Family
Andy Sanano, Jr. Family
Elpidio Seletaria, Jr. Family
Alex Bartolata Family
Allan Ocasla Villamor Family
Romeo Lladone Family
Moreno “Jojo” Villanueva Family
Paul Villamor Family
Raden Laurenio Family
Emmanuel Querubin Family
Important Announcement
From The Desk of the Editor-At-Large
News from Around the Brotherhood
Important Projects for 2013
Announcement
By: Emmanuel es Querubin
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Sikaran blood is the lifeline
that assures the continued existence of this 16th century original
Filipino martial art. Sikaran experience and tradition have been
handed down from generation
to generation. The family is the
determining factor that has sustained the existence of Sikaran for
over 500 years and hopefully will
still do so in the next 500 years,
and God-willing beyond.
Filipinos in general are
God-fearing and God-loving
people. Filipinos believe in the
Bible and what it teaches. Just
as important, Filipinos believe
in family and the importance of
family life in their own personal
growth.
To the Filipino, family is
everything and the most important in living. Everything that any
member of the family does is
for the good of the family. Every
effort is exerted in order for this
purpose not to be in anyway compromised.
The typical successful
happy Filipino family life has a
loving, understanding woman
in the center and a man that
provides structure and stability. The children listen to the
father’s instructions and do not
forsake the mother’s teachings.
It is natural for the son to follow
in the footsteps of the father in
relation to choosing a career. In
the same token, it is natural for a
daughter to follow the footsteps
of the mother also in choosing
a career. However, in choosing a
sport, more often than not, the
children select a sport that the
father participates in.
The family is the most fundamental unit of society and of
culture. The perpetual source of
energy and assurance empowers
all the members to strive to be
the best that they can be. Blood
is not the only link that makes
a family. Loyalty and respect
for each other keeps the family
strong and this strength is the
tradition that defines the family.
George Bernard Shaw,
said: “Perhaps the greatest social
service that can be rendered by
anybody to this country and to
mankind is to bring up a family.”
I totally agree with him,
but I will say the greatest social
service that can be rendered by
anybody is to bring up a happy
family well versed in Sikaran.
The teachings of the bible
have given support, and nourished the Filipino families and
their love for Sikaran has kept
them together. This faith and
love have nurtured the growth of
Sikaran well into the present time.
There are thousands of Filipino families engaged in Sikaran.
Presented herein are just handfuls that have came forward to be
counted.
Foremost of these families is the Geronimo family. The
Geronimo family is the only
Sikaran Lineage that survived to
the present and introduced to the
international world of the martial arts this truly Filipino Art of
Fighting. Once a pastime activity
of the proletariat, Sikaran is now a
revered martial sport practiced all
around the world.
Geronimo Family
Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
In the 1800, Bonifacio Geronimo passed on his Sikaran knowledge and skill he gained through direct
participation, to his son Cipriano.
Like his father,
Meliton, Jr. started the
study of Sikaran at an
early age. His first teacher
of course is his father.
While growing up, he
cross-trained with other
martial arts that came his
way.
Bonifacio Geronimo
(No picture available) at this time
Cipriano Geronimo (second from left) in turn passed on his knowledge of Sikaran to his sons
Meliton and Jaime. The brothers developed Sikaran further, to keep up with the times and
changes. The other Sikaran Elders in this group had no progeny to whom they can pass their
Sikaran experience. They, however, passed on their skill and experience to Meliton C. Geronimo.
The young Meliton, Jr. while growing up, a
warrior” thru and thru.” Extreme right, performing the Balangkas ng Unang Suro-suro
in Vallejo, California in 1984.
Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. enjoying an afternoon
at a park in Hollywood, California.
Cipriano Geronimo
Performing a movement in the
Balangkas ng Bagwis ng Haribon.
In front of the Baras Municipal Hall, with
his uncle Master Jimmy Geronimo.
Meliton Geronimo, Sr.
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Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, Sr.,
has designated Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., his
successor as the administrative head of the World
Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines when he
finally retires. Junior (as he is called) is ready and
well prepared to take on the job of leading tens of
thousands of Sikaranistas around the world.
Bonifacio Geronimo
(No picture available) at this time
Three generations of Meliton Geronimo. Left: Grandmaster Meliton
Geronimo, Sr., Meliton Geronimo, Jr. and Meliton Geronimo III.
Although she really did not take Sikaran seriously like
her brother, Judy Geronimo, daughter of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo knew the basic of martial arts. Here
she poses in front of a monument erected by the Grandmaster in Bilog Lalim Training Site in Baras, Rizal.
Cipriano Geronimo (second from left) in turn passed on his knowledge of Sikaran to his sons Meliton and
Jaime. The brothers developed Sikaran further, to keep up with the times and changes. The other Sikaran
Elders in this group had no progeny to whom they can pass their Sikaran experience. They, however, passed
on their skill and experience to Meliton C. Geronimo, who in turn passed it on to his younger brother Jaime.
Cipriano Geronimo
With Emily Samillano
In the 1800, Bonifacio Geronimo passed on his Sikaran knowledge and skill he gained through direct
participation, to his son Cipriano.
