2009 Pacific Island Tournament in Chicago? [Archive]

silat1

04-17-2009, 05:11 PM

I couldn't make last year's tourney due to a slight case with a "alleged" cardiovascular incident which I had in August of 08.. I had to lay off of training for more than 6 months due to the controversial discussion between the doctor and myself (no blood was let). But I got a clear bill of health earlier this year, so I will be making my every 5 yr trip back to the states this July for the camp (if I can drop the wife off at walmart for 4 days) so I will trying to make the camp with GT Tortal this july.. I am also scheduling to go on various road trips while back stateside for almost a month to visit old stomping grounds and vacation spots of my youth.. I will be taking my time when attending the camp, so don't be looking for any explosive movement on my behalf this time, although I have been requested to show some of the Balintawak from GM Reston by some of the other DTS brothers.. I will do this pending approval with John and others, but will be after the seminar hours so not to take anything from the project that is already scheduled.. My dates of travel scheduled so far are from 7 July through the end of the month as the wife will be making her once a decade trip to the mainland with me.. Looking for it..

Mariah

04-17-2009, 05:45 PM

I'm looking forward to coming back for another great time, Guro John and all the guy's do a great job!
There's nothing better than a good fun padded stick fight!!

Sabraxas

04-23-2009, 09:40 PM

I had a great time at the last tournament. I'll definitely be at the next one.

R. Mike Snow

04-24-2009, 02:44 PM

Can't Wait! The only thing missing last year was a mascot! I didn't get to catch all the competitions last year because of the constant flow of people asking questions about the blades displayed in the "Sandata Show". Not complaining, it was worth it just seeing the look of disbelief on their faces, overwhelmed by the beauty of the antique blades. I think we created more sandata addicts too. : ) It was just as much a leaning experience for my self as it was them. Most people had no idea that each culture had their own weapons, symbols, systems, history or different techniques. I was lucky enough to have one of the sandata experts their to hit up for info when someone asked me a question I was unsure of. I missed the knife competition though %$&@ @# and that is my favorite! But I did see sword competition. I was walking up to the window when Datu Tim and the LSA gentleman started going at it and you could hear the contact all the way outside the building. Two heavy hitters there. I got to check out two of the seminars the precious day and they were really great. The Lua seminar which was taught by Asidro and the Lameco Escrima seminar that was taught by Guro Keith Wetoskey. So now I'm hooked. I was able to check out two of the demos the day of the comptition. The live blade demo with Pendakar put the whole place at a dead silence with everyone's eyes as big as silver dollars. All you could hear was blades expertly sliding across each other as they expertly deflected each other, " shk, shk, shk", no amateur steel banging going on there. And of course I got to see everyone jumping up and down with excitement, cheering laughing and clapping as GT Nene threw John around like a rag doll. "Throw'em again, please, please, throw'em again ! " Both were receiving nonstop requests for an encore. There were quite a few other cool events that the other raved about. Plus Mushtaq was teaching Juru's after the tournament that look really sweet and applicable(deadly). We all know who got the Sadata Show prize(a WWII Tausug Pungkul Barung) and we awarded Mushtaq with the Nagatulong Award(a 44" antique Bagabao Kampilan), for helping so many people and sharing so much over the years always asking for nothing in return. Unsure of the prizes for this year, but we promise they will be well worth the efforts for attending and competing. There are other people already inquiring about this year's P.I.G. and the interest is steadily growing. So I am sure this P.I.G. will be even bigger and Phatter that last year's. Plus I hope to be able to present John with the first P.I.G. Mascot. LOL

GT Nene Tortal

05-04-2009, 04:42 AM

Hello everyone!

I am looking very much forward to seeing everyone again this year at the
Pacific Island Gathering. Last year I had a very good time with great people. I will again be presenting a hand forged ginunting from my personal panday to the so called Top Dog again at this year's tournament. I just hope John is ready to be part of the entertainment again this year, he is a good sparring partner.

See you all there, Grandmaster Jerson "Nene" Tortal Sr.

Brian R. VanCise

05-04-2009, 09:20 AM

See you soon Grand Tuhon! http://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

NAGA

05-05-2009, 09:31 PM

Hello Everyone,
Tatang I think Brian and Steve may have media of us and maybe they can put a link here. Guys if you could do that it would be great. OOPs forgot everyone Grand Tuhon Jeson "Nene" Tortal will be at this years tournament. Just in case the tournament/gathering will be in Chicago on Sunday October 11th and you just never know what Luminaries in the world of FMA may show up (that is a not so subtle hint for others too post). Please visit www.Midwaykodenkan.com (http://www.Midwaykodenkan.com) or www.DTSKali.com (http://www.DTSKali.com) for up too the minute details and a website for the PIG itself will be up soon.....

Thanks,
John

Navadisha

05-06-2009, 09:56 AM

Sure, here's a few of the greatest hits from after the tournament. There were many more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebN5usORJ-0&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9iyKpXTX7Q&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebo5Q-8OD9c&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoSdTVrmt_0&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzZ54tw4XHg&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jLSWfywwR8&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leqNq42rgWc&NR=1

rm4

05-18-2009, 12:41 PM

Great clips Navadisha!
I have a few of them too, but we should be able to catch part 2 this year(if John is up to it!).

