Volume 4 May - June 2015 Number 3

SOARING TO THE SIKARAN FUTURE

DAGIT NG BAGONG AGILA

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THROWBACK OF THE PASSING OF THE TORCH
By:
Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
9th Degree Red and White Belt
President, World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines

Mantas-Marangal Emmanuel es Querubin

9th Degree Red and White Belt
Presidential Assistant for Research and Standards

Mantas-Marangal Andy Sanano, Jr.

9th Degree Red and White Belt
United States of America Country Director

Mantas-Dalubhasa Elpidio Seletaria, Jr.

8th Degree Black Belt
International Coordinator

Janeth Geronimo
Executive Director for Events and Programs

The passing of
the torch is a symbol
of passing the
leadership from one to
another.

In Sikaran, it
symbolizes the
passing of the
leadership from
Supremo Meliton C.
Geronimo to Pantas
Meliton S. Geronimo,
Jr.
This ceremonial
passing of the torch
took place on March 7,
2015, in front of the
Municipal Hall of
Baras, Rizal. Baras,
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Rizal is considered the birthplace and home of Sikaran and there can be no better venue for such
an important and meaningful event

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On March 10, 1927, Meliton C. Geronimo was born destined to take over the Geronimo
lineage of Sikaran from Cipriano Geronimo, the current commanding authority or influence of
Sikaran. Cipriano Geronimo was the acknowledged last Sikaran Hari (champion) of Baras.

In 1958, Meliton C. Geronimo, established the Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. In

1966, the Asian Karate Association recognized Sikaran as a distinct Filipino Martial Art and
promoted Meliton C. Geronimo to the 10th Degree Red Belt with the title of Grandmaster of
Sikaran, the Filipino style of Karate. On the same event, the Sikaran elders of Baras, composed
of Cipriano Geronimo, Melencio Bigasin, Manuel Ocampo, Aurelio Cabacob, Angeles Pilapil,
and Servillano Javier, bestowed on Meliton C. Geronimo the title Sikaran Supremo (Sikaran
Leader). This started the 57-year long and illustrious leadership career of Meliton C. Geronimo.
A series of bouts with stroke, which started in 2007, incapacitated Supremo Meliton C.
Geronimo, preventing him from physically exercising his duties as President of the World
Sikaran Brotherhood. This left him no choice but to eventually give up his position of President
of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines in favor of his son Pantas Meliton S.
Geronimo, Jr. This event is what is now known as the PASSING OF THE TORCH.
Contrary to popular expectations, it was not a "hands-down-victory" for Meliton S.
Geronimo, Jr. There were dissenters to Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo's selection of his son
Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. as his replacement as President and Leader of the World Sikaran
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Brotherhood of the Philippines. The selection turned into a fierce "family feud." The selection of
Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. represented the popular end. The dissenting group was represented by
Jaime C. Geronimo, and some members who took his side.
In September 2014, Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., took a short trip to the Philippines to lay
the groundwork of his bid for President of the World Sikaran of the Philippines. To gauge the
feelings of the members, Meliton, Jr. called a meeting, with him and Jaime Geronimo presenting
their platform. During the meeting, it was obvious that there were members who were out of
touch of reality. Majority of those present during the meeting showed their support for Pantas
Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. However, just winning the election is not Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo,
Jr.'s intention. Several members became inactive due to dissatisfaction with Jaime Geronimo's
brand of leadership. Some even changed loyalty. Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. considered it
his duty to bring back the "lost sheep" to the fold. He knows that his father Supremo Meliton C.
Geronimo will neither permit nor accept any member to leave and not do something about it.

In September 2014, Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. (standing in red shirt) called a meeting with
Jaime Geronimo and other senior officers to present their platform for election of President.

In the short time that he was in the Philippines, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. visited several
regional branches to find out what their grievances were and correct them. Before returning to
the United States, Meliton, Jr. was able to bring back to the fold the lost and wayward sheep.
Only a handful took a "wait and let us look and see if there will be any improvement" attitude.
Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. gave them his word while invoking the legacy and record of his
father Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo. When the members learned of Pantas Meliton, Junior's
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programs and plans, they were convinced of his sincerity in continuing the legacy of Supremo
Meliton C. Geronimo. They believe that Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. is the way to progress.
To prove some members' discontent, a senior officer slammed his fist on the table during
a meeting and asked Jaime Geronimo what he has done since the time he acted as president. The
question was also asked why the Philippines was not able to send a contingent to the 4th World
Sikaran Championships in Canada in 2014. The question that really shook Jaime Geronimo was
when he was asked why the coffers of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines is
empty despite the dues paid for membership and promotion. There was also no explanation to
what happened to the funds the Municipality of Baras gave for the Philippine Contingent to the
4th World Sikaran Championships in Canada, which the Philippines did not attend.

However, in the manner consistent with Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo's leadership

style, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. in a firm and sincere voice said:
"All these problems are in the past. Now it is time for all of us to stand behind the dreams
and plans for a bigger, better, World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. Let us all work
together and continue the legacy Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo built for all of us. I pledge that I
will not deviate from the goal of my father. I will be the President that the World Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines all the members deserve."
Therefore, the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines celebrated the "Passing of
the Torch" on March 7, 2015 to coincide with the 88th birthday of Supremo Meliton C.
Geronimo.

In a moment withdrawn from company or

observation, Mantas Marangal Emmanuel
Querubin, stands behind Supremo Meliton
C. Geronimo, as he has always done since
1958.

In a private discussion with Supremo

Meliton C. Geronimo, Mantas Marangal
Emmanuel es Querubin, reiterated his
support for the leadership of Pantas
Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

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Wheel chair bound and suffering the ill effects of several bouts
of stroke, Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo is still mentally able
to name his son Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., successor to
his presidency of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the
Philippines.

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 Several meetings were held in preparation for the "Passing of the orch."

Ms. Janeth Geronimo is shown presenting the

member's packet. (From left Sunny Moya,
Ramon Valdenor, and Emmy Querubin. Partly
hidden is Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

Standing is Giner Burabod. From left is Ms. Janeth Geronimo, Ms.

Emily Samillano, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., and Mantas-
Marangal Ernesto Millanes (NCR Regional Director). Seated next
table is Badjao Albino of Team Baras.

