Doce Pares FMA Newsletter - June 2009
Original Multi Style System

Eskrima, also known as Arnis or Kali, is an indigeneous Filipino Martial Art utilising weapons such as sticks (single and double), knife/daggers, espada y daga (sword and dagger), bangkaw (staff), mano-mano (empty hands: kicking and punching), and dumog (grappling) - the Filipino way. It is a complete system by itself.

Doce Pares is an assemblage of various styles. Styles that were brought and introduced into the organisation by the founding masters in 1932. To the credit of the leaders of the organisation, these diverse and often contrasting styles and skills were all successfully integrated and passed on to the next generation of Doce Pares adherents.

News

Dragon Boat Festival, Royal Albert Docks
28 June 2009, Sun

Ermar Alexander's group was invited to perform at the annual London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at the River Thames which was flocked by thousands of visitors of all nationalities.

[See the website for news story...]

111th Philippine Independence Day, Hounslow
14 June 2009, Sun

The team attended the event to promote the Filipino martial art of Eskrima and WEKAF, for it's upcoming tournament towards the end of this year.

[See the website for news story...]

Mitcham Carnival, Surrey
13 June 2009, Sat

Ermar Alexander's team were invited by the Mitcham Filipino-British Association on their first participation at the Mitcham Carnival which was attended by the diverse community that lived in the area.

[See the website for news story...]

PG Pow Wow
04 June 2009, Thu

On 4th June 2009, at the Philippine Embassy, the artists from the Young Art Philippines Exhibit 2009 donated a painting, one of their works to our friends, Philippine Generations.

[See the website for news story...]  

WANTED: ESKRIMA DEMO TEAM
29 May 2009, Fri

This is an opportunity to learn Eskrima/Arnis for FREE. Try out to be part of our demo team and help us promote the Filipino Martial Arts.

[See the website for more info...]

Upcoming events

02 July  (Thu) - PG Pow Wow: July edition, Piccadilly.

04 July  (Sat) - East London Barrio Fiesta, Beckton.

05 July  (Sun) - Pinoy Barrio Fiesta & Santacruzan, Bradford.

18-19 July (Sat-Sun) - 25th Barrio Fiesta sa London, Hounslow, London.

25-26 July (Sat-Sun) - Milton Keynes Barrio Fiesta, Milton Keynes.

02 August (Sun) - Fiestahan sa Blackpool.

19 December (Sat) - Doce Pares Christmas Party.

19-25 July 2010 - 11th WEKAF World Championships, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Venue: Hotel Mision Carlton Guadalajara. www.wekaf2010.com   [More info...]

Please see the website for any updates on events and activities.

Daghang salamat!

Ermar 'Alex' Alexander

EA Doce Pares Original Multi Style System
www.eadocepares.co.uk

This newsletter has been approved and authorised by Ermar Alexander.

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