Special Edition

Journey to the Future

Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo and the New President Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

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PRELUDE TO THE OFFICIAL PASSING OF THE TORCH

By: Erlina Bartolata

Philippine Correspondent

It was 1958 when Meliton C. Geronimo founded the Sikaran Brotherhood of the

Philippines. He has, since then been the head of the Sikaran movement, taking over his father

Cipriano Geronimo (the last Sikaran Hari of Baras). His leadership made the Sikaran

Brotherhood of the Philippines the largest martial arts association in the country.

In 1966, Sikaran, then known as Philippine Karate, was granted recognition as a distinct

Filipino Unarmed Martial Art by the Asian Karate Association. Meliton C. Geronimo was

awarded the ultimate rank in the martial arts, the 10th Degree Red Belt, and the title

Grandmaster. Likewise, the Sikaran Elders of Baras, Rizal vested on him the title Supremo

(Leader).

As President and Leader of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines, Supremo

Meliton C. Geronimo made Sikaran a household name in the martial arts. Membership of the

World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines grew by leaps, and bounds. Sikaran crossed the

seas, oceans, and the airspace to reach the other countries. Sikaran became one of the most

popular unarmed fighting arts alongside Japan's Karate, Korea's Tae Kwon Do, and China's

Wushu or Kung Fu.

It is the leadership of Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo that has kept Sikaran alive and

progressive all these years. For more than half a century Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo's

capacity to lead has been proven.

While training his son Meliton, Jr. in the physical aspects of Sikaran, he was also training

him in how to be a good leader. The Supremo instilled in his son the idea of always moving

forward and advancing with new ideas with emphasis on self-expression at the same time

keeping the Filipino heritage. Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo prepared his son to someday take

over leadership of the World Sikaran Brotherhood.

When Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo became incapacitated by a series of bout of stroke,

he knew that it was time for his son Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. to take over the leadership of the

World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. Anticipating some dissensions, the Supremo

issued a Legal Declaration naming his son the next President.

Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo could have transferred his authority as President to his

son Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. anytime but he opted to do it on March 10, 2015, when he

celebrates his 88th birthday. Eighty-eight symbolizes the directions of the infinity of the

universe. The first 8 symbolizes the infinity of Sikaran as a Martial Art and the second 8

symbolizes the infinity of Sikaran as a Martial Sport.

Used universally as abbreviations in telegraphy and telephony, 88 means "Love and

Kisses." Although Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo has no religious or superstitious attitude, it

seems that all his actions are part of a heraldic field that serves as starting point for any action or

undertaking.

As a

prelude to the

official passing

of the Sikaran

Torch, Pantas

Meliton S.

Geronimo, Jr.,

took a short visit

to the Philippines

on September 5,

2014. His first

action was to call

a meeting on

Sunday

September 7,

2014 of all

available

members. The

attendees were

led by Pantas Jaime Geronimo (the sole official who did not come in uniform), Mantas Ernesto

Millanes Regional Director of the National Capitol Region, accompanied by his Assistant

Regional Director Roberto Pamilar. Also in attendance was Mantas Ruel (Rogelio) Zuniga,

Regional Director of Region 4-A. Other attendees were Fernando Garay, F. Monforte, J.

Nabartey, R. Zabala, G. Burabod, J. Maglunob, A. Morilla, A. Facurib, M.Molero, E. Samillano,

On March 7, 2015 (in lieu of March 10), the World Sikaran

Brotherhood of the Philippines will celebrate the official passing of the torch and

transfer of authority as President, leader and master of the World Sikaran

Brotherhood.

Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, will officially step down as President and

pass on the authority to his son Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. Meliton S. Geronimo,

Jr., thereafter will be addressed as Sikaran Pantas (Master) Meliton S. Geronimo,

Jr. He is promoted to a higher level 9th Degree Red and White Belt. As

President, he will have the final authority in all and every affair of Sikaran,

especially in the grade and rank promotion.

Invited to this grand affair are all the Regional Country Directors, State

Directors, and Regional Directors. Rizal Provincial Officials, Baras Municipal

Officials, and Rizal Department of Education Officials are also invited to witness

this very important event in the history of Sikaran.

2015 - official passing of the sikaran torch

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. (fifth from right in Red and White Belt)

presenting the World Sikaran Brotherhood banner.

