Chicago Pacific Island gathering and tournament!

[NAGA]

Hello All,
The Pacific Island Gathering and Tournament or P.I.G. for short is on for the weekend of August 14th and 15th. Saturday, is the seminar series and this year we already have Datu/Grandmaster Tim Hartman and Balintiwak Master Rich Parsons on the seminar list. We will also be adding some other events such as an Espada Daga division. It will be held at Midway Kodenkan 5159 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago. For more information you can go too www.Midwaykodenkan.com (http://www.Midwaykodenkan.com) or PM me here on FMAtalk.

Thanks,
John

[billc]

I was at the gathering last year and it was great. The seminar segment had a lot of talented FMA instructors and the actual tournament, which emphasized blade work more than stick work was well run and a lot of fun. The competition was lively and you learned a lot from actually engaging in a free form environment. If you can make it you will really get a lot out of it.

[Brian R. VanCise]

Rich Parsons and Datu Tim Hartman are great at what they do so you have an excellent line up and I am sure the tournament will be as successful as always!

If you are going to be in the area for this seminar/tournament then definitely check it out!

[New2FMA]

Mariah and I missed last year but we will be there this time.
I will mark it down to be there!

[Big John]

The plan is to be there for the seminar and tournament this year. Are you keeping a space open for me?

[Crutch]

Count me in plus 6 of my guys.

Good times last year.

Looking forward to the espada y daga.


Terry

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

[Navadisha]

Yes, the Espada y daga will be interesting.

As a further exploration of all things relating to blades and combat, I cajoled John into allowing us to add yet another division to the tournament.
For those interested, we will be having tomahawk and knife throwing competition outside. To encourage participation and fun, this will be a no cost event. But also no prizes other than bragging rights will be given as well. Tomahawks and knives will be provided but if you have your own, feel free to bring them. Just be sure the knives are actual throwing knives (maybe we'll do throwing spikes at some time in the future ).
And don't forget to start preparing for the Combat Knife Division, last year's new addition.

[Brian R. VanCise]

Awesome Navadisha! That is definitely a treat!

[mohanhben]

This is a mind blowing seminar and tournament. Last year I was there and I really enjoyed it.

In this tournament I personally like Rich Parsons because, he is a guy that teaches fresh Arnis and Balintawak at the Flint Club, he also conducts various seminars around the country (USA) and in Ontario, Canada.

So if you are participating in this event this year please keep an eye on Rich Parsons and see his talents.

Thank you.

[Brian R. VanCise]

Yes Rich is a great guy with great skills and a passion to share them!

[New2FMA]

I'm glad to see that it is in the summer.
Thank you Guro John and all for all your hard work and keeping this going.

[patrickdpr]

me and mine will be there again. Glenn just had knee surgery, but if he is well enough I'm sure he will fiercely defend his combat knife title!
Sylva is looking forward to competing with the boys even better this year, and hopefully my wife can jump in to the events as well this year.

[jwinch2]

What are the rules for the 'Combat Knife' competition?

[Navadisha]

Thanks for asking.

At the end of one of the rules vids we did last year is a description of the Combat Knife rules, starting at 3:45
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=schUhIFcIG4


Here's the full rules:

Pacific Island Tournament rules for Combat Knife

Combat Knife Division, ‘least blood’

The goal of the Combat Knife division is to give participants a realistic experience of the reality of bladed encounters or “combat” against skilled opponents. Scoring will be at the discretion of the center referee with 2 judges available for conferring, all three being survivors of knife encounters. The use of a marking knife will be employed and red marking product. Each participant will wear a plain white Tshirt and goggles (supplied), groin protection (they must supply), and will be supplied with a marking knife. Fighters will be placed back to back 6’ apart. When the referee drops his hands and says fight, fighting commences.

Target areas are only those areas considered to be “fight ending”. This would include any area of the torso (including back and groin) but not arms, legs or head (for safety reasons). Any slash or stab to the target areas will be counted as a “fatal” point. Cuts to the hands, arms or legs , while potentially fatal, will not count as they could be survived.

Disarms will count for a point reduction against the other fighter however will not end
the fight and will not be immediately returned. In reality, a fighter could be disarmed yet still skillful enough to not be finished, still ahead on points and last out the round while defending himself. Also, he can still disarm his opponent (at which point time will be stopped and blades returned to both and restarted) or he can disarm and use his opponents weapon against him finishing the round.

