Two of the four sections of freshmen PE students who participated in the UNO-R High School Introductory Seminar on Arnis Fundamentals organized and hosted by MAPEH Teacher Mary Grace Villasor-Geolingo (seated), with the full support of the High School Department under Principal Sol P. Abellar, M.A. Ed., and Subject Area Chair - MAPEH Michael Ditchella, and conducted by Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. of the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. (seated) last October 14, 2011 at the UNO-R High School Gym, University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R), Lizares St., Bacolod City (CMAS photo).
October 14, 2011 - Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. conducted the UNO-R High School Introductory Seminar on Arnis Fundamentals at the invitation of MAPEH Teacher Mary Grace Villasor-Geolingo, with the full support of the High School Department under Principal Sol P. Abellar, M.A. Ed., and Subject Area Chair - MAPEH Michael Ditchella, at the UNO-R High School Gym, University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R), Lizares St., Bacolod City. About 184 freshmen students coming from four sections attended the seminar, which totaled to 4 hours and was held as part of the department’s Physical Education classes.
Organizers, guests, fighters, and coaches pose for posterity at the conclusion of the Tribe WAR (Warriors Art Rumble) VIII last October 8, 2011 at the Atrium Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Araneta St., Bacolod City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).
Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. of Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. demonstrating doble baston which combined movement patterns from the systems of Herada Pigada, Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis, Oido de Caburata, Romero Arnis de Mano, Singkatan, and Yasay Sable during the Tribe WAR (Warriors Art Rumble) VIII last October 8, 2011 at the Atrium Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Araneta St., Bacolod City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).
October 8, 2011 – Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. served as Emcee, Demonstrator, Commentator, and recorder during the Tribe WAR (Warriors Art Rumble) VIII held by Tribu Hangaway Philippines in cooperation with aksyon Radyo at the Atrium Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Araneta St., Aacolod City.
English and Filipino teacher Mrs. Ariane M. Ignacio and Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. of the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. (seated) with participants of the 1st OLPA Sports Arnis Seminar last October 10, 2011 at the Our Lady of Pillar Academy (OLPA), Brgy. Ma-ao, Bago City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).
October 10, 2011 - Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. conducted the 1st OLPA Sports Arnis Seminar at the invitation of English and Filipino teacher Mrs. Ariane M. Ignacio in one of the classrooms of the Our Lady of Pillar Academy (OLPA), Brgy. Ma-ao, Bago City. The seminar was attended by 16 of the 21 students expected to represent the academy during the Area Meet Arnis Competition on October 13-15, 2011 at the La Consolacion School Isabela Negros Occidental, Inc. in the Municipality of Isabela.
Government officials, Training Directors and Staff, Guests, and graduating Barangay Public Safety Officers (BPSO) at the conclusion of the Barangay Tanod Arnis and Adino Self Defense Training Graduation Exercises held by the Zion Original Disciples in Arnis and Combat Sports (ZODIACS) Self Defense Society of the Philippines, Inc. in cooperation with the Cadiz City Office of the Mayor under Hon. Patrick G. Escalante, M.D., and Public Assistance and Reaction Against Crime (PARAC) recently at the Don Bernardo Benedicto Plaza, Cadiz City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS photo).
- Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. was a guest at the Barangay Tanod Arnis and Adino Self Defense Training Graduation Exercises held by the Zion Original Disciples in Arnis and Combat Sports (ZODIACS) Self Defense Society of the Philippines, Inc. of Founder/Grandmaster Pastor Julius B. Delasan, 9th Degree Red Belt, in cooperation with the Cadiz City Office of the Mayor under Hon. Patrick G. Escalante, M.D., and Public Assistance and Reaction Against Crime (PARAC) under Reg. 6 President Dave Michael D. Sevillo, 6th Degree Red White Belt, at the Don Bernardo Benedicto Plaza, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental.
4 times world Sanshou champion and new Muay Association of the Philippines (MAP) Region 6 Director Rene Catalan of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo (standing, 4th from left) with Negros Occidental martial arts instructors during an organizational meeting and seminar last January 26, 2011 at the Tribu Hangaway Gym, Golden heritage Bldg., San Juan St., Bacolod City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS photo).
January 26, 2011 - Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. was among the Negros Occidental martial arts instructors who attended the organizational meeting and seminar conducted by 4 times world Sanshou champion and new Muay Association of the Philippines (MAP) Region 6 Director Rene Catalan of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo at the Tribu Hangaway Gym, Golden Heritage Bldg., San Juan St., Bacolod City.
January 22-23, 2011 - Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. attended the 2nd National Invitational Arnis Competition “Dinagyang Bastonero 2011” organized by Iloilo City Arnis Philippines under Commissioner Bonnie A. Celendro at the Activity Center/Parking Area, Amigo Mall, Iznart St., Iloilo City.
November 8-9, 2010 - Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. conducted the Fundamentals of Conceptual Arnis Seminar at the invitation of Professional Medical Representative Elaine Louise Edulag of Getz Pharma (Phils.), Inc. and at the request of Dra. Minda Marie S. Cabrera, Head of the Rehabilitation Department, for medical professionals, mostly physical therapists, of St. Paul’s Hospital at the St. Clement’s Gymnasium, Lapaz, Iloilo City.
Instructors Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon and Lafayatte “Laf” A. Diamante demonstrate solo baston skills (top picture) and blindfolded pangamut during the 1st Hon. Mayor Ramon D. Torres Arnis expo Competition on November 5, 2011 at Bantayan, Bago Ciy, Negros Occidental (James U. Sy jr./CMAS photo).