S. Villagan, L. Villagan, E. Bayog, J. Geronimo III, J Geronimo IV, R. Valeriano, R. Robles, and

B. Moreno. There were other officials, senior and junior black belts in attendance who did not

sign up. .

Prior to the arrival of Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., a meeting was held by those

present presided by Pantas Jimmy Geronimo. Topics that were taken up are:

1. Necessary documents for membership to be submitted to the Philippine Olympic

Committee (POC).

2. Rules and Regulations of Sikaran Tournaments and qualification of players.

3. Memorandum of the Department of Education that Sikaran Officials will no longer be

utilized in DepEd events, and everything will now be handled by teachers under

the Department of Education.

At the arrival of Pantas

Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., the

meeting came to an abrupt stop.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

took over the assembly. The first

action of Pantas Meliton S.

Geronimo, Jr. was to pass around a

piece of paper, and pencil for all

the present to write their questions

if they are too shy to speak up. He

knew that there were lots of

questions, but there are members,

especially junior members who are

not willing to speak up and be

recognized. He then explained the

two main purposes of this meeting.

The first and more important

purpose of the meeting is to

announce formally that on March 7, 2015, he will officially take over as President and final

authority of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. He further explained that

Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo has

issued a Legal Declaration to that

effect. He also offered the fact that

there is a video of this transfer of

authority that will support his claim.

However, he said that this is not the

time or the place to present this

video. One of the senior officials

raised the question if there was

anybody who has heard this

supposed transfer of authority from

Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo to

his son Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo,

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. (in red shirt) passing

around Certificate of Appreciation to the attendees of the

meeting.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., assisted by

NCR Regional Director Ernesto Millanes (right)

and NCR Assistant Regional Director Roberto

Pamilar (left).

Jr. Mantas Ernesto

Millanes and Mantas Ruel

Zuniga stated that they

have heard Supremo

Meliton C. Geronimo said

this at one time in the past.

Persons who have

ulterior motives and

personal agenda of course

will not accept this in its

face value. There was even

a self-proclaimed expert

who insisted that Supremo

Meliton C. Geronimo's

transfer of authority

should have been a lateral

transfer to his younger

brother. Mr. Fernando

Garay of Cavite explained

to those who were not

aware of the laws of

succession, that in the laws

of succession, transmission in the acquisition

of possession, condition, or trait from past

generations is always from parents to

offspring.

This discussion turned into a rude

confrontation. For some unknown reasons,

those who have hidden agendas cannot

accept the wishes and order of Supremo

Meliton C. Geronimo. The only satisfactory

justification for this refusal to continue the

legacy of Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, is

the effect it will have on their "means of

livelihood" and their unwarranted self-

assumed "high position."

There was a question by one of the

participants in the meeting, that none of the

officers can answer. The participants asked

who was taking the minutes of this meeting.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. asked the

officers one by one but no one can give a

satisfactory answer. It was very obvious that

they want the title and the position but they

While Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. was explaining, Pantas

Jaime Geronimo displays his disinterest.

did not want the work. In order to change the subject, the very same person who asked why there

is nobody taking the minutes asked what the Sikaran Taliba's purpose is and who gave the

publisher the authority to publish the Sikaran Taliba. Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. answered

all the questions and was applauded by the audience. He even offered the questioning officer and

all the attendees to have their Sikaran biography published. All they have to do is to submit their

manuscript to the Philippine Correspondent or to his or the Sikaran's email address.

The funny part is after they questioned Erlina Bartolata's presence in the meeting, they

wanted a copy of the minutes of the meeting since there was nobody taking the minutes, not the

Executive Assistant to the President or the elected (or is it appointed) Secretary, who was not

even present.

It was inevitable that the issuance of the Certificates of Promotion be brought up. Pantas

Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., bluntly told the assembly that any Certificate of Promotion issued by

the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines will not be honored, and ranks above the 5th

Degree Black Belt, unless issued by the International Executive Council will be considered fake

and bogus.

When asked why this is so, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. gave the following

explanation:

1. The Headquarters cannot produce the necessary record validating the promotion as

provided for by the By-Laws.

2. The Headquarters cannot produce the payment of the Certificates and the accounting

or disbursement of such.

