PACIFIC ISLAND SHOWDOWN - Ultimate Full-Contact Stickfighting Championship

[RHC Chaz]

Aloha fellow Escrimadors, Arnisadors, Kalisadors;
The Pedoy's School of Escrima is proud to announce their inaugural International Invitational Ultimate Full-Contact Stickfighting Championships - Pacific Island Showdown - to be held on the beautiful Island of Oahu, Hawaii. October 14 - 15, 2006 at the Filipino Community Center Ballroom
94-428 Mokuola St. Waipahu, Hawaii. Tournament will showcase Derobio Escrima's Full-Contact Stickfighting along with Solo-Baston Padded Stickfighting. For more information please visit our website: http://www.pedoysescrima.com . If your school is interested in joining in on the fun please send us your school mailing address and contact information so we can send out our registration and invitation.
More information will follow ...

Mahalo,
(San Diego) Regional High Chief Chaz Siangco
619-208-3987

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[Brian R. VanCise]

Hey that sounds like a great time! Now if I can only convince the wife to fly to Hawaii! http://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Brian R. VanCise
www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com (http://www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com)

[robertlk808]

The tournament is this weekend, looks like it will be a lot of fun!

[pinapaitan]

I was looking so forward to attend the sunday events but unfortunately Hawaii recieved a 6.5 richter earthquake and islandwide blackout that followed. :( Any info on the tourney highlights on saturday??

TIA!

[robertlk808]

Aw man you should have came, GM Takashi broke out the generators at the FILCOM center and the tournament continued. There was plenty of live stick action!!

[pinapaitan]

Aw man you should have came, GM Takashi broke out the generators at the FILCOM center and the tournament continued. There was plenty of live stick action!!


Awwwww man!!! :( I missed it then!!

[Sheldon Bedell]

anyone got any viedeos of the event

[RHC Chaz]

Aloha guys ... I unfortunately had to miss this years events but family in Hawaii made it happen and I'm proud to say it was a success for our school. Look to our website for pics and vids. Pacific Island Showdown is already set for next year so start saving and planning.

[greg808]

This year we had 70 fighters from locally and from the mainland. Next year we're looking to double the venue with fighters. Solo Baston and Live Stick fighting. So start saving and make sure you come with the right protective gear. (i.e. helmet, pads and body armor)

[Ares326]

For those of you who have missed it... it turned out very well. Even with the state wide power outtage the tournament continued on and it was a success. For next year's tournament please bring the appropriate protective gear. There were few fighters especially on the live stick matches that didn't have the right gear with them.

Until then... train hard and train well. We'll see you on the next tournament.

[arnisador]

That's great! It's wonderful that you were able to continue depsite the earthquake.

[peregrine]

For those of you who have missed it... it turned out very well. Even with the state wide power outtage the tournament continued on and it was a success. For next year's tournament please bring the appropriate protective gear. There were few fighters especially on the live stick matches that didn't have the right gear with them.

Until then... train hard and train well. We'll see you on the next tournament.

the tournament went well and i was impressed generators were brought in for the power outage.

Ares326... if you are close to the tournament coordinators please relay to them the equipment was unclear on the rules, it did not say wekaf equipment was required which initially other type of gear was initially sanctioned then later renigged.
Another polite suggestion would be posting the brackets, there was a lot of headaches with the power outage so logistics was affected, but if the brackets were posted, the transitions from fight to fight would be clear.


"right gear with them" depends on the game and where you play, some people like more gear... some get by on less.

Again great tournament, i can't wait for next year.

[Ares326]

Pacific Island Showdown

After all the work and adversity Grandmaster Ty from the Pedoy's School of Escrima went through to put on our schools first big tournament. It's sad that someone actually walked off with one of our schools WEAF helmets that was graciously being lent to fighters without the proper gear. If that person is reading this, just return the head gear and no questions will be asked. It's all about honor and respect.

I didn't know someone has taken one of our head gear. On our next tournament we should tag each gear with our school name. We also need someone to monitor them in one certain station. This way we have control with our school items.

[greg808]

No everyone entering will need to purchase their own equipment.

[Ares326]

No everyone entering will need to purchase their own equipment.

There will be some fighters that would manage not bring their complete gear. But that should be annotated on the next tournament. Fighters that doesn't have a complete gear should not fight. Also, we should have a fighters meeting couple days prior the tournament. This way, it would allow us to inspect their gear and if the fighters have further inquiries on the tournament. This was our first tournament and I know on our next venue it'll be much smoother and hopefully without the major power outtage.