November 5, 2010 - Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. was Tournament Director for the 1st Hon. Ramon D. Torres Arnis Expo Competition which he organized for the Guarra Style Modern Arnis (GSMA) of P/Sgt. (Ret.) Founder/Grandmaster Estanislao “Eslao” T. Guarra and Arjuka-Malingin of Founder/Grandmaster Isaac “Saac T. Guarra with the support of the Bago City Government under Hon. Mayor Ramon D. Torres and the Bago City Sports Office of Mr. Ignacio Denila in cooperation with the Negros Occidental Baston Federation (NOBF), Inc. of Founder Atty. Col. Grandmaster Marcelo “Pope” C. Jalandoon, Ph.D., at the Bantayan, Bago City as part of the city’s Cinco de Novembre celebration.
October 16, 2010 - Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. served as Emcee and gave a demonstration of doble baston vs tuwang-tuwang together with Windy Lou G. Porral, granddaughter of Grandmaster estanislao “Eslao” T. Guarra, during the 30th Grand Masskara Festival Battle of Champions held by the The Bacolod Negros Arnis Federation International (BNAFI), Inc. of Grandmaster Hortencio M. Navales with the support of the Bacolod City Government under Hon. Mayor Evelio “Bing” R. Leonardia at the Bacolod Arts, Youth, and Sports (BAYS) Center, San Juan St., Bacolod City.
Arnis Philippines Capiz Commissioner Grandmaster Carlito Ondillo, 10th Degree LSAI, of Roxas City (left most) inducting Arnis Philippines-Bacolod/Negros Occidental Chapter officers, namely BaNeg Commissioner Grandmaster Danilo L. Cardinal (President), Grandmaster Jose “Joe” Mancesa (Vice President), Master Abraham G. Ganzon Jr. (Secretary), and Master James U. Sy Jr. (PIO) (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).
October 2, 2010 - Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr., as PIO, was among the 2010 officers of Arnis Philippines-Bacolod/Negros Occidental Chapter inducted by Grandmaster Carlito Ondillo of Roxas City, 10th Degree LSAI during the 2nd UDTA-Mayor Evelio “Bing” R. Leonardia Arnis Cup 2010 held by the Universal Defensive Tactics Academy (UDTA) of Founder/Chief Instructor Abraham "Abe" G. Ganzon Jr. at the Atrium Area, Gaisano City Bacolod, Araneta St., Bacolod City.
September 9, 2010 - Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. assisted Maxwell “Max” J. Maun of the Bacolod Aikido Enthusiast (BAE) in demonstrating self defense techniques during the 65th Negros Island Liberation Day at the Negros Occidental Multi Purposed Activity Center (NOMPAC), Bacolod City.
Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. explaining an evasive and defensive maneuver during the ICOX Filipino Martial Art (FMA) Seminar in Action for Bacolod and Negros Occidental doctors and their families at the Palmas del Mar Conference Resort Hotel, 37 JR Torres, Bacolod City.
September 5, 2010 -
(From left, rear row): Teacher II Mary Janet Gubaton-Sayson, Assistant Divine Malunes, Oido de Caburata Arnis Grandmaster Sabas T. Gubaton, and Master Joeffrey S. Deriada together with student participants of the Arnis training at the Covered Court , Ma-ao Elementary School , Bo. Ma-ao, Bago City.
Some of the masters who graced the 1st GSMASDA-Arjuka-CMAS Arnis Expo last August 1, 2010 at Gaisano Bacolod Supermall, Bacolod City (from left): Engr. Niel T. Javellana (Uno Blanco Eskrima, Iloilo City), GM Isaac T. Guarra (Arjuka), GM Benefredo "Bebing" M. Lobrdio (Original Filipino Tapado), GM Sotero Tario (Oido Fencing), Pastor Romeo N. Gumban (Dumog), GM Abraham T. Gubaton (Oido de Caburata), Master Jose "Joe" Salanap (Oido de Caburata), GM Sabas T. Gubaton (Oido de Caburata), and Master James U. Sy Jr. (Conceptual Arnis) (CMAS Photo).
August 1, 2010 - Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. organized the 1st GSMASDA-Arjuka-CMAS Arnis Expo for the Guarra Style Modern Arnis & Self Defense Association (GSMASDA) of P/Sgt. (Ret.) Grandmaster Estanislao “Eslao” T. Guarra, Arjuka-Malingin of Grandmaster Isaac “Isaac” T. Guarra in cooperation with the Negros Occidental Baston Federation (NOBF), Inc. and Arnis Philippines-Bacolod/Negros Occidental Chapter at the Atrium Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Araneta St., Bacolod City
Organizers and Resource Instructors for FMA in Action last July 31, 2010 at the Hotel Del Rio, Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City (from left): District Sales Manager J. Angelo H. Lee and PMR Elaine Louise Edulag of Getz Pharma (Phils.), Inc. and Iloilo Chapter Head Dr. Rey Mollenido, Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr., and Core Group/Master Joeffrey S. Deriada of the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc.
Iloilo Chapter Head Dr. Rey Mollenido of the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. teaching a doctor the finer points of striking.
July 31, 2010 - Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr., Core Group/Master Joeffrey S. Deriada, and Iloilo Chapter Head Dr. Rey Mollenido of the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. were the Resource Instructors for the mini seminar FMA in Action organized by Getz Pharma (Phils.), Inc. in cooperation with the Philippine College of Surgeons (PCS)-Panay Chapter for 45 doctors (orthopedics, obegyne, surgeons, EENT, internal medicine, family medicine, etc.) and their families at the Golden Salakot Hall, Hotel Del Rio, Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City. A total of actively participated.