Due to the extreme nature and speed at which these rounds will occur, only one 30 second round will be employed. The winner will be determined at the end of the round by a count of “cuts” to the defined target areas. The fighter with the least fatal cuts (least blood) will be determined by the referee. A caveat to this will be that if one fighter maneuvers his opponent in to a non-recoverable position as deemed by the referee, the fight will be called lost at that point if it is plainly evident.

Light to medium grappling, holds, locks and takedowns are all legal techniques. However, if techniques become too excessive, action will be stopped and fighters restarted from standing.

Overt striking with the empty hand is not allowed. Checks to any part of the body(excluding head) are allowed but not if used as an overt strike.

The punyo may be used but not as a striking implement.

Arbitration – All decisions of the center referee are final. Rounds will be recorded and he will have the option of watching as well as conferring with the consulting judges but only at his discretion. This event is not about winners but more about survivors.

[jwinch2]

Thanks for the information. I'd be in trouble with the rules. Striking with the live hand is one of my few go to moves when knife sparring. Also, I target the neck with the blade all the time.

[Navadisha]

Thanks for the information. I'd be in trouble with the rules. Striking with the live hand is one of my few go to moves when knife sparring. Also, I target the neck with the blade all the time.

LOL, so does my teacher on both counts!!!
Yes, the striking would certainly be a sound strategy and yes, we practice as well. For tournaments unfortunately there always has to be some concessions for safety of the fighters. Otherwise they don't keep coming back. And it takes some restraint not to do so.
I believe most of last years competitors still had a blast. It's just not the same as a regular tournament division.

[jwinch2]

I completely understand the need for the rules though I think you could handle the neck shots by having people wear a fencing mask easily enough. Safety is of course paramount. Doesn't make a ton of sense to train defensive/combative arts if you are too beat up to use it if you actually have to.

[patrickdpr]

Any idea who else is going to be teaching the seminars this year?

[silat1]

I can attest to the quality of the Tourney and seminars that John and his crew have been doing for the time I have known them.. I was a participant in the 06 tourney which was held south of chicago.. It was top notch and if I wasn't back on the isle of thieves, I would most definitely be back there with my broke ass body to take part in it.. Steve Van H and John are good people who promote the FMA from their respective styles..It was a privilege to be affiliated with these guys during my short stay in the states, but the friendship that they shared with this displaced Illini boy was greatly appreciated.. It is my honor to put my two cents in for this tourney..

[Navadisha]

Any idea who else is going to be teaching the seminars this year?
John and I were narrowing down the list of seminar instructors just last week when we drove down to Chicago. Got reaquainted with Master Dave Converse while there too who will be back after a brief absense.

John should be posting a list shortly. It should be fun and diverse.
While there we also did a brief rules vid on the new Espady y daga division that should be up on Youtube soon.

I also just spent 4 weeks in Minnesota and there's a strong team from there coming as well that I got to spend some time with. Great hospitality.

Folks, it's only 12 weeks out so start your tournament prep routine now!

Hoping to see everyone from the past several years again as well as make some great new freinds.

Thanks for the kind words Bill! There's always a spot reserved for you!

Steve

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Looks like I'll have two fighters present this year. Should be a good time!

[NAGA]

Hello All,
Here is a tentative list of instructors teaching the seminar series on Saturday August 14th...

Datu/Grandmaster Tim Hartman Presas Arnis

Master Rich Parsons Balintawak Escrima

Master V. Ing Wing Chun kung-fu

Master J. Cipkar Bandalan Doce Pares

Grandmaster S. Millspaugh Kombatan Arnis

Master Steve Van Harn and Mushtaq Ali Al-Ansari Navadisha Asika Naipunya



We start teaching at 10:00 A.M. wth a break for lunch and go until 5:00 p.m. for further information check out www.Midwaykoenkan.com (http://www.Midwaykoenkan.com) or email me at the school or pm me here...

Thanks,
John

[Brian R. VanCise]

Great list John! I know that anyone in the area should attend if they can! http://www.fmatalk.com/images/smilies/coolorange.gif

[New2FMA]

Guro John,
Can you post the divisions and the break downs for each division?