[greg808]

Peregrine,

Thanks for you imput. If you direct your browser to www.pedoysescrima.com (http://www.pedoysescrima.com) you can see the rules and regulations for the live stick tournament. Under Fighting Gear: Garrottes/Baston/Sticks (Provided for fight by tournament sponser.)
Fighters MUST WEAR OFFICIAL ESCRIMA/KALI/ARNIS STICK-FIGHTING HEADGEAR AND BODY ARMOR.
Other protective gear- Gloves, forearm-elbow-knee-shin pads/guards, shoes, groin protector, and MOUTHPIECE.
*Fighters are allowed to use any protective gear as he/she sees fit; however, gear must be approved by officials.
This is for the safety for all and to free the sponser from liabilities. After all we want to display our techniques. A death or serious injury would end this for all.

Salamat,

Greg
PSDE Main Branch

[greg808]

Pacific Island Showdown

After all the work and adversity Grandmaster Ty from the Pedoy's School of Escrima went through to put on our schools first big tournament. It's sad that someone actually walked off with one of our schools WEAF helmets that was graciously being lent to fighters without the proper gear. If that person is reading this, just return the head gear and no questions will be asked. It's all about honor and respect.

[robertlk808]

Sorry for multiple posts.

[robertlk808]

Even though I did not compete the tournament was really fun and I really enjoyed watching the children and adults compete in the carrenza's. The girls and women put on a good fight too! Maybe there will be more women competing next time. I really thought the fights went off well and I thought most people tried to display some skill and footwork. Hopefully next year I will be able to compete and I am definitely looking forward to next years event.

[robertlk808]

Sorry for multiple posts.

[Ares326]

Even though I did not compete the tournament was really fun and I really enjoyed watching the children and adults compete in the carrenza's. The girls and women put on a good fight too! Maybe there will be more women competing next time. I really thought the fights went off well and I thought most people tried to display some skill and footwork. Hopefully next year I will be able to compete and I am definitely looking forward to next years event.

Thanks for the complement and we'll see you next year's event.

[peregrine]

Pacific Island Showdown

After all the work and adversity Grandmaster Ty from the Pedoy's School of Escrima went through to put on our schools first big tournament.

Much appreciation to GM Ty and all the volunteers. Well coordinated tournament as a whole, my comments earlier were for the growth of fma and to make things smoother in the future.



Greg ygpm.

[robertlk808]

Peregrine, when we last spoke you mentioned that you couldnt find your helmet as well, were you able to find it?

[peregrine]

Peregrine, when we last spoke you mentioned that you couldnt find your helmet as well, were you able to find it?

No, i accidently left it at the tourament. With the power outage, it made it REALLY difficult to get to my car and at that time i usually would have double checked my gear, but i was exhausted, hungry and it was dark.

I pmd Greg808 about it.

[robertlk808]

Yeah I know what you mean, when I left I almost tripped a couple of times on the way back to car, lol.

[pinapaitan]

looking forward to vidz and pix of the tourney!! :)

[robertlk808]

Yeah me too, cant wait to watch the DVD and watch the fights!

[robertlk808]

For those of you that are local.. check out Olelo Channel 52

12/05/06 at 7:30 pm
12/12/06 at 9:00am
12/19/06 at 7:30 pm.

Sorry that this is a bit late.... but here are some clips.


Grand Master Tyrone Takahashi of the Pedoy School of Escrima opening speech for the Pacific Island Showdown. GM Ty put on the event and kept the event going with generators despite Hawaii's Earthquake of 2006 which left most of the state out of power for most of the day and evening. GM Ty explains his hopes to make the art of Escrima flourish in the state of Hawai'i.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9JYY9MFRG8


Clips of Sara and Siana from the Pedoy School of Escrima, dont let the smooth moves and their pretty faces fool you these girls put on a great fight during the Solo Baston portion of the tournament

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MorZwsTTo2E


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHcNhBhc-Gw


Double stick carrenza
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa6Njy7yEI8

Impromptu Demo by GM Mike Del Mar at the Pacific Island Showdown.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3ectTDmRjQ

David S. displays his skills and creativity with his Balisong carrenza at the Pacific Island Showdown.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS4k2lctZdE

Sandra from the Pedoy School of Escrima performing her carrenza at the tournament.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdCH9a1OzO4

A very young Eskrima student from the Pedoy School of Escrima performing a carrenza in the Pacific Island Showdown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFgqj-1N62Q

There is more to come and I have a couple more carrenza clips to upload. Hopefully no one will get offended that I recorded this off the public access channel, my only agenda is to promote the FMA in Hawaii.

