Dedicated to the Filipino Martial Arts and the Culture of the Philippines Mini Issue 2010 Contents FMAdigest Publishers Desk Publisher Masters Hal of Fame Overview 2 Steven K. Dowd Inductees Punong Guro/Master Marc Lawrence 4 FMAdigest Representatives Grandmaster Felix Roiles 5 Marc Lawrence Grandmaster Lowell “Bud” Cothern 6 Grandmaster Alexander B. France 6 Coach Kidd Jason 7 Grandmaster Antonio E. Somera 8 Grandmaster Narrie Babao 8 Grandmaster Richard S. Bustillo 9 Great Grandmaster Carlito A. Lanada, Sr. 11 Contributors Gallery 12 Marc Lawrence Thank You, Grandmaster Darren Tibon 15 Alex France Darren Tibon Appointed Abassador 16 Kamatoy Media Group FMAdigest Archives Photos Coutesy of: Melody Lawrence Eric Jue Zena Sultana Babao Felix Roiles Richard Bustillo The FMAdigest is published quarterly. Each issue features practitioners of martial arts and other internal arts of the Philippines. Other features include historical, theoretical and technical articles; reflections, Filipino martial arts, healing arts and other related subjects. The ideas and opinions expressed in this digest are those of the authors or instructors being interviewed and are not necessarily the views of the pub- The articles are the prop- lisher or editor. erty of the author’s that wrote them We solicit comments and/or suggestions. Articles are also welcome. and cannot be used without the The authors and publisher of this online magazine are not responsible permission of the author. for any injury, which may result from following the instructions contained in the The FMAdigest is the magazine. Before embarking on any of the physical activates described in the property of Steven K. Dowd and is magazine, the reader should consult his or her physician for advice regarding for the promulgation and promo- their individual suitability for performing such activity. tion of the Filipino martial arts and the Philippines. The information in the FMAdigest is a compilation of many sources. If there NO issue can be printed is any misinformation or information that is not given the proper credit, please and Sold for Monies, without the contact us. express permission of the Owner FMAdigest 1297 Eider Circle Fallon, NV 89406 and Publisher Steven K. Dowd. (775) 423-3253 [email protected] Publishers Desk Kumusta The Masters Hall of Fame was founded in 1999 and was recognized as one of the premier martial arts events on the West Coast. The Academy of Masters awards Excellence Awards for Developing Leadership in the martial arts. In 2009 Darren Tibon was a recipient of the Life Achievement Award (for his unrelenting and tireless promulgation, promotion and support of the Filipino martial arts, with his Orga- nization the USFMAF) and also became an Ambassador in the Academy for the Filipino martial arts. So in 2010 Darren Tibon wanted to bring forth some of the best in the Filipino martial arts to be recognized for their contributions, promulga- tion and promotion of the Filipino martial arts. This year with recipients such as Grandmaster Richard Bustillo one of the pioneers in researching and studying the Filipino martial arts of Kali/Escrima/ Arnis, and as a result, having been credited worldwide for reviving and promot- ing the martial arts of the Philippines. Master Marc Lawrence, who researches and puts forth continuous information on the different facets and history of the Fili- pino martial arts. www.usfmaf.org Such recipients such as Grandmaster Antonio E. Somera, Grandmaster Alexander B. France, Grandmaster Lowell Cothern, Grandmaster Felix Roiles, Grandmaster Narrie Babao, and Great Grandmaster Carlito A. Lanada, Sr. who have dedicated their lives to continually sup- port and promote not only their arts but the Filipino martial arts in general. The FMAdigest would like to congratulate these practitioners for their recognition in the Master Hall of Fame for their dedication and support to the Filipino martial arts. Maraming Salamat Po Masters Hall of Fame overview Introduction The Masters Hall of Fame man- ing plan on martial arts supplies, The Masters Hall of Fame has ap- agement team consists of the bringing the Academy of Masters plied and is awaiting acceptance as Board of Directors and Executive membership base to the martial a 503c non-profit Organization to Officers that work closely with the arts community and inter-member benefit martial arts, Masters Hall Chief Executive Officer. product distribution. of Fame works to enhance Excel- Services Mission lence in the martial arts by promot- Masters Hall of Fame provides a The Masters Hall of Fame is an ing martial arts events to the mar- variety of services to the martial association of martial artist and tial arts community, and assisting arts community including the other interested parties