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Passing of the Torch Committee. From Left: Partly hidden, Ernesto Millanes, NCR Regional
Director. Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.;NCR Assistant Regional Director Roberto
Pamilar; Emily Samillano, Administrative Assistant for Liaison; Giner Burabod,
Administrative Assistant for Junior Black Belts Council; Sunny Moya, Administrative
Assistant for Liaison to Malacanang Palace; Ramon Valdenor, Administrative Assistant for
Liaison to the Office of President Benigno Aquino III; partly hidden Ms. Janeth Geronimo,
Administrative Assistant for Events and Programs.

Always-loyal supporters
of Supremo Meliton C.
Geronimo, from left:
Ramon Valdenor, Emily
Samillano, Emmanuel
Querubin, and Santiago
Moya. They are always
ready for action.

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 In the morning of March 6, 2015, foreign guests started arriving at the Villa Ruth in
Mambog, Baras, Rizal.
From the United States of America, Mantas Marangal Andy Sanano, Jr. USA Country
Director and Director for the State of Florida, was first to arrive accompanied by his nephew
Mike Balabat. Next, to arrive was Mantas Dalubhasa Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., World Sikaran
Brotherhood International Coordinator. He was accompanied by his wife MJ Presas-Seletaria,
his brother Mantas Dalubhasa Rudy Seletaria and his nephew, his namesake Elpidio Fabellore.
Punong-Guro Steven Dowd and his wife Vicky from Phoenix, Arizona, accompanied by Mantas
Marangal Emmanuel Querubin and his wife Gloria from California were next to arrive.
Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. transported the guests from the United States to Funta de
Fabian Resort, where they were billeted.

Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, on his 88th birthday with his faithful allies. From left:
Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., Andy Sanano, Jr., Ramon Valdenor, Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.,
Steven Dowd, Santiago Moya, and Emmanuel Querubin.

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 While the guests were having meal, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. was being
interviewed by Steven Dowd, Publisher of FMA Informative.
Hours later, the contingent from Australia, led by Mantas Marangal Jose Marie Diestro
arrived. The contingent was composed of James Barakat, Debbie Lei Brown, Pia Castray,
Charlie Diab, Leonecia Diestro, Sydney Estanislao, Anthony Fias-Ayon, Anthony Saba,
Benedict Bautista, Romeo Mendoza, Dennis Ormido, and Mackoy Villaroman.
Martin Lind Green from New Zealand, came with the other Australian group of Daren
Lea and Gabriel Barbor.
Michael Brown and Diana Villanueva, represented the Chairo-kan Bushi Shindo Sikaran
School of the late Ed Brown, from Connecticut, USA.

The Australian Contingent with Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo and Pantas Meliton S.
Geronimo, Jr. (holding book, 6th from right). Australian Team Leader Mantas Marangal
Jessie Diestro is 6th from left in red and white belt).

\ Representatives from the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR) headed by the

Regional Director Joel Kiblasan arrived composed of Renie David, Nelson Millare, and Rogel
Orpina.
Romeo Paje, Regional Director of Region V (Bicol Region) headed the team composed
of: Stephen Oli, Rafael Arimado, Rolando Azul, Leopoldo Bolofer, Ramilo Cadag, Joseph
Gabriel, Rodrigo Granadillos, Hans Lleva, Benny Mendoza, Alfredo Nierva, Xavier Paje,
Wilfredo Rantael, Dexter Rebua, Agnes Reynolds, Resty Siapno, Leonardo Villa, Domingo
Espenida, and Rene Valeriano.

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` From Region VI (Aklan), Freddie Jizmundo, Sr. (Regional Director) headed Zandro
Fred Jizmundo, Jr. and Carlito Pantalla and the rest of the Aklan delegates.
Region IV-A (Calabarzon) had the largest delegation, headed by Regional Director Ruel
Zuniega.
Rizal, had the most members from Baras, Tanay, Pasig, Montalban, Marikina,
Antipolo.and Cavite, too numerous to be listed.
Ven Segui, headed the team from Gumaca, Quezon, composed of Ariel Abcede,
Filomino Argolla, Ronnie Blancaflor, Vincent Camacho, Gary Igente, Raymell Montanez,
Renante Obar, Elizaldi Major Odi, King Ven Segui, Camilo Soria, August Villaber, and Marlon
Villapano.
From Batangas, the representaive of Mayor Tony Halili, headed the teams of Sosanna
Villaga, her husband Sherwin Villaga, their sons Sherman and Sbhermann Villaga, Bernadette
Carpio, Ram Magpantay, Kaye Maravilla, Aaron Pedernal, Ronwell Ulang, Reymel Aban, and
Jerome Villafria.
NCR (National Capital Region), headed by Regional Director Ernesto Millanes, came
in second to the number of delegates.
Region X was represented by Cris Cabingas and Eduardo Solijon, both from Cagayan de
Oro City.
Edwin Lamanero, who was supposed to represent Region XII, was a no-show, although
he confirmed his participation. Edgar Socorin from Region VII, also failed to show at the last
minute.
There were also representatives from Region III (Bulacan), headed by Jesus Nabarty
and made up of Glen Nabarty, Ryan Nabarty, John Maglunob, and Ben Tomas, Jr.
There were members from other regions but were not able to register and were therefore
not listed on the official Roster of Participants. All together, it was estimated that there were
about 3,000 who came to participate in the Passing of the Torch.
Not all who participated are active Sikaran members. There were Rizal Government
officials, headed by Honorable KC Robles, the young and pretty Mayor of Baras, Rizal. She was
accompanied by her father Honorable Wilfredo Robles, the Vice-Mayor of Baras.
Governor Rebecca Ynares was represented by Provincial Board Member Rey San Juan.
Several Mayors, like Mayor Jun Ynares of Antipolo City, Bernardo San Juan of Cardona,
Armando San Juan of Morong, and Rafael Tanjuatco of Tanay, were all represented by other
officials from their ,municipality.
There were Councilors such as Roberto Cabandong, Jovita Cawicaan, Wilmer Elago,
Bien Garovillas, Carlo Llagas, Renato Llagas, Hector Robles, and Vigil Robles.
Barangay Captains of Baras were also present. Among them were Arnold Castillo,
Romulo Dinozo, Angelito Fullante, Paul Wayne Llagas, Nestor Robles, Rogelio San Sebastian,
Jofre Seclot, Ray An Tesoro, and Danilo Velgado.
Principals from various schools also participated. They were Antonia Benigay, Richard
Bianes, Loida Jarin, Ronnie Llagas, Nicanor Macarulay, Marlene Nepomuceno, Sylvia Ocampo,
Babylyn Pambid, Margarita Polanco, and Elizabeth Reyes.