Thank you and looking forward to seeing you in August!

[Navadisha]

Guro John,
Can you post the divisions and the break downs for each division?

Thank you and looking forward to seeing you in August!

Thanks for asking. I was just getting ready to post some stuff this week.
It's only 8 short weeks away and we're getting very excited.

What we have for divisions is as follows:

Forms/Sayaw - youth and adult

Sword (first blood rules) - light, medium, heavyweight, and seniors
Point knife - light, medium, heavyweight, and seniors
Espada y daga (new this year! stop point rules) - light, medium, heavyweight, and seniors. This will be an experimental division

Combat knife - one division, least blood rules. We may consider two if there is enough disparity in age/weight
Any seniors division may be divided for the same reasons if enough entries.

For fun we also plan to offer limited tomahaw and knife throwing on Sunday.

AND for even more fun and excitement, we have a new division this year we hope to try out on a limited experiment basis at the very end---------

TEAM FIGHTS!!

Prizes are still being finalized but I hope to post some pics soon

Steve

[Datu Tim Hartman]

This will be the first tournament under the banner of the F.C.L. (Fma Combat League).

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Members of Datu's Tribe and the Buffalo Thunder will be there.

[Brian R. VanCise]

This will be the first tournament under the banner of the F.C.L. (Fma Combat League).

Hey Tim,

What is the Filipino Combat League and who are the promoters? I wonder because I googled and did not find anything. Thanks.

[New2FMA]

Steve,
Thanks for posting all the events and the breakdowns.
This way everybody can plan ahead on what they want to sign up for and hopefully it will help the registration process go smooth.

See you soon!

[Navadisha]

We've now added a facebook event as well.
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/event.php?eid=121114407931356
feel free to sign up and share!

[Datu Tim Hartman]

974974Here is the registration form for the Gathering.

[Navadisha]

Currently uploading the espada y daga rules vid to youtube but here's a pic of this year's Top Dog prize as voted by the judges at the tournement for the top fighter.

23" WWII Bolo. Great, solid old piece back when they really made them well.http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/TD0DZ5ie9lI/AAAAAAAAB1M/v7et8gQvJQ8/s1600/DSC06896.JPG

[Brian R. VanCise]

Very nice! I hope that you have a great turnout!

[Navadisha]

Here is the rules vid for the new division this year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jpHAwBHR08 incase the embed doesn't work.


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Also, there was a request for a copy of the rest of the rules, so here they are:


Pacific Island tournament rules

Sayaw (forms)

Sayaw competition is open to all categories; empty hand, single or double weapon, long/short and flexible weapons. Scoring is based on 4 judges scoring a maximum of 25pts with a low of 5 pts. In the event of a tie for first through 4th place, competitors may use a secondary form but it is not required for a runoff. All SE Asian styles are welcome in this event.

Single stick padded stick fighting

Scoring with be First Blood, blade rules. Judges will give priority to strikes demonstrate cutting or stabbing technique and power while using accuracy, defense, aggressiveness, ring control and strategy. Scoring will be continuous and will only be stopped by the referee when pointless counter strikes after being scored upon occurs. Fights will not be paused to call for scores. Each corner judge will have click counters to keep score of points scored for red and blue fighter. At the end of two minutes, fighter with the most consistent points wins the match. In the unlikely event of a tie, one tiebreaker skirmish will be used. First score wins.
If contact is made and a counter is made, only the first point counts and the “skirmish” series is ended. If no counter is made, fighter making first contact can continue to score points until the “skirmish” ends.
Primary targets:
· Top, front and sides of the helmet (Thrusts to the head or neck are prohibited and may result in disqualification
· Front and sides of the thigh and body
· Both arms and hands