Naga,
You and your group put on a great tourney last year and I can't wait for this one!
This is a good fun family tournament.
If there are any family's out there in the area this is one not to miss.

Brian R. VanCise

05-18-2009, 02:03 PM

Here is couple of clip from last years DTS seminar with Grand Tuhon Tortal and also a clip from "The Gathering"!

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John was a great partner for the Grand Tuhon and of course it was very, very enjoyable to train with the Grand Tuhon of Dekiti Tirsia Siradas Jerson "Nene" Tortal! (so great in fact that he will be up here in September of 2009 for another seminar)

ebutler1

05-19-2009, 07:21 PM

I'm new to this forum but i'm very interested in learning more about the panantukan style..i live in georgia and i dont think there is anyone who instructs a class around here. anyone know where i can get more information and learn more about this unique fighting style?

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NAGA

05-19-2009, 08:28 PM

Hello Ebutler,
Well, at the Pacific Island Gathering And Tournament or to make it easier P.I.G.A.T. Midway Kodenkan, we did have some very well respected Guros in attendance whom are excellent at various methods of FMA empty hand including Panantukan. Which in laymens terms translates into "Fistfight" but has come to mean here in the States "Dirty Boxing"... Nevertheless, if you are coming here too Chicago to participate and network, odds are good someone may know an instructor in Georgia. I personally would recommend Stephen Shy in Florida, and he does do seminars (check out www.DTSKali.com (http://www.DTSKali.com) ). Also try posting your question on other threads. Hope this helps!

Thanks,
John

ebutler1

05-20-2009, 09:33 PM

thanks a ton man...im really looking for some good hand to hand combat styles...do you think it would be possible for me to teach myself a lot of this style?

NAGA

05-21-2009, 02:08 PM

Hello again ebutler,
I think the bigger question is are you interested in coming too the tournament and gathering in Chicago at Midway Kodenkan on the weekend of October the 11th? If so you may talk with a wide variety of Grandmasters, Masters, Guros and students. These people have differing concepts just as to what Panantukan is and how to apply it. Nevertheless, the tournament itself will be on Sunday the 11th events will cover single sword, knife and sayaw (forms)and others stay tuned too this thread for those announcements.. . The Saturday before we will have our seminar series with a wide variety of instructors from the world of FMA, I have not posted the list as I am waiting on a few more confirmations. However, in the future I suggest you post on the DTS (Dekiti Tirsia Siradas Kali) thread and folks will be gald to elucidate on the various forms of Panantukan out there....Better yet Grandmaster Tortal will be having a camp here check that out on the "camps" thread.

Thanks,
John

ebutler1

05-21-2009, 08:41 PM

ill check and see what i have going on and ill let you know..im a med student so i never know whats going to happen..and thanks again for the help it's very much appreciated.

NAGA

05-22-2009, 12:42 PM

Hello Everyone and Ebutler,
Well The Pacific Island Gathering and Tournament at Midway Kodenkan 5159 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago. Will be held on October 10th thru 11th. Saturday the 10th will be the seminar series and like I posted previously I am still waiting on some confirmations for which Guros and others whom will be teaching. Sunday is the tournament proper where you get to test and critique what you have learned and possibly see a new twist on it from another systems perspective. The idea here is to grow and help others in a friendly yet competitive atmosphere. However if you are planning on being a surgeon this art is not the one for folks who wish to protect their hands others in this catagory would be, hand models, concert pianists and the aforementioned surgeon.....

Thanks,
John

yomitche

06-12-2009, 11:26 PM

Just out of curiosity, what is the format of the tournament? Continuous, point sparring, padded sticks...? Thanks!

NAGA

06-13-2009, 03:15 PM

Hello Yomitche,
Same rules as last year and we will be posting a video soon explaining everything. Hope that helps?

John

Navadisha

07-28-2009, 02:22 PM

John and I were able to film a rules video last week during the DTS camp. It should be finished in editing soon so we can post it.
One new additional division we are trying out this year is "Combat Knife" using marking knives. It could get pretty intense.

NAGA

07-31-2009, 12:18 PM

Hello Dekiti-Tirsia Siradas Brothers and Sisters,

Grand Tuhon Jerson "Nene" Tortal Sr. has made the Pacific Island Gathering and
Tournament, October 10th & 11th, 2009 in Chicago, IL, "MANDATORY" to "ALL"
current Dekiti-Tirsia Siradas instructors and apprentices residing in North
America and the surrounding US territories. October 10th there will be a
seminar instructed by Grand Tuhon in which he will be personally be accessing
the progression and maintainability of each individual instructor or apprentice
to ensure the preservation and propagation of the family system. On October
11th, all instructors and apprentices will be obligated to participate in at
least one of the blade oriented competitions. Grand Tuhon and I have donated an
authentic Talibong from Negros for the tournament. Grand Tuhon will be
presenting the Talibong to the "Top Dog", or overall winner on the tournament.
This notice will be posted on Grand Tuhon's website, www.dtskali.com (http://www.dtskali.com/) and if
anyone has any questions, details or needs any other information pertaining to
the P.I.G., please contact Grand Tuhon at his personal email address:

gtnenetortal@... (http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/dekiti-tirsia-siradas/post?postID=dazHqOmItddKYcbGWVJeeQMWya8yXYid3d3SnV _ee98TyBHWAjmaD5SvWI8-dj3qBadGF75CIYWMuhS79rjPl_U)

