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ONE OF THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD - MAYON VOLCANO WITH

THE PERFECT CONE IN THE BACKGROUND AS "LUMBA-LUMBA"

PLAY IN THE FOREGROUND - ONLY IN THE BICOL REGION

PHOTO BY MANTAS-MARANGAL ANDY SANANO, JR.

Volume 4 September - October 2015 Number 5

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Xavier Paje

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WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES

(PANDAIGDIGANG KAPATIRANG SIKARAN NG PILIPINAS), INC.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

GHQ: Villa Ruth, Mambog, Barangay San Jose, Baras, Rizal, Philippines 1970

Email: sikaranmaster@gmail.com, janf1006@sbcglobal.net

TO: All Sikaran Members, Practitioners, Guests, and chapters of World Sikaran Brotherhood

Good morning to all members, practitioners, and guests. Ako ay nag papasalamat sa mga

suporta ninyo sa World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines at sa loyalty nyo kay Supremo

Meliton Geronimo, Sr.

Supremo would have loved to be here in this memorable event, however, due to certain

circumstances Supremo and I cannot physically be with you today but will always be a part of

Sikaran Brotherhood events spiritually.

I wish you all success and safe event.

I would like to announce that on Sunday, February 7, 2016, there would be training/seminars for

the following:

Tournament rulings

System of training

Judges qualifications

Referee qualifications

Timer qualifications

Issuance of Sikaran ID’s

Black Belt seminar and examination for promotion.

PRESIDENTIAL PAGE

Presidential Notifications, Comments, and Directives

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Note: There will only be one Black Belt promotion annually so those of you who are

considering to be promoted to black belt or to the next level, I encourage you to attend this

annual event.

Fees: 1,000.00 pesos to include certification, lunch, snack, Sikaran ID, and materials for the

seminar

350.00 pesos new membership, certificates will be issued on the same day

350.00 pesos promotion to black belt, additional cost for next level

Ako ay muling nagpapasalamat sa inyong lahat. God Bless and more power to Kapatirang

Sikaran ng Pilipinas.

This issue of SIKARAN TALIBA is dedicated to one of the most active regions of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines - Region V, popularly known as the Bicol Region.

Known in the political map of the Philippines as REGION V, it is made up of six provinces,

namely Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon. The

region has 7 cities, 107 municipalities with 3,471 Barangays. Legazpi City is the regional center.

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As of the Census of 2010, the population of the Bicol Region is approximately 51/2 million. In

the pre-Historic times, the region was known as Ibalon.

Whenever the term Bicol Region finds its way in any conversation in the Philippines, or

anywhere in the presence of Filipinos, the first thing that comes to mind is Mayon Volcano.

There are several active volcanoes in the Philippines, but the most famous is Mayon

Volcano. Mayon rises about 8,100 feet above Albay Gulf and has very steep upper slopes

capped by a small summit crater. Several towns have been devastated by the frequent eruptions

of the volcano. The eruption in 1814, reduced the Cagsawa Church into ruins. Presently only the

church tower is standing.

In the eruption of 1897, which lasted for seven days, the village of Bacacay was

buried under almost 50 feet of lava. In the Municipality of Libon, about 100 people died

of suffocation or were buried under rock fall or lava.

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Mayon Volcano is the main

landmark of the Province of Albay

and is geographically shared by the

eight cities and municipalities of

Legazpi, Daraga, Camalig,

Guinobatan, Ligao, Tabaco,

Malilipot, and Santo Domingo. Like

the other volcanoes around the

Pacific Ocean, Mayon is part of the

Pacific Ring of Fire. It is located on

the eastern side of Luzon, near the

Philippine Trench (Deep).

There are other volcanoes in

the region. They are Mount Isarog,

Mount Iriga, Mount Malinao, Mount

Masaraga, Pocdol Mountains, and

Bulusan Volcano in the Province of

Sorsogon, . As we go to press,

Bulusan Volcano and Mayon

Volcano are showing signs of

eruption.

Agriculture is the number one

economic component of the region

with rice and corn as the chief

seasonal crops. Commercial fishing

is the number two economic

component, followed by the

permanent crops coconut, abaca,

banana, coffee, and jackfruit.