Jaime Geronimo, Sr.
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Jaime “Jimmy” C. Geronimo, is the second son of Cpriano Geronimo. Jimmy is the only Sikaran Master.
His title was awarded him by the Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo. Master Jimmy is the Chief Instructor and
Examiner of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. In his current position, he is next in line for
the “grand mastership” of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines.
In April 2012, Jimmy Geronimo was the recipient of the “Sikaran Master of the Year Award” from the
First Philippines Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Ferdinand Marcos
directed then Captain
Meliton Geronimo,
Grandmaster of the
Sikaran Brotherhood
of the Philippines to
train the Presidential
Security Command in
the Filipino fighting
art of Sikaran. Master
Jimmy, then a 5th Degree Black Belt was among those
who were chosen for this exciting
but sensitive position.
After the graduation of the Presidential Security Command Si-
karan class, Master
Jimmy was commissioned to provide
covert security to a
Philippine Air Force
General and his family. He was later inducted in the Philippine National Police
where he retired as a
SWAT officer.
His three sons are all Black
Belts and are assisting him in
teaching at the headquarters of
the World Sikaran Brotherhood of
the Philippines in Baras, Rizal
Sikaran Master of the Year Award from the
First Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Now in his sixties, Master Jimmy is still as agile as he was in his twenties (center 1960’s).
While growing up, Master
Jimmy learned Sikaran from his
father Cipriano Geronimo, Sikaran
elders Melencio Bigasin, Manuel
Ocampo, Aurelio Cabacob, Angeles Pilapil, and Servillano Javier,
and his brother Supremo Meliton
Geronimo.
Master Jimmy was awarded his black belt in 1960. Soon
after, he assisted Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo in teaching Sikaran at the Sikaran Brotherhood
central gymnasium in Pasay City
and the Baras Sikaran Club.
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Team Championships ended with
In order to complement
a draw. In the Individual champihis skill in unarmed combat for
onships, he was outpointed by his
international competition, he
taller and larger European oppotook comparative studies with
nent.
Japan’s Koichi Kondo, Korea’s
In 1969, after a selection
Grandmasters Hwang Kee of
process that included empty
Moo Doo Kwan Tang Soo Do and
hand practitioners from Japan,
Grandmaster Kwai Byeung Yun of
Korea, and China, President
Ji Do Kwan Kong Soo Do.
In the 1960’s he
has competed in full
contact tournaments
with the use of protective
armor and won several
Gold Medals and Trophies.
The climax of his competing days using protective armor was in 1968,
when he was awarded the
“Most Courageous Fighter
Award” during the 5th
Asian Karate Championships in Seoul, Korea.
Fighting under a
different rule of no protective armor during the First In 1968, Jimmy knocked down his Japanese opWorld Karate-do Champi- ponent but failed to win a medal in the 5th Asian
Karate Championships and settled for the “Most
onships in Tokyo, Japan,
Courageous Fighter Award.”
in 1970, his bout in the
Jonathan Geronimo
6th Degree Black Belt
Jerome Geronimo
5th Degree Black Belt
Jaime Geronimo, Jr.
4th Degree Black Belt
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Louelle Lledo, Jr. Family
Experience, Awards and Positions Held in the Martial Arts:
Daughter Kathlou Lledo, performing the Balangkas ng Bagwis ng Haribon.
Louelle Lledo, Jr.
Son Mark Lledo, who unfortunately
passed away in the prime of his life.
Grandson Dave Colin Lledo Velasquez
Founder - Amara Arkanis Sistemang Praksiyon Filipino Martial Arts Education
Military Officer
Captain
Philippine Air Force
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Field Agent
National Bureau of Investigation
- Accredited International Referee, Judge, and Arbitrator by the World Union of Karate-do Organizations (WUKO).
- Supervising Agent-in-charge of the City of Manila’s Civil Intelligence and Security Unit (CISU) branch of the National
Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA).
- Trained members of the City of Manila’s Civil Intelligence and Security Unit in Unarmed Combative Arts.
- Defensive Tactics and Unarmed Combative Arts Teacher HQ Integrated National Police Training Command, National
Capital Regional Training Center.
- Unarmed Combative Arts Teacher of the National Bureau of Investigation Training Academy.
- Defensive Tactics Teacher of the 1st Air Division and 304th Security Squadron of the Philippine Air Force.
- Defensive Tactics Teacher of the NCO Academy, Department of the US Army, Fort Dix, New Jersey, USA.
- Monitoring Officer of the Philippine Sports Commission (Governing body of amateur combative sports in the Philippines) for Karate-do, Judo, Taekwondo, Arnis de Mano, and Archery.
- Director and Head Teacher Filipino Martial Arts Educational Development Program, College of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite, Philippines.
- Cavite State University Head Coach of the University Combative Sports Varsity Teams.
- Sports Commissioner for Combative Sports of the State, Colleges, and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA)
Southern Tagalog, Region IV.
- Consultant, Advanced Resource for Martial Arts Educational Development (ARMED).
- Director, Advanced Resource for Martial Arts Studies (ARMAS).