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 MORE DELEGATES

TANAY SIKARAN CLUB

BARAS DEMO TEAM CONSULTATION TIME

BATANGAS SIKARAN CLUB

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 VILLAGA FAMILY FROM
TANAUAN, BATANGAS
WITH SUPREMO
MELITON C. GERONIMO
AND PANTAS MELITON S.
GERONIMO, JR.

SIKARAN TEAM FROM TAGUIG, RIZAL

PART OF TEAM BARAS

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 PART OF NCR TEAM

MORE FROM
TEAM BARAS

TEAM FROM BICOL. ROMEO

PAJE (3rd from left).

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 STEVEN DOWD (6th from left) with part of Team Tanay

Teachers from Santiago Elementary School,

headed by Emelvira Bisabis and composed of
Macias Dinozo, Romualdo Garovillas, and
Myrna Oracion, also participated.
Ms. Lucila dela Vega, Provincial
Librarian, headed the Rizal Provincial
Officials, with Salvador Arabit, Provincial
Sports Coordinator, and Mark Jay Valdez,
Provincial Tourism Coordinator.

Administrative Assistant for Junior Black

Belts Council Giner Burabod, headed the
delegations billeted at the Villa Lorenza
Resort.

The overwhelming Sikaran members who came from as far north as Ilocos Norte and as far south
as General Santos in Mindanao created a problem in accommodation. Several members opened
their homes to the visiting members, including the home of Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
However, these homes were not enough. Anticipating this problem, Janeth Geronimo made
representations with resorts in Baras for board, lodging and services. Majority of the foreign
guests were billeted at Funta de Fabian and Villa Lorenza Resorts.
The next problem was finances. The coffers of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the
Philippines has a ZERO BALANCE. It was completely empty. As President of the World
Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines, it is the responsibility of Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
to make sure the members are properly billeted.

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 Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. did what must be done. He used his own funds and
turned to his family and friends to help out. His sisters Janeth and Judy, and even his mother
Ruth helped not only physically but also financially. This proved the commitment of the
Geronimo's to Sikaran and the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines.

The Main Building of Funta de Fabian, bears the name of Supremo Meliton Geronimo.

The Main Building of Funta de Fabian bears the name of Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo.

Ms. Janeth Geronimo,

Chairwoman of the
Preparation Committee, is
very tired and haggard and
needs a much-needed rest.

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The Geronimo family helping each other.
The commitment of the Geronimo family in the cause of Sikaran, cannot be more obvious
than the picture above shows. Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, suffering the ill effects of
several bouts with stroke tried his best to be part of the event. Mrs. Ruth Spaulding
Geronimo, as she has always, is beside the Supremo. Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.
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expressing his gratitude to his parents, as his son Zach Ramsey Melton sets his sight to the
future.
Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, cannot hold back the tears when his wife Ruth gave him the
bunch of roses for his 88th birthday.

On March 7, 2015, the most meaningful Sikaran event of the second decade of of the second
millennia of the common era took place in front of the Municipal Hall of Baras, Rizal. Witnessed
by almost 3,000 participants, the success of the Passing of the Torch surpassed the expectations
of everybody concerned, especially the Preparation Committee, headed by Ms. Janeth Geronimo.

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 Norberto San Juan, spokesman of Supremo Meliton s. Geronimo when he was Mayor of
Baras, Rizal was the Master of Ceremonies. Prior to the start of the ceremonies, copies of the
Souvenir Program were distributed for everybody to be aware of the celebrities who may not
have been present physically but were there in spirit and thought. Among these celebrities is His
Excellency Benigno Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines. He initially hinted
his intention to attend (being a member of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines) but
the following email explains it all.

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 Republic of the Philippines
Provincial Government of Rizal
City of Antipolo

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

M E S S A G E

It is with great pleasure to extend my warmest greetings and

congratulations to all the officers and members of the World Sikaran
Brotherhood (WSB)/World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines (WSBP),
as you hold a turnover of leadership, dubbed as “The Passing of Sikaran Torch”
on Saturday, March 7, 2015.
This ingenious form of martial art, which teaches self-discipline and
control, and simple and healthy life style should be promoted for the holistic
development of the Filipino individual. In addition, declaring Sikaran as
provincial sport under Ordinance No. 002-2010, is our humble way of
recognizing our men and women in the province, particularly those from the
Municipality of Baras, who fill our hearts with pride through their exploits in
this almost forgotten form of self-defense. I hope that the passing of the torch
to a younger generation will fuel our people’s interest in the enhancement and
further development of Sikaran, not only in our province but in the whole
country as well.
Let us all join hands in keeping the flame of Sikaran burning within
ourselves.
Mabuhay kayong lahat!

REBECCA A. YNARES
Governor
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 Republic of the Philippines
RIZAL PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
*Antipolo City*

SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN
SECRETARIAT

PROVINCIAL LIBRARY DIVISION

Barangay Dolores, Taytay, Rizal

MESSAGE
My warm heartfelt greetings to the World Sikaran Brotherhood (WSB)/World
Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines (WSBP) on its Turn-Over Ceremony affair on
March 7, 2015 at the historical town of Baras, Province of Rizal. Likewise, I
congratulate the incoming Grandmaster/Supremo, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo Jr.
who is from the lineage of the founder of “Sikaran Sports,” the outgoing
Grandmaster/Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo the famous “Mayor Latigo” of Baras,
Rizal.