,Guru John: john.bednarski@... (http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/dekiti-tirsia-siradas/post?postID=8oYyKnXfoCbqruYS0P-DRrikvSDwz4tzfXs6EqpZs5WvI_ojEVwwSVCw4edBPMh9ITimI iocj98qddSC8pl_eQ)

or my self: dtskali1@... (http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/dekiti-tirsia-siradas/post?postID=LgX6WdubdkhfGz6qQR-6X9Vq5-m5eZfuEA4t4HaF_4yLRwP9IuxeOdfgFWMIOJNnpdEl1DPJ)

We will carpool, share motel rooms and help each other out the best we can and do
whatever possible to help, so that we can all come together to meet, share, continue to learn and grow together and compete out of respect
and admiration for our Grand Tuhon and the combat system he has most generously
shared with us.

Thank you and may God bless, Mike

I thought this would be appropriate here on this thread as well, this applies too everyone......

Thanks,
John

Navadisha

08-03-2009, 01:06 PM

As promised the first two rules videos are now up on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXeBZFj9o2I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXeBZFj9o2I)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=schUhIFcIG4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=schUhIFcIG4)

We are also working up a tshirt that will be available to participants as well.

Buwaya

08-04-2009, 02:59 AM

Will these fights be put up on youtube?

Navadisha

08-04-2009, 02:01 PM

Yes, we will definitely post some afteraction reports and pics.

NAGA

08-04-2009, 02:10 PM

Hello,
I would hope the easiest way too see all of the "action" would be to actually participate in the tournament itself. At least come and see for yourself.

Thanks,
John

Buwaya

08-06-2009, 07:06 PM

Hi John. Chicago's a little out of my way but I do enjoy reading accounts of previous PIG-Nagasulongs. One of these days I will have to stop by, if not for a PIG perhaps another occasion. I'm mostly asking about footage as there will be systems present I have little exposure to and I'm curious to see them in a tournament enviroment. Also I'm curious to see the new rules in action. Thanks for the invitation and good luck with your event.

NAGA

08-06-2009, 07:54 PM

Hello,
Yes very true I did not know how far away you were from us until I got a bit of clarification... Nevertheless, good wishes are always welcome.

Thanks,
John

Crutch

08-06-2009, 10:54 PM

What is the cost associated?
Can you register at the door?
Preregistration?

Thanks,
Terry

www.jkd-concepts.com (http://www.jkd-concepts.com)

NAGA

08-07-2009, 12:46 PM

Hello Terry,
We will finally be posting a bunch of information next week including the seminar series on Saturday and the prices sign up sheet flyers and prizes..... So, stay tuned we are going to have a great time!

Thanks,
John

redspear

08-07-2009, 11:26 PM

Alright time to get ready for the tournament! Should be alot of fun!

patrickdpr

08-20-2009, 10:52 AM

Sounds like this will be a great time! I'm lookin forward to sharing and learning on Saturday and takin part in all the events Sunday. Who has some inside info on good (by good I mean cheap) hotels that are close by?

Kali Cowboy

08-21-2009, 06:18 AM

Don't stay at the Midway Inn!

silat1

08-21-2009, 07:51 AM

you can stay at the midway inn, just make sure you take your roach motel with you when you first check in.. Those are some big assed roaches, but could save you on taxi fees if you can break one to get used to a saddle

NAGA

08-25-2009, 11:16 PM

Hello All,

Here is a listing of the instructors and their arts for the Saturday seminar series. We start at 9:30 a.m. sharp.

Grand Tuhon Jerson "Nene" Tortal teaching Dekiti Tirsia Siradas Kali.

Master Felix Ponce of Una Sa Laban teaching Serrada concepts.

Datu/Grandmaster Tim Hartman teaching Modern Arnis and Balintawak concepts.

Guro John Cipkur teaching Bandalan Doce Pares Eskrima espada y daga.

Guro Keith Wetoskey teaching Lamenco Escrima.

Master V. Ing teaching his family system of Wing Chun Kung Fu.

For instructors after hours, a special business seminar by Datu/Grandmaster Tim Hartman.

Cost associated are: if signed up for the tournament or planning on doing so, the whole day is $40. If not, the whole day is $60 or $20 per hour long session given by these talented instructors.

Brian R. VanCise

08-26-2009, 08:27 AM

Wow that is a great line up John! :)

NAGA

08-26-2009, 12:30 PM

Hello,
Guro Keith will be teaching Lameco Escrima not the unheard of Lamenco.... And it is Guro John Cipkar Sr. teaching Bandalan Doce Pares.... Just in case.....