- Author of Martial Sport Arnis Official Handbook for Physical Education of Cavite State University.
- Author of the textbooks AMARA ARKANIS, The Fighting Art of the Mandirigma and AMARA ARKANIS Sistemang Praksiyon Filipino Martial Arts Education.
- Co-author with Andy Sanano of Filipino Martial Arts Education, Teacher’s Training Handbook Series. Handbook No.
1, Fundamentals of Arnis de Mano; Handbook no. 2, Fundamentals of Abecedario and Handbook No. 3, Principles of
Classical Maneuvers; and Karunungan Lihim ng Arnis de Mano, The Cinco Vocales Concept.
- Tagapagmana and Punong-guro of Bernarte Brokil Sistemang Praksiyon.
- Founder of Amara Arkanis Sistemang Praksiyon Martial Arts Education.
- Inducted to the Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame in 2003 as Grandmaster of the Filipino Martial Arts, in
2004 for the Propagation and Preservation of the Filipino Martial Arts, and in 2009 for Bridging the Gap Between the
Filipino and Chinese Fighting Arts.
- Featured writer of the Educational Depot Column in the Filipino Martial Arts Digest, an internet magazine devoted to
the Filipino Martial Arts published by Steven Dowd in Fallon, Nevada, USA.
- Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Matawguro Association Filipino Martial Arts Education for Arnis de
Mano.
- Recipient of the United Fellowship of Martial Artists 2010 Hall of Fame Martial Arts Author of the Year for his book
AMARA ARKANIS, Fighting Art of the Mandirigma.
- Recipient of the Award For Meritorious Service To Philippine Culture, from Senator Miguel Zubiri, author of - Republic
Act 9850, Indang Mayor Bienvenido Dimero, Dr. Dvina Chavez, President of Cavite State University and Dr. Alejandro
Dagdag, Executive Director of the Integrated College of Physical
Education and Sports.
- Recipient of the Award Bukal ng Karunungan (Fountain of Wisdom)
from Cavite Governor Remulla, Indang Mayor Dimero, Cavite State
University President Dr. Davinia Chavez and Cavite State President
Vice-president and Martial Arts Program Director Dr. Alejandro Mojica on April 14, 2012.
- Pomoted to the 9th Degree Red and White Belt by Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines.
- On 14 April 2012, Eric Golden, Special Emmisary, flew from the
United States to Cavite to present to Louelle Lledo an Award from
US President Barack Obama for Exemplary Volunteer Service to the
United States Armed Forces.
- On October 20, 2012, he was appointed World Sikaran Brotherhood Recipient of the “Dangal ng Karunungan Award” in
the 2012 First Philippines Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
of the Philippines State Director for New Jersey Region.
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Andy Sanano, Jr. Family
Experience, Awards, and Positions Held in the Martial Arts
Andy Sanano was born in Legazpi City, in the Province of Albay. He learned the rudiments of stick
fighting, from his grandfather and uncles who were the caretakers of their family art, the Labing-Tatlong
Hampas system of Arnis de Mano. His adversary in training was the banana trees and the tall cogon grass
while walking in the field. Little did he know that he was being prepared to someday take over their family
art.
When his father passed away relatives, adopted Andy in 1961 and the family moved to Manila. He
joined the Sikaran class at the Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines gymnasium in Pasay City. His instructors included Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo, Jimmy Geronimo, and Emmanuel Querubin. Andy’s insatiable
appetite for the fighting arts led him to join the Pering Cruz Dojo where the curriculum included Karate,
Judo, Jiu-jitsu, Aikido, and Arnis de Mano.
After receiving his Black Belt in at the age of 18 his adopted parents brought him to San Francisco,
California. While in San Francisco, Kempo was added to his martial arts repertoire.
He joined the United States Air Force and was eventually stationed in Ellsworth Air Force Base in
South Dakota, where he retired after 20 years.
He also served for 16 years as a Reserve Lieutenant with the Rapid City (South Dakota) Police Department assigned to the Special Response Team (SRT), sometimes referred to as SWAT in other Police Agencies.
3 year old daughter Jade Sanano
Andy’s son Salvador Sanano
Andy Sanano. Jr.
Founder: Sanano Labing Tatlong Hampas Martial Arts System
While in the service he continued his Sikaran training under Dante Alambra. Andy trained in all the
martial arts that came his way, like Tae Kwon Do, Uechi-ryu Karate, Shotokan Karate, White Crane Kung-Fu,
Aikido, and other weapon arts. He holds high-ranking Black Belt Degrees in several martial arts. To honor his
family art, he consolidated all the systems he learned and formed the Sanano Martial Arts System (SMAS)
with numerous affiliates all over the United States.
His expertise in the martial arts won him several gold medals in competitions and tournaments. He
was also honored in several Hall of Fames by different National and International Martial Arts organization.
He was also one of the most sought after Martial Arts Instructor in various workshops and seminars.
In 2010, Andy and other Filipino Martial Arts Teachers formed the Matawguro Association Filipino
Martial Arts Education for Arnis de Mano, of which he is the International Coordinator.