July 25, 2010 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. attended the 10th Founding Anniversary of the Tai Chi Circle of Bacolod (TCCB) at the Casino Filipino Hotel restaurant, Goldenfields Commercial Complex, Bacolod City.
Members of the Guarra Style Modern Arnis and Arjuka-Malingin pose with host and guest masters and grandmasters during the despidida gathering for Master Dexter F. Guarra last July 18, 2010 at Brgy. malingin, Bago City (James U. sy Jr./CMAS Photo).
July 18, 2010 - Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr., Master Joeffrey S. Deriada, and Instructor Moises “Jung-Jung” Nifras Jr. of Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. attended the despidida gathering for Master Dexter F. Guarra, took lessons from P/Sgt. (Ret.) Grandmaster Estanislao “Eslao” T. Guarra, Founder of Guarra Style Modern Arnis, and Grandmaster Isaac “Saac” T. Guarra, Founder of Arjuka, and shared their methods to members of Arjuka-Malingin at Brgy. Malingin, Bago City.
Members of the Guarra Style Modern Arnis and Arjuka-Malingin pose with (seated, from left): Grandmaster Danilo "Danny" L. Cardnal, P/Sgt. (Ret.) Grandmaster Estanislao "Eslao" T. Guarra, Grandmastr Isac "Saac" T. Guarra, and CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. at the conclusion of the the Arnis Philippines Referee and Judges Officiating Echo Seminar on July 3-4, 2010 at the Guarra Residence, Brgy. Lag-asan, Bago City.
July 3-4, 2010 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. supported the Arnis Philippines Referee and Judges Officiating Echo Seminar by Commissioner Grandmaster Danilo “Danny” Cardinal at the Guarra Residence, Brgy. Lag-asan, Bago City.
Celebrant Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” M. Lobrido wit ell wishrs during his 60th birthday celeration on June 28, 2010 at the Paraiso Beach, Brgy. Pta. Taytay, Bacolod City.
June 28, 2010 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. and Master Joeffrey S. Deriada attended the 60th birthday celebration of Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” M. Lobrido, the 1st Generation Inheritor of Original Filipino Tapado (OFT), at the Paraiso Beach, Brgy. Pta. Taytay, Bacolod City.
CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. posing in font of the 20-meter bronze Lapu-Lapu Shrine in Punta Engaño, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines.
June 24 2010 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. visted the Lapu-Lapu Shrine
in Punta Engaño, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines.
Instructrors, guests, and studnets pose for posterity at the conclusion of the BASSDUMAS Summer Clinic Promotions on June 20, 2010 at Canetown Subd., Victorias City, Negros Occidental (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).
June 20, 2010 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. served as Inspirational Speaker during the BASSDUMAS Summer Clinic Promotions at Canetown Subd., Victorias City, Negros Occidental.
June 19, 2010 - P/Sgt. (Ret.) Grandmaster Estanislao “Eslao” T. Guarra, President of the Negros Occidental Baston Federation (NOBF), appointed CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. PIO of the federation at the Sea Breeze Hotel, San Juan St., Bacolod City.
June 2010 - Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. registered as a member of Arnis Philippines (ArPi) through IFFMAS Arnis.
Instructress Lorema “Bing” Tacsagon of Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. takes down Instructor Lafayette A. Diamante and prepares for the finishing blow in their demonstration during the 1st Tribu Hangaway Negros Occidental Provincial Combat Aikido Compeition at the Atrium Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Araneta St., Bacolod City.
May 23, 2010 - The Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. gave Filipino and Chinese Martial Arts demonstrations during the 1st Tribu Hangaway Negros Occidental Provincial Combat Aikido Compeition at the Atrium Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Araneta St., Bacolod City. Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr., Master Joeffrey S. Deriada, Master Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad, Instructor Lafayette A. Diamante, Instructor Lorema “Bing” Tacsagon, and Montano Mondia demonstrated Dibaryan solo baston defensa and ofensa, Wild Judo knife defense, Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis standing and seated disarming, Orginal Filipino Tapado basic and advanced long stick fighting, and Long Quan (Dragon Fist) Kung Fu double touch, blindfolded double touch, and two man form.
May 9 2010 - Arnis Philippines-Bacolod/Negros Occidental Chapter Commissioner Grandmaster Danilo "Danny" L. Cardinal appointed CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. as the PIO of the chapter.
April 24, 2010 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy, Jr., Instructor Lafayette A. Diamante, RN, and Instructor Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon supported the Tribe W.A.R. VI as Emcee and Guest Medic respectively at the Casino Filipino Amphitheater, Goldenfields Commercial Complex, Bacolod City.
Children, sisters, sponsors, and supporters of the the 2nd DMA Conservatory Center Feeding Program "Share Because We Care" pose for posterity at the Sto. Niño Orphanage, Puentebella Subd., Bacolod City.
April 11, 2010 - The Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. through Founder/Master James U. Sy, Jr., supported the 2nd DMA Conservatory Feeding Program "Share Because We Care" at the Sto. Niño Orphanage, Puentebella Subd., Bacolod City.
February 27, 2010 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy, Jr. served as judge during the 1st Provincial Martial Arts Full Contact Tournament by the Zion Original Disciples in Arnis and Combat Sports (ZODIACS) Self Defense Society of the Philippines with the sponsorship of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 12363 at he La Salle Gymnasium, Victorias City, Negros Occidental.