3. Nobody took responsibility in the promotion, issuance of certificate , and the

disbursement of the payment, which was supposed to go to the bank account of

the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. asked what happened to the funds of the World Sikaran

Brotherhood of the Philippines and the record of disbursement, however, nobody can give a

credible explanation. He also asked why there was no Philippine Delegation to the 4th World

Sikaran Tournament in Canada. Again, nobody can answer.

4. The numbering system is now out of control for failure of the Headquarters to keep

records.

5. Someone said that the Certificate of Promotion was changed without due process.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. explained that the change was with order and

approval of Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo. Likewise, he said Pantas Jimmy

Geronimo was part of the change and was one of the signatories in 2012, while he

was in the United States.

When nobody can find fault with Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., some of the officers

showed their real character and became rude and unruly. However, the true leader that he is,

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo kept civil and cool. Instead of stepping down to the level of the

uneducated morons, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. attempted to bring them up to the level of a

gentleman worthy to be a Sikaran Official.

While Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. was

conducting the meeting and answering whatever

question whoever may have, Pantas Jaime Geronimo

showed his disinterest and displayed his rudeness by

texting and twiddling with his cell phone. His

supposed Executive Assistant, Mantas Alfonso

Facurib tried to talk over whatever Pantas Meliton S.

Geronimo, Jr. was explaining.

There was a refreshment break courtesy of

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. This was followed

by the the scheduled second part of the meeting.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. displayed the banner

of the World Sikaran Brotherhood and explained

what it is and the purpose and role it plays in the

advancement of Sikaran in the International Level.

There were those who were interested in what

the World Sikaran Brotherhood is all about but they

they were all more excited to have their picture taken

holding the banner.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., explained that the World Sikaran Brotherhood is neither

a new nor a breakaway group but the International Umbrella group of all the other countries'

Sikaran organizations.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. collected the cards he distributed at the start of the

meeting. There was only one complaint and that was the mismanagement of the Headquarters in

the affairs of Sikaran, including the failure of the Philippines to field a delegation in the 4th

World Sikaran Tournament in Canada in May 2014. There was enough time for preparation,

since the Canadian Host of the Tournament gave them the invitation almost one year in advance.

The headquarters announced the Philippine Delegation line-up in October of 2013. Nobody in

Gener Migo Burabod (left) was the

only official who showed interest in

the active participation of the

"juniors."

the headquarters was also able to explain what happened to the money solicited for the

Philippine Team.

In his short stay in Baras, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. took the opportunity to teach the

new generation of Sikaranistas, in front of Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo.

Instead of answering the complaints, officials in the Headquarters kept silent and ignore

the problem as if it did not exist.

Prior to the adjournment of the meeting, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., gave

everybody present a Certificate of Appreciation, which he printed right during the meeting to

impress on the members that the brotherhood has now to ability to print any form needed for the

furtherance of the aims and goals of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. Pantas

Jaime Geronimo signed the Certificate as Philippine Director.

The meeting adjourned with divided and dissenting opinions. However, everybody was

united in their goal of continuing the legacy of Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo. In closing, Pantas

Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. reiterated the fact that he is the one who was chosen by the Supremo to

lead the members of Sikaran into the future.

After the meeting, NCR Assistant Regional Director Bert Pamilar posted the following

on his "Facebook" Page: " On march 8 2015 in Baras Rizal .you should watch , see and Join the event of Sikaran passing of torch of supreme Grand Master Lt. Col. Meliton c. Geronimo. To his Son Meliton S. Geronimo Jr. and will be attended by all Sikaran members around the World ! ! !

This information was corrected by Sikaran Valenzuela, to: " Sikaran Valenzuela sir Bert pugay po.. dba March 7. 2015 is Passing of the Torch and Leadership from Supreme Grand Master Lt. Col. Meliton C. Geronimo. to his Son Meliton Geronimo Jr. and March 8. 2015 is the Election Day for WSBP and a Discussion for the future Improvement and Development of Wsbp"..

In connection with this

election, Pantas Meliton S.