Also in 2010, the United Fellowship of Martial Artists, with headquarters in the East Coast, vested on
Andy an Award of Excellence, for the Propagation and Development of the Filipino Martial Arts in the United
States.
His other awards are:
Who’s who in the Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Honor - 2009, Atlantic City
World Karate Union Hall of Fame - 2008, Tannersville, Pennsylvania
U.S.A. Hall of Fame - 2004, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Canada Sikaran Arnis Hall of Fame - 1995, Winnipeg, Canada
Grandmaster of the Year - 2008, Tannersville, Pennsylvania
Martial Artist of the Year - 2000, Rapid City, South Dakota
Top Referee Award - 1999, Winnipeg, Canada
Outstanding Instructor of the Year - 1989, Gillette, Wyoming
Grand Champion -2001, 2002, 2003, Northern Plains Martial Arts Open, North Dakota
Grand Champion - 1996, 1997, 1998, Cheyenne Open Karate Championships , South Dakota
Grand Champion - 1997, 1998, Black Hills Kicker Championships in South Dakota
Ssgt/ Missile Specialist
United States Air Force
Ellsworth Air Base, South Dakota
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Andy Sanano doing the dagit ng agila
(flying side kick)
South Dakota, Rapid City
Police Department
Lieutenant, Special Response Team
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Elpidio Seletaria, Jr. Family
Sanano Bothoan ng (School of) Sikaran in South Dakota, Before He Moved to Florida
In 2011, Andy Sanano
co-authored with Louelle Lledo,
the Teacher’s Training Handbook
No. 1 entitled Fundamentals of
Arnis de Mano, and The Teacher’s
Training Handbook No. 2 entitled
Fundamentals of Abecedario, and
Handbook No. 3 entitled Principles of Classical Maneuvers.
However, he considers the
Award for Meritorious Service to
Philippine Culture, bestowed on
him by Senator Miguel Zubiri,
author of the Arnis Law, Indang,
Cavite Mayor Bienvenido Dimero, Dr. Dvina Chavez, President
of Cavite State University and
Dr. Alejandro Dagdag, Executive
Director of the Integrated College
of Physical Education and Sports
the crowning glory of his martial
arts career.
Recipient of the Bukal ng
Karunungan Award from Cavite
Governor Remulla, Indang Cavite
Mayor Bienvenido Dimero, Cavite
State University President Dr.
Dvina Chavez, Cavite State Uni-
versity Vice-president and Martial
Arts Program Director Dr. Alejandro Mojica on 14 April 2012.
He was promoted to the
9th Degree Red and White Belt by
Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo
of the World Sikaran Brotherhood
of the Philippines.
On October 20, 2012, he
was appointed World Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines
State Director for Florida Region.
Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., by
profession is a Senior Deputy
Sheriff with the City and County
of San Francisco Sheriff’s Department. He is a member of several
Police Officers Fraternal Order. He
helped formed the Filipino American Law Enforcement Officers
Association (FALEO).
Graduating with a Law
Degree from the MLQ University,
he joined the military and saw action in Mindanao and other parts
of the Philippines. He became a
member of the famous (or infamous) military group known as
“The Guardian.”
He learned Sikaran from
Florentino Pecate, Sr. in 1970,
receiving his 1st Degree Black
Belt in 1972, after passing the
examination given by Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo himself.
He later joined the SOS (Sons Of
Stunts) Daredevils performing
several stunts side by side with
Lito Lapid (now a Senator). He
is married to Mary Jane Presas,
daughter of Remy Presas, Sr.,
the acknowledged Founder, and
Grandmaster of Modern Arnis. His
Senior Deputy Sheriff Elpidio Seletaria, Jr. extreme left holding FALEO banner
son Carlomagno (now an aspiring actor in Hollywood) is a chip
off the old block and is an exceptional Sikaranista, Arnisador and
stuntman.
In 2005 elpidio Seletaria, Jr. was promoted to the
7th Degree Black Belt. In 2011,
he produced a Sikaran Training DVD with the blessings of
Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo.
He was appointed International
Coordinator of the World Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines.
In 2012 Elpidio Seletaria took the
lead in upgrading and updating
the Constitution and By-laws of
the World Sikaran Brotherhood of
the Philippines. The Securities and
Exchange Commission’s approval
of the updated and upgraded
by-laws gave the World Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines
another 50 years of corporate life.
Receiving International Grandmaster of the Year Award from
Audrey Zubiri and Judge Pamaran, during the First Philippines
Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., training with his son Carlomagno Seletaria
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Aspiring actor Seletaria “flies” over the hills of Hollywood, California
Using the Tonfa (PR-24) in
Police Language
Gathering of Seniors in Fresno, October 20-21, 2012. From Left: Henry Bio, 9th Degree Red & White Belt,
Danilo Chu, 8th Degree Black Belt, Meliton Geronimo, Jr., 9th Degree Red & White Belt, Tom Sulit, 8th Degree Black Belt, Elpidio Seletaria, 7th Degree Black Belt, Emmanuel Querubin, 9th Degree Red & White Belt,
Romeo Lladone, 5th Degree Black Belt, and Moreno Villanueva, 6th Degree Black Belt.
