Sunday, December 26, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Release of the GM "D" & the WSEF Banquet of the Masters
'Banquet of the Masters' is a spectacular video-film production,
that promises to deliver historical impact, and unique glimpses
into some of the most monumental minds within the world
of martial arts. Such names include the famous Professor
Wally Jay, the creator & the founder of "Small Circle Jujitsu",
"DeCuerdas Eskrima" Grand Master/Professor Gilbert Tenio,
"Shorin Ryu Karate" Soke Sid Campbell, martial arts & film star-
Grand Master LeoT. Fong, Professor/Grandmaster
William Q.C. Chun Sr. & his son William Q.C. Chun Jr.,
Grand Master Ron Marchini, "Kajukenbo" Professor Emilio
Bautista, "Ninjitsu/DeCuerdas" Professor Ron Van Donk,
"Wu Shing Tai Chi Chuan" Grand/Professor John K. Wong,
and many more others. Also! included in the DVD is actual-
step-by-step & how-to-information taught directly by Grand/Professor Gilbert Tenio, Professor Wally Jay, & lastly by the man nicknamed "Grease Lightening" 'Serrada Escrima'
extraordinaire , Grand Master *D*. Grand Master *D* is the
co-founder & the presiding 'Grand Master' of the
"World Serrada Escrima Federation" an organization
dedicated to the continuous perpetuation of the legacy of-
the late "Supreme Grand Master" Angel Cabales. Angel Cabales-
is known as the "Father of Escrima in America". Cabales also founded
the first official Filipino martial arts school in Stockton, California, in 1966.
the first official Filipino martial arts school in Stockton, California, in 1966.
Cost ($29.99) plus ($2.75) for shipping & handling
DVD Purchased through PayPal at:
wsefmai@yahoo.com
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Welcome to Guru Zach Jenkins
It gives the “World Serrada Escrima Federation” extreme pleasure to announce that Guru Zach Jenkins has now become an (Honorary Member) within the ‘WSEF’. In the eyes of the ‘WSEF’, Brother Jenkins truly does exemplify the pristine essence of a true & dedicated martial artist/writer. Many of you have already experienced, and have participated in Brother/Guru Jenkins’ many topics & artful discussions on ‘MyFMA.net’. Now that Brother Zach Jenkins has become a ‘WSEF Honorary Member’ you can now expect many more new & exciting martial arts topics from this prolific writer. Additionally! Brother Jenkins brings to the table many long years of experience & expertise in the field of close-quarter combat; and if the ‘WSEF’ has its wishes fulfilled! Brother Guru Zack Jenkins will soon be conducting masterful seminars in your area. So stay tuned & let’s all give Brother Guru Zach Jenkins a warm welcome into the “World Serrada Escrima Federation” Brother/Sisterhood.
“Congratulations Brother Jenkins”
In True Brotherhood,
GM “D”/President
World Serrada Escrima Federation
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Future of WSEF System of Serrada Escrima
It is incumbant upon we who teach to keep our system alive. Our system is a living system and a living art. It lives in our blood & in the blood of each of our students. It therefore becomes our responsibility to seek not only the best in ourselves but to seek out the best within our students.
It is in our students that we find further life for our art. Therefore in each student that is my pleasure to teach I seek the next Guro of the System of Serrada Escrima.
We can never assume that each student we teach will have the same desire to continue our traditions & to allow our system to live on in their hearts, minds & daily lives. However, with our guidance as instructors we can promote the system of Serrada Escrima that we hold close to us. With this guidance we may also be fortunate to find a select few, who will through our example want to also allow our system to live within them & who will share the desire to teach others.
At this time I'd like to present to you 3 of my students who have shown this desire & who have advanced to the level of Black Belt 1st Degree/Basic Level Instructor. I'd like everyone to join me in congratulating the latest Guros of the WSEF System of Serrada Escrima: Guro Lance Wahls, Guro Casey Wahls & Guro Sean Wahls.