February 21, 2010 - Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc., Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association (OFTLSFA), Inc., and Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association (PIMAA-FTSDA), Inc. were featured at MAG TV Na, Amiga! as a segment of its special presentation of Don Salvador Benedicto (DSB) and its Kali-Kalihan Harvest Festival over at ABS-CBN. OFT 1st Generation Inheritor/Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” M. Lobrido, FTSD Founder/Grandmaster Elmer V. Montoyo, CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy, Jr., OFT Master Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad, LVA Senior Instructor John Owen F. Ong, and LVA/OFT Instructors Lafayette A. Diamante, RN, and Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon of CMAS gave explanations and demonstrations of the various Negrense systems of Arnis among them Original Filipino Tapado, Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis (LVA), Filipino Tang Soo Do, and Conceptual Martial arts.
Founder/Grandmaster Rogelio H. Galvarole of Iloilo City awarded CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy, Jr. his 5th Degree Black Belt in Galvarole Style Philippine Dynamic Arnis (PDA).
December 30, 2009 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy, Jr. conducted an impromptu 1-hour workshop for three security guards in Brgy. Alijis, Bacolod City.
December 26, 2009 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy, Jr. attended A Christmas gathering of Atty. Col. Grandmaster Marcelo C. Jalandoon, Ph.D. at the Apollo Chinese Restaurant, Cuadra St., Bacolod City.
December 26, 2009 - CMAS Founders/Masters James U. Sy, Jr. and Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado supported the 34th Season of the Bulig sa Kubos (Assistance to the Needy) by the Black Falcon Martial Arts Association (BFMAA)-Main at the Amante Residence, Prk. Bulak, Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City.
December 26, 2009 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy, Jr. served as judge for the 2009 Macho Gay Kickboxer during the Christmas Party of the Black Falcon Martial Arts Association (BFMAA)-Main at the Amante Residence, Prk. Bulak, Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City.
October 17, 2009 - CMAS Founders/Masters James U. Sy Jr. and Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado gave a demonstration of Arnis seated defense techniques against the knife and served as Emcee and Referee respectively during the Tribe W.A.R. (Warriors’ Art Rumble) V by Tribu Hangaway Philippines at the Function Room (in front of Cinema 4), Gaisano Bacolod Supermall, Arantea St., Brgy. Singcang, Bacolod City.
The participants of the Barangay Tanod Skills Enhancement Training
“Professionalizing the Barangay Tanod" on Oct 21-22, 26-27, 2009 in Murcia, Negros Occidental.
Public Health Nurse-Murcia Lafayette “Laf” A. Diamante, RN, instructing tanods on First Aid.
Oct 21-22, 26-27, 2009 - CMAS Core Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad, PTRP, MD, Murcia Municipal Health Officer (MHO), and Lafayette “Laf” A. Diamante, RN, Public Health Nurse-Murcia, taught first aid and transfers to 160 Barangay Public Safety Officers (BPSO) during the Barangay Tanod Skills Enhancement Training “Professionalizing the Barangay Tanod" by the Municipality of Murcia under Hon. Mayor Estaban “Sonny” Coscolluela and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Murcia, Negros Occidental.
October 4, 2009 - CMAS Core Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado, James U. Sy Jr., Joeffrey S. Deriada, Lafayette A. Diamante, and Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon attended the UDTA-Mayor Evelio “Bing” Leonardia Arnis Cup 2009 by the Universal Defensive Tactics Academy (UDTA) in cooperation with the Arnis Philippines Bacolod/Negros Chapter at the Atrium Area, Gaisano Bacolod Supermall, Araneta St., Brgy. Singcang, Bacolod City.
The specially prepared tarpulin custom made by the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Mass Communications students of the Mass Media and Society class for the event.
Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. Founder Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado of the Center for La Sallian Ministries (CELAM), University of St. La Salle (USLS) demonstrating a Tai Chi breathing exercise to strengthen the lungs.
Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. Founder James U. Sy Jr. of Asian Alcohol Corporation explains how to attain and maintain health by striking a balance between the opposing yet complimentary forces of yin and yang.
Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. Chapter Head Lafayette A. Diamante, RN, of the Murcia LGU Municipal Health Center giving a basic view of A(H1N1) and ways on how to keep safe against it.
October 4, 2009 - CMAS Core Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado, James U. Sy Jr., and Lafayette A. Diamante, RN, served as Guest Speakers during the information and education campaign Maayo nga Ihibalo ni Nanay, Kaayong Lawas ni Toto kag Inday (Mom’s Knowledge, the Children’s Health) by the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Mass Media and Society class of Prof. Allen del Carmen in cooperation with the Brgy. Damsite Council under Hon. Punong Brgy. Rolando Berondo Gumawa and Ailyn Nepomuceno of the Brgy. Damsite Day Care Center at the Brgy. Damsite Day Care Center, Brgy. Damsite, Municipality of Murcia, Negros Occidental. The CMAS Core discussed environmental sanitation, hygiene in all aspects of life, and stretching and breathing exercises from Tai Chi Chuan; World Health Organization (WHO) definition of total health and wellness and the Chinese concept of preserving health by striking a balance in the interplay of the Yin and Yang; and A(H1N1), proper way of washing the hands, and various health concerns respectively. At least 22 mothers were in attendance.
September 27, 2009 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy, Jr. was a guest during the Bassdumas (Baston Sipa Sumbag Dumog Martial Arts Society) Rank Promotional Examination at the Talisay City Sports and Cultural Center, Talisay City, Negros Occidental.