With Master Jimmy Geronimo
Sikaran Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo (back turned to camera) leads some black belts in training.
Master Jimmy Geronimo is directly in front of the Grandmaster. Behind Master Jimmy is Elpidio Seletaria.
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Alex Bartolata Family
Alex Sabater Bartolata,
7th Degree Black Belt (#2757)
is a native of Baras, Rizal. While
employed by Foremost Farms
in Pinugay, Baras, he was introduced to Sikaran by a co-worker,
who has since then left the World
Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. When the World Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines
Headquarters relocated within
a block from their home, Alex’
Sikaran training became more
intense and progressive. His skill
in Sikaran was further honed
by senior instructors Allen Rio,
Ruel Zuniga, Dante Amonelo,
Gil Teodoro, Narciso Matignas,
Nemencio Matignas, Rodrigo
Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo, with Alex
Bartolata and Erlina Bartolata
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Manalo and others. Among his
instructors, he admired most
Adonis Vallesteros who was very
good in competition. His training in the Headquarters led him
to be an assistant instructor and
later on a senior instructor. He
had the opportunity to teach and
train foreigners who found their
way to the Headquarters. Among
the hundreds of students he has
trained, he said he likes most
Emily Samillano because she was
hard working and very diligent in
learning Sikaran.
Erlina Bartolata, wife of
Alex is an honorary black belt in
Sikaran and a trusted and constant companion of Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo. Due to her
active participation in Sikaran affairs she has met several officers
and members from the different
regions. Alex and Erlina have 3
sons whom they also nurtured
in Sikaran. The eldest, Earickson
Bartolata is a 3rd Degree Black
Belt and is at present a Sikaran
instructor in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Her second son Edmon Bartolata
although a black belt has put a
temporary hold in his Sikaran
training and is now concentrated
in his studies. The youngest son
Earvin Bartolata is learning Sikaran under the watchful eyes of
Emily Samillano.
(Top) Alex Bartolata with Grandmaster
Meliton Geronimo
(Left) with Emily Samillano, leading
other Black Belts in training.
Earick Bartolata, third from right,
with other World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines black belts in
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Alex Bartolata, (standing with eyeglasses and whistle) during a
break in a Sikaran Tournament. Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo
and Master Jaime Geronimo are seated in front.
Earickson Bartolata, 3rd Degree Black Belt is an
Instructor at the King Cobra Sikaran Club in Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia. He Said: “ I was a warrior when I was
young and now that I am grown up, I am still a warrior.”
Emily Samillano (left) and Erlina Bartolata (right) flanks Andy Sanano, 9th
Degree Red and White Belt during the First Philippine Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
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Mantas Alex Bartolata, receiving Certificate of Participation in
the Baras District Sports Clinic on July 6-7, 2012, from Sikaran
Master Jimmy Geronimo
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Allan Ocasla Villamor Family
Romeo Lladone Family
In the City of Fresno, in Central California, is an
exceptional family, the Lladone Family. What makes them
exceptional is their dedication to Sikaran. The father, Romeo is a 5th Degree Black belt and her student-wife is now
ready to take her black belt examination. Their first daughter Ruby Grace, is now 8-years old and is now a Yellow Belt.
They have twins, Reanne Gillian and Rainier Grant, who first
took up Sikaran when they were only 2 years. They are now
almost 5 years old and they continue to grow, not only in
age but also in skill. Recently, the twins were awarded Most
Outstanding Students in their school. This is not surprising,
considering that the twins are always dead serious in whatever they do, whether school work or Sikaran.
Allan Ocasla Villamor and Emily Zamora
Samillano met in a Sikaran tournament held in
Mandaluyong City. They both won the championships in their divisions. Their love for Sikaran and for
each other led them to raise a Sikaran family. Their
daughter Aila, recently was a recipient of the Sikaran
Scholarship Award. Their son Aeron said that he will
follow the footsteps of his father, a Sikaran champion
and Instructor.
Romeo , Guada Lladone, Ruby
Grace, twins Reanne Gillian and
Ranier Grant
Emily Samillano-Villamor with her
daughter Aila Marie and son Aeron
Jandreb
Eight year old Ruby Grace smiles as
she receives her Yellow Belt Certificate
from his dad, Meliton Geronimo, Jr.,
and Emmanuel Querubin
The determined look of the twins is what set
them apart from other kids their age
Allan Ocasla Villamor and Emily Zamora Samillano met in a
Sikaran Tournament in Mandaluyong City, won the Gold Medal in their respective division, fell in love and
raised a Sikaran
Family in Tanay,
Rizal
Romeo Lladone
training with a sword
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Moreno “Jojo” Villanueva Family
Romeo Lladone with some Sikaran Mantas (seniors) during the World Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines Gathering at his gym in Fresno, California, where
he was appointed Regional Director for Central California Region.
Moreno Villanueva started
Sikaran training in the mid 1980’s,
under Dennis Ante in a gym in
Quezon City. He rose through the
ranks until he became assistant
instructor. He met Marion in the
gym when she enrolled to take up
Sikaran. In 1995, Marion received
her black belt. They fell in love
and got married in 1998.Thye are
blessed with two very charming
daughters. Michelle, now 13 years
old is a Green Belt, while Maureen,
12 years old is an Orange Belt.
