Hari OSIAS C. BANAAG-10DRB#0001

[SIKARANGLOBAL]

Hello All Comrade in Martial Arts!

I'M Hari Osias C. Banaag a 10th Degree Redbelt#0001. President/Founder of
Global Sikaran Federation and Owner/Proprietor of Sikaran-Arnis Academy
Top Martial Arts now in North America. I was born where the Sikaran was Originated. Town of Baras province of Rizal, Philippines I got my promotion
on last 1994 when the last of the Sikaran King FRANCISCO E. TORRES alyas Kumander Rumagit passed it to me his rank of being Hari he was 98 years old that time.

Sikaran is purely Filipino Martial Arts this is the game of the people in my
town BARAS even right now. you will see on the rice field where all the kids
playing grounds they are fighting even without referee thats ordinary sport.
They did sparring without any body protectors.

Sikaran Major kicks is BIAKID or SICKLE KICK where the center of the force is at the back of the heel. theres a three charasteristic of Biakid and you will learn that if you joint the global sikaran Federation. Biakid or Sickle Kick according to the old practitioners of Sikaran they will not used only that word without history. KARATE is totally different to SIKARAN. If theres Karate in Japan, Kung Fu in China, Tae Kwon Do in Korea Sikaran is from the Philippines. The Forefathers of Baras, Rizal they are Originally introduced " Sikaran " BUT NOBODY CLAIM THAT THEY ARE THE FOUNDER!
If somebody says that they are the Founder he is " IMPOSTOR " how you will prove that you are the founder if you Born 1900 Century? Base on the Original History of Sikaran. When the spaniard came to the Philippines Sikaran was existing already and the Original cloths of the Farmers in my Town is Red Pants and White long sleeve shirts.

But thank you very much to those Organizations, Garandmasters, Masters Instructors for helping me and our Town of Baras for promoting our Culture Sikaran. and thank also to www.fmatalk.com (http://www.fmatalk.com) for stablishing your web-site.

for more information you can visit my web-site:www.globalsikaran.com (http://www.globalsikaran.com)

If you have question don't hesitate to contact me at: Office Phone (661)720-9175 fax No. (661) 720-9230 or E-mail me: sikarnis@sbcglobal.net

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

HARI OSIAS C. BANAAG-10DRB#0001
President/Founder-GSF
Owner/Proprietor-SAG-Phil.
SAA-USA

[arnisador]

Thank you for posting! I enjoyed looking at your web site as well.

I understand that there is also a kicking-oriented Filipino style named "Sipa" (meaning, if I understand correctly, "foot"). Is this just another name for Sikaran, or is it a different style?

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Welcome aboard. We are looking forward to your contributions to our forum!

:bow:

[Sheldon Bedell]

Welcome to the forum.
I must say it was a pleasure talking to you on the phone the other day.
I look forward to seeing more posts by you on the history of Sikaran and the history of the martial arts in the area you grew up in

[AbanicO]

Hello All Comrade in Martial Arts!

I'M Hari Osias C. Banaag a 10th Degree Redbelt#0001. President/Founder of
Global Sikaran Federation and Owner/Proprietor of Sikaran-Arnis Academy
Top Martial Arts now in North America. I was born where the Sikaran was Originated. Town of Baras province of Rizal, Philippines I got my promotion
on last 1994 when the last of the Sikaran King FRANCISCO E. TORRES alyas Kumander Rumagit passed it to me his rank of being Hari he was 98 years old that time.

Sikaran is purely Filipino Martial Arts this is the game of the people in my
town BARAS even right now. you will see on the rice field where all the kids
playing grounds they are fighting even without referee thats ordinary sport.
They did sparring without any body protectors.

Sikaran Major kicks is BIAKID or SICKLE KICK where the center of the force is at the back of the heel. theres a three charasteristic of Biakid and you will learn that if you joint the global sikaran Federation. Biakid or Sickle Kick according to the old practitioners of Sikaran they will not used only that word without history. KARATE is totally different to SIKARAN. If theres Karate in Japan, Kung Fu in China, Tae Kwon Do in Korea Sikaran is from the Philippines. The Forefathers of Baras, Rizal they are Originally introduced " Sikaran " BUT NOBODY CLAIM THAT THEY ARE THE FOUNDER!
If somebody says that they are the Founder he is " IMPOSTOR " how you will prove that you are the founder if you Born 1900 Century? Base on the Original History of Sikaran. When the spaniard came to the Philippines Sikaran was existing already and the Original cloths of the Farmers in my Town is Red Pants and White long sleeve shirts.

