GM Art Gonzalez Interview

Highest Regards Fellow FMA Enthusiasts

The WSEF thus far has been able to recognize those who've made significant strides to propagate their systems. In doing so we've provided independent recognition outside of the Grandmasters, Masters & instructors systems. 
These recognitions are honorary. In no way can the organization of the WSEF determine or designate a systems leadership, inheritance or direction the system will travel forward. 
The interview program FMA Chronicles sponsored by the WSEF and Defensive Combat Initiatives will continue to seek those who wish to tell about their personal relationships with their instructors. The program offers an open invitation and an open interview format.
The WSEF and Defensive Combat Initiatives blog is now presently reaching 110,000 viewers and growing. Our viewership stretches from the U.S.A., Great Britain, Italy, Greece, Australia, Norway, Russia and the Philippines. As viewership builds so does the demand for additional information. ANYONE yes anyone who would like the opportunity to share with the growing viewership their experiences with their teachers, recognize the struggles and celebrate the accompishments of their instructors and systems, please contact me.
Additionally, I've been invited to events in California where several of my interview subjects live, teach and breath life into their arts, their students hearts and minds.. While I can't attend all, I've given my word that I will attend 1 if not 2 in the next several months and more in coming years. I'm very much looking forward to these experiences. Lifetime friendships,memories and history are made at such events. To name a couple I refer to The Banquet of the Masters and The Comemoration to GGM Angel Cabales both hosted by SGM *D*. The last memorial event I attended was several years ago with the Serrada Escrima family for the Angel Cabales Commemoration. This was a WSEF event hosted by GM *D*, his lovely wife Mila and Master Bob Langley. Beautiful memories that week. Looking forward to having much more very soon.
My very highest respect and regards to all of my friends in the FMA community but very special regards to the very special friends who hold the teachings of the great 3 of GGM Angel Cabales, GGM Gilbert Tenio & GGM Leo Giron alive in their hearts in Stockton, Ca, as well as throughout the world.
I salute everyone, Remember, agreement is not always possible, but as long as we keep our teachers in our hearts we will at least have the love for those teachers in common & to continue to share with each other.
Salute
Michael Schwarz
President of th WSEF

History Made But Not Often Realized

Banquet of the Masters

Hosted by 

GM Anthony Davis

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From The Roots Came The Fruits

FROM THE ROOTS CAME THE FRUITS

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Back in 1984, one of the most historical Filipino martial arts promotions of all times took place in San Francisco, California. This very special event was promoted by, SGM Guru Anthony Davis, and featured three of FMA's most legendary top notch Escrimador's, Great Grand Professor Gilbert Tenio, Grand Professor John Eliab, and the notorious stick/knife fighter, Great Grand Master Angel O. Cabales.

Also present at this illustrious affair, were other top martial arts Grandmaster's, Professor's, and Sifu's, such as, Professor Al Novak, Grand Professor John K. Wong, California Department of Corrections Weapons Training Instructor, Officer Lt. Ray Novencido, Grandmaster Bill Tolentino, the famous 'Praying Mantis' Kung Fu Grandmaster Brendan Lai, along with several other's such as, some of GGM Angel Cabales' assistant instructor's, Guru Carlito Bonjoc, Guru Tony Texiera, and co-founder of 'Angel's Disciples' Grand Master Guru Darren Tibon.

Today, many of these great personalities have already passed away. However, there still remains a selected few who continue to promote, and who continue to keep there deceased teacher's arts alive, such "Dynamic Dequerdas" Grandmaster Richard Van Donk,  Serrada Escrima Grand Master Guru Darren Tibon, and WSEF Co-Founder SGM Guru Anthony Davis.

The World Serrada Escrima Federation, would like to extend a very special thank you out to GM Darren Tibon, for playing an instrumental role in keeping the fine art of 'Cabales Serrada Escrima' alive, and sticking, not only in Stockton, California, but all over the world as well.

GM Darren Tibon has gone on to become one of the late GGM Angel O. Cabales' most prolific, and one of Angel O. Cabales' most finest Master Graduate Instructor's.

Due to him, and his family, along with many of his most dedicated  students' donated time, and unbiased efforts, GM Darren Tibon has gone on to produce some of the worlds leading stick fighting champions, such as GGM Angel O. Cabales' youngest son, Master Guru Gelmar Cabales, and GM Tibon' own son, Master Guru Chez Tibon as well. Additionally, on top of all of that, GM Darren Tibon has also produced some of the most outstanding, and most classic Filipino stick fighting tournaments that are officially recognized worldwide today.

Again, thank you immensley Grand Master Guru Darren Tibon, you have done an outstanding job in representing your teacher GGM Angel O. Cabales, and the 'Cabales Serrada System of Escrima' in a most unique, fashionable, and in a most professional way.