Tourism is also on the rise

causing the construction of several

upscale resorts. The completion of

the Southern Luzon International Airport is hoped to further boost tourism in the region.

The active volcanoes in the Philippines (Name in RED). Mayon is the most

popular. Mount Pinatubo erupted in 1991, Mayon Volcano in August 2014, Taal

Volcano in 1977, Canlaon (also spelled Kanlaon) in July 2006, Mount Ragang in

1916, and Hibok-Hibok in 1951.

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Mantas-Marangal Andy Sanano, Jr., and his big brother Tomas Sanano Bustamante,

enjoying the calm of Mayon.

The "pababa" is a mode of transportation in the field where there are no paved roads.

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BRIEF HISTORY OF SIKARAN IN BICOL

By: Mantas Dalubhasa Elpidio Seletaria, Jr.

8th Degree Black Belt

World Sikaran Brotherhood International Coordinator

As narrated by

Xavier Paje

The word “SIKARAN” literally means kick. It is an original martial art of Filipino foot

fighting that is unique in the Filipino culture. It originated in Baras, in the Province of Rizal. It is

now taught in every corner of the Philippines and even in other countries. However, how did it

become to be so popular in the Bicol Region?

In the 1960's, the martial arts of Judo and Karate were becoming very popular. An active

Judo-ka, member of the Philippine Amateur Judo Association (PAJA) and self-taught Karate-ka,

named Romeo Paje, was not only sports-minded, but also high-spirited. He dreamed of making

the Bicol Region famous not only because of Mayon Volcano but also as the martial arts capital

of that part of the country.

Paje established a backyard gym where he invited the martial artists in his community to

train and teach the youngsters of the neighborhood. Through the several like sports-minded

people who returned to the region from other parts of the country and the world, they brought

with them their experience in the martial arts. Some brought back Karate. Romeo Paje was so

interested in Karate he contacted as many practitioners of Karate in Bicol as he can. He and a

good friend named Ernesto Parian, also a Karate enthusiast formed the Kapisanang Karate ng

Guinobatan, together with other Karate practitioners like Jaime Ardales and Jun delos Angeles.

When Romeo Paje moved to Manila for a job venture, he left leadership of the group

under Ernesto Parian.

In Manila, Romeo Paje sought further instruction and in his search, he met Emmanuel

Querubin, Jaime Geronimo, and Captain Meliton C. Geronimo at the headquarters of the Karate

(Sikaran) Brotherhood of the Philippines in Pasay City. He trained diligently and earnestly in

Sikaran. Paje learned all he can, not only the techniques of the art, but also the manner in

which technical details are treated and how the basic physical movements are used in a method

of accomplishing a desired aim.

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Paje affiliated his group, the Kapisanang Karate ng Guinobatan, with the Karate (Sikaran)

Brotherhood of the Philippines. While training under Captain Meliton Geronimo, Paje learned

about Sikaran (the Filipino style of foot fighting). The more Captain Geronimo explained

Sikaran to Paje, the more intrigued he became. Paje learned that although Sikaran was similar to

Karate, it was purely a Filipino art, born and bred in the Town of Baras, in the Province of Rizal.

Captain Geronimo further explained to Paje the use of the term Karate (with Sikaran in

parenthesis), in order to join the Asian Karate Association, which considers Sikaran as a style of

Philippine Karate, as it does Tang Soo Doo as a style of Korean Karate..

Like all the members of the Karate (Sikaran) Brotherhood of the Philippines (KBP), Paje

was comfortable in learning Sikaran, while being identified as a member of the KBP. His move

to Manila paved the way to a better understanding of what needs to be done to make the Bicol

Region the martial arts capital, in that part of the country.

While in Manila, Paje attended all the seminars, clinics, tournaments, and martial arts

events that he can. He wanted to learn the mechanics of as many events as he can. He visited as

many private clubs and schools as he was allowed to. He knew that in order for the Bicol Region

to be the Martial Arts Capital in that part of the country he needed to invite martial artists from

various regions to demonstrate their skill. He needs to be innovative, creative, and cutting-edge.