One good thing about a Sikaran
family is the chance to train together, assuring them of quality
time togetherness. Moreno and
his family migrated to the United
States in 2006 and settled in
Bakersfield, California. In 2012, his
wife Marion, who is a Nurse, was
assigned in Roseville, a suburb
of Sacramento, where they relocated. Although there are several
martial arts school in Bakersfield,
most of his students continued
their Sikaran training in Fresno
under Romeo Lladone.
What an outstanding Sikaran Family. Mother-student-wife Marion, Michelle,
Maureen and Moreno Villanueva, 6th Degree Black Belt, from Bakersfield and
now Roseville, California. Moreno, or “Jojo” as he prefers is the WSBP Regional
Director for Northern California.
Training with Moreno Villanueva
Moreno Villanueva and Romeo Lladone
Moreno Villanueva and six students with their trophies they
won in an Open Martial Arts Tournament
Breaking board with a biyakid
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Moreno Villanueva training with Romeo Lladone
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Moreno Villanueva is a Sikaran Teacher above par
Paul Villamor Family
Paul Villamor is the older
brother of Allan Villamor. Paul is a 6th
Degree Black belt and was a constant winner in tournaments before
he moved to Canada. Aside from being adept in Doble Baston Arnis de
Mano, he is an avid body-builder.
A young Paul Villamor in 1990 with movie
actor Tony Ferrer
Paul Villamor’s daughter Joy Villamor, a future champion like her dad
Kimberly Joy Villamor
Villamor’s student Julius Isla
breaks board with a front kick
Evander de Guzman and Julius Isla
sparring
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Benedict Cardillo trains so he
too can break boards
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Paul Villamor supplements his Sikaran
training with body-building
Special Women’s Self-Defense Class
Paul Villamo
with some of his children’s class
Paul Villamor with his students who won in the
Open Martial Arts Tournament in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo promotes Paul Villamor to the 6th Degree Black Belt
Raden Laurenio Family
The Laurenio family, like all Sikaran families, is dedicated to ensure that Sikaran
will live on “until the end of time.”
From left: JM Ruth Laurenio, 10 years old, Jose Raden Laurenio, 3rd Degree Black
Belt (# 4426), and Allena Mea Y. Laurenio, 7 years old
JM Ruth Laurenio, champion in her weight division during
the Comelec Sikaran Invitational Tournament, hosted by
the WSBP Taguig Chapter, with her proud father
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Emmanuel Querubin
the patriarch of the Querubin family
Emmanuel Querubin Family
Nephews Willy Querubin-Marilao and
George Querubin-Marilao
Granddaughter Jessica Querubin-Ricalde
Emmanuel del Espiritu Santo Querubin, is the third in the
last direct link to the original Sikaran, the first two being Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo and Master Jaime Geronimo. He learned
Sikaran from Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo and the Sikaran elders led by Cipriano Geronimo, Melencio Bigasin, Manuel Ocampo,
Aurelio Cabacob, Servillano Javier, and Angeles Pilapil.
Always hungry for knowledge in the fighting arts Querubin,
searched and learned various armed and unarmed systems such as
Arnis de Mano, various styles of Karate, Judo, Kung Fu and others.
He graduated with honors from the Feati Institute of Technology and Francisco Law School. He continued his educational
quest at the Laney College in Oakland, California, where he graduated with honors with a Degree in Management and Supervision.
He also took a course in Public Speaking from the Vista College in
Berkeley, California.
His educational pursuit includes Search and Rescue Training
from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Training Academy, Powers of
Arrest (Penal Code 832) from the Oakland Police Training Academy,
First Responder Course from the American Red Cross Academy in
Oakland, California and the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) obtaining HAM Radio Operator License KJ6HJX.
Receiving Platinum Lifetime Achievement
Award from Audrey Zubiri and Judge
Manuel Pamaran during the First Philippines Hall of Fame
His martial arts teaching experience and profession is just as varied as his education.
Grandson Gabriel Querubin said;
“I will be a fighter, not a teacher.”