Your contributions on behalf of the WSEF, and on behalf of the FMA world, will forevermore be acknowledged, and will always be genuinely recognized.

The WSEF Respectfully Salutes You.

(l-r) Master Gelmar Cabales, Master Vincent Cabales Jr., GM Vincent Cabales Sr.,

& SGM Anthony Davis. Standing in the back row (l-r) GM Jerry Preciado, and

GM Guru Darren Tibon.

GM Richard Van Donk Interview

 GM Richard Van Donk Interview

Nucleus of The: Cabales Serrada System Of Escrima By Otto Watt

Recently--in Stockton, California, on June 30, 2014, the 'World Serrada Escrima Federation' awarded by way of WSEF Honorary Grand Master Guru Ron Saturno, a "WSEF Honorary Grand Master's Award" to the eldest son of the legendary Great Grand Master Angel O. Cabales, Vincent Cabales Sr.

Great Grand Master Guru Angel O. Cabales is officially considered to be the "Father of Escrima in America". Additionally, GGM Angel O. Cabales is the founder of the close-quarter stick/knife empty hand combat system, known worldwide as the "Cabales Serrada System of Escrima". Many of GGM Angel Cabales' graduate students went on to become legendary martial artist's within their own rights, such as, Kung Fu action film star Grand Professor Leo T. Fong, Guro Dan Inosanto, Grandmaster Richard S. Bustillo, Grandmaster Ted Lucaylucay, Grandmaster Rene Latosa, Grandmaster Mike Inay, GM Dentoy Revillar, GM Vincent Cabales Sr., GM John Cabales, GM Jimmy Tacosa, Master J.C. Cabiero, GM Art Miraflor.

Some of the last generation of Cabales Serrada Escrima graduate instructor's include: Master Guru Tony Texiera, Professor Sultan Uddin, Master Gabe Asuncion, GM Jerry Preciado, GM Darren Tibon, GM/Professor Wade Williams, GM Carlito Bonjoc, Master Guru David Mau, GM Ron Saturno, SGM Guru Anthony Davis, Master Guru Jeff 'Stickman' Finder, Guru Mark Saben, GM Mark V. Wiley,GM Mike Davis, GM Charles (Chuck) Cadell III, Master Guru Lee Foster, GM Graciela Casillas, and GM Cliff Stewart.

The list also includes numerous of other famous Professor's, Master's, and students, such as, Great Grand Professor Gilbert Tenio, and his Chief Assistant Instructor, Grand Professor John Eliab, who initially studied the art of 'Cabales Serrada Escrima' directly under GGM Angel Cabales. These two great martial artist's went on to establish their own unique versions of the illustrious modern day art form of self-defense known today as "Dequerdas".

"Dequerdas" is the name of the mother art form of what later became known as the 'Cabales Serrada System of Escrima' in which GGM Angel O. Cabales had learned directly from his Escrima teacher, the legendary Felicisimo Dizon back in the Philippine Islands.

Following in his father's footsteps, Vincent Cabales Sr., accepted the 'WSEF Honorary Grand Master's Award' with great pride, honor, and with great reverence; just as his father did well over (28) years ago, by way of the co-founder of the 'World Serrada Escrima Federation', SGM Guru Anthony Davis.

Under different names, and labels, the 'WSEF's evolutionary roots, and processes of growth extends as far back as 1980.

In 1986, SGMD, awarded at that time, 'Master' Angel Cabales, to the elevated status of "Grand Mastership" by way of his San Francisco, California, based FMA organization known then as, the "Northern California Kali/Escrima Association".

Stated SGMD, "As the co-founder of the 'WSEF' along with Grand Professor Leo T. Fong, it gives me great pride, and great pleasure to be able to extend out a handshake of peace, and friendship toward all of those who in one way or another have kept GGM Angel Cabales' beloved art form alive, and sticking".

SGMD further states, "It is now very apparent, and now very verifiable, that the primary nucleus responsible for the emergence of Filipino martial arts in America, is traced back to Great Grand Master Guru Angel O. Cabales, the man who established the very first Filipino martial arts academy in Stockton, California, back in 1966".

As SGMD was personally groomed, and certified by GGM Guru Angel Cabales, over a seven year time period, dating as far back as 1984, his personal promise, commitment, and sacred commission on behalf of his mentor has now come around full circle.

The "Cabales Serrada System of Escrima" has now been introduced into well over (72) countries all around the world just by way of the 'WSEF' alone.

This means that collectively as a whole, that if all of the Serrada Escrima brother's, and sister's will one, and all unite together in unison as one collective fist, under the banner of true brotherhood, and sisterhood, then the Legacy of GGM Angel O. Cabales, and the system of combat that he created known as "Cabales Serrada Escrima" will serve as a prime example of supreme harmonic excellence in action, and we, as a collective society will demonstrate to the world the pristine spirit of what GGM Angel O. Cabales shared with each, and every one of us, and also, with all other's around the world.