It is in our students that we find further life for our art. Therefore in each student that is my pleasure to teach I seek the next Guro of the System of Serrada Escrima.
We can never assume that each student we teach will have the same desire to continue our traditions & to allow our system to live on in their hearts, minds & daily lives. However, with our guidance as instructors we can promote the system of Serrada Escrima that we hold close to us. With this guidance we may also be fortunate to find a select few, who will through our example want to also allow our system to live within them & who will share the desire to teach others.
At this time I'd like to present to you 3 of my students who have shown this desire & who have advanced to the level of Black Belt 1st Degree/Basic Level Instructor. I'd like everyone to join me in congratulating the latest Guros of the WSEF System of Serrada Escrima: Guro Lance Wahls, Guro Casey Wahls & Guro Sean Wahls.
Guro Lance Wahls & SM Guro Mike Schwarz
Guro Casey Wahls & SM Guro Mike Schwarz
Guro Sean Wahls & SM Guro Mike Schwarz
Thursday, July 8, 2010
"I AM THE GREATEST"
“I AM THE GREATEST”
The Incomparable Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali takes out the ‘Bear’ Sonny Liston
Charismatic, outspoken and nicknamed "The Greatest," heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali was the dominant heavyweight fighter of the 1960s and 1970s. A fighter of exceptional speed, cunning and flair, Muhammad Ali won the world heavyweight title on three separate occasions over a span of fifteen years. He was born Cassius Clay, and under that name he won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy. After claiming his first title victory by defeating Sonny Liston in 1964, Clay joined the Black Nation of Islam, and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. Adhering to his Islamic faith, Muhammad Ali refused to serve in the U.S. military during the war in Vietnam; his world title was revoked and he was sentenced to (5) years in prison for draft evasion. The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the conviction in 1971.
He had a long-running rivalry with former world heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, whom he fought three times. Muhammad Ali lost the first match in 1971, but won rematches in 1974 & 1975. Ali also defeated George Foreman in the famous 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" held in Kinshasa, Zaire, Africa. Muhammad Ali retired from boxing in 1981, but since retiring he has remained one of the world's most famous athletes & ambassadors of peace.
In his retirement! Muhammad Ali has suffered from “Parkinson's Disease”, a motor-skills illness which has slowed his movements, and left him mostly unable to speak in public. In 1996 he was selected to light the ceremonial flame at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing him again into the public eye. Additionally, Muhammad Ali was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990... He won his three titles by defeating Sonny Liston in (1964), George Foreman in (1974) and Leon Spinks in (1978). Muhammad Ali's managers sometimes referred to him as (GOAT) or the;
“Greatest of All Times”
‘Muhammad Ali’s influence upon Bruce Lee’
It is a well known established fact that Muhammad Ali had a tremendous amount of influence upon the legendary Bruce Lee’s combative fighting style known as “Jeet Kune Do”. In the book titled: “The Making of ENTER THE DRAGON” on page 148; Bruce Lee makes reference to Muhammad Ali. The following is an excerpt taken from the book.
Another time Yeung, aka (Bolo) went to see Bruce at Golden Harvest Studios. Bruce was screening a Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) documentary. Ali was world heavyweight champion at the time and Bruce saw him as the greatest fighter of them all. The documentary showed Ali in several of his fights. Bruce set up a wide full-length mirror to reflect Ali’s image from the screen. Bruce was looking into the mirror, moving along with Ali. Bruce’s right hand followed Ali’s right hand, Ali’s left foot followed Bruce’s left foot. Bruce was fighting in Ali’s shoes.” Everybody says I must fight Ali some day” Bruce said “I’m studying every move he makes. I’m getting to know how he thinks and moves.” Bruce knew he could never win a fight against Ali “Look at my hand” he said “that’s a little Chinese hand. He’d kill me.”
These particular photos reflect the similarities between Bruce Lee & Muhammad Ali’s fighting styles.
