GRADING
&
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday 19th December 2009
10am – 6pm


Master Craig invites you to support your fellow students who will be grading on the day and then join us for Christmas celebrations afterwards. The theme this year will be Filipino so food and karaoke so bring your singing shoes.

RSVP Master Craig no later than 5/12/09

Note: E.C.D.P.I. will hold the last class for the year on Monday 21st December (all welcome).

Classes will recommence on Monday 11th January 2010.

MID YEAR GRADING

The ECDPI mid year grading will be held at the HQ this Saturday 27th June.

Grading starts at 11am so don't be late

Come and support your fellow students and join us for a BBQ afterwards

New To The Combat Zone

Master Craig is pleased to announce that the new Tai Chi class has commenced.

Classes in Yang Chang Fu and Yang Lu Chan Tai Chi forms are available under Ron Hassarati a member of Erle Montaigue's World Tai Chi Boxing Association.

Classes are held every Thursday from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

For more details contact Ron on 9636 5157 or by e-mail: roncathy@optusnet.com.au

Cacoy Doce Pares 5th World Eskrima/Arnis Championships

The ECDPI team of Master Craig, John Anthony, Aaron Ocampo and Deogracias Avila has returned from the 5th World Eskrima/Arnis Championships held in Cebu 24th-26th April.



The tournament was a great success with more than 120 competitors competing in forms, single stick, double stick and kulata divisions. The Australian contigent comprising representatives from ICMAA (Adelaide) ECDPI amd Reflex Gym (Wollongong) took out 2nd place in the overall medal tally with a haul of 11 Gold, 12 Silver and 11 Bronze medals.

Master Craig was again successful in the 40-49 yrs Kulata Challenge taking Gold in this open weght category. Silver medal went to one time ECDPI member (now residing in Cebu) Mick Barker. With no competitors in the 40-49 year lightweight division, Master Craig fought in the middle weight division of the single stick sparring event and received the bronze medal.

John Anthony took fourth place in the mens 40-49 heavy weight division after fighting arguably two of the divisions best fighters. This was an excellent effort for his first outing at such a large event.

With out a doubt, Aaron Ocampo and Deogracias Avila were matched in one of the toughest categories, the 18-29 lightweight division. Both contested the single stick and double stick events against Filipino opponents but were unable to reach the medal rounds.

Having traveled to Cebu two months in advance to stay with family, Deogracias surprised Master Craig with an entry to the forms (Sayaw) competitions. Master Craig is very proud of the effort and initiative shown and was impressed by his innovative forms.

Cacoy Doce Pares World Federation - 2009 World Championships

ITS ON AGAIN

The Cacoy Doce Pares World Federation - 2009 World Championships will be held at the City Sports Club, Cebu Business Park, Cebu Philippines 24th,25th & 26th April 2009.

Join Master Craig either as support or as a participant at this great event.

There will be a formal welcome dinner at the Cacoy Doce Pares World Federation HQ on 23rd April with the main event starting on 24th.

If you would like to joins us in Cebu, please contact Master Craig.

December 2008 BIG WEEKEND

The Big Weekend went off with out a hitch and was well received by all.

Saturday 13 December saw 34 students enjoy a great seminar with GM Anthony Kleeman.
John Anthony was particularly fortunate to feel the big man's awesome technique and skills in Kilat, Eskrido and Pangamot.





Sunday 14th saw the ECDPI's biggest ever grading with 17 students testing on the day. Congratulations go to Joash Republica who successfully endured the rigorous Black Belt test and for the first time in ECDPI history a student got to spar with brother, sister and father as part of the test.



In a display of brotherly love, Joash and Francis went toe to toe in a 2 1/2 minute dog fight before John Anthony stepped in for more punishment to complete the 5 minute test of charater and courage.


Full Grading Results

FIRST GRADE BLACK BELT : Joash Republica

FIRST CLASS BROWN BELT : Brian Cousins

SECOND CLASS BROWN BELT : Valentina Bajraktarevic

THIRD CLASS BROWN BELT : Jeremy Tait (4/12/08), Paulo Daguio, Ralph Loyola, Randy Loyola, Raymond Reyes, Matthew Leano, Aiden Bannister, Mel Chavez, Henry Cho, Michael Hyams, Danny Kim, Andre Martano, Chris Peters, Jason Larosa, Symon Appleby-Esguera

Congratulations to all of you for a great job.

The day was rounded off with the end of year Christmas party and award ceremony. Master Craig thanked all students for their support during the year and presented an number of awards:

Radek Pucholt: Male Student of the Year 2008
Valentina Bajraktarevic: Female Student of the Year 2008
Rick Kisona: Rising Star 2008
Joash Republica: Male Fighter of the Year 2008
Raymond Reyes: Junior Student of the Year 2008
Gerome Ballangue: Instructor of the Year 2008 (ECDPI HQ)
Salvador 'Dee' Japon Jr.: Instructor of the Year 2008 (Sister School)

John Anthony: ECDPI Ambassador 2008

The Big Weekend