Testimonials

Name: Antonio Ramos
Organisation: UK
Message:

Well done mate for championing the FMA in UK, I pray that you will be more succesful not just here in this country but in the mainland Europe too!!! Mabuhay. GBU!

[Posted on 31/07/2009 via Facebook]

Name: Malcolm Conlan
Organisation: UK
Message:

amazing event today, thank you very much to you guys.. Its fantastic what you are doing for the second generation filipinos showing them a part of the culture and history that must never be forgotten.

I was particuarly impressed that you were able to demonstrate life skills... i.e. how to deal with a person with a knife.. I know that you are an excellent teacher. Maraming salamat for all. best wishes
mal

best wishes

malcolm

[Posted on 25/07/2009 via Facebook]

Name: David Tedora
Organisation: Doce Pares
Message:

I have been training in martial arts for nearly 8 years, grading to 2nd Dan in traditional Ju Jitsu, and I have trained with many fine teachers - including seminars in Brazilian Ju Jitsu with Royce and Royler Gracie. I consider Ermar Alexander to be in the top bracket of the martial artists I have trained with.

As a teacher he is patient but a stickler for detail, drilling good habits and ensuring that students understand the meaning behind everything they are taught. And he has proved the validity of what he teaches time and again in competition, fighting with speed, power and mobility. I consider it a privilege to be his student.

[Posted on 31/05/2009]

Name: ariel caparoso
Organisation: doce pares cebu
Message:

hi ate diana and kuya alex..
thanks sa help during last WEKAF 2008
MAbuhay ang pinoy!

[Posted on 25/03/2009]

Name: robert banjao
Organisation: FAMAF (TEAM TACURONG)
Message:

TO our dear friend kuya roel and ate cielo gud day & congrats! thanks po sa wrist bond na binigay nyo. the team Tacurong are happy for having a happy moments of friendship w/ you. hope to see again in 2010.GOD BLS!  best regards of us.

[Posted on 05/03/2009]

Name: carmela santos
Organisation: p.y.m. youth
Message:

couple roel and cielo caneja,, congratsss...ang galing nyo talaga mabuhay ang mga pinoy esp.kabalen rolly,,,,were very proud of u men hope 2 c u in d phils pa autograph po kuya rolly ate cielo,,, god bless u keep up the good work.....

[Posted on 12/02/2009]

Name: Doce Pares Cebu
Organisation: Doce Pares Cebu
Message:

Good Day! You can view the last result of the WEKAF tournament 2008 in our website visit us:

http://www.doceparescebu.com

click the events button.

More Power GM Danny Guba and God bless you all.

Harry

[Posted on 14/01/2009]

Name: Mike Holdsworth
Organisation: Martial Arts Photography group (Facebook)
Message:

the photo you posted on the martial arts photography group is probably one of the best martial arts photos i have ever seen. in fact that whole set is excellent.

i've taken over 100,000 martial arts photos myself and as well as all those i also look at what other people are doing. those are great. very creative and lighting is superb. its so different to simply migrating from lifestyle photography to martial arts and not bothering to appreciate the martial arts and get creative on it.

[Posted on 25/11/2008 via facebook.com]

Name: Clarke Richard
Organisation: Kali Silat Brasil
Message:

Congratulations for the great job

Mabuhay!

Lakan Guru Richard Clarke
Brasil!

[Posted on 17/10/2008]

Name: Paolo Solana
Organisation: Mangdirigmang Kaliradman Cebu Chapter
Message:

I SUPPORT FILIPINO MARTIAL ART!!

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]

Name: Manong "Joe" Eskrimador
Organisation: Uno-Blanco Traditional Eskrima System
Message:

...Alex & Diana, being true blooded Filipino Eskrimadores. All the best!.

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]

Name: Rolando
Organisation: DG Doce Pares
Message:

Alex and Diana have my full support. They are very dedicated to the Filipino Martial Arts, without their dedication I doubt I would of had the opportunity to study FMA in London.

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]

Name: Rob (Obet) Singcuenco
Message:

Dont stop doing what your doing!!! ...your giving community something great and I hope that truly gets recognised.

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]

Name: Kalbo Paul Morgan
Organisation: Filipino Association of Birmingham
Message:

Keep promoting the sport. If it was not for Alex I would not have a contact in the Birmingham area for my Anglo-Filipino son to take up the art.

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]

Name: John Brian Fuentes
Organisation: Philippine Student Association Hamburg, Germany
Message:

I know Diana and Alex personally and they have been working hard to promote Arnis. They have been successful in the last years establishing a regular arnis training.

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]

Name: Clinton Chan
Organisation: DG Doce Pares
Message:

Alex has been a great coach, mentor and fighter...

