History Channel Presents Doce Pares and Pekiti Tirsia Kali Eskrima

MasterKaliSilat · 07-28-2007, 06:23 AM

Both GM Dionisio 'Diony' Canete and GM Leo T. Gaje, Jr., were recognized on the special program series, "Human Weapon" aired on the History Channel July 27, 2007.

Did I know something back then? It was 1972 when I first met Tuhon Gaje, Jr., at an introduction program in the Jersey City Medical Center. And believe it I am the first individual with permission to teach Pekiti Tirsia by Tuhon since 1974. My first student was a detective's detective, hence I can not divulge his name and I may be the only instructor of Kali that have trained in both these systems in the 70's and in addition I continue to teach material from Pekiti Tirsia since then and from Doce Pares since 1977 with pemission by Grand Master Canete.

By 1996 my Master Certification was signed by GM Gaje, Jr., and ratified by GM Tortal and to my knowledge I am the only recognized individual receiving this certification in the Philippines and special recognition in Doce Pares, by Grand Master Dionisio 'Diony' Canete, and other members of Doce Pares in 1977 also in the Philippines with several visits to Doce Pares in Cebu City.

For over 30 I have been training and teaching Doce Pares and 34 years in Pekiti Tirsia, I was among the first of several Americans to have visited Cebu City's elite Doce Pares Club in 1977 when I encouraged 22 board members of Doce Pares to share their system of training in America. Furthermore, I may be the only person alive that has experience in Doce Pares with the privilege of special training by the Canete family and elite members of Doce Pares and by other masters and grand masters that have shared their system(s) in addition to my introduction to systems by Grand Masters Illustrisimo, GM Ben Lema, among other well known Kali Masters and Grand Masters in the Philippines.

To my knowledge I am the first American to provide training in these systems with over 34 years in Pekiti Tirsia and 30 years in Doce Pares, it's no wonder that these systems abound in the US, Sweden, Finland, Brazil, South America, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Japan, and many more countries where I initiated training by personal instruction and videos. I actually remember Tuhon Gaje, Jr., saying, "Greg, Kali will travel the world", what I didn't know is that these two systems would be the forerunners of Kali throughout the world. What I did know back then was that this art had more street realism then any other. See Inside Kung-fu Magazine, cover photo circa 1984 with Tuhon Gaje, Jr.

The real reason I've made this post is because if you train in any martial art and have not visited the country of origin, you really don't have the knowledge and understanding of those that have, period. And believe it, you haven't really begun to train as indigenous people have of their respective country's science and art. I have conducted several training tours to the Philippines since 1974 and Indonesia since 1991 so mark my words, "If you have trained there, you really know what this is all about, and to know yourself is the beginning in these arts and sciences of human life we call 'Martial Arts'."

CheukMo · 08-28-2007, 08:58 PM

I watched that program a liked it alot. In fact, I've watched that episode every time it was shown and I was home. Eskrima really intrigues me. I'd like to learn some system of Eskrima.

MasterKaliSilat · 08-29-2007, 04:39 PM

Not only did I watch it, I taped it and removed he commercials, and that's how we do it. Where are you located? We have classes in Va.Beach, and I still do seminars world-wide. I have a 5 day program starting Sept 5th in Va. Beach as well as having the system on DVDs. Please visit us at the store at http://KaliSilat.org for more, there are 15 DVDs, but you only need about six of them to have the material to work with. F/G D/H and A/T, everything stems from those six. Hopes this helps. regards, Greg

CheukMo · 08-30-2007, 04:43 PM

I can't see your website. It says you have exceded your bandwidth limit. As for the program on the History Channel, it's coming on again twice this weekend and I plan to watch it both times. I would record it as well but my VCR died and I (mistakenly) replaced it with a video cassette player (VCP) only. I'll check out your site when it comes back online.

Febreeze · 07-30-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterKaliSilat

Both GM Dionisio 'Diony' Canete and GM Leo T. Gaje, Jr., were recognized on the special program series, "Human Weapon" aired on the History Channel July 27, 2007.

Did I know something back then? It was 1972 when I first met Tuhon Gaje, Jr., at an introduction program in the Jersey City Medical Center. And believe it I am the first individual with permission to teach Pekiti Tirsia by Tuhon since 1974. My first student was a detective's detective, hence I can not divulge his name and I may be the only instructor of Kali that have trained in both these systems in the 70's and in addition I continue to teach material from Pekiti Tirsia since then and from Doce Pares since 1977 with pemission by Grand Master Canete.

By 1996 my Master Certification was signed by GM Gaje, Jr., and ratified by GM Tortal and to my knowledge I am the only recognized individual receiving this certification in the Philippines and special recognition in Doce Pares, by Grand Master Dionisio 'Diony' Canete, and other members of Doce Pares in 1977 also in the Philippines with several visits to Doce Pares in Cebu City.