As your Provincial Librarian, I am deeply honored to be invited in this

momentous event of your organization. As a Rizaleño, I am proud that this
WSB/WSBP has put us not only in the map of the Philippines but also in the world as
well in the field of sports (self-defense). Indeed, this feat could never be put in the
historical record without the dedication and contribution of the Geronimo's
particularly the founding father of the organization, Sir Meliton C. Geronimo. It is now
written in the pages of history, which our children can now be read in our libraries.
Thus, it is something that we should be proud of.

Again, congratulations and God bless!

LUCILA G. DELA VEGA

Provincial Librarian
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 MESSAGE

Nais kong ipaabot ang aking pagbati at pakikiisa sa WORLD SIKARAN

BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES.

Saksi ang kasaysayan ng ating Bayang Baras kung papaano yumabong

ang Sikaran sa pangunguna ng Grandmaster/Supremo Col. Meliton C.
Geronimo. Sa pagsisikap ng bawat isa sa inyo, lumawak ang saklaw
ng Sikaran hindi lamang dito sa ating bansa maging sa ibayong dagat.

Ang araw na ito ay simbolo ng tagumpay ng paglilipat sa bagong

pamunuan mula kay Grandmaster/Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo tungo
kay Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. Ang pamumuno ni Pantas Meliton
S. Geronimo, Jr. ay isang panibagong hamon upang maipagpatuloy ang
magandang nasimulan ng Sikaran na malaki ang naitutulong sa tao at
sa Bayan.

Dalangin ko na patuloy kayong gabayan ng Dakilang lumikha, ngayon

at sa darating na panahon.
Kon. Carlo D.L.T. Llagas
Baras, Rizal

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 WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

MESSAGE
Friends and Relatives in this, our Brotherhood of Sikaran!

First, I must thank our leaders and the team who planned this
event for their work and for asking me to speak here today.
I am humbled and honored. We have come together to
accomplish an event which is important to our history, our
culture and to our Martial Arts. As you know, Sikaran is the Art of Warrior Farmers. Our
grandparents developed this art as a means to protect our families from our enemies. Today this
exclusively Filipino Martial Art stands strong next to the other martial arts of East and Southeast
Asia. Sikaran has grown in popularity throughout the world. Therefore, we have this World
Sikaran Brotherhood. We have many reasons to feel proud.

Today we have come together to honor our leaders and to witness the ”Passing of the Sikaran
Torch” of leadership from one generation to the next. This is a proud moment, a proud day for
the Geronimo Family and for the World Sikaran Brotherhood!

With the induction of our new leader, we all need to come together as the true Brotherhood that
we are. I propose that we set aside any negative and competitive thinking. Our Grandmaster
will need our constructive ideas and the unity, enabling us to move forward…to develop and
grow…to advance Sikaran as our tradition art in modern times.

Our retiring Grandmaster/Supremo can still kick our butts if we don’t behave. Let us develop
the World Sikaran Brotherhood into a truly worldwide organization. He deserves our respect,
honor and affection, as does his son in his new responsibilities. Meliton Geronimo, Jr. is taking
on the leadership role as the new President/Pantas. Let us welcome and embrace him in this new
role. He is experienced and well prepared. Let us come together in the true spirit of
Brotherhood to develop and grow together.

“Salamat po!” to our retiring Grandmaster/Supremo and warm welcome to our new leader.

Mantas Marangal Andy T. Sanano Jr.

9th Degree Red/White Belt (#844)
WSBP/WSB USA Regional Director
WSBP/WSB State of Florida Director

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 MESSAGE
WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD OF ITALY

Pugay to all sikaranistas!

First and foremost, I would like to thank Grandmaster/Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, for all his
efforts (no need to elaborate as it is already documented) in making Sikaran a worldwide art of
fighting of Filipino origin. The legacy he instilled in all of us Sikaranistas will forever be in our
minds and our hearts. I am proud to be a part of Sikaran and I am grateful to have received
training from him. It will always be in my heart the sacrifice that he has done for Sikaran.
God bless you sir...Mabuhay po kayo...Mabuhay ang buong World Sikaran Brotherhood of the
Philippines...Mabuhay ang Sikaran!

Second, I would like also to congratulate everybody who are behind this big event, "The Passing
of the Torch." My prayers to all Sikaran enthusiasts that we tightly join our hands to help our
new President, Master Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. in bringing every Sikaranista in the world under
the roof of the World Sikaran Brotherhood. Let’s continue the extreme degree of camaraderie as
we pursue our goal to spread our own martial art style and discipline known as Sikaran. Let us
help the new president succeed and continue the vision his father set when he established the
World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines in 1958.

Mabuhay po tayong lahat!!!

Nagpupugay,

Armie Esparcia
Italy Country Director
Milan, Italy

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 PERSPECTIVE OF THE WORLD
SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD
ELPIDIO SELETARIA JR, 8TH DBB (#1487)
International Coordinator, WSB/WSBP

After the welcome address of the Honorable Mayor Kathrine B. Robles. the MC called Mantas
Dalubhasa Elpidio Seletaria, Jr., the World Sikaran Brotherhood International Coordinator, who
came all the way from California, USA. He was accompanied by his petite wife MJ Presas-
Seletaria.
In his familiar juridical manner, Mantas Dalubhasa Elpidio Seletaria, Jr. delivered his
speech entitled "Perspective of World Sikaran Brotherhood:

