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