Prohibited techniques

Punching, kicking or kneeing
Grappling or wrestling
Trusting to the face or neck
Throws or sweeps
Locks or holding
Foul or abusive language.
Punyo (butt) strikes with the weapon
Strikes to the knees or below
Witiks, Saltiks or Abaniko strikes are legal but are regarded as set-up techniques and do not by themselves score a point as this is a blade scoring system using the cutting edge of the weapon. Any power/primary technique delivered successfully after the strategic use of the witik will be scored.
Strikes from one knee are allowed
Counter-strikes – Any counter strike delivered after receiving a point strike will not count. Any successful counter strike delivered after an equally successful parry, block or defensive evasion will be definitely scored and encouraged.
Jamming/checking with the free hand/forearm or weapon hand is allowed. Checking is defined as controlling by interception the opponent’s weapon hand, arm or torso. Any check that comes in contact with the opponent’s weapon will be considered a cut and the opponent will be awarded a point. This is to be considered a live blade.
Disarms must be immediate. Only impact strikes and leverage disarms using the wrist, arm, weapon and handgrips will be allowed. Any disarm caused by grabbing and pulling the opponent’s weapon by the blade will be considered a cut for the opponent. Participants abusing the instant disarm rule by continuing to tug-of-war for the disarm will be warned and potentially penalized. A disarm will result in a point deduction from the competitors final total or added to the opponents score if it cannot. Three disarms within the round is a TKO, fight is ended. Joints may not be locked or twisted for a disarm.
Loss of weapon due to the successful execution of a powerful attack or counter attack is not considered as a disarm. The disarm must be caused by the opponent. If the opponents strike is blocked and the block becomes disarmed, this is a disarm but you cannot disarm yourself.
Broken weapons(s) are not considered disarms. Time will be stopped and the weapon replaced.
Out of bounds. Participants must remain within the boundaries of the designated ring. Repeated out of bounds will result in a point deduction after two warnings have been given. Both feet must be out to be considered out of bounds. A fighter cannot score a point when one or both feet are out of bounds.
The referee will monitor the general progress of the match. He will determine the observance and adherence to the rules, the legitimacy of disarms and all point deductions for any foul or behavior.

For each foul, the referee may progressively issue at his discretion:

A casual warning
An official warning
A point deduction, generally after two official warnings
Disqualification
If foul is severe enough, the referee can skip to any level.

Knife fighting

This is a knife/short blade weapon event. Weapon will have “marked” cutting edge. Full rules of Padded Stick fighting generally apply with exceptions. Only thrusts below the neck are allowed but not to the groin. Cuts and slashes can be delivered to any of the primary targets. All counters delivered after receiving a successful primary target cut or trust or after the referee has called break will be disregarded. Continued attempts to disregard and ignore the reality of knife combat, the referee’s commands/instructions and of the opponents valid score will be dealt with by point penalties. Participants should back off in acknowledgement of legitimate hits within each engagement. Strict adherence to the reality of edged weapon offense and defense techniques must be observed. Any participant trying to “camouflage” any mortal hits by delivering “zombie” counter attacks will receive a warning and possibly penalties.
Repeated disregard for safety and reality of edged weapons will result in disqualification and loss of match. Scores will be 3 judge consensus through use of referee call and by show of flags. Winner is fighter with most points after two continuous minutes. Fights will still continue at a fast pace.
Safety gear All competitors should provide personal safety gear such as cups (mandatory), Bra cups, helmet (WEKAF style) and hand protection (hockey, lacrosse, ect). If the competitor does not have helmet or gloves, they will be provided. Personal weapons will not be allowed, only those provided by the tournament host. Additional gear such as knee or elbow is allowed but discouraged to foster reality of combat. No street shoes are allowed on the mats. Mat shoes allowed with host approval

Arbitration – a duly agreed upon arbitrator will have final decision on all disagreements. Inquiries MUST be made before any other match in the relevant division continues. Placements are final at the end of the tournament.


Pacific Island Tournament rules for Combat Knife

Combat Knife Division, ‘least blood’

The goal of the Combat Knife division is to give participants a realistic experience of the reality of bladed encounters or “combat” against skilled opponents. Scoring will be at the discretion of the center referee with 2 judges available for conferring, all three being survivors of knife encounters. The use of a marking knife will be employed and red marking product. Each participant will wear a plain white Tshirt and goggles (supplied), groin protection (they must supply), and will be supplied with a marking knife. Fighters will be placed back to back 6’ apart. When the referee drops his hands and says fight, fighting commences.

Target areas are only those areas considered to be “fight ending”. This would include any area of the torso (including back and groin) but not arms, legs or head (for safety reasons). Any slash or stab to the target areas will be counted as a “fatal” point. Cuts to the hands, arms or legs , while potentially fatal, will not count as they could be survived.