- United States Navy
- Sangley Point, Cavite, Philippines
- Karate Association of Malaysia
- Federation of Malaysia
- Presidential Security Command
- Malacañang Palace, Manila, Philippines
- Armed Forces of the Philippines
- Metropolitan Command
- Manila and Quezon City, Philippines
- Philippine Constabulary
- Camp Crame, Quezon City, Philippines
- Counter-Urban Guerilla Unarmed Combat
- Philippine Air Force Officers’ School
- Unarmed Combat
- Nichols Air Base, Philippines
- Philippine Air Force Intelligence and Security Unit
- Distinguished Visitors’ Protection Course
- Nichols Air Base, Philippines
Profession
1970-1975
Office of Mayor Ramon Bagatsing
City of Manila, Philippines
Supervising Confidential Agent
Civil Intelligence and Security Unit
1977-2006
Oakland Police Department
Animal Control officer
Oakland, California, USA
1985-1997
Alameda County Sheriff’s Department
Search and Rescue Officer
Rappel Team
Alameda County, California, USA
Querubin’s journalistic experience is extensive but limited to the martial arts:
Grandsons Raphael Querubin who
wants to be a Sikaran Teacher and
Diego Querubin, who said I will be the
next Sikaran Red Belt
Younger brother Precioso Querubin,
2nd Degree Black Belt # 181
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Black Belt Magazine
Published in Los Angeles, USA
Philippine Correspondent
Redbelt Magazine
Published in the Philippines
Editor
Offical Karate Magazine
Published in New York, USA
Philippine Correspondent
Karate Magazine
Published in the Philippines
Editor
Mandirigma Magazine
Published in the Philippines
Editor
Sports Parade
Published in the Philippines
Martial Arts Columnist
FMADigest
An Internet Martial Arts Magazine
Published in Nevada, USA
Contributor
Recipient: Master of the Pen Award
Filipino Martial Arts Pulse (FMAPulse)
An Internet Martial Arts Magazine
Published in Chicago, USA
Contributor
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Mataw-Guro Notebook
Official Internet Magazine of the Mataw-Guro Association
Published in Arizona, USA
Contributor
Author: Sikaran, “The Figthing Art of the Filipino Farmer”
Original Balangkas of Sikaran
Sikaran Taliba
Editor in Chief
There are thousand others who are passing on their Sikaran skill and experience to their offspring
and other members of the family and community but they have not come forward to be counted. The first
that comes to mind is Florentino Pecate, whose son Florentino, Jr. and nephew Candido Pecate have been
constant winners in Sikaran tournaments. Another is Rodrigo Espiritu whose sons and daughter inherited his
knowledge of Sikaran and are now actively teaching. Victor Laxamana and his son DonVic is also a Sikaran
family. I am sure after this issue is off the press out of the wood works they will come and blame the editorial
staff for their “exclusion.”
From The Desk of the Editor-At-Large
Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
9th Degree Red and White Belt
WSBP Vice-President for International Affairs
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.
I sat on my desk pondering what I will share with you in this issue. When I opened
my email, staring at me was this email. This email embodies the principles of Sikaran; treat
everybody with respect, always help when you can, always be considerate, and remember
that every obstacle is an opportunity to succeed. Instead of writing something else I decided to print this very thought-provoking email instead. I hope it will touch you as it did me.
Four lessons about the way we treat people
Important Announcement
February 2013 - General Meeting of All Seniors, re:
Birthday Celebration of Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo
Workshop to be given by Mantas Meliton Geronimo, Jr.
Drawing of WSBP raffle during the Sikaran Festival
Second International Executive Council Gathering in New Jersey, USA
Other matters of importance
You are all invited to attend and join the 2nd Invitational SikaranTournament on February 3, 2013 at the
Jalajala Covered Court. Contact:
Allan O.Villamor .5th degree blackbelt
Chief Instructor /Club President
Tanay chapter And Jalajala chapter
Contact No. ()0908) 980-7101 / (0930) 406-5661
First Important Lesson – Cleaning Lady
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student And had breezed through the questions until I read the last one: “What
is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?” Surely this was some kind of joke. I
had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50’s, but how would I know
her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked
if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. “Absolutely, “ said the professor.. “In your careers, you
will meet many people. All are significant.. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile
and say “hello..” I’ve never forgotten that lesson.. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American Woman was standing on the side of an Alabama
highway. Trying to endure a lashing rain storm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960’s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance, and put her into
a taxicab. She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went
by and a knock came on the man’s door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home.
A Special note was attached. It read: “Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night.
The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able
to make it to my dying husband’s’ bedside just before he passed away... God Bless you for helping me and
unselfishly serving others.”
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nat King Cole.
Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop
and sat at a table.. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. “How much is an ice cream sundae?” he
asked. “Fifty cents,” replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied the
coins in it. “Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?” he inquired. By now more people were waiting for a
table and the waitress was growing impatient.. “Thirty-five cents,” she brusquely replied. The little boy again
counted his coins. “I’ll have the plain ice cream,” he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on
The table and walked away The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came
back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two
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nickels and five pennies.. You see, he couldn’t have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave
her a tip.
Fourth Important Lesson - The obstacle in Our Path.
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see
if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s’ wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by
and simply walked around it.. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did
anything about getting the stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables..
Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side
of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load
of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many
gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder
from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand! Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
Most importantly.... Live with no regrets, Treat people the way you want to be treated, Work like you don’t
need the money, Love like you’ve never been hurt, and Dance like you do when nobody’s watching.
News from Around the Brotherhood
Top and bottom: Sikaranistas from the Province of Cavite
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VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Important Projects for 2013
The World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines is now finalizing plans for the Sikaran Teacher’s Training
Academy, in conjunction with Province of Rizal Ordinance No. 002, s.2010, which reads:
Section 5. Creation of the Rizal Sikaran Training Center; Supervision of the Rizal Sikaran Training Center (RSTC);
The RSTC as herein established shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Office of the Governor with a Center Director as head / chief of office, who shall be appointed by the Governor for a fixed term of
three (3) years, unless sooner removed for just cause;
WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES
(PANDAIGDIGANG KAPATIRANG SIKARAN NG PILIPINAS), INC.