When we reflect upon the Bruce Lee action packed films such as “CHINESE CONNECTION” “FIST OF FURY” “ENTER THE DRAGON” “WAY OF THE DRAGON” & “GAME OF DEATH” it becomes very apparent that Bruce Lee adopted Muhammad Ali’s fighting concept of “Float like a butterfly & sting like a bee, your hands can’t hit what your eyes can’t see”… into his fight scenes.
In the film “WAY OF THE DRAGON” Bruce Lee finds out very quickly that he is having a very hard time defeating mega Karate “Super Star” Chuck Norris because he is attempting to combat him in a classical manner… After receiving a few hard knocks from Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee finally switches up his classical style of fighting into a non-classical style of fighting & very swiftly defeats Chuck Norris with a barrage multiple punches, kicks & fancy Muhammad Ali footwork.
Although Bruce Lee has been highly credited & acknowledged for formulating an eclectic method of combat known formally as “Jeet Kune Do”, Muhammad Ali stands out alone as the primary essential source & model that Bruce Lee proudly based much his fighting theories & strategies upon. In conclusion of this first part series on the man who has been formally acclaimed as the “Greatest fighter of all times” it must be mentioned that all of the famous personalities that have gone on to become “Great” in their own rights, have all had “Great” mentors & archetypes along the way. Bruce Lee is no exception to the rule. If Bruce Lee were alive today, surely he would continue to give “Great” credit to Muhammad Ali for inspiring him in his up rise into fame, stardom & fortune.
“Thank You Muhammad Ali for inspiring us all in the pursuit for Excellence in all that we do”
Greatest Regards Grandmaster “D”/President
The Incomparable Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali takes out the ‘Bear’ Sonny Liston
Charismatic, outspoken and nicknamed "The Greatest," heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali was the dominant heavyweight fighter of the 1960s and 1970s. A fighter of exceptional speed, cunning and flair, Muhammad Ali won the world heavyweight title on three separate occasions over a span of fifteen years. He was born Cassius Clay, and under that name he won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy. After claiming his first title victory by defeating Sonny Liston in 1964, Clay joined the Black Nation of Islam, and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. Adhering to his Islamic faith, Muhammad Ali refused to serve in the U.S. military during the war in Vietnam; his world title was revoked and he was sentenced to (5) years in prison for draft evasion. The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the conviction in 1971.
He had a long-running rivalry with former world heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, whom he fought three times. Muhammad Ali lost the first match in 1971, but won rematches in 1974 & 1975. Ali also defeated George Foreman in the famous 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" held in Kinshasa, Zaire, Africa. Muhammad Ali retired from boxing in 1981, but since retiring he has remained one of the world's most famous athletes & ambassadors of peace.
In his retirement! Muhammad Ali has suffered from “Parkinson's Disease”, a motor-skills illness which has slowed his movements, and left him mostly unable to speak in public. In 1996 he was selected to light the ceremonial flame at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing him again into the public eye. Additionally, Muhammad Ali was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990... He won his three titles by defeating Sonny Liston in (1964), George Foreman in (1974) and Leon Spinks in (1978). Muhammad Ali's managers sometimes referred to him as (GOAT) or the;
“Greatest of All Times”
It is a well known established fact that Muhammad Ali had a tremendous amount of influence upon the legendary Bruce Lee’s combative fighting style known as “Jeet Kune Do”. In the book titled: “The Making of ENTER THE DRAGON” on page 148; Bruce Lee makes reference to Muhammad Ali. The following is an excerpt taken from the book.
Another time Yeung, aka (Bolo) went to see Bruce at Golden Harvest Studios. Bruce was screening a Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) documentary. Ali was world heavyweight champion at the time and Bruce saw him as the greatest fighter of them all. The documentary showed Ali in several of his fights. Bruce set up a wide full-length mirror to reflect Ali’s image from the screen. Bruce was looking into the mirror, moving along with Ali. Bruce’s right hand followed Ali’s right hand, Ali’s left foot followed Bruce’s left foot. Bruce was fighting in Ali’s shoes.” Everybody says I must fight Ali some day” Bruce said “I’m studying every move he makes. I’m getting to know how he thinks and moves.” Bruce knew he could never win a fight against Ali “Look at my hand” he said “that’s a little Chinese hand. He’d kill me.”