For over 30 I have been training and teaching Doce Pares and 34 years in Pekiti Tirsia, I was among the first of several Americans to have visited Cebu City's elite Doce Pares Club in 1977 when I encouraged 22 board members of Doce Pares to share their system of training in America. Furthermore, I may be the only person alive that has experience in Doce Pares with the privilege of special training by the Canete family and elite members of Doce Pares and by other masters and grand masters that have shared their system(s) in addition to my introduction to systems by Grand Masters Illustrisimo, GM Ben Lema, among other well known Kali Masters and Grand Masters in the Philippines.

To my knowledge I am the first American to provide training in these systems with over 34 years in Pekiti Tirsia and 30 years in Doce Pares, it's no wonder that these systems abound in the US, Sweden, Finland, Brazil, South America, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Japan, and many more countries where I initiated training by personal instruction and videos. I actually remember Tuhon Gaje, Jr., saying, "Greg, Kali will travel the world", what I didn't know is that these two systems would be the forerunners of Kali throughout the world. What I did know back then was that this art had more street realism then any other. See Inside Kung-fu Magazine, cover photo circa 1984 with Tuhon Gaje, Jr.

The real reason I've made this post is because if you train in any martial art and have not visited the country of origin, you really don't have the knowledge and understanding of those that have, period. And believe it, you haven't really begun to train as indigenous people have of their respective country's science and art. I have conducted several training tours to the Philippines since 1974 and Indonesia since 1991 so mark my words, "If you have trained there, you really know what this is all about, and to know yourself is the beginning in these arts and sciences of human life we call 'Martial Arts'."

The only one reason i send you this post coz you never hear this name from the true creator Filipino Martial Arts Grand Master Angel L. Blancia from iloilo city Philippines. This Great Grand Master Angel L. Blancia training thousands thousands ....Filipino, Filipino chinese, chinese ..... dont nobody in the whole world no one spoke his name coz the students hidding the true story from theirs Grand Master Angel Blancia and the Blancia System.

YouTube - Behind the close door to revealed the untold story. Famous Filipino GM Angel Blancia

Febreeze · 09-04-2008, 06:37 PM

You really have the knowledge and understanding about the true story of Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima Kali.

YouTube - Kung Fu C-S Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima GM Gloria Blancia from iloilo city in the Philippines
Legendary Grand Master Angel L. Blancia
YouTube - Famous Filipino Secrecy GM Angel L. Blancia Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima Kung-Fu
YouTube - Basic Form Kung Fu Stick Defense Techniques From Famous Filipina Grand Master Gloria Blancia Philippines Iloilo City

Jujujason · 09-05-2008, 08:47 AM

Talk about some self-aggrandizing b.s.!!!!!!! If you were a dog, would you bend over and lick your own balls? Will some moderator PLEASE block this guy? It'd be greatly appreciated.

Febreeze · 09-05-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jujujason

Talk about some self-aggrandizing b.s.!!!!!!! If you were a dog, would you bend over and lick your own balls? Will some moderator PLEASE block this guy? It'd be greatly appreciated.

Everytime someone told the true about Blancia family someone ask everytime to block, this Grand Master Blancia have knowledge about Filipino Martial arts. Its very true. Why you ask to block ? for me, i appreciate it coz i learn martial arts and Filipino Martial Arts and his story is really true coz they have photos, knowing them very well. Im sure this peoples afraid that we discovery them.

Thanks you so much Moderator and everybody in martial arts.

YouTube - Kung Fu C-S Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima GM Gloria Blancia from iloilo city in the Philippines

Legendary Grand Master Angel L. Blancia

YouTube - Famous Filipino Secrecy GM Angel L. Blancia Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima Kung-Fu

YouTube - Basic Form Kung Fu Stick Defense Techniques From Famous Filipina Grand Master Gloria Blancia Philippines Iloilo City

Jujujason · 09-05-2008, 04:01 PM

I think it's safe to say, that there are two people here that I'd like to see get blocked.

Febreeze · 09-05-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jujujason

I think it's safe to say, that there are two people here that I'd like to see get blocked.

I understand very well what you thinking and its your opinion, i agree that but its very important that everybody know about theirs story. Before i never hear this family name (Blancia) and why this Blancia family go out just now. I m very surpris to hear this Blancia Family coz she is very wonderful during his demonstration. Its very original his style about Filipino Martial Arts. Im sure everybody saw that for first time too.

We are here for learn more and understand more about Martial Arts and Filipino Martial Arts.