Using the Kapisanang Karate ng Guinobatan as the platform, Paje slowly but surely learned the

lessons he needs to learn. He worked on programs based on the people he can count on towards

the end that he had in mind. From a small classroom body of students meeting regularly to study

the same subject, Paje expanded the group to have their own provincial associations, which led

to the Bicol Regional Martial Arts Association, which later became Kapisanang Sikaran ng

Bicol. When the political map of the Philippines was formed, Bicol Region became known as

Region V.

First Kapisanang Sikaran ng Bicol Seminar. In dark coat 3rd from left is Romeo Paje. To his left

is Emmanuel Querubin, then Jaime Mata Ardiales. Jaime Geronimo is is also in dark coat at the

second row.

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In 1965, Romeo Paje tested his knowledge of organizing a seminar by inviting Captain

Meliton Geronimo to put up a Sikaran seminar in the Bicol Region. Paje invited the members of

the Kapisanang Sikaran ng Bicol in this first martial arts seminar. Members from the different

member-provinces attended this 3-day seminar. This seminar was not only successful, it was

very impressive. Supremo Meliton Geronimo was accompanied by Bernard Belleza, newly

crowned Heavyweight Gold Medalist of the Asian Karate Association, Jaime Geronimo (Meliton

Geronimo's younger brother), and Emmanuel Querubin Presidential Assistant for Research and

Standards.

When Captain Meliton Geronimo and his entourage arrived at the Legazpi City train

station, martial arts-uniformed members of the Kapisanang Sikaran of Bicol were lined-up all the

way to the City Hall where they were officially presented with the Key to the City.

The first day of the seminar was very busy but limited to introductions and picture taking.

Captain Geronimo, demonstrated the techniques of Sikaran, while Emmanuel Querubin lectured

the participants in the origin and history of Sikaran. Some have heard of Sikaran, but were not

aware that it was an art that originated in the Philippines.

At that time, Breaking Techniques was an important part of the Karate Brotherhood of

the Philippines. Supremo Meliton Geronimo demonstrated his flying kick techniques and the

different breaking techniques using biyakid, the signature kick of Sikaran. He also demonstrated

the proper technique of breaking concrete blocks, tiles, and stones. For his part, Bernard Belleza,

displayed his skill in using his head for breaking concrete tiles.

This seminar was followed by several other seminars and gatherings. When Romeo Paje

and his associates felt that they were ready, they held an election to name the people who will

lead them in the different aspects of the association.

The Kapisanang Sikaran ng Bicol (KSB) was formally approved and recognized by the

Karate (Sikaran) Brotherhood of the Philippines. Jaime Ardales became the first Regional

Director in the Bicol area, followed by Jun de los Angeles for a short span of time, then came

next the term of Rafael Rebua in 1972. With the coordination and effort of Romeo Paje, their

first achievement was the holding of First Bicol Provincial/Regional Karate Tournament on

December 27 & 28, 1969. The said successful event was held at Republic Colleges, Guinobatan ,

Albay. Within the succeeding years, Sikaran Tournaments and exhibitions were regularly held in

different festivities in the region.

KSB REGIONAL DIRECTORS

1968 - 1970 Jaime Ardales -#472

1971 Jun De Los Angeles # 574

1972 - 1979 Rafael O. Rebua, # 817

1980 – 1991 Romeo O. Paje, # 511

1992 - 1994 Ernesto P. Parian, #818

1995 Charlie N. Neo, # 967

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1996 Leopoldo Bolofer,# 703

1997 - 2000 Ernesto P. Parian, #818

2001 - 2003 Romeo O Paje, # 511

2004 - 2006 Ernesto P. Parian, # 818

2007 - 2010 Rodrigo Granadillos, #705

2011 - 2013 Stephen M. OLi, #1699

2014 - 2016 Romeo O. Paje, # 511

In 1980, Romeo Paje got his new job assignment in Legazpi City, he opened schools for

students, giving him another way of fostering the growth and development of the Sikaran in the

region.. He was unanimously elected by the members as the new Regional Director, the position

he held until 1991. On the same year, he organized the Kapisanang Sikaran ng Bicol (KSB).