Geronimo, Jr. posted the

following on his Facebook

Page:

"Formal Election of Set of Officers for WSBP WILL BE ON mARCH 8. 2015 at Baras. Rizal.. If you have the Edge to grasp the authority and function for everbody like no ordinary officer then here is your moment to prove that with your knowledge and

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. with the officials from Region

1 and CAR.

understanding. You can share it for the improvement of WSBP.. Please be inform that all party interested on being an officer must submit letter of interest, send letter to my private message or email. election is for all regions. thank you P.S. all black belts have the right to vote and run for office…….

The last sentence on Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.'s comment is an answer to the

uncalled for comments of some officials not to include the junior members in the decision

making of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines.

Due to the inability of some members and officers from the other regions to attend the

meeting, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. decided to take short trips to Northern Luzon and

Southern Luzon Regions.

His first destination was Baguio City, where he met with Nelson Millare, Regional

Director of Region 1 and Joel Kiblasan, Regional Director of CAR. He also met with Donny

Calaunan, who complained to Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. about his expulsion without due

process. The latter promised to look into the matter and conduct an investigation. In addition,

present during their meeting were Rene David and Roger Orpina.

Their meeting covered various subjects, including the Department of Education of

Baguio City to have a regular Sikaran event. The Program of Activities in Baguio City will

include Regional, Invitational, and Open Tournaments. Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. also

suggested a regular seminar for all the members. For the first time, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo,

Jr. suggested that every Regional Director must have a Junior Assistant so the junior members

will not feel being left out and neglected. This idea was welcome by everybody during the

meeting.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo,

Jr. personally invited those present to

attend the Official Passing of the

Torch on March 7, 2015, and the

election of officers on March 8, 2015.

Likewise, he extended an invitation to

the Golden Jubilee Celebration in

2016. In closing, Pantas Meliton S.

Geronimo, Jr. announced that he will

send the Certificate of promotion of

the following: Nelson Millare,

presently 7th Degree to 8th Degree

Black Belt; Joel Kiblasan, presently

6th Degree to 7th Degree Black Belt;

and Rene David, presently 6th Degree

Black Belt to 7th Degree Black Belt.

These members paid the certificates

but were never sent by the

headquarters.

From Baguio City, Pantas

Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., and his Proposed Sikaran Gym in Camiling, Tarlac under

Sonny Mejia.

entourage stopped by in Camiling, Tarlac to meet up with Sonny Mejia, who is interested in

establishing a Sikaran gymnasium. Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. gave his word to help in any

way he can, including assigning an instructor to help out.

From Northern Luzon, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. motored to the Bicol Region.

There he met with Stephen Oli, Regional Director. Their initial meeting was successful in every

aspect. However, in order for the other officers to be present, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

came back a week later and met with Stephen Oli, Joseph Gomez, Leopoldo Bolofer, Romeo

Paje, Nestor Delloro, Police Supt. Alfredo Nebua, Reynolds Agnes, Nelson Oflear, Wilfredo

Rantael, Dexter Rebua, Jun Gonzales, Elinor Asico.

The Regional Officers presented their program of activities during the meeting while

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. reiterated his plans for Sikaran. He explained the difference

between the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines, which is the local group in the

Philippines and the World Sikaran Brotherhood, which is the international umbrella organization

of the different local groups such as the Philippines, the United States, Canada, Australia, Italy,

Saudi Arabia, Ireland and the other different countries.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. enumerated the different programs he is working on.

First on his priority is to raise funds for the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines to

finance his projects. He will require all Regional Directors to submit an annual Program of

Activities with an estimated budget. When available, the WSBP Headquarters will subsidize

every region's activities. In addition, when funds are available, Regional Directors will have PHP

5,000.00 at his disposal so he can meet up with the different Provincial Representatives. During a

semi-annual seminar, members will undergo First Aid and CPR training to be handled by the

Philippine National Red Cross, who will issue them a Certificate of Completion. Pantas Meliton

S. Geronimo, Jr. is also looking in the possibility of giving life insurance to members and their

families at a very nominal fee to be included in the membership fee.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. also informed everybody that even as he speaks,

construction of the World Sikaran Brotherhood Central Training Center is underway in Bilog

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. with the officials of Region 5 (Bicol Region).