But thank you very much to those Organizations, Garandmasters, Masters Instructors for helping me and our Town of Baras for promoting our Culture Sikaran. and thank also to www.fmatalk.com (http://www.fmatalk.com) for stablishing your web-site.

for more information you can visit my web-site:www.globalsikaran.com (http://www.globalsikaran.com)

If you have question don't hesitate to contact me at: Office Phone (661)720-9175 fax No. (661) 720-9230 or E-mail me: sikarnis@sbcglobal.net

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

HARI OSIAS C. BANAAG-10DRB#0001
President/Founder-GSF
Owner/Proprietor-SAG-Phil.
SAA-USA



SIKARAN is a form of Philippine Martial Arts whose history dates back to the early 1500's before the Spaniards came, It is the art of foot-fighting where the farmers use their strong legs to drive the partners outside the designated line (pitak). Rice fields about 25 sq. ft.

Sikaran is just a pastime of the Baras Rizal farmers who gathered during the festival after a good harvest season. Doing it constantly made them develop skills that would eventually be marked by effectiveness such that other martial arts could hardly compare, or so claims its most ardent exponent. Of the practitioners, some went on to discover certain skills in combat that made them deserve the honor of being called "Hari"(champion). These are no longer around. As most of them have succumbed, their secrets interred with their remains and never imparted, having chosen to keep it to themselves and not to teach it to anyone else. Indeed, secrecy is essence of martial arts and this is true in any system.

The early Sikaranista (farmers) session commences with the drawing of a circle on the ground. The acknowledged talent of the lot, by reason of his superior skill is often obliged to concede a handicap, thus he positions himself inside the circle and trade kicking talents with one who stays at the circle's rim. The objective is for the combatant outside to dislodge the contestant within. The rules are really that simple. In the case of vein, he would agree to a number of opponents who form a circle. Should the man within be driven out of the circle, it signifies defeat and, correspondingly, humiliation. If the game's continuation be opted, another pretender takes the place of the dislodge practitioner and the same procedure is repeated.

Once in a while, and this seems unavoidable, a session witness a mischief-prone contestant who makes it a point to step on a carabao waste (buffalo) dung prior to a competition, if only to dirty and to defeat the opponent.

The Baras-originated method of foot-fighting in its original form No time limit is observed. Combatants call for time out if they became so exhausted as to be unable to go on some more or when troubled enough. No discrimination regarding sex. Both male and female may indulge in it, should they so wish.

They have a vernacular name for a Hari. He was awarded Ias Agila (for his impressive agility), acknowledged as the foremost padamba (jumping front kick) exponent. That he could leap as high as six feet is definitely a testimony to an awesome power.

So also was awarded classified as Hari, a fellow reputed to crack husked coconuts with his steel-like shins. On the other hand a Hari also boasts of the singular reputation of knocking out (T.K.O) a carabao with a single hammer biakid.

SIKARAN and Sipa are both Tagalog terms for "kick" but with a notable difference: the former is a noun, while the latter is a verb. Deriving from sikad, Sikaran like the biakid, pilatik and damba. And came to be known as an indigenous martial sport in the tradition of arnis, kali, dicho, buno etc.

Sikaran utilizes only the feet as a rule for sport and for combat, self-defense and this is what makes it distinct, the hands are never availed of in the sikaran. If they utilized at all, it's only for defense, the player uses his legs 90% of the time and his hands 10% only for blocking or parrying blows. Violation of this injunction, especially in tournaments, is ground for disqualification.

The rationale behind this has something to do with the role of the feet whose significance has yet to be fully appreciated. It is the largest part of the body, aside from the fact that it nurtures the largest bone as well as the most massive muscle.

Sikaran have its own share of kicking styles. The "Biakid" the classic kick is executed by pivoting to the back in a full or complete turn about manner. The degree of effectiveness subscribes to two classifications: "panghilo" (paralyzing blow) and "pamatay" or lethal kick. Obviously the first aimed at less vital parts of the physique, while the target of the second includes the heart, neck, head, groin, and spine, all highly vulnerable parts.

The entry of Sikaran in tournaments, particularly those of international caliber, presaged certain modifications, if innovations, of its original rules. Like the setting of a time limit, widening of the fighting area into twice the size required of the original arena.