Honorable Mayor KC Robles, Honorable Rebecca A. Ynares, Governor of Rizal, ang

kagalang-galang na Grandmaster/Supremo ng World Sikaran, si Ret. Colonel at Ex-Mayor
Meliton C. Geronimo, Mantas Marangal Emmanuel Querubin, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo Jr,
Pantas Jaime C. Geronimo, mga pinagpipitagang panauhin sa pagtitipong ito, mga kapwa ko
Sikaranista, at sa lahat na naririto ngayon sa okasyong ito, magandang hapon sa inyo.
Likewise, I would like to acknowledge the presence of Steven Dowd and company from
Phoenix, Arizona, Darren Lea and company from Australia, and of course Mantas Marangal
Jesse Diestro and company from Australia, and Mantas Marangal Andy Sanano and company
from USA, at ang aking maybahay na si Mary Jane Presas Seletaria, na sa unang pagkakataon
nakarating din dito sa Baras. Ganoon din kay Gloria Rapsing Querubin, ang maybahay ni Mantas
Marangal Querubin. Si Gloria po ay dating Sikaran champion noon dekada 70.
Noong 1984, habang si Grandmaster/Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo ay Mayor ng bayang
ito (Baras, Rizal, Philippines), dinalaw niya sa Amerika ang kanyang mga anak. Doon nila
matamang pinag-usapan ng kanyang anak na si Meliton S. Geronimo Jr. ang pagpapalaganap ng
Sikaran sa buong mundo sa pamamagitan ng pagtatatag ng World Sikaran Brotherhood (WSB) o
ang Pandaigdigang Kapatirang Sikaran (PKS). Dahil sa pagiging abala niya bilang Mayor, ang
pagtatag ng WSB (PKS) ay naipagpaliban. Sa halip ang noo’y dati nang matatag na World
Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines (WSBP) o ang Pandaigdigang Kapatirang Sikaran ng
Pilipinas (PKSP) ay pinaigting pa rin ang propagation ng Sikaran sa loob at labas ng Pilipinas.
Ang ibang mga kasapi ng WSBP na nagpunta at nagtrabaho o nanirahan sa ibang bansa
ay nagpasimuno ng pagpapalaganap ng Sikaran sa kani-kanilang napuntahang bansa. Ilan dito ay
sina Mantas Marangal Dante Alambra ng Canada, Mantas Marangal Jessie Diestro ng Australia,
Mantas Marangal Andy Sanano at Mantas Marangal Louelle Lledo na parehong sa USA, at
ganoon di si Mantas Dalubhasa Danny Chu na nagtrabaho bilang OFW sa Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.
Nang ako naman ay pumunta at nanirahan na sa Amerika (California), ako ay itinalaga ni
Grandmaster/Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo bilang Liaison Officer/International Coordinator ng
WSBP. Noon na kami madalas magkaroon ng pagpupulong nina Mantas Marangal Emmanuel
Querubin at Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo Jr. upang talakayin ang hinaharap ng World Sikaran.
Hindi kami pormal na nagbukas ng Sikaran school sa Amerika dahil abala kami sa aming

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trabaho, ako bilang full-time law enforcement officer as Senior Deputy Sheriff sa San Francisco
Sheriff’s Department at si Mantas Marangal Emmanuel Querubin naman bilang full-time driver
ng kanyang misis (Joke lang po.) Ang totoo si Emmy Querubin ay reteradong kagawad ng
Oakland Police Department bilang Animal Control Supervisor, at si Meliton Jr naman ay bilang
Department Manager, Equipment/Maintenance Operation ng kanyang pinapasukang kumpanya.
Sa kabila ng pagiging abala namin, nagkaroon kami ng panahon para sa Sikaran. Per
authority of Grandmaster/Supremo Geronimo, si Emmy Querubin ay nagsulat at
nakapagpalimbag ng dalawang libro. Una, ang “SIKARAN, The Fighting Art of the Filipino
Farmer,” at ang ikalawa ay, “Original Balangkas of SIKARAN.” Kung saan tinatalakay ang
history ng Sikaran at lahat na mga galaw sa Sikaran. Ang mga ito ay ibinebenta sa National Book
Store at on-line. Si Meliton Jr. naman ay nagsulat ng libro na “WSBP TEACHERS ACADEMY,
Book I” kung saan isinasaad ang pamamaran ng pagtuturo ng Sikaran. Ako naman, I produced
and directed the “WSBP Sikaran Instructional Video, Volume I” na naipamahagi na sa maraming
members ng WSBP sa loob at labas ng Pilipinas at a minimal cost. Bukod dito, noong 2012
sinimulan namin ang pag-publish ng SIKARAN TALIBA, ang on-line magazine ng WSB/WSBP
na lumalabas buwan-buwan. Ito ay sa pangangasiwa ni Emmanuel Querubin bilang Editor-in-
Chief, Meliton Geronimo Jr., bilang Editor-at-Large, at ako bilang Managing Editor. Ito ay
tumatalakay ng lahat na kaganapan sa WSB/WSBP. Lahat na nais na mag-contribute ng article
ukol sa Sikaran inaanyayahan namin na ipadala sa amin at aming ipa-publish sa Sikaran Taliba.
Sa loob ng tatlong taon, ang Sikaran Taliba ay marami nang natanggap na papuri galing sa mga
subscribers. Kahit sino ay pwedeng mag-subscribe at ito ay libre. Ang sinumang interesado ay
mangyaring makipag-ugnayan lang kahit kanino sa aming tatlo, o di kaya’y bisitahin ang
www.sikaranpilipinas.com.
Upang lalong mapaigting ang pagpapalaganap ng Sikaran sa buong mundo, ayon sa
vision ni Grandmaster Geronimo noon pang 1984, sinimulan naming tatlo ang pagtatag ng World
Sikaran Brotherhood (WSB) or Pandaigdigang Kapatirang Sikaran (PKS) na may punong-
tanggapan sa Vallejo, California kung saan naka-base ang aming halal na Pangulo na si Meliton
S. Geronimo Jr. Ilan sa mga layunin ng WSB ay upang patatagin ang pagpapalaganap ng Sikaran
sa buong mundo bilang natatanging sining sa pagtatanggol sa sarili na gamit ang mga paa na
orihinal na Pilipino na nagsimula mismo sa bayang ito (Baras).
Matapos kong sulatin ang By-Laws ng WSB, agad ko itong pinaratipikahan sa mga
opisyales ng WSB at ito ay kanilang inaprobahan. Ang WSB ay siyang tumatayong umbrella
organization ng lahat na World Sikaran chapters sa buong mundo. Ayon sa estraktura ng WSB,
ito ay binubuo ng International Executive Council na ang mga members ay regular executive
officers at ang mga Country Directors na nanggagaling sa ibat-ibang bansa tulad ng Amerika sa
pamumuno ni Mantas Marangal Andy Sanano, Mantas Marangal Jesse Diestro ng Australia,
Mantas Marangal Dante Alambra ng Canada, Mantas Armie Esparcia ng Italy at Mantas George
Salomon ng Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At sa kasalukuyan itinatatag ang WSB Country Chapters
sa Hong Kong, India, Brunei, at Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
As a whole, layunin ng WSB ang panatilihin, patatagin, at lalong palakasin ang Sikaran
sa pamamagitan ng World Sikaran Brotherhood, na pinamumunuan ni Pantas Meliton S.
Geronimo Jr., na siyang ipapamana natin sa susunod na henerasyon ng lahing Pilipino.
Maraming salamat sainyong lahat.

