7th Annual WMAA Modern Arnis & Kombatan Training Camp June 6 - 8, 2008

[James Miller]

This three day training camp will feature instruction from:

GM - Datu Hartman: Modern Arnis & Balintawak
Grand Master Rick Manglinong: Kombatan & Modern Arnis

Guest Instructors:
Grand Master Nene Tortal: Dekiti Tirsia Siradas
Sensei Gerry DiSanto: BJJ & Mixed Martial Arts Concepts

More announcements to follow. For more information contact WMAA Head Quarters; 716-771-1291 or admin@wmarnis.com

[James Miller]

Here is the flyer.

[tswolfman]

looking forward to this see you guys there

[James Miller]

Greetings-

The World Modern Arnis Alliance (WMAA) Training Camp is the premier Modern Arnis camp in North America! Each year participants have the privilege to train with some of the world’s best martial artists. In addition to having the leading Modern Arnis instructors on staff, the WMAA brings in guest instructors from others systems to lend a different perspective to the training camp.

This year’s camp will feature the teachings of Modern Arnis’ leading instructors: Grandmaster Rick Manglinong and GM - Datu Tim Hartman. They are two of the late Grandmaster Remy A. Presas’ most senior American students. In May 2007, at the IPMAF training camp in the Philippines, Great Grandmaster Ernesto Presas promoted Manglinong and Hartman to 9th degree black belts and Grand Master status in Kombatan.

In addition, our 2008 WMAA Modern Arnis Camp guest instructors will be Sensei Gerry DiSanto and Grandmaster Nene Tortal.

Sensei Gerry DiSanto is the owner and operator of Defensive Arts Training Centre in St. Catharines, Ontario. Sensei DiSanto has been training in martial arts for several decades. With skills in boxing, kickboxing, grappling and weaponry, he holds rank in several various martial arts. He is a certified teacher, allowing him the ability to meet each student’s individual needs.

Grandmaster Jerson “Nene” Tortal, the nephew of the founder of the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali system, now calls his style Dekiti-Tirsia-Siradas. Just like the original style, it is a highly developed close-quarters in-fighting system, made up of complex sectoring tactics and combat elements with intimidating names like contradas, recontras, recontradas, etc.

This year’s camp will have a special theme - to prepare for the Philippines! In 2009, Datu Hartman and Grandmaster Manglinong will be leading a tour of the Philippines. Participants will have the opportunity to tour parts of the P.I. and train with different Filipino masters including GM Ernesto Presas (the late GM Remy A. Presas’ younger brother) at his Kombatan camp. Our 2008 WMAA Modern Arnis camp will be a tune up for anyone planning to attend the Philippines, or even if you are not.

This year’s camp events will include a cookout – pool party (weather permitting) at Datu Hartman’s home, as well as the East Coast Premier of Great Grand Master Ernesto Presas’ movie “Filipino Martial Arts”. GM Manglinong had a speaking part in this movie and Datu Hartman had a small walk-on roll.

For more information concerning the camp, visit our camp website: http://wmarnis.com/2008camp/index.htm or contact the WMAA headquarters at admin@wmarnis.com or 716-771-1291.

[James Miller]

Here is the camp schedule.

[arnisador]

What's the starting time on Thurs.?

[tswolfman]

You going to make it Arnisador?
My father and I should be up sometime Thursday. We are Planning on heading home Monday.

[Wolfey]

Looking forward to it Sam and I will be there :)

[James Miller]

Here is a clearer version of the schedule.


Thursday, June 5, 2008 Bonus Night!!!
7:45 - 9:00pm Datu Hartman Q & A + Sparring

Friday, June 6, 2008
10:00 am - Noon Registration
Noon - 12:15pm Orientation
12:15 - 2:15pm GM Manglinong Kombatan 1
2:25 - 4:25pm GM Tortal Dekiti Tirsia Kali 1
4:30 - 6:00pm Dinner
6:00 - 7:00pm Sensei Gerry Di Santo MMA & BJJ Concepts
7:05 - 8:05pm Datu Hartman Striking & Disarming
8:10 - 8:40pm Datu Hartman Stick Sparring
8:45 - 9:15pm Meeting for 2009 trip to the Philippines.

Saturday, June 7, 2008
8:00 - 10:00 am Black Belt Testing
10:00 - 11:30am GM Tortal Dekiti Tirsia Kali 2
11:35 - 12:40pm GM Manglinong Kombatan 2
12:40 - 2:00pm Lunch
2:00 - 3:00pm GM Tortal Dekiti Tirsia Kali 3
3:00pm - 4:00pm GM Manglinong Kombatan 3
4:05 - 6:30pm Datu Hartman EDT & Mano - Mano
7:30 - ???? Cook Out and Pool Party (Weather Permitting )

Sunday, June 8, 2008
9:00 - 9:30am Datu Hartman The Value of and Selling Memberships
9:35 - 11:00am GM Manglinong Kombatan
11:05 - 12:15pm Datu Hartman Advanced Tapi - Tapi
12:15 - 12:30pm Closing Ceremony
12:30 - 2:00pm Open Mat Time and Private Lessons

[arnisador]

Thanks for the clearer schedule!

[arnisador]

You going to make it Arnisador?