When we reflect upon the Bruce Lee action packed films such as “CHINESE CONNECTION” “FIST OF FURY” “ENTER THE DRAGON” “WAY OF THE DRAGON” & “GAME OF DEATH” it becomes very apparent that Bruce Lee adopted Muhammad Ali’s fighting concept of “Float like a butterfly & sting like a bee, your hands can’t hit what your eyes can’t see”… into his fight scenes.
In the film “WAY OF THE DRAGON” Bruce Lee finds out very quickly that he is having a very hard time defeating mega Karate “Super Star” Chuck Norris because he is attempting to combat him in a classical manner… After receiving a few hard knocks from Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee finally switches up his classical style of fighting into a non-classical style of fighting & very swiftly defeats Chuck Norris with a barrage multiple punches, kicks & fancy Muhammad Ali footwork.
Although Bruce Lee has been highly credited & acknowledged for formulating an eclectic method of combat known formally as “Jeet Kune Do”, Muhammad Ali stands out alone as the primary essential source & model that Bruce Lee proudly based much his fighting theories & strategies upon. In conclusion of this first part series on the man who has been formally acclaimed as the “Greatest fighter of all times” it must be mentioned that all of the famous personalities that have gone on to become “Great” in their own rights, have all had “Great” mentors & archetypes along the way. Bruce Lee is no exception to the rule. If Bruce Lee were alive today, surely he would continue to give “Great” credit to Muhammad Ali for inspiring him in his up rise into fame, stardom & fortune.
“Thank You Muhammad Ali for inspiring us all in the pursuit for Excellence in all that we do”
Greatest Regards Grandmaster “D”/President
WORLD SERRADA ESCRIMA FEDERATION
Friday, June 18, 2010
SPAGHETTI ... WSEF/GIVING OLD CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE
(L-to-R) Soke Sid Campbell, GM “D” Kneeling at left,
GM Rob Castro in back row 5th. Person.
I remember one day as a child, when my Dad side kicked Rob Castro so fast & so hard that he almost went through our living room window. If my Dad’s top assistant instructor Master Guru Kavi Jones hadn’t caught Mr. Castro, he certainly would have gone straight through the window, & fell two stories down on the outside sidewalk.
GM “D”s famous sidekick WSEF/
As my Dad use to take my sister & I with him down to Stockton, California, in order for him to workout privately with the legendary GGM Angel Cabales; I had many opportunities to observe, and to watch many of my Dad, & Angel Cabales’ Escrima classes. I can distinctively recall one day in particular when GGM Angel Cabales talked to my Dad about different systems of Escrima that he considered to be “Spaghetti without the meatballs”. Angel told my Dad that there were many hybrid systems that used his system of escrima as a solid foundation stone in order to construct, & to accentuate their own systems of escrima or kali, etc. Angel called those systems ‘Spaghetti’ because the authors of these various styles of escrima down played his system underneath their own, although it was the ‘Cabales Serrada System of Escrima’ that gave these styles or hybrid arts their exclusive “firepower”.
GGM A. Cabales, Mary Gel Cabales, La Reina Davis, Master Guru Anthone Davis, GM ‘D’.
Although ‘Eskabo Daan’ is said to be a distinctive unique system of Escrima, when I look at it from my viewpoint & perspective, it just resembles my Dad & GGM Angel Cabales’ systems of escrima regurgitated into another form. In my personal opinion! ‘Eskabo Daan’ is nothing more than what GGM Angel Cabales said long ago “Spaghetti” with a few meatballs in it. Lastly! If not for these few meat balls shared with Robert Castro in the early years of his escrima training under my Dad, there would be no such thing as “Eskabo Daan” today. My father assisted in helping Robert Castro in creating his personal system of escrima in an unbiased fashion.