Since then, he continued to promote and propagate the art of Sikaran. Every year thereafter the

organization conducted Instructor’s Training Seminars, Arnis Training Seminars, written and

practical examinations for promotion and Leadership Training workshop. Through the efforts of

Romeo Paje, Sikaran become very famous and popular in the Region especially among the

youth. In 1989, the Kapisanang Sikaran ng Bicol hosted the 31st National Sikaran Championship

Tournament at Bicol College Gym, Daraga, Albay. The event was participated by WSBP

members coming from the 12 Regions of the Philippines.

At present, there are 36 active member Clubs duly affiliated with the World Sikaran

Brotherhood of the Philippines. The master list has duly registered 379 Blackbelts in the region.

SIKARAN NATIONAL TOURNAMENT, DAVAO CITY 1976.

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MANTAS-MARANGAL ROMEO O. PAJE #511

9th Degree Red and White Belt

The man who made the Bicol Region a Martial Arts Capital

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SIKARAN SUMMARY OF INFORMATION

Name: ROMEO O. PAJE #511 Date Reg.: Nov. 1969

Address: P-6 Gogon, Legazpi City Date of Birth: May 13, 1945

Place of Birth: Guinobatan, Albay Educ. Attainment: B.S.B.A.

Rank: 9th

Degree Red & White Belt Date last promoted: March 30,2012

Name of Club: Mandirigma Sikaran Ass’n CP no. 09192194707

SERVICE RECORDS/ASSIGNMENTS

1966 – Organized “Kapisanang Sikaran ng Guinobatan, duly affiliated with the Karate

Brotherhood of the Philippines, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.

Position: Club Instructor with the rank of Brown belt.

1969 – Organized “Mandirigma Sikaran Association,” also affiliated to Kapatirang Sikaran

ng Pilipinas, Position: Overall Chief Instructor

1973 – Member: WSBP National Officiating Officials and coordinator of Kapisanang

Sikaran ng Guinobatan.

1980 – Organized “Kapisanang Sikaran ng Bicol,” purposely to unite all Martial Arts Club in

the Region. KSB is composed of six (6) provinces namely: Albay, Sorsogon,

Masbate, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, and Camarines Norte.

1980 – 1991 – Elected as KSB Regional Director, Office Address Barriada Legazpi City

December 1989 – KSB sponsored the 31st National Sikaran Championship Tournament at

Bicol College Gym, Daraga, Albay

1992 – 1994 – Chairman: KSB Committee on Training & Education

Chairman: Committee on Membership

1997 – 2000 – Chairman: KSB Regional Officiating Officials

Chairman: KSB promotions and Advancement Committee

2001 – 2003 – Re-elected another three years as KSB Regional Director.

2004 – 2006 – Chairman: KSB Chief Instructor/Examiner, Provincial Coordinator and

Adviser

2007 – 2010 – Chairman: Promotions and Advancement Committee

Chairman: KSB Committee on Training & Education

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2011 – 2013 – Elected as Asst. Regional Director. KSB Administration

Chairman: KSB Promotions and Advancement Committee

Chairman: KSB Membership & Screening Committee

2013 – 2016 – Elected KSB Regional Director for the third time, office

Address at P-6 Gogon, Legazpi City

2003 – Sikaran Physical Education Instructor at Computer Arts

Technology College, Old Albay, Legazpi City

2011 – Kapisanang Sikaran ng Bicol, Legapzi City Chapter, was accredited as Non-

Government Organization (NGO) of Legazpi City Government. Approved dated

November 14, 2011 per SP resolution

2011 – Sikaran PE Instructor at Mariner’s Polytechnic College Foundation (MPCF) Rawis,

Legazpi City

2012 – 2014 – PE Instructor – Defensive Tactics at Amanda Cope College, Banquerohan,

Tabaco City

TOURNAMENT RECORD

December 27 & 28, 1969 – 1st Bicol Provincial/Regional Karate Tournament Republic

colleges Gym, Guinobatan, Albay. Champion: Brown Belt Division both

Provincial & Regional event.