Lalim in Baras, Rizal. Aside from the training center, there will also be a barracks-type quarters

to accommodate members who are visiting where they can be billeted for free.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. extended his personal invitation to witness the Official

Passing of the Torch when Supremo and Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo transfer the

Presidency and Final Sikaran Authority to him. He also announced the grand Jubilee Celebration

on November 6, 2016, marking the 50th Anniversary of the international recognition of Sikaran

as a distinct Filipino Art of Fighting, and the First Sikaran Hall of Fame.

Finally, Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. invited all the members of the World Sikaran

Brotherhood of the Philippines to be a part of the history of Sikaran by supporting the Sikaran

Taliba. All they have to do is to send their Sikaran biography and pictures with captions to

Sikaran Taliba by email to:

sikarantaliba@gmail.com

They can also email him directly at:

sikaranmaster@yahoo.com

They can also submit their material to Erlina Bartolata

Philippine Correspondent

Sikaran Taliba

Mabuhay at Pugay, itaguyod natin ang SIKARAN.

The Future of SIKARAN is here and now !

"Even as the Sikaran Taliba goes to press, the Sikaran Central Training

Center is in the final phase of preparation and the initial phase of

construction."

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR-AT-LARGE

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

9th Degree Red and White Belt

=================================================================

it is co m ing soon !!!!!!!!

WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD OF THE PHILIPPINES

He is the son of Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo and the third

generation heir to the Geronimo Sikaran lineage. He came from the

line of Sikaran haris. His Grandfather, Cipriano Geronimo was the

last Hari of Baras, Rizal. His Great-grandfather Bonifacio

Geronimo, was the last Hari ng mga Hari. Grandmaster Meliton

Geronimo has issued a Legal Declaration, naming his son

Administrative Head of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the

Philippines.

On March 10, 2015, the World Sikaran

Brotherhood of the Philippines will celebrate the

official passing of the torch and transfer of

authority as President, leader and master of the

World Sikaran Brotherhood.

Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo, will

officially step down as President and pass on the

authority to his son Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., thereafter will be

addressed as Sikaran Pantas (Master) Meliton S.

Geronimo, Jr. He is promoted to a higher level 9th

Degree Red and White Belt. As President, he will

have the final authority in all and every affair of

Sikaran, especially in the grade and rank

promotion.

Invited to this grand affair are all the

Regional Country Directors, State Directors, and

Regional Directors. Rizal Provincial Officials,

Baras Municipal Officials, and Rizal Department

of Education Officials are also invited to witness

this very important event in the history of Sikaran.

2015 - passing of the sikaran torch

BONIFACIO GERONIMO

1847 - 1925*

Estimation based on reliable

information - no picture

available at this time

CIPRIANO GERONIMO

1893-1993

MELITON C. GERONIMO

1927

MELITON S.

GERONIMO, JR.

1959

SIKARAN GOLDEN JUBILEE AND HALL OF FAME

By: Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

9th Degree Red and White Belt # 697

President

World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines, and

World Sikaran Brotherhood

On November 6, 2016, The World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines will celebrate

its golden anniversary. It was on November 6, 1966 when the Asian Karate Association,

composed of Japan, Korea, China and the Phillipines recognized Sikaran as a distinct unarmed

fighting art of Filipino origin and named Meliton Geronimo Grandmaster with the rank of 10th

Degree Red Belt.

It is no coincidence that November 6, 1966 has a close harmonic connection to the

element of fire. November 6, 1966 is a Sunday, a holyday. In the Gregorian calendar, it is the

310th day of the year. There are 55 days remaining until the end of this year.

November 6, 1966 falls under the zodiac sign of Scorpio. The modern birthstone for this

month is Topaz.

The mythical animal representative of this date is the Horse. Interestingly, the first two

kicks of Sikaran were influenced by the horse. The front leg kick is called padamba in Sikaran

and the rear leg kick is called sipang kabayo.

In the very old art of astrology, fire is the element on this date. It is no surprise that when

Meliton C. Geronimo was born on March 10, 1927, the sphere of influence of his birth is the

element of fire.

Sikaran is like the element of fire. It is associated with energy, assertiveness, and passion.