1985/ GM “D” at left, & former private graduate student GM Rob Castro at right.
This photo was shot by photo journalist Geri Gilbert for ‘Official Karate Magazine’
“Please do not misconstrue my intentions as to why I am sharing this personal story; I am just giving credit where credit has long been due; this is something that GGM Angel Cabales, & my Dad always did for each & everyone of their students respectively”.
Humblest Regards!
Anthone Davis Jr./ 3rd. Deg. Master Guru
World Serrada Escrima Federation/MAI
Friday, April 30, 2010
Guro Nate Defensor Seminar in Marion, Illinois
Guro Wes Bennett hosted a Seminar with Guro Nate Defensor in Marion, Illinois on April 24th & 25th. The event was a smashing success in many respects.
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Guro Nate Defensor & Guro James
This event brought several old aquaintances & a few old friends together in a harmonious exposition of phenominal talent as demonstrated by Guro Nate Defensor.
Guro Defensor put on a great exposition of stick fighting & stick grappling that provided even the seasoned FMA stylist with great new technique to add to the tool box.
It was my distinct pleasure to be a part of such an event. Gracious as I've always known Guro Wes Bennett to be, he has not changed a bit.
Even more a pleasure was spending the time on the floor with my primary influence in Cabales Serrada Escrima, Pangulong Guro Chuck Cadell. Although Guro Chuck and I often visit over the phone, it is a rare occasion that we are on the floor crossing sticks.
This event was particulary momentous for me as I had the privilige of acknowledging 3 of the most influential FMA stylists in the Midwest Region & in Illinois particularly.
Guro Nate Defensor, Guro Wes Bennett, Guro Mike Schwarz & GM Chuck Cadell
As the Midwest Director/Administrator of the WSEF it was my distince pleasure to present lifetime achievement awards to both Guro Nate Defensor & Guro Wes Bennett for their efforts in the past decades as well as their present efforts to promote the FMA systems.
Additionally, a great honor for me was to present my influence of many years in the system of Cabales Serrada Escrima, Pangulong Guro Chuck Cadell with a WSEF "Honorary Grand Master's Certificate in his system of Tanikala de Serrada Escrima".
Guro Nate Defensor, Guro Wes Bennett, Guro Mike Schwarz & GM Chuck Cadell
Please acknowledge and applaud with me the many years of dedication all 3 of these fine gentlemen have provided for all within the FMA.
Guro Nate Defensor, Guro Wes Bennett & GM Chuck Cadell
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Guro Nate Defensor & Guro James
This event brought several old aquaintances & a few old friends together in a harmonious exposition of phenominal talent as demonstrated by Guro Nate Defensor.
Guro Defensor put on a great exposition of stick fighting & stick grappling that provided even the seasoned FMA stylist with great new technique to add to the tool box.
It was my distinct pleasure to be a part of such an event. Gracious as I've always known Guro Wes Bennett to be, he has not changed a bit.
Even more a pleasure was spending the time on the floor with my primary influence in Cabales Serrada Escrima, Pangulong Guro Chuck Cadell. Although Guro Chuck and I often visit over the phone, it is a rare occasion that we are on the floor crossing sticks.
This event was particulary momentous for me as I had the privilige of acknowledging 3 of the most influential FMA stylists in the Midwest Region & in Illinois particularly.
Guro Nate Defensor, Guro Wes Bennett, Guro Mike Schwarz & GM Chuck Cadell
As the Midwest Director/Administrator of the WSEF it was my distince pleasure to present lifetime achievement awards to both Guro Nate Defensor & Guro Wes Bennett for their efforts in the past decades as well as their present efforts to promote the FMA systems.
Additionally, a great honor for me was to present my influence of many years in the system of Cabales Serrada Escrima, Pangulong Guro Chuck Cadell with a WSEF "Honorary Grand Master's Certificate in his system of Tanikala de Serrada Escrima".