USLS Alumni James U. Sy Jr. (left) turning over the Rapid Journal donations to USLS College Librarian Henie S. Gonzales with Library Assistant for Acquisition Vivian Capanas and Narciso "Hansy" L. Alojado of the Center for La Sallian Ministriesa (CELAM) as witnesses.
July 21, 2009 - CMAS Founders/Masters James U. Sy, Jr. and Narciso "Hansy" L. Alojado facilitated the 40-issue donation of Rapid Journal by its Editor/Publisher Daniel O. Go of Binondo to the University of St. La Salle (USLS) College Library (Alfredo M. Montelibano, AFSC Library) through University Librarian Henie S. Gonzales at the 1st Floor of the USLS College Library, USLS, La Salle Ave., Bacolod City.
July 20, 2009 - CMAS Founder/Master Narciso "Hansy" L. Alojado conducted an introductory workshop on Tai Chi Chuan for about 80 grade V students for the opening of the Nutrition Month Celebration at the invitation of SSA PE Coordinator Mary Grace Villasor-Geolingo at the St. Scholastica’s Academy (SSA) Gymnasium, Eroreco, Bacolod City.
July 12, 2009 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy, Jr. was a guest during the awarding ceremonies for the barangay tanod graduates of the Advanced Training in Survival: Defensive Tactics Against Bladed and Impact Weapons and Handcuffing Procedures in Accosting and Arresting by the Bassdumas (Baston Sipa Sumbag Dumog Martial Arts Society) at the Public Plaza, Brgy. Alicante, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental.
May 17, 2009 - CMAS Founders/Masters James U. Sy, Jr. and Narciso "Hansy" L. Alojado were guests during the 2009 Prk. Bulak Boxing Competition by the Black Falcon Martial Arts Association (BFMAA)-Main at the Prk. Bulak Covered Court, Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City.
May 10, 17, 2009 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy, Jr. participated in the Arnis Philippines Sports Arnis Rules and Regulations Officiating Seminar Workshop conducted by Grandmaster Danilo “Danny” L. Cardinal at the Universal Health Caregiver Training Center , #83A Cor. Rosario-Locsin Sts., Bacolod City .
March 1, 2009 - 1st Generation Inheritor/Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” Mamar Lobrido awarded the Master rank in Original Filipino Tapado to CMAs Core Narciso “Hansy“ L. Alojado, Joeffrey S. Deriada, Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad and James U. Sy Jr. during the 2009 OFTLSFA Reunion and General Assembly at the Shelton Beach, Brgy. Pta. Taytay, Bacolod City. Dr. Maguad became the first certified Master of Original Filipino Tapado in Murcia and the first medical doctor in the world to be so accorded with such honor. Sy earned the distinction of being the first Master of Original Filipino Tapado of Chinese descent.
December 28, 2008 - CMAS Core James U. Sy Jr., Lafayette “Laf” A. Diamante, and Lorema H. Tacsagon supported the 2008 Christmas Bulig sa Kubos (Assistance to the Needy) by the Black Falcon Martial Arts Association (BFMAA)-Main at the Amante Residence, Prk. Bulak, Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City.
August 2008 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy, Jr. visited the Sangkil Karasak (Lightning Scientific Arnis International/Lema Scientific Kali Arnis System) of Master Felipe “Bot” Jocano Jr. at the University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman, Quezon City.
July 8, 2008 - CMAS Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. and Chapter Head Lafayette A. Diamante gave demonstrations of Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis seated defense, chair defense against knife, knife disarming, and stick strangulation while Founder/Master Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado, Chapter Head Dr. Raymund Antion A. Maguad, Instructor Joeffrey S. Deriada, and Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon performed the single and double touch versions of the Two-Man Form of Long Ying Quan during the 1st Negros Fighting Arts Exposition by ABS-CBN in cooperation with the Negros Fighting Arts Unlimited and Robinson’s Place Bacolod at the Fountain Area, Robinson’s Place Bacolod, Bacolod City as part of the ABS-CBN Kapamilya Sinadya in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of its Bacolod station.
June 2008 - CMAS Founders/Masters James U. Sy Jr. and Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado supported the 2008 School Opening Bulig sa Kubos (Assistance to the Needy) by the Black Falcon Martial Arts Association (BFMAA)-Main at Prk. Bulak, Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City.
May 31, 2008 - CMAS Founder James U. Sy Jr. was a guest during the 2nd NUFAA-SK Bago City Invitational Arnis Tournament by Negros United Fighting Arts Academy (NUFAA) with the full support of Hon. Mayor Ramon D. Torres and the SK Federation-Bago City at the Bago City College (BCC) Campus Grounds, Brgy. Balingasag, Bago City.
CMAS Founder James U. Sy Jr. served as uke for the Aikido demnonstration of Maxwell "Max" J. Maun Sensei during the 5th Negros Regional Tapondo Invitational Competition on May 25, 2008 at the Food Court Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Araneta St., Bacolod City.
Instructors all (from left): Grandmaster Danilo L. Cardinal, Master Guilberto Dajao, Grandmaster FelixA Guinabo, Master Emer V. Mntoyo, Master Roy R. Flores Sr., Grandmaster Benefredo M. Lobrido, CMAS Founder Narciso "Hansy" L. Alojado, Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad, and CMAS Founder James U. Sy Jr.