Thanks,
John

Navadisha

08-29-2009, 08:10 PM

OK folks, just got off the phone with John and we've clarified some more details we can share.

In continuation of tradition, all first place prizes will be live blades, no trophies or patches here:
1st place prizes - balisong direct from Batagas
2nd place prizes - custom made flat sticks in Purpleheart and Padauk
3rd place prizes - Pair of Rattan sticks

Prizes for Combat Divisions are; live combat and survival style knives as well as certificate of competing from Freestyle Krav Maga

Entry fees are $35 first division, $5 for each additional division, $10 to add Combat Knife to offset materials. Weather permitting, Combat Knife will be outside.

To keep the tournament moving along speedily, we will have food brought in for nominal purchase costs.

New this year we are planning to have tshirts made up and available for purchase as well at cost. The design is almost finalized.

Top Dog award is now unofficially called the Top Spirit Award. This year there will be three or more top awards given out by anonamous vote by all judges and referees after completion of all events. Winner's need not even win any event. Judges will vote for the three competitors who they feel exibited the most Spirit of a fighter. There may even be spontaneous awarding of additional prizes during the tournament for merit.
Pictures will be posted soon of some of the prizes and believe me, they're worth coming for.

The Pacific Island Gathering and Tournament continues to grow and improve to provide a venue for blade style practitioners to come and test their skills.

If you're within driving range, what's stopping you?

Brian R. VanCise

08-29-2009, 08:38 PM

Sounds great! Thanks for the update and info! http://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

Navadisha

08-31-2009, 12:07 PM

Sounds great! Thanks for the update and info! http://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

You're very welcome Brian!
Does this mean you plan on attending and/or competing? Can you get any students to come as well? The more we can test ourselves against new opponents the better!

Brian R. VanCise

08-31-2009, 12:39 PM

You're very welcome Brian!
Does this mean you plan on attending and/or competing? Can you get any students to come as well? The more we can test ourselves against new opponents the better!

Always a chance on me and a few students attending. I cannot commit as it falls on my son's and mine birthday weekend. (so the wife may have plans) However, if I can we will be there as I love to compete. (though I would like a full contact anything goes division) http://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

Sabraxas

09-01-2009, 09:01 PM

Here are some pictures of the prizes.

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm184/Sabraxas/IMGA0005.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm184/Sabraxas/IMGA0016.jpg

Sabraxas

09-01-2009, 11:59 PM

Some more...

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm184/Sabraxas/IMGA0003.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm184/Sabraxas/IMGA0026.jpg

KMAA

09-02-2009, 12:38 AM

The prizes look great!

silat1

09-02-2009, 03:53 AM

I just got word from one of my students that is heading out this next week for training in California for about 8 weeks.. I told him about the seminar and tourney in Chicago in october and since he flies for Continental, he might be able to deadhead to Chicago for the seminar.. He is a US Marine Colonel (reserve) and is a big training nut.. He studys danzan ryu jujitsu when he is in Hawaii along with what ever he can get.. He said he might be able to make the seminar, but it depends on the training schedule for this deployment prep.. I will forward him the information when we get together this next week and let him know so he can check the training schedule..

Brian R. VanCise

09-02-2009, 08:12 AM

Great looking prizes! http://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

Big John

09-16-2009, 11:42 PM

Hello,
Guro Keith will be teaching Lameco Escrima not the unheard of Lamenco.... And it is Guro John Cipkar Sr. teaching Bandalan Doce Pares.... Just in case.....

Thanks,
John

FYI, this past August, Grandmaster Alfredo Bandalan granted promotions to both Brent Cash and John Cipkar, Sr. to the rank of Master. Hopefully, it was an unintended oversight that Master Cash was not listed as an instructor for the BDP espada e' daga seminar segment. He is an integral if not sustaining member of the BDP family and deserves to be recognized for volunteering his time and efforts in support of this years gathering.

Aloha,
Big John
Bandalan Martial Arts

NAGA

09-17-2009, 12:28 PM

Hello Big John,
The oversight is mine, with no ill intent. Master Brent Cash will be also teaching the Espada y Daga BDP section along with Master John Cipkar Sr. and I look forward too seeing both these highly talented Masters show a great representation of BDP.

Thanks,
John

NAGA

09-26-2009, 07:38 PM

Hello all,
The Pacific Island gathering and Tournament is now a facebook event! you may sign up today. www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113508331887 Also files for early sign up will be on the schoolwebsite this week. If you need them now you may email me at the School website. www.midwaykodenkan.com (http://www.midwaykodenkan.com)

thanks,
John

R. Mike Snow

09-27-2009, 11:19 PM

silat1

09-27-2009, 11:34 PM

It takes someone who is not afraid to step on a few toes to get things going as we have seen in the past.. With the debacle of last year regarding the former associates within the midwest DTS crew, I am glad to see that that was just the emphasis to get things going on the scale it is at so far..