that works martial artist improve Leadership scheduling and coordination of a to recognize, develop, enhance and skill within their organizations. number of activities and events; improve the martial arts leaders The Organization these include Annual Awards Ban- and businesses by “Developing Masters Hall of Fame was Found- quet, martial arts demonstrations, and Recognizing Excellence” in ed in 1999 and was recognized seminars, tournaments, meetings, the martial arts communities. as one of the premier martial arts a Martial Arts Festival, and a VIP events on the West Coast. In 2006 reception. Most of the services under new leadership of Daniel are developed around an annual Hect the Masters Hall of Fame Masters Hall of Fame Induction expanded the focus and opera- event, however as the organization tions to include the recognition of grows the Masters Hall of Fame exceptional martial arts leaders will develop additional marketing and legends through Induction and services for the Masters Organiza- Recognition in the Masters Hall of tion members. Fame an Academy of Masters. In addition, the Masters provides The Masters Hall of Fame Ambas- direct services to the Masters sadors nominate martial arts lead- Members and their businesses that ers for induction on the Masters include communications in the Hall of Fame; Inductees are a cross form of the Academy of Masters section of the martial arts com- Online Magazine, event support, munity from Police and Military as well as special bulletins, press Leaders, Martial Arts Legends, and releases and group benefits like Karate Champions. discounts from Martial Arts Sup- pliers and distributor’s affiliation The Academy of Masters awards programs discounts and seminars. Excellence Awards for Developing Leadership in the martial arts. The Among the benefits planned in the Masters Organization continues to near future is five College Schol- develop future leaders by mentor- arships for $1000 to a college or ing and developing leadership college bound student pursuing qualities. a college education, group buy- 2 Event Program: 5:00pm doors opened-Social Hour 6:00pm Welcome by-CEO Daniel R.Hect. Executive Team Introductions Presentation to 2010 Masters Ambas- sadors 6:20pm Invocation by Dr. Ben Hubbard 6:30pm Dinner was served/ Entertainment- The seven future young stars of Karate Demos and movie shorts and the Special Short The Many Faces opf James Hong 7:30pm Master of Ceremony: Master Bo Sveson Academy of Masters Awards Presentations Scholarship Award Presentation 8:30pm Special guest speaker Grand Master Eric “Lionman” O Neal Creator of Lionman and the seven Kuro- dos 9:00pm Masters Hall of Fame Awards Presentations Founders Award Presentation Hanshi Daniel Hect Bushido Award Presentation 11:45pm The Event Ends In 2009 at the Masters Hall of Fame awards the Filipino martial arts recipients’ were Grand Maestro Jon Bais of Bais Tres Manos (www.ksk-fma.net) and Pangulong Guro / Master Darren Tibon of Angels Disciples (www.angelsdisciples.net) and Founder and President of the United States Filipino Martial Arts Federation (USFMAF) (www.usfmaf.org) This year (2010) at the Masters Hall of Fame the Filipino martial arts expanded and more practitioners were recognized for their contributions to the Filipino martial arts and martial arts in general. 3 Life Achievement Award Punong Guro/Master Marc Lawrence Marc Lawrence was presented a lifetime achievement award by Masters Hall Of Fame, Filipino martial arts Ambassador Darren Tibon. Marc Lawrence a Master and Punong Guro (Head Instructor) of South Bay Filipino Martial Arts Club received the Lifetime Achievement Award for the continual support and propagation of the Filipino Martial Arts regard- less of the style. Some of his achievements include writing books and articles on the subject of Filipino martial arts, developing and publishing a kid’s book to introduce children to Filipino martial arts, resurrecting the lost art of the making of Filipino martial arts weapons and training aids with local materials and teaching these methods, developing a community outreach program hosting and teaching free classes to the public, establishing a Filipino martial arts Commu- nity Center in the North Torrance-South Gardena Community and developed his own style called Modified Pangamut. Master Lawrence and his students have appeared and demonstrated Filipino martial arts on the Kidd D. Jason Martial Arts show. He and his students have supported Filipino martial arts tournaments, events and schools throughout California over the years. He continues in his tireless support of Filipino martial arts schools and teachers in the support of the arts. Marc Lawrence is also a contributor to the FMAdigest researching historical and factual information