Disarms will count for a point reduction against the other fighter however will not end
the fight and will not be immediately returned. In reality, a fighter could be disarmed yet still skillful enough to not be finished, still ahead on points and last out the round while defending himself. Also, he can still disarm his opponent (at which point time will be stopped and blades returned to both and restarted) or he can disarm and use his opponents weapon against him finishing the round.

Due to the extreme nature and speed at which these rounds will occur, only one 30 second round will be employed. The winner will be determined at the end of the round by a count of “cuts” to the defined target areas. The fighter with the least fatal cuts (least blood) will be determined by the referee. A caveat to this will be that if one fighter maneuvers his opponent in to a non-recoverable position as deemed by the referee, the fight will be called lost at that point if it is plainly evident.

Light to medium grappling, holds, locks and takedowns are all legal techniques. However, if techniques become too excessive, action will be stopped and fighters restarted from standing for safety concerns.

Overt striking with the empty hand is not allowed. Checks to any part of the body(excluding head) are allowed but not if used as an overt strike.

The punyo may be used but not as a striking implement.

Arbitration – All decisions of the center referee are final. Rounds will be recorded and he will have the option of watching video as well as conferring with the consulting judges but only at his discretion. This event is not about winners but more about survivors.

[patrickdpr]

We won't be there this year after all, hope you guys have fun though!

[Navadisha]

Ah, that's too bad Patrick. We were looking forward to see in you again.

Just ordered the live blade prizes over the weekend too. Pics posted after they arrive.

[littlebadboy]

How much is the joining fee?

[Navadisha]

The registration form is attached below by Datu Hartman but here are the costs to enter.

$35 for 1 event
$40 for 2 events
$45 for 3 events
$50 for 4 events
$5 extra for combat knife division (white Tshirt used)
$5 Spectator Fee

[littlebadboy]

The registration form is attached below by Datu Hartman but here are the costs to enter.
Is there a deadline to register? I might have my 12-year old son to accompany me. Will he be considered as a spectator? Thanks!

What would be the schedule for the tournament day? What time should the players be in? Just asking coz I live a bit far.

[NAGA]

Hello All,
The seminar series the day before starts at 10:00 A.M. and is $50 if you are competing, $65 if you are not or $20 per section. The tournament itself I would prefer preregistration, but in this economy I am keeping prices as is, even up too the door. Nevertheless, no checks will be taken the day of and registration at the door starts at 8:30 A.M. ends at about 9:45 A.M. and we start at 10:00 A.M. sharp......

thanks,
More information soon....

[Navadisha]

Prizes arrived today and I just uploaded the first of the pics.
I'll be posting them over the next several days but here's the first ones.




Second place prizes


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/TEjt_n3nhuI/AAAAAAAAB18/9bBJGKVgoo0/s1600/DSC06920.JPG


Prizes for the Combat knife division. One heck of an edge on those knives btw.


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/TEjsZ7A_kbI/AAAAAAAAB1s/8M0xOpGQJIY/s1600/DSC06918.JPG

[arnisador]

They look great!

[Navadisha]

First place prizes for Sword division

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/TEjsYdMlt3I/AAAAAAAAB1U/8vhE8z5Y_nc/s1600/DSC06915.JPG







First place prizes for Point Knife division

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/TEjsY14X5HI/AAAAAAAAB1c/g6dHqagHNv4/s1600/DSC06916.JPG



1st and 2nd places


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/TEjsZVcF62I/AAAAAAAAB1k/NyO3PM8h578/s1600/DSC06917.JPG

[Crutch]

That image would make a super cool t shirt

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/TEjsZVcF62I/AAAAAAAAB1k/NyO3PM8h578/s1600/DSC06917.JPG

[Navadisha]

Thanks Terry!
Cole (Agent Chaos) did this one!
I think John has the design done already (but I'm gonna check with him:biggrinbo) for this year but that's just a fantastic plan for next year's event T-shirt! :sword2:

[billc]

Those are great prizes. Really impressive!

