***BANQUET OF THE MASTERS DVD*** WSEF
Tasi H. Alo
This was filmed back in 1993, in Sacramento, California, as an integral part
of an ongoing film project about the past & the future legacy of
the art known as the "Davis/Cabales Serrada System of Escrima".
Grandmaster *D* performs his flawless combative escrima tactics in the
presence of some of the most illustrious martial arts celebrities known
today worldwide; such as 'Professor's Wally Jay' 'Gilbert Tenio',
'Bill Chun Sr. & Jr.' 'Grandmaster's Leo T. Fong' 'Ron Marchini'
'Sid Campbell' 'Emilio Bautista' 'John K. Wong' and many more others...
Many of these great masters have long passed away.
However! their memories have been well preserved on DVD for future
"posterity" purposes. "BANQUET OF THE MASTERS" is a sensational visual
prestigious awards presentation, and an "awesom" combinatorial
educational training DVD as well. Presented as special "Master Trainers"
on the DVD are: 'Professor's Wally Jay', 'Gilbert Tenio', &
'Grandmaster' *D*. Prof, Wally Jay gives an excellent "Small Circle Jiu
Jitsu" demonstration using "Ninjitsu/DeCuerdas" Prof. Ron Van Donk as
his {Uki}. This is a ***"must see" "eye-boggling" performance*** that
you'll never forget.
Next up on deck is 'Grandmaster/Professor' Gilbert Tenio. Tenio gives
an accurate account about the historical roots of 'Filipino martial
arts' along with an articulate breakdown on many of the techniques that
make up his specialized combat art known as' 'DeCuerdas'.
When it comes to teaching the art of "Serrada Escrima" GM *D* puts his
heart & soul into passing on this legendary art form taught to him
personally by the notorious 'Stick/Knife Fighter' "Supreme Great
Grandmaster Angel Cabales".
DeCuerdas GM/Prof. Gilbert Tenio once stated..."Grease Lightening is
the only way to describe the 'explosive fire-power' that GM *D*
unleashes & displays while conducting a special 'Serrada Escrima'
seminar on this DVD production".
Additionally! at this event were several other top-notch
instructor's & seminar participants from various other styles
& systems of martial arts such as: "Jiu Jitsu Professor Muntu
Buchongo, who in turn trained under such esteemed master's as Prof.
Visitacion & Prof. Moses Powell, Kajukenbo Prof. Joseph Bautista,
"Serrada Escrima" GM Vincent Cabales Sr., "Eskabo Daan" GM Robert
Castro, "Serrada Escrima" Master Guru Jeff Finder, Co-promoter &
"Associate Grandmaster" Guru Ed Bansuelo, & numerous others.
"Never again will so many 'Masters & Grandmasters' be seen all
together in one room". This 'two-in-one' DVD runs for {70 minutes}
which is one of the grand features that makes it so worthwhile
purchasing.
Indeed, this is a special phenomenal DVD. This illustrious event
is one of very few that I can honestly say "DEFINITELY WORTH THE
INVESTMENT"
Master Guru Mike Schwarz /WSEF/ U.S.A..
Indeed, with great desire and anticipation, we shall await the release of this truly historical documentary film!!!
"MABUHAY KAYONG LAHAT"
Master Jacinto R. Rocales /Philippines
Definitely a historical documentary!
Grand Master Guru Tasi Alo /WSEF/ U.S.A.
Respectfully,
WSEF/MAI