1970 – 1st National Arnis/Karate Championship Tournament, Rizal Memorial Gym, Metro

Manila. Champion: Arnis Division, 2nd

Place Mdl. Wt. Div. (Black Belt

Category)

1971 – Greater Manila Regional Sikaran Championship Tournament. Amoranto Gym,

Quezon City. Champion: Lt. Hvy. Div. Black Belt

1972 – Invitational Regional Sikaran Tournament, Cavite City

Champion: Mdl. Wt. Divl (Blackbelt Category)

SIKARAN / ARNIS TRAINING PROGRAM

Civil Security Unit (CSU) Physical Fitness Program and Self-Defense Training,

December 21, 2005 at Ibalong Centrum for Recreation (ICR), Bitano, Legazpi City

Barangay Tanod Seminar conducted in (5) batches for a total of 459 Barangay Tanods

coming from 70 Barangays of Legazpi City, held at Ibalong Conference Room from

February 22 to March 10, 2007

Conducted Instructor’s Training Seminar to all Sikaran Black Belts at Guinobatan West

Central School, Guinobatan, Albay dated September 25, 2011

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Conducted KSB Officiating Officials Seminar and DepEd Lessn Plan on Arnis Rules and

Regulations, held at Guinobatan, Albay dated October 30,2011

Conducted Regional Examinations for promotion (all Level) Black Belt and White Belt,

Bicol College Gym, Daraga, Albay

February 2014 – the construction of Sikaran Training Center. Funds are solicited to

various Sikaran members. Address Gogon, Legazpi City

PROMOTIONS EFFECTIVE DATE AUTHORITY

1st Degree Blackbelt 1970 GHQ WSBP

2nd

Degree Blackbelt 1971 GHQ WSBP

3rd

Degree Blackbelt 1972 GHQ WSBP

4th

Degree Blackbelt 1973 GHQ WSBP

5th

Degree Blackbelt 4-11-1974 GHQ WSBP

6th

Degree Blackbelt 7-25-1983 GHQ WSBP

7th

Degree Blackbelt 01-15-1992 GHQ WSBP

8th

Degree Blackbelt 03-13-1998 GHQ WSBP

9th

Degree Red & White Belt 03-30-2012 GHQ WSBP

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Extreme left with glasses is Xavier Paje. Romeo Paje is fourth from right also with

glasses.

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REGION V (BICOL REGION) CONTINGENT TO THE "PASSING OF THE

TORCH" ON MARCH 7, 2015, AT BARAS, RIZAL, LED BY

MANTAS-MARANGAL ROMEO PAJE, SECOND FROM LEFT, SECOND ROW.

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KAPISANANG SIKARAN NG BIKOL

Legazpi City Chapter

Lakandula Drive, Gogon, Legazpi City

July 20, 2015

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo Jr.

World Sikaran Brotherhood President

Baras, Rizal

Through: Janeth Geronimo

WSB Assistant to the President

Dear Sir/Ma’am;

Taos pusong Nagpupugay po!

We respectfully and pleased to inform your good office that this coming month of August 2015, in celebration of Guinobatan Longganisa Festival 2015, the Kapasanang Sikaran ng Bicol Chapter/Officers spearheaded by Red Tribe Instructor Reynold Agnes, 5DBB and in cooperation of the Municipality of Guinobatan will hold a Regional Sikaran Tournament on August 8, 2015 dubbed as “Paururagan sa Guinobatan 2015”. The venue will be at Guinobatan Sports Complex, Guinobatan, Albay.

The said event is also part of KSB Chapter’s activity in promoting and propagating the Art of Filipino Foot-fighting known as Sikaran in our region.

In addition, we are also delighted to inform you that as courtesy to the GHQ, guest players from your place (Baras, Rizal) are also expected to participate in the said tournament.

Best regards, mabuhay at muling nagpupugay!

Respecfully yours,

Xavier J. Paje, 5th DBB KSB Reg’l Secretary Noted By: Romeo O. Paje, 9th DBB Regional Director

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IN PREPARATION FOR THE BIG EVENT, OFFICIALS OF THE KAPISANANG

SIKARAN NG BICOL HELD SEVERAL MEETINGS……….

Region V Director Mantas-Marangal Romeo O. Paje, is fourth from left, second row).