Sikaran, like fire does not know fear or doubt. There is no mean tricks in Sikaran, and like fire it

consumes everything on its path. Sikaran is an important part of Filipino culture and vital to the

development of Philippine civilization

Spiritual Fire. Fire stands for emotions free from restraint, such as love and happiness, but also

hatred and anger. Fire stands for fair fight. Fire does not need mean tricks or dirty techniques.

Fire is the element burning in your consciousness, moving you to fight for the things you believe

in, in a manner that is fair and square. Fire represents a vision, a quality, a conviction, not only as

a commitment but also a realization. If the Fire has caught something, it fights for it until it has

consumed it or has burned it down, destroyed it. It can be extinguished or it can extinguish by

itself. Fire doesn’t know fear or doubt. It doesn’t know mercy or shame either. If it wants

something, it will get over everything on its path to get it. Fire also stands for inspiration,

compassion, love, longing and lust.

This jubilee will be marked by festivities worthy of this grand event. A Sikaran Hall of

Fame will be held in conjunction with the Golden Anniversary.

In 1966, the original plan was to invite the Grandmasters who were invovled in the

recognition of Sikaran as a distinct fighting art from the Philippines on its 50th Anniversary. But

this will not be so. Grandmasters from Japan, Kyojiro Furusawa and Koichi Kondo have passed

away. Grandmasters Dr. Kwai Byeung Yun of Ji Do Kwan Kong Soo Doo, and Hwang Kee of

Moo Doo Kwan Tang Soo Doo of Korea have likewise passed away. With the dissolution of the

Asian Karate Association in 1970, we have lost contact with Chinese Grandmaster Chua Tiong

Ki, but there were uncomfirmed reports that he too passed away.

Only Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo is still alive, albeit at 87th years old, he is suffering

from the ill effects of several bouts with stroke.

The only other master who is still alive and was part of the early age of Sikaran is Kim

Soo Jin, now 10th Degree Red Belt of Ji Do Kwan (now a part of Korean Tae Kwon Do).

THE OTHER ONLY MASTER STILL AROUND DURING THE PROMOTION OF

MELITON C. GERONIMO TO GRANDMASTER 10th DEGREE RED BELT

Grandmaster Kim Soo Jin - Ji Do Kwan Soo Bak Do Korean Tae Kwon Do

1966

2010 - 10th Degree Red Belt

From the early beginnings of Sikaran in the Philippines, it has now spread its wings in the

four corners of the world.

The golden jubilee is still 2 years away but preparations are now being taken to insure

that it will be the greatest event in Sikaran until Novermber 6, 2066, when Sikaran celebrates its

centennial or diamond anniversary.

Significant events took place on November 6, 1966. Of course everybody in the Sikaran

world are aware that it was on this important date that the Asian Karate Association recognized

Sikaran as a distinct Filipino art of fighting and declared Meliton C. Geronimo, Grandmaster of

Sikaran with the rank of 10th Degree Red Belt.

However, the recognition of Sikaran is not the only noteworthy occurrence of that day.

There are several events that took place in November 1966. Some were good, some were not so

good. Some changed the course of history, some changed people's life.

In China's Chairman Mao Tse Tung launched China's Cultural Revolution and begun the

purging of the intellectuals who were against Mao's administration.

An earthquake in Turkey left 2,394 dead and thousands injured.

In India, Indira Gandhi was elected Prime Minister.

In the field of science, Soviet Union lands Luna 9 on the moon early in the year. A few

months later the United States followed by a soft moon landing of Surveyor I.

In the field of fashion, Miniskirts are in.

In the field of health, cigarette packets in the United States must carry the health

warning "Caution! Cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health."

In the early part of 1966, Ronald Reagan enters politics becoming governor of

California.

Bill Russell became the first black coach in NBA history (Boston Celtics.

Among the Sikaran members who were there on that memorable day, one who is still

very active to this date is Emmanuel es Querubin. Emmanuel Querubin is now 9th Degree Red

and White Belt, holds the appointive position of Executive and Technical Assistant to the

Grandmaster and Director for Research and Standards, and is the Editor-in-Chief of the Sikaran

Taliba.

BOOK TWO

COMING SOON

RELEASED IN 2011….

SIKARAN INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO VOLUME 1

WRITTEN, PRODUCED, AND DIRECTED BY:

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8th DEGREE BLACK BELT (#1487)

Hercules, California, USA

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