No, I'm recovering from my knee surgery here at home with my leg stuck out stiff! My son Derek will be getting into town tonight though.

[Bob Hubbard]

I'll be there with my photo gear covering the camp. Wish I could jump in a bit but maybe next year. :)

[James Miller]

On June 6, 2008, the World Modern Arnis Headquarters (Horizon Martial Arts) was host to the 7th Annual WMAA Training Camp. Participants were treated to the brand new 5000 sq ft state of the art facility. Some of the amenities include:
2 matted training areas totaling over 2400+ sq ft.
G 4000 Focus Master (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpiOPuz-xUM&feature=related).
Professional Boxing and Kickboxing equipment.
Impressive pro shop offering a variety of merchandise, including training equipment, clothing and many other items.
Spacious lobby with a big screen TV providing a welcome rest area or a place to check email complete with wireless internet. This year’s camp featured Grandmasters Tim Hartman and Rick Manglinong with special guests Grand Tuhon Nene Tortal (Dekiti Tirsia Siradas) and Sensei Gerri DiSanto (MMA/BJJ) and was a high energy training opportunity to over 30 participants from all over the continent.

Day one opened with GM Manglinong teaching a Kombatan session to get the weekend going. He reviewed material from previous camps, then integrated new material into the training. Next up was the founder of Dekiti Tirsia Siradas, GM Nene Tortal, who went through the basics of his family system. Everyone was delighted to see GM Tortal use Datu Hartman as his “crash test dummy”. As much as the Datu enjoyed helping Grand Tuhon Tortal, he made sure that others experienced the same “honor”.

By this time everyone had worked up quite an appetite, and a dinner break followed at the Chinese buffet.

After dinner, Sensei Gerry Di Santo covered MMA & BJJ Concepts which also served as an introduction to the new WMAA Grappling program. Sensei Gerry went over concepts on transitioning from stand up into takedowns, ground controls and submissions.

Datu Hartman closed out the training portion of the day with some old school drills for training the traditional striking patterns that Professor Presas taught in the 80s.

After the training sessions, there was a meeting for all of the camp goers who were planning on participating in the WMAA’s 2009 Tour of the Philippines. Many aspects of this trip were discussed and will be posted on the net as soon as all arrangements have been finalized.

Day 2 opened early for Black Belt testing, with several candidates testing for both Modern Arnis and Kombatan ranking. Training began with GM Tortal continuing his in-depth instruction of the Dekiti Tirsia system. Closing out the morning sessions was GM Manglinong who moved the group into more advanced Kombatan techniques. The group then broke up for lunch with most heading to a local restaurant. The afternoon sessions were opened by GM Tortal who completed his introduction to the Dekiti Tirsia system. GM Manglinong was up next with more Kombatan, with Saturdays training closed out by Datu Hartman with the WMAA EDT program and Mano-Mano techniques. After a short break, it was time for the banquet, which was a great success thanks to Janice’s excellent work as always. At the banquet, GM Tortal was presented with a birthday cake in honor of his 71st birthday.

The results of the mornings belt testing was announced with 7 testers earning rank promotions in Modern Arnis and/or Kombatan.
This year's Camp Promotions were:
Edward Mengel - 4th Modern Arnis, 2nd Kombatan
Michael Milazzo - 2nd Kombatan
Michael McDonough - 1st Kombatan
Fern Monti - 1st Kombatan
Dennis Jenner - 1st Kombatan
Craig Balcer - 1st Modern Arnis, 1st Kombatan
Thomas Sam Wolf - 1st Modern Arnis, 1st Kombatan
Scott Caffrey - 3rd Modern Arnis, 1st Kombatan
Marion Kellogg received her Dayang diploma from last year’s instructor camp.In addition to these rank promotions, the following people were also named Chief Instructors for their respective states:
PG Sal Todaro – Pennsylvania
Ed Mengel – Maryland and Metro DC
Sam Wolf – Ohio

It was also announced that while Datu Hartman was in the Philippines, he was designated Chief Instructor for New York by GGM Ernesto Presas.

Congratulations to all of the promotees!

As usual Datu Hartman used the dinner as an opportunity to discuss future plans and goals for the WMAA. This year he announced the addition of a sports division to the organization. This will feature anyos (forms), open hand as well as stick fighting events. Four tournaments were announced for the ’08 season as follows:
June 14, 2008 The Pak Classic Mt Gilead, OH
July 12, 2008 Queen City Laban Laro Buffalo, NY
August 10, 2008 Can-Am Border Battle St. Catharines, ON Canada
October 4, 2008 Queen City Karate Classic Buffalo, NYAfter more socializing, the majority of the group retired to watch the new FMA Arnis-Kali-Eskrima movie produced by and starring Great GM Ernesto Presas. Both Datu Hartman and GM Manglinong had cameo appearances in the movie.

Day 3 was a short day, as both GM Manglinong and GM Tortal had to be at the airport early for their flights. Datu Hartman opened up the day with a school owner’s seminar - “The Value of and Selling Memberships”. Training then was opened by GM Manglinong who finished off the Kombatan segment of the camp, followed by Datu Hartman with Advanced Tapi-Tapi. This year’s camp then closed out with honors given to the late GM Presas.