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 THE PASSING OF THE TORCH
By: Mantas-Marangal Emmanuel Querubin
9th Degree Red and White Belt (#87)
Presidential Assistant for Research and Standards

Magandang hapon po sa lahat ng mga binibini at ginoo at

lahat ng ating mga kaibigan at panauhin. Isang malaking karangalan
para sa akin ang pasalamatan lahat ng mga dumalo sa ating
pagtitipon na ito sa pangunguna ng kagalanggalang at magandang
Kathrine Robles, alkalde ng ating bayan ng Baras. Ang
kagalanggalang na kinatawan ng ating butihing gobernadora na si Binibining Rebecca Ynares; si
Ginang Lucila dela Vega, kagalangalang na katiwala ng panlalawigang aklatan. Ang mga
kinatawan ng iba at ibang alkalde ng mga munisipyo ng Rizal at ang mga barangay captain at
ang mga kagawad ng Baras at ng mga karatig bayan.
Isang malaking karangalan para sa akin ang pasalamatan ang ating mga panauhing sina
Ginoong Steven Dowd, tagapaglathala ng FMA Informative at Sikaran Taliba at ang kanyang
butihing ginang na si Vicky Dowd. Si Ginoong Steven Dowd ay Punong-Guro ng ng Arnis
Balite, isang uri ng Arnis na pinasimulan ni Pundador Manuel Molina Aguillon, Sr. ng
Zambales. Sina Ginoo at Ginang Steven Dowd ay naggaling pa sa Phoenix, Arizona at nagsadya
dito sa Baras upang masaksihan ang napakahalang pagkakataon na ito.
Mayroon din tayong mga Sikaranista na galing sa ibang bansa na dumalo sa mahalagang
pagdiriwang na ito, tulad ni Mantas-Marangal Andy Sanano, Jr. and Country Director ng United
States of America at ang State Director ng Florida. Kasama niya ang kanyang pamangking si
Mike Balabat. Si Mantas-Marangal Andy Sanano, Jr. ang tagapagmana ng Trese Hampas Arnis
na pinasimulan ng kanilang pamilya.
Mula naman sa Australia narito si Mantas-Marangal Jessie Diestro at ang kanyang mga
kasama. Mula pa rin sa AAustralia ay narito si Ginoong Darren Lea at ang kanyang estuyanteng
si Gabriel Barbor.
Mula naman sa New Zealand, dumating din si Martin LindGreen. Ang kinatawan naman
ng Chairo-kan Bushi Shindo ng Connecticut, USA ay si Mike Brown at si Diana Villaneuva.
Mula naman sa Cordillera autonomous Region, ang mga kinatawan ay pinamumunoan
ni Joel Kiblasan ang Regional Director. Kasama niya sina Renie David, Nelson Millare at Rogel
Orpina. Sa Region V (Bicol Region) narito ang Regional Director na si Romeo Paje. Kasama
niya si Stephn Oli, Rafael Arimado, Rolando Azul, Leopoldo Bolofer, Ramilo Cadag, Joseph
Gabriel, Rodrigo Granadillos, Hans Lleva, Benny Mendoza, Alfredo Nierva, Xavier Paje,
Wlfredo Rantael, Dexter Rebua, Agnes Reynolds, Resty Siapno, Leonardo Villa, Odmingo
Espenida, at Rene Valeriano
Sa Region VI (Aklan) kasama ng Regional Director na si Freddie Jizmundo, Jr. sina
Zandro Fred Jizmundo, Jr. at si Carlito Pantalla.
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 Mula naman sa Region X (Cagayan de Oro City) dumating sina Cris Cabingas at
Eduardo Solijon.
Ang Region III (Bulacan) ay pinangauahan nina Glen Nabarty, Jesus Nabarty Ryan
Nabarty, John Maglunob and Ben Thomas, Jr.
Marami pang dumalo na hindi na natin mababanggit lahat ng mga pangalan. Tulad ng
inaasahan sa Region ng Calabarzon mahigit isang daan ang dumating. Ganoon din kadami ang
NCR.
Napakarami nating dapat pasalamatan, subalit kung hindi sa mga sumusunod, ang
pagtitipon na ito ay handi matutuloy at hindi magiging matagumpay. Sila ay sina Mantas
Marangal Roberto Pamilar, ang Presidential Assistant for Operations and Logistics; Mantas
Marangal Ernesto Millanes, ang Presidential Assistant for Regional Coordination; Binibining
Janeth Geronimo, Presidential Assistant for Events and Programs; si Ginoong Giner Migo
Burabod, Presidential Assistant for Junior Black Belts Council; si Mantas Emily Samillano, ang
Presidential Assistant for Administration and Liaison; sina Mantas Dalubhasa Ramon Valdenor,
ang Presidential Assistant for Liaison with the Philippine Senate and Sgt. Santiago Moya (PA
Retired), ang Presidential Assistant for Liaison with Malacanang Palace.
Nararapat din nating pasalamatan ang lahat ng Sikaranista sa buong mundo. Marami ding
mga miyembro ng ibang Martial Arts Association na sa tuwina ay tumutulong at nakiisa sa atin,
katulad ng Arnis Philippines, Philippine Amateur Judo Federation; Karate-do Federation of the
Philippines, at iba pa.
Isang napakalaking karangalan ko ang tumayo sa harap ninyo ngayon upang makiisa sa
minsan sa buhay nating pagdiriwang. Ako ang nahilingang magpakilala sa baong pamunoan ng
Sikaran dahil sa dalawang rason. Ang unang dahilan ay sapagkat kasama ako ni Supremo
Meliton C. Geronimo noong aming itinatag ang Kapatirang Sikaran ng Pilipinas noon 1958. Ang
pangalawang dahilan ay sapagkat noong 1959, noong ipinanganak si Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. ay
inialay siya sa langit at sinabing ang kanyang anak ang hahalili sa kanya sa pamumuno ng
Sikaran pag dating ng takdang panahon. Inihabilin sa akin ni Supremo and pagtataguyod sa
kanyang anak na si Junior, hindi lamang sa pisikal na Sikaran, kundi sa pamumuno din. Kasama
namin sa paneensayo si Meliton, Jr. sa Baras at sa Pasay, ang headquarters ng Kapatirang
Sikaran ng Pilipinas. Ako ang naging gabay ni Meliton Junior sa Sikaran hanggang sa dumating
ang araw na sila ay nagmigrate sa Amerika. Sa America, nagaral din si Meliton Junior ng iba at
ibang martial Arts.
Noong 1975, ako ay pumunta na rin sa Amerika at noon namin ipinagpatuloy ang
paghahanda ni Meliton Junior.
Noong 1984, nagbakasyon si Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, sa piling nga kanyang mga
anak. Ang naudlot na pageensayo namin ng Sikaran ay muling pinaginit ng aming
pagsasamasama. Bago bumalik si Supremo sa Pilipinas, muli niyang ipinaalala ang aming
"tungkuling" ihanda si Meliton Junior sa takdaang araw.
Ang paalalang ito ay muling binanggit sa amin noong 2009 sa isang pagtitipon noong
kaarawan ni Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo sa Antipolo. Tuwing kami ay nagkikita ni Supremo
hindi niya nalilimutang ihabilin sa amin si Meliton Junior, na parang nagbabadya na humihina na
ang kanyang dating mala-Bernardo Carpyong lakas. Noong ika-2 Hunyo 2014 ay ipinotaryo ang