[robertlk808]

Sorry, I had the videos marked as private they are available for public viewing now.

[arnisador]

Thanks! The last one was very cute. Did he say his age? I couldn't make out all of what he said when he spoke before performing.

[robertlk808]

Im sure he did, but I couldnt understand what he was saying either. Maybe Greg808 or Ares will reply, they are both with the Pedoy School of Escrima.

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Any vids of the fighting?

[robertlk808]

Pretty soon Datu Hartman. I do have some clips of the little guys fighting Ill upload those tonight. They decided to show the event in 3 seperate segments, probably because they (Olelo) didn't have a 3 hour time slot to fit everything in. So Im pretty sure that on the next segment there will be some older children fighting and probably in the last segment we will see the live stick fights.

[greg808]

I don't think there is any live stick coverage on the tournament. Remember the earthquake the Olelo guy couldn't get in the studio since there was no light thus no camera. Although I may be wrong since Grandmaster Ty gave another fighter permission to record the second day of fighting on his video camera... I must say the editing and music from Olelo is poor.

[robertlk808]

Oh yeah, I totally forgot about that... good point.

Well I think they did the best they could, the camerawork wasnt that great, and without good footage the editor can only do so much. One camera person was trying to stay in close and follow the person when they should just stay wide to capture all the movement. It's all good, now they know what not to do and can make it better next year.

[greg808]

Howzit Robert.

Wow your pretty talented with transferring video's. Should have you shooting video at the tournament. Better than the Olelo guy.

Greg

[Ares326]

Howzit Robert.

Wow your pretty talented with transferring video's. Should have you shooting video at the tournament. Better than the Olelo guy.

Greg

I haven't checked these videos yet. They must be really good to watch. Maybe when I get back from sea I'll check them out.

I made copies of that Kali video. It looks okay... I was expecting more out of it. There's this grandmaster that is 82 yrs old that could twirl the stick so fast. You won't believe it when you see it.

I'll see you at the Christmas party... and mention to Sarah that I said, "Hi, and I'll be back soon."

[robertlk808]

Howzit Greg,

Well lets just say I have plans for the future =) Although it would be difficult to compete and do camera work but I do have other plans.

So do you guys know if there is a part 2? They have been reshowing Part 1 all month long, lol.

Laterz,
Robert

[greg808]

Robert,

I asked Grandmaster Ty if there would be any live stick coverage and he replied yes. Olelo has footage from another source.

Greg

[robertlk808]

Excellent I hope they have some good footage of the Solo Baston portion of the tournament too.

[greg808]

Tony if you can get online go to YouTube and type in Pacific Island Showdown Rob did an excellent job on putting it on the internet.

Kudos Brother Rob,

Greg

[robertlk808]

Thanks Greg, Im just trying to promote FMA in Hawaii. I didnt think that cameras would be allowed at the Del Mar tournament or else I would be posting that too.

[robertlk808]

All on Channel 52

1/23/07 9:00am
1/30/07 4:00pm
2/20/07 10:30pm
2/27/07 10:30pm
All times are in Hawaii Standard Time.
Follow the link to for streamining video.
http://wmserver.netenterprise.net/olelo-oahu (http://wmserver.netenterprise.net/olelo-oahu)

[robertlk808]

Follow the link for streaming video!
http://wmserver.netenterprise.net/olelo-oahu (http://wmserver.netenterprise.net/olelo-oahu)

[robertlk808]

Hey guys, hows everything going? Hows the preparations for this years tournament going? I know GM Takahashi mentioned players from the mainland attending, how is that coming along? Hope to see more of the local schools competing.

[robertlk808]

I was reading another thread @ Martial Talk :

PR: Datu's Tribe website now live!
http://martialtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=804523&posted=1#post804523

Looks like Datu Hartman is bringing his crew to the tournament.
October 13 & 14th PACIFIC ISLAND SHOWDOWN Oahu, Hawaii
Should be a good one!!