Sikaran finds a no more vigorous exponent than the last descendant Col. Meliton C. Geronimo (ret. PAF) and ex-mayor of Baras Rizal. Who conducted a research and perfected on the art and to the extent of organizing clubs for the purpose of teaching the art to anybody, who would care to learn it, as well as to spread its popularity. His attachment to sikaran is understandable and was awarded as Martial arts masters' pioneer and legend hall of fame. Baras is the venue of his childhood and Cipriano Geronimo. Geronimo's father, past 100 years old and known as the "LAST KING or HARI of the past century", handed down the game to Meliton, To ensure that Sikaran would not fade into oblivion. The younger Geronimo founded the Kapatiran Sikaran Ng Pilipinas in 1958 now named as WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES.

[nero]

Why is this name doesnt ring any bell "Sikaran King FRANCISCO E. TORRES alyas Kumander Rumagit"?

Can someone explain please cause I love Sikaran and I dont want to just believe what other people say randomly.

[arnisador]

So little is known about Sikaran that, regrettably, I can't be surprised that a particular name doesn't ring a bell.

[nero]

So little is known about Sikaran that, regrettably, I can't be surprised that a particular name doesn't ring a bell.

Sorry, I dont understand what you are really trying to say here. Are you saying that "I" know little information about Sikaran and by that your not surprised that his name doesn't ring any bell to me? Is that right sir/mam?

[arnisador]

I mean that little has been written or posted about the art, so it's no surprise when the name of a Sikaran player is unfamiliar to someone. The names of most Sikaran players are not widely known, apart perhaps from the famous Master Geronimo.

[nero]

I mean, his not just an ordinary player. Just by looking at his title "Sikaran King FRANCISCO E. TORRES alyas Kumander Rumagit". Its just weird that only few of us know him. Just want a briefing about him from the people who acknowledged this guy as the Sikaran King. =)

[The Game]

Many are unknown, even those with high rank.

[nero]

Many are unknown, even those with high rank.

Martial Artist with high ranks are not "unknown". How can you justify an artist being a high ranked player if he/she doesn't exist (unknown).

Thank you,

[The Game]

Definition: Unknown

Not known; unfamiliar: a modern-day problem unknown in earlier times.

Not identified or ascertained: received flowers from an unknown admirer.
Not established or verified.
Not well known or widely known: an unknown artist.
This is how I justify it. Maybe your list of Officially Recognized Legitimate Martial Artists is more complete than mine. Which edition are you using? I have the 3.5 upgrade. Roll for inititive, save vs egg.

[nero]

3 options... so whatever meaning that suits you will be automatically the definition of "unknown" you used on your sentence. i see...

[The Game]

I doubt it.
What is your point?

[nero]

No comment.

[The Game]

Aww. Well, hurry up and finish off that foot. I am dying to read your finite wisdom. It makes figuring out what your agenda is easier.

[arnisador]

Please, keep the conversation polite and respectful.

-Arnisador
-FMAT Admin

[nero]

Aww. Well, hurry up and finish off that foot. I am dying to read your finite wisdom. It makes figuring out what your agenda is easier.

What is my agenda? Also, please speak basic English cause Im not well educated like some other people do. (Scratching my head Off) I dont fully understand what your poetic sentences means.

[willcordero]

I still remember the days when I joined Sikaran. My chief instructor's name is Mr. German Patingo, and now he is a 5th degree black belt. 12 years ago, his chief instructor in Manuela (it's called Starmall today) is Mr. Osias Banaag who was then a 5th degree black belt.

It was in the 1990's, Mr. Banaag started his little gym in Manuela, Mandaluyong City where he trained the security force of that mall. He rigidly trained them for competition and well propagate the old-time Filipino sport, Sikaran. He succeeded and his name was well-known within the ranks of Sikaranistas here in Philippines because of his students and his goal of modernizing Sikaran.

My instructor, Mr. Patingo, told me that Mr. Banaag was a strict instructor, and he knows Sikaran in and out. He instructed his students to start their own chapters. Among the Sikaran top ranks, Mr. Banaag had the most produced chapters in the National Capital Region. I respect him because I am one of his product.

But when I saw Mr. Banaag's website, I've seen the different side of him proclaiming himself king of Sikaran; however, 12 YEARS AGO I SAW HIM BOWING TO MASTER MELITON GERONIMO. I know that he was taught by Master Geronimo himself.