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5th Degree Black Belt, Regional

Secretary…………….

………..and son XAVIER PAJE, is his

constant help in preparation.

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BALANGKAS NG KAMPANA

PATTERN OF THE BELL OR 4-DIRECTIONS PATTERN

The Balangkas ng Kampana (Pattern of the Bell), derived its name for the 4-directions of attack,

which like the bell will ring no matter what part you hit. Another reason that is known only to

those who are close to Meliton Geronimo, Kampana (Bell) is the nickname given to him by his

SIKARAN masters to herald his birth. He also has the ability to hit multiple opponents when

surrounded.

When Balangkas ng Kampana were first adopted the only techniques were the five basic kicks,

the PILATIK (front kick), the SIPAKOT (roundhouse kick), the PADYAK PATAGILID (side

thrust kick), the PADYAK PATALIKOD or SIPANG KABAYO (back thrust kick) and the

BIYAKID (spinning heel kick). Incorporated in each balangkas are open hand blocks and other

hand techniques. A kicking block SIPAKAN (crescent kick), is also incorporated. There are 5

Balangkas ng Kampana, which are performed in both right-handed and left, handed- fighter

orientation. For variation, some enterprising instructors incorporated various hand and leg

techniques in different sequences but still called it Balangkas ng Kampana

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

4-DIRECTION OR BELL PATTERN 1-5

BALANGKAS NG KAMPANA 1-5

LEFT ORIENTATION

A B

C D

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A

D

B

C

RIGHT ORIENTATION

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Ika- 2 KAMPANA

SIPALID

(2nd PATTERN OF THE BELL

SIDE KICK)

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11

STARTING POSITION

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12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27

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28 29 30 31 32 33

34 35 36 37 38

39 40 41 42 43 44

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45 46 47 48

49 50 51 52 53

ENDING POSITION

BUNYAW

25 / 47

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STEPPING / TURNING INSTRUCTIONS:

LEFT ORIENTATION

Steps 6-7-8-9-10 going towards A then turn going towards B step 11

Steps 11-2-13-14-15 going towards B then turn going towards C step 16

Steps 16-17-18-19-20 going towards C then turn going towards D step 21

Steps 21-22-23-24-45 going towards D then turn going towards A and back to starting position steps 26-27

A B

C D

START

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A

D

B

C

RIGHT ORIENTATION

Steps 28-29-30-31-32 going towards A then turn towards B step 33

Steps 33-34-35-36-37 going towards B then turn going towards C step 38

Steps 38-39-40-41-42 going towards C then turn going towards D step 43

Steps 43-44-45-46-47 going towards D then turn going towards A to starting position step 48

END

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1. Take your position in the middle of the arena and assume parallel toes stance. 2. Slide left foot next to right foot to assume open toes stance and bring right fist on left palm. 3. Tip head about 10 degrees forward. 4. With right fist still on left palm bring head up and in a loud and clear voice state the name of the balangkas. 5. Slide left foot to the left and assume parallel toes stance.

6. Assume a left fighting stance facing A at the same time executing a left upper outward open hand block breathing thru the mouth. 7. Execute a left side kick. 8. As you bring left foot down to original position execute a left vertical punch to the nose. 9. Follow up with a right vertical punch to the throat pulling left open hand in front of the chest. 10. Execute a right side kick. 11. Pivoting on left foot turn 90 degrees to the left to face B to assume a left fighting stance at the same time executing a left upper outward open hand block breathing thru the mouth. 12. Execute a left side kick. 13. As you bring left foot down to original position execute a left vertical punch to the nose. 14. Follow up with a right vertical punch to the throat pulling left open hand in front of the chest. 15. Execute a right side kick. 16. Pivoting on left foot turn 90 degrees to the left to face C to assume a left fighting stance at the same time executing a left upper outward open hand block breathing thru the mouth. 17. Execute a left side kick. 18. As you bring left foot down to original position execute a left vertical punch to the nose. 19. Follow up with a right vertical punch to the throat pulling left open hand in front of the chest. 20. Execute a right side kick. 21. Pivoting on left foot turn 90 degrees to the left to face D to assume a left fighting stance at the same time executing a left upper outward open hand block breathing thru the mouth. 22. Execute a left side kick. 23. As you bring left foot down to original position execute a left vertical punch to the nose. 24. Follow up with a right vertical punch to the throat pulling left open-hand in front of the chest.