Guro Nate Defensor, Guro Wes Bennett, Guro Mike Schwarz & GM Chuck Cadell
Please acknowledge and applaud with me the many years of dedication all 3 of these fine gentlemen have provided for all within the FMA.
Guro Nate Defensor, Guro Wes Bennett & GM Chuck Cadell
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
WSEF Focus
The "World Serrada Escrima Federation" was founded upon the premise, and the principles of giving recognition to all of those who have been profoundly instrumental within the field of martial arts. Make no mistake about it; the "World Serrada Escrima Federation" is definitely one of FMA's most powerful leaders when it comes to giving much deserved recognition, and much deserved credit where credit is due; as well as unbiased acknowledgement to all of the many past & present Professor's, Grandmaster's, Master's, Sifu's and Guru's, whom are all an integral part of the sacred "Cadena de Mano" tradition. How is it possible for anyone to overlook the instrumental players that aided in one' own success, and in one' own accomplishments. It takes a unified team effort to build champions on any level of endeavor. We do not always get to pick and choose who we want to train with, or whom we want learn from. Sometimes situations and circumstances do not always afford us the luxury of learning martial arts in the fashion that we would most prefer. But in whatever fashion; or various different ways we were inspired to take upon the journey of acquiring our sacred skills; we should always respect, and acknowledge the people, and the ways in which we learned these skills. Remember! "God makes it rain upon the good & the bad". Within the perspective of the "World Serrada Escrima Federation" we do not get to pick & choose who we want to recognize as the most prolific figures within the arena of martial arts. This is because we understand that all of the various players whether they were, or are minor, or are major players; are all a part of the "Holy Web" of martial artists. Is it really possible to separate the yin-from-the-yang? As the late GGM/Professor Gilbert Tenio once said "No one has a monopoly on Filipino martial arts". Therefore! based upon this premise, the "World Serrada Escrima Federation" will always continue to perpetuate other's true martial arts experiences, exercise profound understanding, exercise genuine brotherhood/sisterhood, and will always extend to other's a neutral platform by which everyone is welcome as long as they come in peace, and in "LOVE".
“CONGRATULATION BROTHER BILAL ERBATON UPON YOUR PROMOTION TO: 2ND. DEG. MASTER
Highest Regards to All,
Grandmaster "D"/President
World Serrada Escrima Federation/Germany
“CONGRATULATION BROTHER BILAL ERBATON UPON YOUR PROMOTION TO: 2ND. DEG. MASTER
Highest Regards to All,
Grandmaster "D"/President
World Serrada Escrima Federation/Germany
Friday, March 12, 2010
Serrada Gathering at Legacy Tournament in Stockton , CA
GM Darren Tibon (Angel's
Disciples-Serrada), GM Tasi Alo (GKT- WSEF) and Sensei Roger
Gehring (GKT) giving the WSEF Honorary Grand Master to GM Darren Tibon at the Legacy Tournament in Stockton,CA this was awarded to Darren Tibon for all he has done for GGM Angel
Cabales , his family and Serrada Escrima, I consider he and WSEF GM Davis as the main stays of
Cabales Serrada Eskrima motivating us all to unite as Serrada brothers
to Honor the Legacy of GGM Angel Cabales/Serrada Escrima !
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GM Darren Tibon (Angel's Disciples-Serrada), GM Tasi Alo (GKT- WSEF) and Sensei Roger Gehring (GKT) giving the WSEF Honorary Grand Master to GM Darren Tibon at the Legacy Tournament in Stockton,CA this was awarded to Darren Tibon for all he has done for GGM Angel Cabales , his family and Serrada Escrima, I consider he and WSEF GM Davis as the main stays of Cabales Serrada Eskrima motivating us all to unite as Serrada brothers to Honor the Legacy of GGM Angel Cabales/Serrada Escrima !
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