If you are in doubt, go to the Philippines, and discover the different martial arts here. It didn't started in the United States and in other countries. The Grandmasters are here. Their students who have learned the art migrated to the United States and founded their own "art". If you want to know about Sikaran, go to Baras, Rizal, Philippines, and talk to the old Sikaran players and to Master Geronimo. You will be enlightened. I saw his old pictures as a Karate player, but he told me that he didn't use much of his hands during competitions. He uses his feet instead that is why he was given a special award for his different style. His medals and trophies tell about the history and how the other grandmasters of karate saw the difference of Master Geronimo's style.

What he founded is the Kapatiran ng Sikaran, it means the brotherhood or the organization. Sikaran was there before he was born. He just organized and perfected the art so that the young people and adult will be impressed and encouraged to be trained in Sikaran.

Now, Master Geronimo is over 70 years old, and he is calling for unity among the Sikaranista around the globe. Support World Sikaran-Arnis Brotherhood of the Philippines.

[Far Walkers Moon]

Let me get this stright.
Are you saying that of all the islands and all the villages that only those in Baras, Rizal, Philippines know true sikaran? I find that hard to belive and even harder to belive that a Grandmaster could not have lived on another island or that kicking techniqus in sikaran could not have been passed down within different villages from generation to generation

sorry but yours seems to be a verry prejudice view of sikaran from a perspective of building an empire for one instructor, Not saying he did not keep the name "Sikaran" alive in the islands of the Philippines or trying to take anything away from his organisation, just saying that for a person to say he is the only gm to come out of a country seems a little strong to me

[The Game]

What is my agenda? Also, please speak basic English cause Im not well educated like some other people do. (Scratching my head Off) I dont fully understand what your poetic sentences means.

I think you are pushing the idea that there is only one Sikaran line that is legit. I happen to disagree with that idea.

[Sheldon Bedell]

so do I disagree that only one line of sikaran is legit

Farwalkersmoon said it nicely.
Baras, Rizal, Philippines may be where the GAME of being inside the circle originated but I must agree that certainly if kicks where used on combat on other islands and villages then Sikaran existed
I look at Sikaran much like looking at CMA to say that only Shaolin is truly the only legit CMA seems ridiculous as there was obviously martial arts in existence if there where armies at the time and many more styles have come into being after

[willcordero]

If you say that your sikaran is legitimate, you should use tagalog words intead of Japanese. Your sikaran is just passed on and used Japanese forms (kata) and terms. If your SIKARAN is a filipino art, then don't use Japanese terms. Therefore, yours is Japanese art form.

[Carol]

If you say that your sikaran is legitimate, you should use tagalog words intead of Japanese. Your sikaran is just passed on and used Japanese forms (kata) and terms. If your SIKARAN is a filipino art, then don't use Japanese terms. Therefore, yours is Japanese art form.


Mabuhay Mr. Cordero, and thanks for contributing your posts to the discussion, especially your experiences with Mr. Banaag.

I've been following the discussion, but I missed to see who was using Japanese technology in their discussion of Sikaran. Do you mind if I ask you to clarify who your comment is directed towards?

I hope I'm not missing something really obvious :D Thanks!

[Sheldon Bedell]

I'll clarify it before he dose, I use terms from many countries when I post.

I used terms like kata, sifu, grandmaster, sensei, hand, and butt of stick and I count in at last 5 in class because these terms are better known to most Americans than those terms that might be said in tagalog.
could be I have training in styles that use such terms also or that my instructor and the head of the system said it was ok to speak American and to use terms that Americans would understand
I do no injustice to the techniques by calling them what ever I choose as long as the technique is correct If I had been taught in the islands I would use the terms that where needed there for people to understand or if I taught in Poland I would want to use terms that the people thee could understand
Being able to speak tagalog is in no way an indication that a person can do Sikaran or any other art

[Carol]

I'll clarify it before he dose, I use terms from many countries when I post.

I used terms like kata, sifu, grandmaster, sensei, hand, and butt of stick and I count in at last 5 in class because these terms are better known to most Americans than those terms that might be said in tagalog.
could be I have training in styles that use such terms also or that my instructor and the head of the system said it was ok to speak American and to use terms that Americans would understand
I do no injustice to the techniques by calling them what ever I choose as long as the technique is correct If I had been taught in the islands I would use the terms that where needed there for people to understand or if I taught in Poland I would want to use terms that the people thee could understand
Being able to speak tagalog is in no way an indication that a person can do Sikaran or any other art

I can understand. You'll need to teach me in the language you are teaching in Sheldon because my Pilipino is non-existant, unfortunately.