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ginawang kasulatan ni Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, ang pagsasalin ng pamunoan ng Sikaran
sa kayang anak na si Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

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Ang takdang araw ng pagsasalin ng pamunoan ay dumating na. Kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng ika-
88 na kapanganakan ni Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo ay idiniwang din ang "PASSING OF
THE TORCH".

THE PREPARATION

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 Ms Janeth Geronimo, delivering the Book of Records.

The Passing of the Torch was symbolized by Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo turning over
the written history of Sikaran and the complete record of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the
Philippines since its inception in 1958. This record which has been in the possession of the
Supremo since 1958, is a book almost 3" thick. Assisting the Supremo in the turning over
ceremonies were Janeth Geronimo, Ernesto Millanes, and Roberto Pamilar, as Pantas Meliton S.
Geronimo, Jr. genuflects in front of Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo.

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Genuflected Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., receives the Book of Records of the
World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines from Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo,
assisted by daughter Ms Janeth Geronimo, Mantas Marangal Ernesto Millanes (right),
Mantas Marangal Roberto Pamilar (left) and Mantas Marangal Emmanuel Querubin
(standing holding the microphone). The book contains the history of the World Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines, and the list of all members, since the inception of the
Brotherhood. The Book of Records is fastened with a red ribbon signifying the 10th
Degree Red Belt of Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo.

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Another view of the actual "Passing of the Torch".

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Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, turning over the Book of Records to
Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., assisted by daughter Ms. Janet
Geronimo, and Mantas-Marangal Robert Pamilar and Mantas-Marangal
Ernesto Millanes. Mantas-Marangal Emmanuel Querubin is holding the
microphone narrating the event.

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Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo turns over the Book of Records to Pantas Meliton
S. Geronimo, Jr, signifying his turning over the Presidency of the World Sikaran
Brotherhood of the Philippines and the Final Authority of the Sikaran Movement
all over the world.

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Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., accepts the Book of Records from Supremo
Meliton C. Geronimo, as a symbol of the his acceptance of the Presidency of
the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines and the leadership of the
Sikaran movement throughout the world.

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Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. proudly holds the Book of Records as Mantas-
Marangal Ernesto Millanes, NCR Regional Director stands beside him.

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 After the actual Passing of the Torch, Mantas Marangal Ernesto Millanes and Roberto
Pamilar, assembled all the Sikaranistas to offer their Pugay to Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo as
a gesture of thanks for his service as President of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the
Philippines and for the legacy he left. The Pugay also served as the welcome to Pantas Meliton
S. Geronimo, Jr., the incoming President of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines
and Final Authority of the Sikaran Movement of the world.

The "Passing of the Torch" was applauded by the Guests of Honor, from left: Board
Member Rey San Juan (representing Governor Rebecca Ynares; Councilwoman
Jovita Cawikaan; Honorable Baras Mayor Katherine Robles; Rizal Provincial Sports
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Coordinator Salvador Arabit, Provincial Tourism Coordinator Mark Jay Valdez and
Pantas Jaime Geronimo, Philippines Country Director and outgoing Acting In-
charge.
 After the excitement, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. took the podium for the first time
as President of World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines.

On March 7, 2015, for the first time, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. took the
microphone at the podium as President of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the
Philippines. He is shown giving his welcome address.

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Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., holds carefully the Book of Records of the World
Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines, and list of all members from its inception. This
book will be deposited in the personal safe deposit box of Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo,
Jr., only to be displayed again when he passes the Sikaran Torch to his successor.

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 The Passing of the Torch culminated with the picture taking of the Mayor and the
President.

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 After the festivities of the Passing of the Torch and the 88th birthday celebration of
Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo. the Honorable Governor of Rizal, Ms. Rebecca Ynares granted
Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. an audience. During this meeting, the Honorable Governor
awarded Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. with a Plaque of Appreciation for his contribution in
the development and propagation of Sikaran, thereby spreading Philippine Culture abroad and
into new regions.

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Prior to the ending of the Passing of the Torch celebrations, dinner was served at the
Funta de Fabian where Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. presented Certificates of Appreciation to
those who participated.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., presents Certificate of Appreciation to guest Steven

Dowd, publisher of FMA Informative. Allan Ocasla Villamor watches on.

Thanks, hugs, and goodbyes followed this presentation. The following day, members of
the Australian Contingent and the other Sikaranistas assembled at the grounds of Villa Ruth for
their Black Belt examination conducted by Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., assisted by
members of Region IV-A.
Mantas Marangal Andy Sanano, Jr. accompanied by his nephew Mike Balabat, took off
for their long drive to the Bicol Region to visit relatives and friends.