[Navadisha]

Prizes for Espada y Daga from Nirghosa Knives



http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/TE8CYGEepbI/AAAAAAAAB2s/ZajIzcZKLj4/s1600/DSC06930.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O9JFwSUAn7U/TEjuB3D4OII/AAAAAAAAB2M/BJ25fj8z400/s1600/DSC06923.JPG

[NAGA]

Hello All,
For those coming out of town I can recommend a few websites for Hotel/Motel. One is the Hotel Island buy Midway Airport www.Midinns.com (http://www.Midinns.com) and the Carlton Inn Midway www.CarltonInnMidway.com (http://www.CarltonInnMidway.com)... If you have further questions feel free to PM me here or email at the school.

Thanks!

[Big John]

GM Alfredo Bandalan will be at the gathering this year!

[silat1]

2 weeks before the seminar/tourney!!!! Get your travel plans together and go play with some of the big dogs of the FMA in the Midwest.. It is a time that you will enjoy and have the opportunity to make new contacts within the FMA Community.. Duties and responsibilities have precedent of my travel again this year, but who knows I might show up there after things die down here (not literally). Train well grasshoppers, who knows you might win one of the categories..

[Big John]

Master Brent Cash will also be there and Guro John forgot to mention him again in the promos.

[Navadisha]

Darn it John, I think you spoiled John's surprise!!!
I think maybe John wasn't sure Master Brent would be teaching during the seminar series as well as yourself. That's exciting to hear!

Looking forward to seeing you guys next week!!!

[littlebadboy]

I'm still partial in joining this year. I've been here in the US for almost 2 years already and had no training anymore since then. I tried... but it's difficult not to have a place to put up a tire dummy and a training partner... tsk tsk... sayang...

[Navadisha]

I'm still partial in joining this year. I've been here in the US for almost 2 years already and had no training anymore since then. I tried... but it's difficult not to have a place to put up a tire dummy and a training partner... tsk tsk... sayang...

Even if you don't come to compete, at least stop by so we can all meet and you can check the action out, eh? Be sure to introduce yourself. Sometimes it gets a bit crazy and I don't get to talk to people.

[littlebadboy]

Even if you don't come to compete, at least stop by so we can all meet and you can check the action out, eh? Be sure to introduce yourself. Sometimes it gets a bit crazy and I don't get to talk to people.
Yes I might drop by with the family! Their demanding to watch the Chicago Air & Water Show... aggh! Is their an entrance fee for spectators? Who should I look for to properly introduce myself?

[Navadisha]

Yes I might drop by with the family! Their demanding to watch the Chicago Air & Water Show... aggh! Is their an entrance fee for spectators? Who should I look for to properly introduce myself?

Just ask for Steve and I'll be sure to introduce you around! Look forward to meeting you.

[silat1]

Alright, you midwestern stick slingers.. It is time to synchronise both your mouth and your gluteus maximus to prove that you have what it takes to be called an eskrimador/arnisador or in some cases, Ginsu masters.. The time to show what you know is this weekend at the Pacific Island Gathering.. Time to walk the walk and kick the elephant in the trunk by going and seeing how you handle yourself against the participants who walk straight up and leave three tracks in the sand. (seeing that is the last little bit of summer).

Get out there and support this worthwhile event, network with sharp minded individuals (and no, not counting the knives that are in your pocket), no ego appreciated, but if you have one, be prepared to meet the business end of several eskrimador's stick as they gently convince you to undertake classes in attitude adjustment..

Remember, this is a once a year event, and it goes to a good cause.. Where else can you get a bunch of knife wielding bastids into a room and not have the cops called on you?

Bring your sorry @sses down and show what you know.. Old timers invited also just don't leave wheel chair tracks on the mats.. Jose and John get a little upset when they see studded snow tire tracks from the wheel chairs rolling across the mat..

:coolorang:EvilGrin:

[NAGA]

Hello All,
Well for those new too tournaments, please bring your own food to eat as, we will only be taking small breaks for demonstrations by the Masters and Grandmasters as well as short breaks between divisions. Also, just to be clear no checks will be accepted day of for the events.......

Thanks.....too all

John

[Navadisha]

To all travelling from out of state tomorrow and Saturday, may your travels be safe and uneventful, Driving or Flying.

[Brian R. VanCise]

Good luck and I hope this is the best turnout yet!

[Datu Tim Hartman]

I'll be leaving in the afternoon!

[Brian R. VanCise]

Looking forward to hearing and seeing pictures from the seminars and competition!