EDIT: I'm sorry Sheldon I didn't mean to set you up for failure. I ask lot of wondering question...perhaps a few too many sometimes ;)

[Sheldon Bedell]

That is what forums are for. The asking of questions and getting answers.
People may not always like the answers but that happens at times.


Hari OSIAS C. BANAAG (http://fmatalk.com/showthread.php?p=6448#post6448) had mentioned to me a while back that a Sikaran tournament might be coming up I wonder if any more information is available about it

[Far Walkers Moon]

if what willcordero has said is correct then i guess that
Dan Inosanto has no clue what he is talking about because the kicks mentioned in The 55 Kicks of Sikaran? (http://fmatalk.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=954) seem to be from Mr. Inosantos teachings
I just happen to think Mr. Inosanto dose have a clue and must have listed the names of the kisks the way he did for a reason

[willcordero]

Ok... karate is using the japanese language for their stances and forms.

After being awarded Red Belt and recognizing the art of Sikaran is distinct, GM Meliton Geronimo used tagalog terms because first of all Sikaran is a filipino art. Like all arts, grandmasters created their own language and definition or let say it that they outlined from step 1 to step 10. GM Geronimo helped us the Filipinos to understand the art of Sikaran not just only by kicks but the language as well.

For example:
pugay means to bow, to give respect to higher authority
tayong likas means the natural stance
tayong kaagapay means the parallel stance

those are the few examples...

[BushidoFMA]

I think there were many sikaran kings during the time when sikaran wasnt yet "popular" and maybe FRANCISCO TORRES was one of them.

The point here is that GM Hari Banaag didnt make himself or proclaimed himself as a GM but someone older and a respected sikaranista gave it to him.

here is an illustration to help us broaden our minds...

(founder/founders of sikaran-before the spaniards came)-------passed on------>(GM/GMs-during the spanish occupation)-------passed on-------->(SIKARAN KINGS-the batch where FRANCISCO TORRES belong)---------passed on------>(different advance students of sikaran-Geronimo may belong to this section)-----passed on----->( one of the sikaran kings proclaimed Hari banaag)

Notes:
Gm Geronimo was given the redbelt title by karatekas(correct me if im wrong)

Gm Banaag got his proclamatiom from Francisco Torres.

[Bagwis]

Why is this name doesnt ring any bell "Sikaran King FRANCISCO E. TORRES alyas Kumander Rumagit"?

Can someone explain please cause I love Sikaran and I dont want to just believe what other people say randomly.


hi bro, i grew up in sikaran and trained instructor whom been trained by master geronimo. i never heared that name in my entire training days, all i knew is when Mr. Banaag who used to be a sikaran national capital region director been expelled to the sikaran brotherhood, he did a so called research and found this guy in baras rizal, whom my master (Geronimo) confronted why he became a hari, the old guy doest even know any sikaran original command, dont know any form, whereas, way back then, i saw my master father a 90 yr old who can still form, posture a kick and explain details of his fights and how he gain the title hari. I am asuming that Mr. banaag and in his love so much of the art, that i even see him as a personal body guard of master geronimo whenever, we attend national sikaran champinoship from visayan island to mindanao, he carries personal belonging of my master, he have great leadership and talent that contribute a lot to sikaran specially in manila, but look down at most sikaran seniors which is higher rank than him being 6th degree at that time..and when he is no longer a sikaran i gues out of frustrations and of all the things and plans for the art he sees uportunity to find someone who can bring him to his claims as hari. with due respect he is a nice guy but i dont think he can go back home and proclaim his being hari there.

[Bagwis]

with due respect, we knows who is claiming and who is ligit...

[arnisador]

I don't think anyone has the full history!

[Bagwis]

One Thing I Can Say Is That Its A Total Arranged Thing For Someone To Claim Something....

[mjgeronimoIII]

Osias Banaag was a student of Meliton C. Geronimo Sr.
Osias got his 1st degree Black from WSABP in 1975.
2nd degree 1976.
3rd degree 1978.
4th degree 1984.
5th degree 1985.
6th degree 1991.
I read the Black Belt list. Osias was also Meliton C. Geronimo's Secretary at one point. He was expelled from WSABP on 03/01/1994 for stealing documents.

There is also a Francisco Torres on the Black Belt list. He reached 1st Degree Black. I'm not sure how someone can pass down Hari status. I guess if you pay them enough.

Baras is a pretty small town, I doubt that anyone considered a Hari of Sikaran would be unknown to everyone, especially the Sikaran practicioners.