Mantas Dalubhasa Elpidio Seletaria, Jr. and his company drove off to Manila to meet up
and attend MJ Presas-Seletaria's class reunion, and then off to Hongkong and Macau.

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 Steven Dowd and his wife Vicky, headed to Quezon City to start his interviews for the
FMA Informative that took him to Cebu, Bacolod, Baguio and various places in the Philippines.

PICTURES OF THE CELEBRATION OF

SUPREMO MELITON C. GERONIMO'S 88th BIRTHDAY.

88th Birthday Cake

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 Ika-5 BATAYANG BALANGKAS
SIPAKAN - BIYAKID
(5th BASIC PATTERN
CRESCENT KICK - SPINNING HEEL KICK)

1 2 3 4 5

Starting Position

6 7 8 9 10 11

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19 Front View 20 21 22 Front View 23

Front View 24 25 26 Front View 27 Front View

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33 34 35 36 37

Ending Position

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STEPPING / TURNING INSTRUCTIONS:

Ika-5 BATAYANG BALANGKAS

Turn Steps 30-31

A A

START / END

1st SET 2nd SET

From starting position steps 6- Steps 19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-
7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14 -15-16- 27-28-29 going towards A then
17-going towards B then turn turn going towards ending
going towards A Step 18 position Steps 30-31

B B

Turn Step 18

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 Ika-5 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 bringing hands to the
sides.
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. Inhale as you raise your left leg and exhale sharply as you execute a left
crescent kick towards B turn 180 degrees clockwise and bring left foot
next to right foot pointing the opposite direction.
8. Turn 180 degrees to the right and execute a right biyakid (spinning heel kick)
towards B as you exhale sharply.
9. Continue the turn to the right bringing right foot forward towards B as you
execute a right bottom-fist strike facing B.
10. Execute a left reverse vertical punch facing B.
11. Crescent kick with the right foot towards B turn 180 degrees counter clockwise and
bring right foot next to left foot pointing the opposite direction.
12. Turn 180 degrees to the left and execute a left biyakid (spinning heel kick) as you
exhale sharply towards B.
13. Continue the turn to the left and bring left foot forward towards B as you
execute a left bottom-fist strike.
14. Execute a right reverse vertical punch still facing B.
15. Crescent kick with the left foot towards B turn 180 degrees clockwise and bring
left foot next to right foot pointing the opposite direction.
16. Turn 180 degrees to the right and right biyakid (spinning heel kick) towards B as
you exhale sharply and loudly (BUNYAW).
17. Continue turn to the right bringing right foot forward towards B and
execute a right open hand middle outward block.
18. Move right foot to the left oblique and look over your left shoulder.
19. Pivoting on ball of feet turn 180 degrees to the left to face A and assume a left
fighting stance exhaling slowly as you execute a left open hand middle
outward block.
20. Left crescent kick towards A turn 180 degrees clockwise and bring left foot next to
right foot pointing the opposite direction.
21. Right biyakid (spinning heel kick) as you exhale sharply towards A.
22. Continue the turn to the right bringing right foot forward towards A exhaling sharply
as you execute a right bottom-fist strike.

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23. Left reverse vertical punch facing A.
24. Right crescent kick towards A turning 180 degrees counter clockwise and bring
right foot next to left foot pointing the opposite direction.
25. Left biyakid (spinning heel kick) as you exhale sharply towards A.
26. Continue the turn to the left bringing left foot forward towards A exhaling sharply
as you execute a left bottom-fist strike.
27. Right reverse vertical punch still facing A.
28. Left crescent kick towards A turn 180 degrees clockwise and bring left foot next to
right foot pointing the opposite direction.
29. Right biyakid (spinning heel kick) towards A exhaling sharply and loudly
(BUNYAW)
30. Continue turn to the right bringing right foot forward, assume right fighting stance
and execute a right middle outward block.
31. Slide right foot to the left oblique and look over you left shoulder.
32. Turn 180 degrees counter clockwise to face B and assume left fighting stance
exhaling slowly as you execute a left open hand middle outward block.
33. Exhale slowly as you pull left foot back to assume parallel toes stance facing B.
34. Slide left foot next to right foot to assume open toes stance and bring right fist on left
palm.
35. Tip your head about 10 degrees forward.
36. Bring your head up with right fist still on left palm.
37. Slide left foot to the left and bring open hands to the sides.

BUNYAW

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 PRESIDENT'S PAGE
Presidential Notifications,
Comments and Directives

In the last few issues of SIKARAN TALIBA we have announced the celebration of the
Golden Jubilee of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines and the First Sikaran Hall of
Fame scheduled for November 6, 2016.
It is with regret and a heavy heart that I am informing you now of the cancellation of
these events.
When I was named President of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines by
Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo on March 7, 2015, during the Passing of the Sikaran Torch, the
coffers of the WSBP, was completely empty.
I have to dig deep in my family's and friends' resources to finance the Passing of the
Torch. Thanks God we were able to successfully go through this event. However, due to the
expenditure beyond our expectations, we have no choice but to re-evaluate our financial
priorities.
We have decided to reserve our stopgap means for something more expedient as the
construction of the Sikaran National Training Center at Bilog Lalim.
I promised to propagate, and promote Sikaran and these I will do. Pugay sa ating lahat na
mgaSikaranista.

Pantas Meliton Spaulding Geronimo, Jr.

9th Degree Red and White Belt
President
World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines
World Sikaran Brotherhood
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COMING SOON
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SIKARAN INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO VOLUME 1

WRITTEN, PRODUCED, AND DIRECTED BY:
ELPIDIO SELETARIA JR.
8th DEGREE BLACK BELT (#1487)
Hercules, California, USA
www.sikaranarnis.com

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TEACHER'S TRAINING HANDBOOK
By: TWO SIKARAN MANTAS MARANGAL
LOUELLE LLEDO, Jr. (# 326) and ANDY SANANO, Jr. (# 844)

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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 more peaceful world

SIKARAN WORDS OF WISDOM

"the journey to progress follows an upward path"

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