[Navadisha]

We got back to Michigan late last night (I'm sure it was even later for a few others).
I'm hoping to post some preliminary pics and a report later today.
I have all the bracket final standing but not complete names and school affiliations.
After I confir with John I should be able to post a full listing of placings.

Steve

[Navadisha]

As promised, here are the placings!!



Forms
1st John Bamford - Kapatiran Mandirigma/CEO
2nd Branden Cash - Bandalan Doce Pares
3rd Bill Cihak - Dekiti Tersia Midway Kodenkan

First Blood Sword
Womens
1st Barbara Galluppi - Kampilan Escrima

Mens
Lightweight
1st Jhun Occidental - Datu's Tribe WMAA
2nd Cole Van Harn - Navadisha Martial Arts
3rd Frank Smith - Philippine Combat Arts Club

Middleweight
1st Ryan Monolopolus - Datu's Tribe WMAA
2nd Master Dave Converse - Modern Arnis
3rd Federico Malibago - Philippine Combat Arts Club

Heavyweight
1st Bounthavy Xaypharath - Kampilan Escrima
2nd Jemal Crisp - Kampilan Escrima
3rd Bill Cihak - Dekiti Tersia Midway Kodenkan

Point Knife
Womens
1st Barbara Galluppi - Kampilan Escrima

Mens
Lightweight
1st Cole Van Harn - Navadisha Martial Arts
2nd Mark Basel - Philippine Combat Arts Club
3rd Frank Smith - Philippine Combat Arts Club

Middleweight
1st Federico Malibago - Philippine Combat Arts Club
2nd Chris Copeland - Kapatiran Mandirigma/CEO
3rd John Bamford - Kapatiran Mandirigma/CEO

Heavyweight
1st Cole Van Harn - Navadisha Martial Arts
2nd Jemal Crisp - Kampilan Escrima
3rd Bounthavy Xaypharath - Kampilan Escrima

Espada y Daga

Mens
Lightweight
1st Frank Smith - Philippine Combat Arts Club
2nd Mark Basel - Philippine Combat Arts Club
3rd Cole Van Harn - Navadisha Martial Arts

Middleweight
1st John Bamford - Kapatiran Mandirigma/CEO
2nd Federico Malibago - Philippine Combat Arts Club
3rd Ryan Monolopolus - Datu's Tribe WMAA

Heavyweight
1st Bounthavy Xaypharath - Kampilan Escrima
2nd Ernesto Velazquez - Dekiti Tersia Midway Kodenkan


Combat Knife - Sponsored by Freestyle Krav Maga

1st Cole Van Harn - Navadisha Martial Arts/Freestyle Krav Maga
2nd Chris Pase - Freestyle Krav Maga
3rd Garth "Vader" Cousins- Freestyle Krav Maga
4th John Bamford - Kapatiran Mandirigma/CEO
5th Frank Smith - Philippine Combat Arts Club

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Thanks Steve!

As promised, here are the placings!!
Forms
1st John Bamford - Kapatiran Mandirigma/CEO
2nd Branden Cash - Bandalan Doce Pares
3rd Bill Cihak - Dekiti Tersia Midway Kodenkan

First Blood Sword
Womens
1st Barbara Galluppi - Kampilan Escrima

Mens
Lightweight
1st Jhun Occidental - Datu's Tribe WMAA
2nd Cole Van Harn - Navadisha Martial Arts
3rd Frank Smith - Philippine Combat Arts Club

Middleweight
1st Ryan Monolopolus - Datu's Tribe WMAA
2nd Master Dave Converse - Modern Arnis
3rd Federico Malibago - Philippine Combat Arts Club

Heavyweight
1st Bounthavy Xaypharath - Kampilan Escrima
2nd Jemal Crisp - Kampilan Escrima
3rd Bill Cihak - Dekiti Tersia Midway Kodenkan

Point Knife
Womens
1st Barbara Galluppi - Kampilan Escrima

Mens
Lightweight
1st Cole Van Harn - Navadisha Martial Arts
2nd Mark Basel - Philippine Combat Arts Club
3rd Frank Smith - Philippine Combat Arts Club

Middleweight
1st Federico Malibago - Philippine Combat Arts Club
2nd Chris Copeland - Kapatiran Mandirigma/CEO
3rd John Bamford - Kapatiran Mandirigma/CEO