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]

Name: Nigel Bye
Organisation: DG Doce Pares
Message:

I am a current practitioner of shotokan karate, I studied judo for 4 years as a child and 2 years wing chun, 3 years kyokushinkai. Alex and Diana have shown a true dedication to the Filipino martial arts in both its practice and dissemination amongst the uninitiated.

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]

Name: Anonymous
Message:

I've known Ermar and Diane as a devouted FMA practioners. I admit one of the successful Doce Pares instructors here in the UK. Both of them working very hard sharing and promoting these unique art espicially in the Filipino community. Also he is a talented martial artist with the best competitor in his category.

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]

Name: Jean Krohn
Organisation: DG Doce Pares
Message:

Alex is at the moment, as far as I know from participating in WEKAF tournaments and sparring with him, the best Eskrima fighter in the UK. Also, given the numerous classes, seminars and demonstrations they are holding and Alex's vast number of titles, I find it difficult to doubt Alex and Diana's commitment to Filipino martial arts, be it as fighters, teachers or demonstrators.

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]
Note: Diana is not an instructor. She only assists Alex in his teachings and the promotion of Filipino Martial Arts.

Name: Rolando
Organisation: DG Doce Pares
Message:

Alex and Diana have my full support. They are very dedicated to the Filipino Martial Arts, without their dedication I doubt I would of had the opportunity to study FMA in London.

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]

Name: Rudi Albesa
Organisation: Philippine Generations
Message:

... Diana and Alex are versatile athletes and bring enlightenment to the philosophy of Doce Pares in the Filipino method and thinking which all add colour to the art. After watching them perform in Shepherds last year they are delightful in giving their students the utmost attention and they both break the Doce Pares down to help any beginners follow the systems and forms easier. It is through their experience and confidence when I see them perform that surely the both are not just practitioners but they also extend their joy to teach and compete. At times as we all are humans and we may not compete for many reasons. Again, they both add enthusiasm and shed light as the way the art is performed by eye of Filipinos.

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]
Note: Diana is not an instructor. She only assists Alex in his teachings and the promotion of Filipino Martial Arts.

Name: Ranjeet Gill
Organisation: DG Doce Pares
Message:

... Alex is by far the most exciting fighter to watch and having experienced both his and Diana's hard work and hospitalilty at Seni 2008, they're good people too.

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]

Name: Sherwin Padlan
Organisation: DG Doce Pares
Message:

I have been a student of Alex and Diana so I know how good they are and how much dedication they have to promote the Filipino Martial Arts.

[Posted on 07/2008 via ipetitions.com]
Note: Diana is not an instructor. She only assists Alex in his teachings and the promotion of Filipino Martial Arts.

Alex is an inspiration to evrybody! He has done more, in my opinion, for the promotion of this great Filipino martial art than anyone else in this country!

Name: Roger Barnes
Organisation: Country Director of the WEKAF British Team, JKD Northampton
Message:

Alex is a good teacher, fighter and person. The support and advice he gave me during 2006 Worlds was priceless to me. You guys are doing a good job and have a great team.

[Sent on 07/05/2008 by Email]

We appreciate Alex for the sacrifice he makes to teach us.we are all grateful and intend to keep on benefiting from Alex and the seniors who are very devoted students who have helped us achieve gold silver and bronze in only our second tournament in 4 months. tribute praise and respect for our teacher and master Alex.

Name: Andrew Walker
Organisation: Member of the WEKAF British Team, DG Doce Pares (Sardara Singh's club)
Message:

...all you guys have been great to me and the guys, and accepted us into the family!..

...what Alex has and is doing with Doce Pares in this country is phenomenal!!! We are going places and He is the main person who is helping to do so! We have all got to respect and appreciate him for that...

[Sent on 07/05/2008 by Email]

to all our great fellow eskrimadores of dgdocepares...
keep it up... uphold and be proud of our rich Filipino heritage...
keep our flag up and flying... we're proud of you
and we are behind you!

Cheers...

Name: Al
Message:

Just a quick email to say that I checked out the class in Shepherd's Bush last Saturday, and I was very impressed by the skill I saw there. Even though I couldn't stay for the full class (prior engagement) I have seen enough to try my hand at it next weekend. Keep up the good work!

[Sent on 04/05/2008 by Email]

FROM OUR HEARTS WE WELCOME OUR FMA BROTHERS - DOCE PARES UK!! SUPER PEOPLE AND WEBSITE- CONGRATULATIONS AND ALL THE BEST FOR A GREAT JOB DONE PROMOTING OUR MOTHERLAND MARTIAL ART SYSTEM !!