In conclusion, SGMD humbly, and respectfully extends his grand appreciation, and thanks out to WSEF Honorary Grand Master Guru Ron Saturno, for often it is the most difficult task to create harmony out of chaos, and under extreme circumstances,

WSEF GM Ron Saturno was able to complete a most difficult task on behalf of the WSEF. Also, a very special thanks, and salute goes out to Grandmaster Guru

Art Gonzales, for all of his mutual support, unbiased efforts, and extreme goodwill on behalf of the World Serrada Escrma Federation.

Let us never again allow any kind of a barrier, obstacles, or long term grievances, ever again stand in the way, or divide the Serrada Escrima Brotherhood, and Sisterhood within the sacred art of the 'Cabales Serrada System of Escrima".

Mabuhay ng Escrima, and long live the Legacy of Great Grand Master Guru;

Angel O. Cabales

Fraternal/Maternal Respect,

SGM Guru Anthony Davis/Co-Founder

WORLD SERRADA ESCRIMA FEDERATION

WSEF Welcomes Sifu Jacky Principal as Associate Director of Operations of Switzerland and Germany

WSEF Honorary Awards

Esteemed Comments from Ron Saturno

On June 30, 2014 the Honorary Grandmaster Certificate of WSEF, as officiated by Guro Michael Schwarz was publicly bestowed upon GM Vincent Cabales of Cabales Serrada Escrima. GM Cabales has continued to run the Cabales Serrada Organization, which was begun by his late father the esteemed Angel Cabales.
My significant other has been very ill and it did take awhile for me to make the time to bestow this great honor upon GM Vincent Cabales. Myself and a few others have also been blessed with this Honorary GM title. The next day my lady love went into the hospital for a cancer related operation. Thank you WSEF for your kind patience. I really do appreciate the patience upon the part of the WSEF Organization. It was an honor to have been part of those present and to have actually presented the certificate. I want to thank the WSEF for doing it's best to represent Serrada Escrima in a positive light and promote it's growth in a forward thinking and brotherly manner
Thanks WSEF
Ron Saturno

Honorary Grandmaster Award within the WSEF by GM Ron Saturno

GM Vincent Cabales with WSEF Honoary Award presented by Master Ron Saturno

On June 30, 2014, the President of the World Serrada Escrima Federation, Guro Michael Schwarz bestowed GM Vincent Cabales with the recognition of being the Grandmaster of Cabales Serrada. Master Ron Saturno presented the certificate to GM Vincent Cabales. I, GM Arthur Gonzalez of Tenio's Decuerdas Escrima was invited to witness this event.

Master Ron Saturno, GM Vincent Cabales & GM Arthur Gonzalez

GM Vincent Cabales was born April 30, 1954. He started training with his father, world renowned Grand Master Angel Cabales, at the age of 8 years old.  GM Vincent Cabales started doing demonstrations with his father when he was 14 years old and began teaching when he was 16 years of age.  Grandmaster Vincent Cabales remained an instructor under the supervision of his father until 1990 when he officially took over the art of Cabales Serrada Escrima from his father and obtained the title of Grandmaster with the blessings of his father Grandmaster Angel Cabales before his death a year later.  His school is located at 136 Harding Way, Stockton, Ca. 95204.

Cabales Serrada Escrima Academy Sign

Historical Gong's Restaurant where it all began 

This was a special occasion for the FMA family of Cabales Serrada Escrima and all Serrada System of Escrima instructors, students and fans.  The WSEF as an independent organization is very pleased to be able to award the hard work of GM Vincent Cabales for all that he has done to contnue the propegation of the Cabales Serrada Escrima System and to keep his father's life's work thriving.  

Too often in martial arts as a whole, we seldom have the opportunity or foresight to be able to give recognition to those with in the martial arts that make a difference. This is particularly true of "family" systems and arts. This can be even more true with in the Filipino Martial Arts as a whole. It is a great pleasure to have personally met GM Vincent Cabales several years ago at a WSEF Commemoration for his father GM Angel O. Cablaes, then to be able to interview him and now to honor him with the well deserved Honorary Grandmaster Award within the WSEF for the great efforts he's made for the CSE System as a whole. 

The WSEF remains as an independent organization. With primary focus on the System of Serrada Escrima, we also recognize the significant contributions of all Filipino Martial Arts, Systems, their instructors and organizations as well. It is with this in the fore front that the WSEF recognize all equally who strive to promote the very best with their individual expertise and experiences. The continued rich expression through sharing, good will, mutual recognition and respect which will only continue to enrich the Filipino Martial Arts experience as a whole. 

President of the WSEF

 Michael Schwarz