I wish I could be there for this event as I miss getting out of my wheel chair, leaving my oxygen bottle by the chair and hobbling my broke ass out there to fight with the younger whippersnappers.. This would be a good event to celebrate my birthday which was this last friday (Sept 25) and yes I was born in the last century, so keep the jokes to a minimum..

Hopefully, my student who is on assignment in commiefornia will be able to get away and attend this event..

Keep plugging and swinging those sticks, keeps the flies off the wall and the critics away from this crew..

If I am off line for a few days, don't sweat the small stuff, we are buttoning up for a small storm heading our way.. It is not as big as the one that just hit the Philippines, but it came from the same area when it formed.. Will keep all informed as things progress

Navadisha

09-28-2009, 04:20 PM

It just blows my mind that as many as 10 people will be coming from Terre Haute. SEAMA's are just not very popular here in my area, maybe this is beginning of a new trend! Thanks to Theresa at Kamikaze Karate being so supportive of my plight to promote, DTS, Modearn Arnis, Lamaeco. Balintawak and Navadisha it we may gain some serious interest? Thanks Theresa!

10, that's fantastic Mike! There'll be at least 6 of us coming to compete from Michigan and I know of others from all corners of this 1/2 of the country.
One of the great things I love about this tournament is the new friends I make every time and find them in places I didn't know about.

And the Sandata displays of stuff that people bring out to share.

ONly two weeks away folks and this is going to be great!
I'll be posting a few pics of previous year's action to get folks wound up.

arnisador

09-28-2009, 09:26 PM

Thanks to Theresa at Kamikaze Karate being so supportive

I enjoyed seeing GM Tortal and Mr. Snow's swords at her store tonight!

R. Mike Snow

09-29-2009, 12:39 AM

Hey Arnisador!

It was great to see you too! I feel guity that I do not see you more often especially since we live in the same town. Theresa went out of her way for us again to try to get a TH group together for us for the PIG. Seem to have picked up four, two extremely excited, one enthusiastic and one "well ok, I'll go". Not bad for a three day notice. We'll start planning sooner and shhgot for a bus load next year.

God bless, Mike

arnisador

09-29-2009, 11:37 AM

That's a good turnout for this tiny town!

NAGA

09-30-2009, 02:21 PM

Hello All,
Hotels: One can try the Baymont Inns and Suite in Alsip Illinois or try the hotel island by Midway Airport in Bedford Park Illinois for rooms if you are coming out of State.

Preregistration: If you would like too sign up and save $10 over the door price email me at the School website and I will send you a pdf file sign up package. www.MidwayKodenkan.com (http://www.MidwayKodenkan.com)

Master Felix Ponce will not be able too make it, so Guro Patrick Rogers of Un sa Laban has graciously taken his place to teach the Serrada concpts portion of the seminar series.

Checks will not be accepted the day of the tournament.

If you have any questions call or email me on the school website.

Thanks,
John

Navadisha

10-01-2009, 10:20 AM

Just to get in the mood, here's a few pics from 2007.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsEPC9fyfDI/AAAAAAAABe8/gnNSh6z1VDM/s400/IMG_2103.JPG

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsEPCcG8C0I/AAAAAAAABe0/izIeN6MDYuk/s400/IMG_2039.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsEPCB_EtsI/AAAAAAAABes/jU0Cu9W41qE/s400/Group.JPG

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsEPDdEEiKI/AAAAAAAABfE/nqu3FXnaDwk/s400/IMG_2186.JPG

Crutch

10-01-2009, 08:55 PM

I am driving up from Bloomington on Sunday with a few students.
What time does the Tournament start?

Do we need to bring our own wekaf? I assume you supply sticks?

Thanks,

Terry

www.jkd-concepts.com (http://www.jkd-concepts.com)

NAGA

10-01-2009, 09:25 PM

Hello Terry,
If you bring your oun that would be great but we have helmets available for those whom do not have their own. Also with Preregestration one saves $10 the door price is $10 extra. Example you sign up for all events, that is $55 so...for all four events at the door it would be $65 sorry for any confusion....

Thanks,
John

Crutch

10-01-2009, 10:18 PM

John,

What is the START time on Sunday please?

Also the physical location?
Thanks,

Terry

silat1

10-01-2009, 10:39 PM

This is the information right off of the facebook link that kamakazee martial arts has set up in conjunction with the dts facebook site that I set up a week ago

Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 8:00am
End Time: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 6:00pm
Location: Midway Kodenkan
Street: 5159 S. Archer Ave
City/Town: Chicago, IL

John,

What is the START time on Sunday please?

Also the physical location?
Thanks,

Terry

Crutch

10-01-2009, 10:55 PM

Bill,

Please, What is the START...I repeat START time on sunday..

The face book page only lists and END time for sunday it says end time of 6pm on sunday

Im trying to determin what time to get there on Sunday as we have a couple hour drive to get up there.

Thanks for your help

Terry

silat1

10-01-2009, 11:57 PM

I would estimate that the time would be between 8 and 9 for registration.. I am doing this input from a long distance as I won't be able to attend due to several situations regarding the job and current weather..