May 25, 2008 - CMAS Founder James U. Sy Jr. represented Filipino Tang Soo Do with a demonstration of a sai interpretation of the Kokusun form and served as uke for Foudner/Chief Instructor Maxwell “Max” J. Maun of the Bacolod Aikido Enthusiasts (BAE) while CMAS Founder Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado performed the 27-step form of Tai Chi Chuan during the 5th Negros Regional Tapondo Invitational Competition by the Tapondo International Federation, Inc. (TIFI)-Bacolod Chapter at the Food Court Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Araneta St., Bacolod City. Sy and Alojado also served as Emcee and Scorekeeper respectively. CMAS Core Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad and Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon were guests
2008 - CMAS Founders Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado and James U. Sy Jr. and OFT Senior Instructor Joeffrey S. Deriada were guests during the 2008 Sambuwa sa Langka Invitational Boxing Tournament by the Jamili Boxing Club with the sponsorship of the Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association (OFTLSFA), Inc. at the Cockpit, Prk. Langka, Brgy. Taloc, Bago City as part of the purok’s annual fiesta celebration.
2008 - Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. and Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association (PIMAA-FTSDA), Inc. welcomed visiting Kempo Black Belt Lea Michael “Demps” Dempsey of Wales at the PIMAA-FTSDA Gym, YMCA-Negros Occidental Chapter, Burgos St., Bacolod City.
March 23, 2008 - CMAS Founder James U. Sy Jr. demonstrated the Kokusun form from Filipino Tang Soo Do and the 7-Steps Jo Kata of Nishio-Ryu Aikido during the Tribe W.A.R. (Warriors Art Rumble) II by the Tribu Hangaway (TH) at the Food Court Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Araneta St., Brgy. Singcang, Bacolod City. CMAS Founders Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado and Sy also served as Scorekeeper and Emcee/Record Keeper respectively.
CMAS Founders/Masters Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado (right) and James U. Sy Jr. performing the single and double touch 2-man Long Quan (Dragon Fist) form during the San Sebastian Diocese Diamond 75th Year Jubilee Celebration Children’s Festival on March 23, 2008 at the Bacolod Lagoon, Bacolod City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).
Fritz K. Fernandez of Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. demonstrating the 8-steps Tai Chi Chuan (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).
March 23, 2008 - CMAS Founders Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado and James U. Sy Jr., CMAS student Fritz K. Fernandez, and Tapondo Black Belt Jake A. Bugna demonstrated single and double touch 2-man Long Quan (Dragon Fist) form, Aikido and Tapondo irimi nage, shiho nage, and kote gaeshi, Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis sinawali, basic and advanced strikes of Original Filipino Tapado, and 8-steps Tai Chi Chuan form during the San Sebastian Diocese Diamond 75th Year Jubilee Celebration Children’s Festival at the Bacolod Lagoon, Bacolod City. Sy and Alojado then gave a short workshop on basic Aikido and Tai Chi Chuan pacifist defenses to about 25 interested teens and children.
CMAS Core Lafayette A. Diamante receiving his Junior Instructor rank in Original Filipino Tapado from 1st Generation Inheritor/Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” M. Lobrido during the 2008 Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association (OFTLSFA), Inc. General Reunion on February 24, 2008 at the Lobrido Residence, Prk. Langka, Brgy. Taloc, Bago City. Those in the picture (from left): GM Lobrido, Master Jose A. Pamilangco, Senior Instructor Jinny Mamar, Diamante, Master Narciso "Hansy" L. Alojado, OFTLSFAI VP Jun-Jun Maravilla, GM Elmer V. Montoyo (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).
Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon earned the distinction as the first woman in the world to be certified as an Instructor in Original Filipino Tapado when 1st Generation Inheritor/Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” M. Lobrido promoted her to Junior Instructor during the 2008 Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association (OFTLSFA), Inc. General Reunion on February 24, 2008 at the Lobrido Residence, Prk. Langka, Brgy. Taloc, Bago City. Those in the picture (from left): GM Lobrido, Master Jose A. Pamilangco, Senior Instructor Jinny Mamar, Tacsagon, Master Narciso "Hansy" L. Alojado, OFTLSFAI VP Jun-Jun Maravilla, GM Elmer V. Montoyo (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS Photo).
February 24, 2008 - 1st Generation Inheritor/Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” M. Lobrido awarded CMAS Core Lafayette A. Diamante and Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon their Junior Instructor rank in Original Filipino Tapado during the 2008 Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association (OFTLSFA), Inc. General Reunion at the Lobrido Residence, Prk. Langka, Brgy. Taloc, Bago City. Tacsagon earned the distinction as the first woman in the world to be so certified as an instructor in Original Filipino Tapado. During the exhibitions by guest and host organizations, OFT SI James U. Sy Jr. and Joeffrey S. Deriada and JI Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon assisted in GM Lobrido meanwhile Diamante helped Pastor Romeo N. Gumban demonstrate Dumog.
Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. and Chapter Head Lafayette A. Diamante presented various knife defense and disarming methods from Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis and Togle Style Modern Arnis.
The Negros United Fighting Arts Academy (NUFAA) of Founder/Grandmaster Jose “Joe” Mancesa and President Eliseo T. Yanong Sr. in cooperation with the SK Federation-Bago City under President Eliseo T. Yanong Jr. and the Bago City Government under Hon. Mayor Ramon D. Torres successfully held the 1st NUFAA-SK Bago City Invitational Arnis Tournament last February 17, 2008 at the Bago City Community Center, Bago City as part of the 42nd Charter Day Anniversary Celebration of Bago City.
The Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association (OFTLSFA), Inc. was represented by the late Founder’s nephew 1st Generatiopn Inheritor/Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” M. Lobrido and OFT Senior Instructor James U. Sy Jr. GM Lobrido demonstrated the higher forms of direct hitting one-movement linyada of this unique Negrense long stick fighting art.
Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. Founder/Master James U. Sy Jr. and LVA Instructor Lafayette A. Diamante showed Conceptual Martial Arts solo baston ofensa defensa and Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis seated defense against a knife and grabbing. CMAS Secretary Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon performed the basic uno, dos, and doble dos strokes of Original Filipino Tapado.
June 9, 2006 - CMAS Founder James U. Sy Jr. conducted the 4th Panay Conceptual Martial Arts Seminar “Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis Hand Blade Fundamentals” CMAS-Iloilo Chapter members Dr. Rey Mollenido and Dr. Jason Rojas at the West Visayas State University Medical Center (WVSUMC) Doctors’ Quarters, Iloilo City.
June 7, 2006 - CMAS Founder James U. Sy, Jr. was a guest during the opening of the Team Xanga MMA Gym at the 2/F SC Centre Bldg. (former location of ACA Video), B.S. Aquino Drive, Bacolod City.
June 3, 2006 - The Original Filipino Tapado Long Stick Fighting Association (OFTLSFA), Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association (PIMAA-FTSDA), and Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc. jointly sponsored the 1st Negros Occidental Mixed Martial Arts Seminar “Cage Fighting Fundamentals” by heavyweight MMA fighter Christian Seifert and Muay Thai Trainor Dr. Ronald A. Harris, both of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, at the PIMAA-FTSDA Gym, Group K Complex, Brgy. Tangub, Bacolod City. 40 participants and guests from Bacolod, Bago, Iloilo, and Silay Cities were in attendance.
June 2, 2006 - CMAS Founder Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado supported the 2006 School Opening Bulig sa Kubos (Assistance to the Needy) by the Black Falcon Martial Arts Association (BFMAA)-Main at Prk. Bulak, Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City.
May 27, 2006 - CMAS Founder James U. Sy, Jr. was a Guest Instructor for the Aikido training of the 40-men strong Bacolod PNP City Mobile Group (CMG) under Director, P/Cinsp. Armando Tubongbanua at the Bacolod Aikido Enthusiasts (BAE) Gym, Banaba Rd., Villa Angela Subd., Bacolod City, teaching Arnis weapon retention, shotgun against talibong without shooting, disarming, and arresting techniques.
May 27-28, 2006 - CMAS Core James U. Sy Jr., Lafayette A. Diamante, and Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon gave a demonstration of Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis sinawali, solo vs doble baston, and defense/disarming against stick and knife, Espada y Daga, Guarra and Togle Style Modern Arnis knife defenses, and Yasay Sable free form during the 8th Prk. Bulak Boxing Showdown, 3rd Prk. Bulak Wushu Sanshou Competition, and the 1st Prk. Bulak Kickboxing Competition by the Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main (BFMAA)-Main at the Prk. Bulak Basketball Court, Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City. Sy was Emcee.
May 26, 2006 - CMAS Founder James U. Sy Jr. and Instructor Francis Stephen A. Diaz gave a demonstration of Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis stick and knife disarming, Guarra Style Saber Foil sparring, Wild Judo knife defense, Silaynon Espada y Daga opensa depensa, and Daga and Oido de Caburata free form during the 3rd Negros Regional Tapondo Competition by the Tapondo International Federation Inc. (TIFI)-Bacolod Chapter at the Atrium Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Brgy. Singcang, Araneta St., Bacolod City.
May 20, 2006 - CMAS Founders James U. Sy Jr. and Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado and Instructors Joeffrey S. Deriada, Lafayette A. Diamante, and Lorema “Bing” H. Tacsagon gave a demonstration of Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis sinawali, solo vs doble baston, and and defense/disarming against stick and knife, Espada y Daga, Wild Judo and Guarra/Togle Style Modern Arnis knife disarming, and daga and Oido de Caburata shadow fight during the 1st Extra Joss Extra La Cash Part 2 Regional Monthly Draw organized by Barney Molina of ABS-CBN at the Atrium Area, Gaisano City Bacolod Supermall, Brgy. Singcang, Araneta St., Bacolod City.
May 13, 2006 - CMAS-Iloilo Chapter Head Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad and members Dr. Rey Mollenido and Dr. Jason Rojas traveled to Bacolod for the 7th Negros Conceptual Martial Arts Seminar “Intensive Training in Negrense FMA” conducted by 1st Generation Inheritor/Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” M. Lobrido (Original Filipino Tapado), Founder/ Master Elmer V. Montoyo (Filipino Tang Soo Do), and CMAS Founders James U. Sy Jr. and Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado ((Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis) at the Philippine Integrated Martial Arts Academy-Filipino Tang Soo Do Association (PIMAA-FTSDA) Gym, Group K Complex, Brgy. Tangub, Bacolod City.
May 10, 2006 - CMAS-Iloilo Chapter Head Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad and members Dr. Rey Mollenido and Dr. Eugene “Bong” Alicante Jr. conducted the 2nd Panay Conceptual Martial Arts Seminar “The World of Arnis and Kung Fu Take Two” with the sponsorship of the Tuburan Study Center (TSC) at the Tuburan Study Center, 49 Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City. 15 students from the St. Catalina International School, St. Joseph High School, and Westbridge School for Boys were in attendance.
