a moment of silence...

themorningstar · 08-26-2006, 08:38 AM

Rest In Peace, Maestro Sonny Umpad
Maestro Sonny Umpad, a true Visayan Eskrima Maestro, passed away at his home in Alameda, CA on Thursday, August 24, 2006.
Sonny, like many eskrimadors before him, was a living legend in Eskrima.
Sonny's fighting art was sound, beautiful and complete. He mirrored his art with his character as a human being.
For years, he taught underground, carefully choosing his students. To be accepted as one of Sonny's students was an honor. He held his lessons in the living room of his tiny Alameda apartment. Students were always in awe of the collection of weapons that lined every wall in his home.
Sonny had mastered them all with deadly proficiency.
Sonny's Visayan and Moro Moro techniques were stunningly quick, graceful and powerful.
His love for his native family martial art was so great, that to his very last days, he continued to teach from a hospital bed set up in his living room.
Sonny died as he lived: with his love for his Filipino Martial Arts beating well beyond the sound of his Visayan heart.
We will miss you Sonny. You were a true Eskrimador, Maestro and friend. Rest in Peace, Maestro.

William · 08-26-2006, 09:30 AM

Please accept my condolences from myself and my students. It's always sad to hear of one of our FMA brothers passing on. I am sure that his flame will live on in each and every one of his students.

William

thekuntawman · 08-28-2006, 01:19 PM

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kooky · 08-28-2006, 04:15 PM

R.i.p................

danjuandesiga · 08-28-2006, 10:27 PM

respects given.... r.i.p.

kaliace · 08-29-2006, 07:24 AM

My condolences, Rest In Peace.

08-26-2006, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
themorningstar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11	a moment of silence... Rest In Peace, Maestro Sonny Umpad Maestro Sonny Umpad, a true Visayan Eskrima Maestro, passed away at his home in Alameda, CA on Thursday, August 24, 2006. Sonny, like many eskrimadors before him, was a living legend in Eskrima. Sonny's fighting art was sound, beautiful and complete. He mirrored his art with his character as a human being. For years, he taught underground, carefully choosing his students. To be accepted as one of Sonny's students was an honor. He held his lessons in the living room of his tiny Alameda apartment. Students were always in awe of the collection of weapons that lined every wall in his home. Sonny had mastered them all with deadly proficiency. Sonny's Visayan and Moro Moro techniques were stunningly quick, graceful and powerful. His love for his native family martial art was so great, that to his very last days, he continued to teach from a hospital bed set up in his living room. Sonny died as he lived: with his love for his Filipino Martial Arts beating well beyond the sound of his Visayan heart. We will miss you Sonny. You were a true Eskrimador, Maestro and friend. Rest in Peace, Maestro.

08-26-2006, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
William Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: R.I. Posts: 560	Please accept my condolences from myself and my students. It's always sad to hear of one of our FMA brothers passing on. I am sure that his flame will live on in each and every one of his students. William __________________ New England Pekiti-Tirsia Pitbulls Mongrel Combative Arts www.mongrelcombativearts.com All you need is love........and a sharp blade.....a hardwood flat stick......Oh, oh, oh and a Paraordinance lda 14.45 loaded with 230 grain hydra shocks,ranger SXT's or golden sabres

08-28-2006, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
thekuntawman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sacramento, california Posts: 224	............ __________________ visit my website www.angelfire.com/wizard/typhoon

08-28-2006, 10:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
danjuandesiga Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 337	respects given.... r.i.p. __________________ Daniel Arola DAMAG-INC [Daniel Arola Martial Arts Group-Inc.] e-mail: houstonkaligroup@yahoo.com http://www.damag-inc.zoomshare.com

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kooky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 59	R.i.p................

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kaliace Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 113	My condolences, Rest In Peace.

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