NAGA

10-02-2009, 12:12 PM

Hello All,
We will be having morning sign-up and wavier signing from 9:30 A.M. until 10:15 and we start no later than 10:30 A.M. !!!!

Thanks,
John

NAGA

10-03-2009, 04:48 PM

Hello Everyone,
Due too technical problems with our website I have decided to drop the $10 extra same day sign up!!!! So same price at the door!!

Thanks,
John

Navadisha

10-04-2009, 07:14 PM

John,

What is the START time on Sunday please?

Also the physical location?
Thanks,

Terry

Terry, just do a Mapquest of the Archer address and it's quite easy to get to. Just a few blocks south of I55.
Looking forward to meeting you there.

Crutch

10-05-2009, 10:23 AM

I look forward to making new friends.

Terry

Navadisha

10-05-2009, 04:03 PM

Just a reminder, remember to bring your own cup and for the Combat Knife division, a mouthguard is highly recommended.

Here's a few pics from last year.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsoY_9TlQJI/AAAAAAAABfU/CqXtZ9HUPLM/s400/action.JPG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsoZAfCZMrI/AAAAAAAABfc/wvkIQVnhNjQ/s400/cut.JPG
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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsoZA9QPJBI/AAAAAAAABfk/7-qQDUf-M5I/s400/face+off.JPG
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsobNLA1qdI/AAAAAAAABf0/_mP_TH1Ni80/s400/masters.JPG
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsobOijjZzI/AAAAAAAABgU/HQtawMtCJxs/s400/strike+1.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsobNT58u6I/AAAAAAAABf8/_RWJUEH4TIU/s400/point+1.JPG
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsobN0-IZqI/AAAAAAAABgE/BlQvX053j5k/s400/stab.JPG
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsobOX-AOWI/AAAAAAAABgM/0uz-2RVBRJc/s400/start.JPG

And lastly, we have to have one more of John getting air time.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/SsoZBLyACqI/AAAAAAAABfs/QcIFThZUN5c/s400/john+in+motion.JPG

Sabraxas

10-05-2009, 08:55 PM

I hope everyone enjoys. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwv5H3pzc4I

Crutch

10-05-2009, 11:27 PM

Navadisha

10-06-2009, 11:20 AM

Some of my guys asked tonight if the tourneyment format was round robin or single elimination?

IF a guy was fighting soft stick how many fights will he probably have?

How about the other formats?

Thanks

Terry

Terry, our every intention is to run round robin/double elimination for each division. Some divisions may just be so darn large that it may not be possible but we have every intention of doing so. We try to keep the balance of giving everyone a lot of action but not staying till 8 at night.
At a minimum, every fighter should expect to have 2 fights but could easily have 4 in one division. Some did last year. I try to keep the fights cycling fast, one after another.
But, if you enter Sayaw, sword, knife and combat knife your participation time goes way up :mouth_wat

NAGA

10-06-2009, 12:37 PM

Hello All,
The previous post with the video has Grand Tuhon Tortal demonstrating what he is best known for his swordsmenship. Also on the video are myself, Wing Chun Master Dr. V. Ing and Guro Keith Wetoskey showing that we do have a sense of humor.....

Thanks,
John

So are you going to be there???

Brian R. VanCise

10-06-2009, 01:16 PM

John that is a hilarious ending to the video clip! http://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

R. Mike Snow

10-07-2009, 11:20 AM

Don't forget we are going to have the Sandata/Senjata show again this year too. Just spoke to John about it a day or so ago. I know Navadisha was able to obtain a couple of "Killer" pieces over the past year. Can't wait to see and feel them! I am going to call Guro Keith about brinig has later today too..... KaliCowboy got a new baby I got to hold while is was down there and it's well worth the trip to check out. It's easily one of the top three Ilonggo blades that I have ever seen or felt. Hope he's brining it, it cuts like a dream!

Got the new shipment of shirts we sold out of too. So please get a hold of me immediatyely when you arrive if I owe you a shirt. Because last time we went throught 115 shirts in less than a week and we ran out of the most popular sizes.

Can't wait to see everyone!

patrickdpr

10-07-2009, 06:51 PM

Got the new shipment of shirts we sold out of too. So please get a hold of me immediatyely when you arrive if I owe you a shirt. Because last time we went throught 115 shirts in less than a week and we ran out of the most popular sizes.

Can't wait to see everyone!

Is that the same shirt in this listing?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sword-Bladed-Weapons-DTS-Kali-tee_W0QQitemZ110420950166QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item19b599fc96&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

my clan and I all like the design a lot, and were hoping to pick some up at this weekend.. hopefully you will have enough! any chance I could put a few on hold for us?