Heavyweight
1st Cole Van Harn - Navadisha Martial Arts
2nd Jemal Crisp - Kampilan Escrima
3rd Bounthavy Xaypharath - Kampilan Escrima

Espada y Daga

Mens
Lightweight
1st Frank Smith - Philippine Combat Arts Club
2nd Mark Basel - Philippine Combat Arts Club
3rd Cole Van Harn - Navadisha Martial Arts

Middleweight
1st John Bamford - Kapatiran Mandirigma/CEO
2nd Federico Malibago - Philippine Combat Arts Club
3rd Ryan Monolopolus - Datu's Tribe WMAA

Heavyweight
1st Bounthavy Xaypharath - Kampilan Escrima
2nd Ernesto Velazquez - Dekiti Tersia Midway Kodenkan


Combat Knife - Sponsored by Freestyle Krav Maga

1st Cole Van Harn - Navadisha Martial Arts/Freestyle Krav Maga
2nd Chris Pase - Freestyle Krav Maga
3rd Garth "Vader" Cousins- Freestyle Krav Maga
4th John Bamford - Kapatiran Mandirigma/CEO
5th Frank Smith - Philippine Combat Arts Club

[Navadisha]

My apologies, I neglected to annouce the top dog award winner.
Most of the judges had left already when we voted but those remaining amounted to a quorum.
It was unanimous.
For multiple reasons, that those there (especially those in his divisions) all saw evidenced:


:laugh:congratulations to:laugh:

John Bamford of Kapatiran Mandirigma
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[Datu Tim Hartman]

Here are some pics from the event.
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[littlebadboy]

Looked like everybody had fun! Any videos yet?

[jwinch2]

Looks like a great time. I may have missed this in the past but are there a set of rules and detailed explanation for the various categories online? Thanks!

[Navadisha]

Yep, there are.

a few vids we put up on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXeBZFj9o2I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=schUhIFcIG4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jpHAwBHR08

also, search the history on this thread, a hard copy was posted on July 14

[Navadisha]

Here's a few more pics I have.
I didn't get alot as I was busy most of the time.

I do have to thank Datu Hartman for taking over the referring duties when we reached the final division. I was a bit drained and he did a great job.

Datu Hartman and Ryan during the seminars portion.

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No hitting below the belt!!


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Frankie Smith and Mark Basel of Philippine Combat Arts Club

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"survivors" of Combat Knife

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Dinner Saturday Night!!!
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Jeepney buffet!!

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Halo Halo!!

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Guru Mushtaq and Master Rich Parsons deep in conversation

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Navadisha Martial Arts also took the opportunity to publically award a few ranks. We're a fairly private group but some things need to be done publically.:laugh:

Assistant Instructor to Cole. Cole also received certification in Krav Maga.

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Protector Rank to Chris

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[Big John]

The interesting thing about the gathering seminar and tournament weekend is the variety stuff you can learn from hanging out with other people practicing eskrima or kali or arnis or kuntaw or silat or whatever other art there was present that is based on stick, sword or knife. I'll be the first to admit that I can always stand to learn something new. Its just to bad that more people didn't come out to support the seminars this year. For example, Bandalan Martial Arts had 8 instructors in attendance, including GM Bandalan, Master Brent, Master Lori and I, along with 3 other instructors and 1 assistant instructor. You snooze you lose in this case, that was a two instructor to one student ratio! Hope more folks can come out next year.

The tournament itself had some great fights. It was glad to see that Jhun Occidental was still bangin' and takin' trophies back to the house. Watching Mr. Bamford's sayaw was a treat as well.

Nothing but positives from me...except...I left my gear bag unattended in the locker room during the tournament and I discovered that a pair of new sticks magically made their way out of my bag without my help. Too bad I had to find out when I needed them to teach class last week.

Aloha from Master John Cipkar and Bandalan Martial Arts ohana.

[Jhun_Occidental]

Master Cipkar, it is always an honor to learn from you, GM Bandalan and the rest of your crew. I hope to see you guys again soon and hopefully I can continue to bang with the young and old guys. Tell GM Bandalan thanks for the AMARA, I will definitely use it next time;). Take care and God Bless.

[Rich Parsons]

I want thank the Host John and all the wonderful people I met while at this event.

I hope to see everyone again, either at future events in Chicago or elsewhere.

Thanks