General Headquarters
138 Constantino Street, Barangay Santiago
Baras, Rizal 1970, Philippines
Section 6. Rizal Sikaran Training Board;
The Board of the RSTC shall be composed of the Governor as Chairman and SIKARAN Federation President
as Vice-Chairman and five (5) regular members to be appointed by the Governor which shall be composed of representatives from duly accredited SIKARAN Organizations in the Province of Rizal which possess reputable standing and two (2) representatives from the academe;
The RSTC Board shall serve as the policy making body of the center to be vested with the authority to
formulate appropriate SIKARAN training programs and modules and perform such other activities, projects and
functions that will best attain the objectives of this ordinance;
The RSTC Board shall be responsible in the allocation, disbursement, management and disposition of the
SIKARAN Development Fund hereinafter created consistent with existing auditing rules and regulations;
The RSTC Board shall likwise be responsible for the accreditation, training and certification of SIKARAN
trainers, instructors, coaches and referees in accordance with the guidelines it shall hereinafter formulate and
shall perform such other functions as may be provided for by law or ordinance;”
WSBP RAFFLE DRAW
March 23, 2013, 3:00 PM
Baras Gymnasium
Baras, Rizal
In connection with the provisions of the RSTC, the WSBP is now in the final stages of publication of
the official textbooks of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines Teacher’s Training Academy and
the DVD of the Original Balangkas of Sikaran. The textbooks, authored by Master Jaime Geronimo, Mantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., and Mantas Emmanuel Querubin, are based on the teachings of Grandmaster
Meliton C. Geronimo. The authors are all 9th Degree Red and White Belt. Jaime Geronimo is the Chief Instructor and Examiner of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., is the Chief
Executive Officer and Vice-President for International Affairs of the WSBP, while Emmanuel Querubin is the
Executive Technical Assistant To Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo. Assisting them in this project are Mantas
Elpidio Seletaria, WSBP International Coordinator and Mantas Danilo Chu, WSBP State Director for California
State Chapter. The Official Textbooks will be composed of:
Book One - History of Sikaran; Filipino Terminologies; Stances and Postures; Blocks and Deflections; and
Targets of Sikaran.
Book Two - Weapons of Sikaran (Hand Techniques; Leg Techniques; Throws and Take-downs; Joints Reversal; Submission Techniques; Other Forms o Attack; and Fighting Techniques.
Book Three - Sikaran Tournament Rules and Regulations.
Ticket Price: P50.00 PRIZES:
One First Prize:
1 HP Laptop with Upgrade
One Second Prize: 1 25” LCD TV
Two Third Prizes: 1 Cell Phone with Sim Card-Globe
1 Cell Phone with Sim Card-Smart
Two Fourth Prizes: 1 Sack of Rice Each
Two Fifth Prizes: 1 Electric Fan Each
15 Consolation Prizes of Grocery Bags Worth P500.00 Each
5 Consolation Prizes (1 Each of Emmanuel Querubin’s Book
“Sikaran, The Fighting Art of the Filipino Farmer”)
5 Consolation Prizes (1 Each of Emmanuel Querubin’s Book, “Original Balangkas ng Sikaran”)
Plus Many, Many More Surprise Consolation Prizes…!!!
LET US ALL HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR ALL THE SOCIAL PROGRAMS
OF THE
WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES
BE INVOLVED AND BE COUNTED !!!!!!!!!
Mabuhay and Good Luck
To be an accredited Sikaran Teacher and Sikaran Tournament Official, a practitioner must complete
the WSBP Sikaran Teacher’s Academy and must pass the examination for such as prescribed by the By-laws
of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines.
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Official Launching of
Sikaran Teacher’s Training Academy
Book One
March 10, 2013
For the Order Form - Click Here
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Arnis de Mano Teacher’s Training Handbook Series By Two Sikaran Mantas
RELEASED IN 2011….
Sikaran Instructional Video Volume 1
Louelle Lledo, Jr. (Reg. 326) And Andy Sanano, Jr. (Reg. 844)
Written, Produced and Directed by: Elpidio Seletaria jr.
7th Degree Black Belt (#1487)
Hercules, California, USA
www.Sikaranarnis.com
Coming Soon…!!!
Sikaran Instructional Video Volume 2
(Advanced Sikaran with Defensive Tactics, etc…)
To Order Contact: ELPIDIO SELETARIA - jseletaria1542@yahoo.com
To Order Contact:
Louelle Lledo, Jr. - matawgurolou@yahoo.com
Andy Sanano, Jr. - matawgurosanano@gmail.com
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SIKARAN
Builds Fitness
Fitness Builds Confidence
Confidence Builds Productivity
Productivity Builds A Better Citizen
A Better Citizen Builds A Better Country
A Better Country Builds A Better and Peaceful World
Sikaran Builds A Fit, Confident, Productive and Better Citizen
Who Builds A Better Country and A More Peaceful World©
SIKARAN WORDS OF WISDOM
“Learn to listen, not just how to hear”