CMAS-Iloilo Chapter Head Dr. Raymund Antonio A. Maguad and members Dr. Frank Gellada, Dr. Rey Mollenido, and Dr. Jason Rojas hosted Original Filipino Tapado 1st Generation Inheritor/Grandmaster Benefredo “Bebing” M. Lobrido and Filipino Tang Soo Do Founder/ Master Elmer V. Montoyo for the 3rd Panay Conceptual Martial Arts Seminar “Tapado Goes to Iloilo” at the West Visayas State University Medical Center (WVSUMC) Doctors’ Quarters and at the Iloilo Sports Complex, Lapaz, Iloilo City.
March 6, 2004 - CMAS Founder James U. Sy, Jr. started the column “Martial Arts World” at Kapawa News, which reported various martial arts activities in Negros Occidental.
January 11, 2004 - CMAS Founder James U. Sy, Jr. conducted the 1st Bacolod BOMB Mixed Martial Arts Rules Orientation to 11 instructors and 15 players representing 8 organizations at the 3F Eagle’s Gym, Whale Shipping Corporation (WSC) Bldg., San Sebastian-Locsin Sts., Bacolod City.
December 7, 2003 - CMAS Founders James U. Sy, Jr. and Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado gave a Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis and Yaming demonstration to about 400 spectators during the annual fiesta of Prk. 8 in Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City.
November 9, 2003 - Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS) supported Wushu Federation of the Philippines-Negros Occidental in organizing the 1st All Negros Wushu Sanshou Qualifying Tournament for the Philippine National Championships, the first Wushu Sanshou tournament in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, at the Negros Occidental Multi-Purpose Activity Center (NOMPAC), Bacolod City. 22 fighters representing 7 organizations from Bacolod, Hinobaan, and Victorias participated.
October 21, 2003 - CMAS Founders James U. Sy, Jr. and Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado and Core Group Raymund Antonio A. Maguad, and Jorim “Nene” C. Valencia attended the Grappling Seminar conducted by Alvin Aguilar, Founder of the Defensive Tactics Center and the Universal Reality Combat Championships (URCC), at the NTU-T Main Gym, Mayfair Plaza, 12th St. Lacson, Bacolod City.
September 20, 2003 - Dangayan Singkaw-Ryu Aikidokan Co-Founder/VP and Conceptual Martial Arts Society-USLS Instructor Victorio C. Perez Sensei conducted the mini-seminar An Introduction to Aikido: The Art of Peace with the sponsorship of the St. Joseph High School Martial Arts Club of Felix A. Altarap Sensei at the Women’s Dressing Room, St. Joseph High School, Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City.
September 9, 2003 - Conceptual Martial Arts Society-USLS (formerly USLS Aikido Club) under the leadership of Club President Joey Arnold Toga, VP Enrique Barraca III, and Secretary Lorlyn organized the 3rd USLS Martial Arts Expo at the USLS College Covered Court, University of St. La Salle, La Salle Avenue, Bacolod City as part of the USLS University Week celebration. 61 martial artist representing 13 organizations participated.
September 8, 2003 - 1st generation Inheritor/Headmaster Wilson “Nonong” E. Viñas awarded rank promotions in Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis to 5 CMAS Core: Dante L. Robles (3rd Degree Senior Instructor), James U. Sy Jr., John Owen F. Ong, and Joeffrey S. Deriada (2nd Degree Instructor), and Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado (1st Degree Instructor).
July 27, 2003 - CMAS Founders James U. Sy, Jr. and Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado were elected Charter Secretary and PIO respectively of the Wushu Federation of the Philippines-Negros Occidental at the Supermix, Gatuslao St., Bacolod City.
July 12-13, 2003 - Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS) co-sponsored with Black Falcon Martial Arts Association-Main (BFMAA-Main) of Chief Instructor Joery C. Amante and Tapondo International Federation Inc. of Negros Chief Instructor Roy R. Flores Sr. the 1st Bacolod Wushu Sanshou Seminar by Wushu Federation of the Philippines (WFP) National Head Coach Yu Zhi Bo of Beijing China, the the first Wushu Sanshou and Taolu seminar in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental, at the Tapondo International Federation Inc. (TIFI) Negros Chapter Headquarters, 3/F Golden Heritage Bldg., San Juan St., Bacolod City. Around 40 martial artists representing 16 organizations were in attendance.
May 3, 2003 - Philippine Pencak Silat Association (Philsilat) Western Visayas Vice President/Director Orlando G. Garpa of Tigbauan, Iloilo appointed CMAS Founders James U. Sy, Jr. and Narciso “Hansy” L. Alojado as Bacolod City Coordinator and Vice Coordinator for the association.
May 3-4, 2003 - Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS) hosted the 1st Negros Occidental Philsilat Regional Technical Seminar Workshop “The Reintroduction of Pencak Silat in Bacolod City” with Philippine Pencak Silat Association (Philsilat) Western Visayas Vice President/Director Orlando G. Garpa of Tigbauan, Iloilo as Instructor at the Bacolod Aikido Enthusiasts (BAE) dojo, Villa Angela Subdivision, Bacolod City.
February 23, 2003 - The CMAS Core organized, attended, and assited Headmaster Wilson “Nonong” E. Viñas, Grandmaster Dominador “Doming” D. Ferrer, and Master Instructor Servando “Diotay” Largo Jr. in conducting the 1st Bacolod Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis Open Seminar, the first seminar on Lapu-Lapu Viñas Arnis in the world, at the Eagle’s Gym, 3/F Whale Shipping Corporation (WSC) Bldg., Locsin-San Sebastian Sts., Bacolod City