R. Mike Snow

10-08-2009, 12:20 AM

Yep! I can set a few aside for you, no problem Patrick. Just email me what sizes and how many you want. I will gladly put them in a box with your name on it.

mike@dtskali.com

mikesnow21@yahoo.com

Thanks for the compliment on the shirt design! : )

I stuck with traditional Ilonggo and Aklan blades from Negros and Panay. All the blades are original pieces. You will be able to see most of them at the PIG. It is an attempt to clear up misconceptions about the "Original Blades" of the Tortal family system. As you vcan see, there are no fluted blasdes, no Karambits, no Balisongs, no Barungs, etc. Out of respect for the rich Ilonggo and Aklan cultures that are the foundation of the system. Stick'in to tradition! : )

NAGA

10-08-2009, 09:30 PM

Hello Everyone,
We will also have tournament T-shirts for sale as well. The Price range $15-20....

Thanks,
John

Navadisha

10-09-2009, 09:27 AM

Hello Everyone,
We will also have tournament T-shirts for sale as well. The Price range $15-20....

Thanks,
John

And it's an absolutely fantastic, catchy design!

kuntawguro

10-09-2009, 06:09 PM

I should be rolling in around 930 am. I got the weekend clear- finally.

Brian R. VanCise

10-09-2009, 07:43 PM

Have a great time Buzz and that of course goes for everybody! http://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

John is a first class kind of guy so I expect this event will be great! http://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

patrickdpr

10-11-2009, 07:47 PM

Thank you midway kodenkan for a great, fun event. It was great meeting everyone... I learned a lot of useful things both fma and otherwise. See you guys next year!!

Labantayo

10-12-2009, 12:16 PM

Are the results going to be posted?
I heard it was a great time.
I'm sorry I couldn't accompany my student who fought, to Chicago this year.
I will be there next year though!! :)

Navadisha

10-12-2009, 01:05 PM

Yep, John and I are collating the list of winners as we can. Partly we want to make sure and get the spellings correct and their school names.
Still a little groggy today, getting home very late last night as I'm sure your student is as well.
Thanks for sending a rep!

Labantayo

10-12-2009, 01:11 PM

Steve,
Thanks for having a great seminar/tournament again this year!!
And also thanks for making Chris feel at home there!
Hopefully next year, we'll have Kurt, John and Chris from KC compete.
Thanks again and I can't wait to see the videos
Shelley

Navadisha

10-12-2009, 01:22 PM

You're very welcome!
I have some great pics of Chris in the Combat Knife Division against a very game fighter, Terry Crutcher (who was a super guy, as was the rest of his group).
Terry, I've got your email and I'll send pics as I have time!

Kali Cowboy

10-12-2009, 02:09 PM

What a great time had by all! This year was some of the hardest hitting that I have ever seen with a padded stick! Everyone did a fantastic job. There were tribes from all over the USA.

An unknown group from Mininsota proved that you don't have to have a big following to do well.

Chris from KC fits right in with his brothers Kurt and John who fought last year and who I have come to know and love as family. They are all great fighters, heavy hitters and humble guys, I love spending time with them. What a priceless combination.

Once again John's DTS group proved to have what it takes to get the job done, what a great showing for him and his group from Chi Town. They are repeat champs in their favorite divisions.

Steve and Cole Van Harn from the Navadisha tribe proved once again that they can bring it. Steve with his fair and unbiased judging in the center ring and Cole for his great fighting skills and good sportsmanship.

I can't forget Datu Tim Hartman and his fighter June who not only fought in every event, he fought in every division he could! He won so much hardware that he could open his own Martial Art Supply store! What a great guy!

I want to thank Patrick Rogers and his group from MO. What a family they are and a great bunch of people, who I am happy to call my friends. You all are great fighters and true sportsman. Any of you are welcome at my home any time.

I want to thank my friends, Master Style and Mike Snow for being there for me and my fighter Craig. We had an awsome, awsome time. All we could talk about all the way home was the fun we had.

Last of all I want to thank Grand Master Jerson "Nene" P. Tortal Sr. who has given me the oppertuninity to represent him and his family system in the South Eastern United States. It is a true horor for me.

If I left any one out, please PM me and i will post the fun we had!

God Bless,

Stephe Shy
DTS Florida

Kali Cowboy

10-12-2009, 06:15 PM

The name of Datu Tim Hartman's fighter in my last post was misspelled. His name is Jhun Occidental.

Crutch

10-12-2009, 08:34 PM

It was nice to meet you guys. We had a great time and will be back next year.

Terry
www.jkd-concepts.com (http://www.jkd-concepts.com)

Big John

10-12-2009, 09:44 PM

My thanks to Midway Kodenkan and Guro John for inviting the Bandalan Martial Arts group to the gathering again this year. It was an honor to teach in presence of so many esteemed instructors from around the world. I hope to see everyone again next year.

Aloha,
Master John Cipkar
Bandalan Martial Arts

patrickdpr

10-13-2009, 03:02 PM

Here is a video of myself and Juhn in the first fight of the tournament. Enjoy.
ABkSNBeenrw

Tagadagat

10-13-2009, 03:56 PM

This is Federico, one of the guys who snuck in from Minnesota ;-) Anyways, I know Mark (the other guy who snuck in with me), will post as soon as his account is validated as well, but just wanted to extend from both of us, our many thanks to everyone who worked so hard at making this tournament a reality. It was great to meet so many good people, and we had a blast. So to John, and Steve and everyone else who worked so hard to make the tournament happen, maraming salamat from us in Minnesota. And to everyone else we met, it was our pleasure to meet you and play with you. You are all more than welcome to visit, should you ever be passing through the Minnesota area.