25. Execute a right side kick exhaling thru the mouth forcefully (BUNYAW).

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26. Pivoting on left foot turn 90 degrees to the left to face A to assume a left fighting stance at the same time executing a left upper outward open hand block breathing thru the mouth. 27. Pull left foot next to the right foot to assume parallel-toe stance. 28. Move right foot forward to assume a right fighting stance at the same time executing a right open hand upper outward block breathing thru the mouth. 29. Execute a right side kick. 30. As you bring right foot down to original position execute a right vertical punch to the nose. 31. Follow up with a left vertical punch to the throat pulling right open hand in- front of the chest. 32. Execute a left side kick. 33. Pivoting on right foot turn 90 degrees to the right face B to assume a right fighting stance at the same time executing a right open hand upper outward block breathing thru the mouth. 34. Execute a right side kick. 35. As you bring right foot down to original position execute a right vertical punch to the nose. 36. Follow up with a left vertical punch to the throat pulling right open hand in front of the chest. 37. Execute a left side kick. 38. Pivoting on right foot turn 90 degrees to the right to face C to assume a right fighting stance at the same time executing a right open hand upper outward block breathing thru the mouth. 39. Execute a right side kick. 40. As you bring right foot down to original position execute a right vertical punch to the nose. 41. Follow up with a left vertical punch to the throat pulling right open hand in front of the chest. 42. Execute a left side kick. 43. Pivoting on right foot turn 90 degrees to the right to face D to assume a right fighting stance at the same time executing a right open hand upper outward block breathing thru the mouth. 44. Execute a right side kick. 45. As you bring right foot down to original position execute a right vertical punch to the nose. 46. Follow up with a left vertical punch to the throat pulling right open hand in front of the chest. 47. Execute a left side kick exhaling sharply and loudly (BUNYAW). 48. Pivoting on right foot turn 90 degrees to the right to face A to assume a right fighting stance at the same time executing a right open hand upper outward block exhaling thru the mouth.

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49. Pull back right foot beside left foot and assume parallel toe stance bringing left open hands to the sides. 50. Slide left foot towards the right foot and bring right fist on left palm. 51. Tip head about 10 degrees forward. 52. Bring head up still keeping right fist on left palm. 53. Slide left foot to the left and assume parallel toes stance and bring open hands to the sides.

SIKARAN IS NOT JUST AN ART OF FIGHTING

IT IS A FILIPINO WAY OF LIFE

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FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR-AT-LARGE Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

9th Degree Red and White Belt

President. WSBP / WSB

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around the brotherhood When Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. took over as President, he instructed the Regional

Directors to submit an annual program, which will all be consolidated to be the World Sikaran

Brotherhood of the Philippines Annual Program of Activities.

Based on these programs, several tournaments were held. The First is the First Open

Sikaran Invitational Tournament held on April 19, 2015 at Barangay Ususan in Taguig City.

Theme of the tournament was "Kaya Ko Ito Ng Walang Droga.

He is the son of Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo and the third

generation heir to the Geronimo Sikaran lineage. He came from the

line of Sikaran haris. His Grandfather, Cipriano Geronimo was the

last Hari of Baras, Rizal. His Great-grandfather Bonifacio

Geronimo, was the last Hari ng mga Hari. Supremo Meliton C.

Geronimo is the acknowledged Highest Authority of Sikaran since

November 6, 1966. On March 7, 2015, The Presidency and title of

Sikaran Authority were passed on the Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo,

Jr.

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From Taguig City, the action moved to the City of Tanauan in the Province of Batangas,

hosted by the husband-wife team of Susan and Sherwin Villaga.

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The members, and the officials.

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Parade of the participants.

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IN SIKARAN, THE ACTION IS ALWAYS FAST AND

FURIOUS.

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Some of the winners.

Batangas contingent to the Passing of the Torch, with Supremo Meliton C.

Geronimo and Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

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