Thanks you so much to everybody

07-28-2007, 06:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
MasterKaliSilat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 155	History Channel Presents Doce Pares and Pekiti Tirsia Kali Eskrima Both GM Dionisio 'Diony' Canete and GM Leo T. Gaje, Jr., were recognized on the special program series, "Human Weapon" aired on the History Channel July 27, 2007. Did I know something back then? It was 1972 when I first met Tuhon Gaje, Jr., at an introduction program in the Jersey City Medical Center. And believe it I am the first individual with permission to teach Pekiti Tirsia by Tuhon since 1974. My first student was a detective's detective, hence I can not divulge his name and I may be the only instructor of Kali that have trained in both these systems in the 70's and in addition I continue to teach material from Pekiti Tirsia since then and from Doce Pares since 1977 with pemission by Grand Master Canete. By 1996 my Master Certification was signed by GM Gaje, Jr., and ratified by GM Tortal and to my knowledge I am the only recognized individual receiving this certification in the Philippines and special recognition in Doce Pares, by Grand Master Dionisio 'Diony' Canete, and other members of Doce Pares in 1977 also in the Philippines with several visits to Doce Pares in Cebu City. For over 30 I have been training and teaching Doce Pares and 34 years in Pekiti Tirsia, I was among the first of several Americans to have visited Cebu City's elite Doce Pares Club in 1977 when I encouraged 22 board members of Doce Pares to share their system of training in America. Furthermore, I may be the only person alive that has experience in Doce Pares with the privilege of special training by the Canete family and elite members of Doce Pares and by other masters and grand masters that have shared their system(s) in addition to my introduction to systems by Grand Masters Illustrisimo, GM Ben Lema, among other well known Kali Masters and Grand Masters in the Philippines. To my knowledge I am the first American to provide training in these systems with over 34 years in Pekiti Tirsia and 30 years in Doce Pares, it's no wonder that these systems abound in the US, Sweden, Finland, Brazil, South America, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Japan, and many more countries where I initiated training by personal instruction and videos. I actually remember Tuhon Gaje, Jr., saying, "Greg, Kali will travel the world", what I didn't know is that these two systems would be the forerunners of Kali throughout the world. What I did know back then was that this art had more street realism then any other. See Inside Kung-fu Magazine, cover photo circa 1984 with Tuhon Gaje, Jr. The real reason I've made this post is because if you train in any martial art and have not visited the country of origin, you really don't have the knowledge and understanding of those that have, period. And believe it, you haven't really begun to train as indigenous people have of their respective country's science and art. I have conducted several training tours to the Philippines since 1974 and Indonesia since 1991 so mark my words, "If you have trained there, you really know what this is all about, and to know yourself is the beginning in these arts and sciences of human life we call 'Martial Arts'."

08-29-2007, 04:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
MasterKaliSilat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 155	Not only did I watch it, I taped it and removed he commercials, and that's how we do it. Where are you located? We have classes in Va.Beach, and I still do seminars world-wide. I have a 5 day program starting Sept 5th in Va. Beach as well as having the system on DVDs. Please visit us at the store at http://KaliSilat.org for more, there are 15 DVDs, but you only need about six of them to have the material to work with. F/G D/H and A/T, everything stems from those six. Hopes this helps. regards, Greg __________________ Warm Regards, Greg P. Greg Alland, Executive Director, Author, Producer, Lecturer World Kali Silat Society MasGuru @ KaliSilat.org Instructor Program July 2-6th NYC & Sept 12-16, Va. Beach, VA our 7th year coming March 13th, 2009. Please visit: [url]http://KaliSilat.org and our store for DVD information & myself in NY, NY (917) 535 KALI (5254) or Master Ocampo in VA. FilipinoEducator @ yahoo.com

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08-28-2007, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
CheukMo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8	I watched that program a liked it alot. In fact, I've watched that episode every time it was shown and I was home. Eskrima really intrigues me. I'd like to learn some system of Eskrima.

08-30-2007, 04:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
CheukMo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8	I can't see your website. It says you have exceded your bandwidth limit. As for the program on the History Channel, it's coming on again twice this weekend and I plan to watch it both times. I would record it as well but my VCR died and I (mistakenly) replaced it with a video cassette player (VCP) only. I'll check out your site when it comes back online.

09-04-2008, 06:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Febreeze Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5	You really have the knowledge and understanding about the true story of Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima Kali. YouTube - Kung Fu C-S Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima GM Gloria Blancia from iloilo city in the Philippines Legendary Grand Master Angel L. Blancia YouTube - Famous Filipino Secrecy GM Angel L. Blancia Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima Kung-Fu YouTube - Basic Form Kung Fu Stick Defense Techniques From Famous Filipina Grand Master Gloria Blancia Philippines Iloilo City

09-05-2008, 08:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jujujason Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 103	Talk about some self-aggrandizing b.s.!!!!!!! If you were a dog, would you bend over and lick your own balls? Will some moderator PLEASE block this guy? It'd be greatly appreciated.

09-05-2008, 04:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jujujason Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 103	I think it's safe to say, that there are two people here that I'd like to see get blocked.

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