Navadisha

10-13-2009, 05:57 PM

As promised, here are the placings for the tournament.

Adult Sayaw –
1st Cole Van Harn - Navadisha Martial Arts

Adult lightweight Sword
1st Juhn Occidental – WMAA
2nd Mark Basel – Philippine Combat Arts Club
3rd Sylva Smotherman – Backyard Brotherhood – una sa laban
Adult middleweight sword
1st Carlos Flores – DTS Chicago
2nd Chris Copeland - Kapatiran Madirigma
3rd Frederico Malibago – Philippine Combat Arts Club
Adult heavyweight Sword
1st Juhn Occidental – WMAA
2nd Bill Cihak – DTS Chicago
3rd Glen Young – Backyard Brotherhood – una sa laban

Youth Sword
1st Cole Van Harn – Navadisha Martial Arts
2nd Craig Spillman - DTS Florida
3rd Patrick Rogers - Backyard Brotherhood – una sa laban

Adult Lightweight point knife
1st Cole Van Harn – Navadisha Martial Arts
2nd Juhn Occidental – WMAA
3rd Sylva Smotherman – Backyard Brotherhood – una sa laban
Adult middleweight point knife
1st ChrisCopeland – Kapatiran Madirigma
2ndCarlos Flores – DTS Chicago
3rd Juhn Occidental – WMAA
Adult heavyweight point knife
1st Juhn Occidental – WMAA
2nd Terry, Crutcher - JKD Concepts Bloomington
3rd Mike Wharfield - JKD Concepts Bloomington

Youth Point Knife
1st Craig Spillman – DTS Florida

Combat knife Sponsored by Chris Renfroe of Freestyle KravMaga and Navadisha Martial Arts
1st Glen Young – Backyard Brotherhood – una sa laban
2nd Cole Van Harn – Navadisha Martial Arts
3rd Chris Copeland - Kapatiran Mandirigma
4th Patrick Rogers - Backyard Brotherhood – una sa laban
5th Terry Crutcher - JKD Concepts Bloomington

Grand Champion 1 - Winner of the Negros Talibon
Juhn Occidental – WMAA

Grand Champion 2 - Winner of the Custom Sansibar
Cole Van Harn – Navadisha Martial Arts

Fighter of the Day – Winner of the Kukri
Sylva Smotherman (sp) - Backyard Brotherhood – una sa laban

Honorable Mention awards
Bill Cihak – DTS Chicago
Sylva Smotherman – Backyard Brotherhood – una sa laban

Thanks to everyone who attended and helped. The tournament was even better than previous years and the level of skill displayed was impressive as was the sportsmanship.

Steve

NAGA

10-13-2009, 10:05 PM

Hello All,
I cannot tell you how excellent this blade orientated tournament was, or how great the fights were. If you did not come you missed out on high level competition, action galore and some refreshing acts of gallentry and sportsmenship. First, my thanks to those who came and helped, Steve Van Harn, Mike Snow, Teresa Ortega, Datu/GrandMaster Tim Hartman, Mushtaq Ali Al-Ansari, Chris Renfroe and others. Second to the competitors, you guys and gals rocked! Finally to my DTS family thanks for all the support and coming with the butt kicking intensity! Grand Tuhon Nene Tortal, Stephen Shy, Craig Spillman, Patrick Kennedy, Carlos Flores and Bill Chiak my most profound thanks. To everyone thanks.....

John

BirdieKing

10-14-2009, 08:41 AM

Hey everyone this is Mark, and as Federico has said already we are very pleased to have had this experience. John, Steve and the others that worked and played really did an outstanding job and make everyone feel like they were welcome and keep it truly in the spirit of friendship and fun with a great balance of competition to make it stand out that you were in a tournament. Well done!

Sincere thanks and well wishes to all the new friends we have met and again, if you are in the area please let us know!

www.philippinecombatarts.com

silat1

10-15-2009, 07:32 AM

It's good that things are starting to take off for the DTS family in the midwest.. I am glad to see such good things after so much diversity in the beginning of this organization.. This is what is meant by the term Kababayan and it is good that things are starting to expand for the group...

Labantayo

10-15-2009, 10:16 AM

Navadisha

10-15-2009, 01:17 PM

I didn't get alot of pics due to officiating but here's some of what I have:

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http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/StYhEvte4TI/AAAAAAAABhU/Ke97lDhBlWw/s400/DSC04969.JPG
Honorable mention awards given out by Chris Renfroe

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Grand Champion and Fighter of the day awards with the judges

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Winners of the Combat Knife division

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Glen Young of the Backyard Brotherhood declares "I LIKE IT!"

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"Yes, it is cold in Chicago in Octoberrrrrr"

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/StYZG4kbZAI/AAAAAAAABg0/9nbERb8fQkw/s400/DSC04950.JPG
"This is for 1st place boy!"

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Brother and sister!
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