Liping Maharlika goes to Houston

Welcome to Houston!

"Liping Maharlika"

01 September 2005

Dr. Leo Estepa (center) establishes and expand their Maharlika Arnis group in Houston with the 1st batch of his students. He is currently reactivating his comrades stationed in US and Canada - California and New Jersey and Toronto.

A demonstration of the Four-some Sinawali. One of the twelve Sinawali designed by the Liping Maharlika for the youngsters to enjoy playing.

Its intricacy in movements, gracefulness and team work is the most after sought among the twelve kinds of Sinawali. Only the Liping Maharlika has the most comprehensive technique in the different Sinawali style. They even have a separate manual solely dedicated for this technique. It is called "Isang Dosenang Sinawali". The knowledge of this technique is a concerted efforts of the PHILMAT where most of the Senior Instructors are the product of that troupe. To them we salute and give credit for their extensive and untiring effort in their continuous quest for knowledge of the art until to this date.

As part of their envisioned program to expand abroad by 2010, he is currently on a mission to travel abroad and fulfill their commitments.

"Liping Maharlika - Texas, USA Chapter"
4327 Roundtree Lane
Missouri City, Texas 77459

Maharlika Instructors on a different Training Module

Liping Maharlika Instructors
on
"Standard First Aid & Basic Life Support Course"


18-23 April 2005
Air Force General Hospital
Villamor Air Base, Pasay City

All Maharlika Instructors are required to complete a Training Module in SFA-BLS to complete the Senior Instructor module requirements. Above is Dr. Leo Estepa (Medical Director of AFHSMTT) and his staff demonstrating the modified blanket carry to the participants.

Arnis Instructor Benjie Silo performing a return demonstration of the C's spine control in the Extrication training module together with the other military personnel participants in the course.

Jopay Rabosa performing the C's spine control over a victim of motor vehicle accident during their return demonstration in the Extrication training module at the Air Force General Hospital parking lot.

Jopay Rabosa after performing the C's spine control over a victim, then helps in assisting the final extrication of the victim together with her team mate into the spine board for transfer..

Arnis Instructors Jopay Rabosa and Benjie Silo together with other military participants perform a technique in blanket carries during their return demonstration at the Air Force General Hospital Conference room. They were the 3rd batch of arnis instructors who under went the same training course module.

Benjie Silo performing an assessment to a victim using his skills in the "Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support Course" known as the LLF technique in trying to assess for the victims breathing.

Instructor Benjie Silo volunteered as the victim for the two-man carry technique during their return demonstration together with two military participants.

"Standard First-Aid and Basic Life Support Course"

18-23 April 2005
Air Force General Hospital
Villamor Air Base, Pasay City

This project is in cooperation with the Air Force Health Service Mobile Training Team
and The Philippine National Red Cross (Pasay City)

Inside Liping Maharlika

Liping Maharlika Anniversary and Reunion
Saisaki Restaurant at Padre Faura

Malate, Manila
30 September 2004

Standing from L-R: Leo Estepa, Bong Rogacion, Rick Sarte,
Jopay Rabosa, Vigie Gallardo and Benjie Silo.
Sitting form R-L: Rey Postrado, Alex dela Cruz, Jenny Gonzalez
Zaldie Franco and Rene Fernandez

Bro. Vigie Gallardo receiving his "Service Award" certificate
from Bro. Dr. Leo Estepa (out-going President).
Center is Bro Capt. Rick Sarte (in-coming President)

Liping Maharlika Anniversary and Reunion
Saisaki Restaurant at Padre Faura

Malate, Manila

30 September 2004

Inside Liping Maharlika

Liping Maharlika Anniversary and Reunion
San Pedro, Laguna
September 2000

Standing from L-R: Mike dela Cruz, Benjie Silo, Rey Postrado,

Rafraf Navizaga, Ver Abainza, Ariel Duran and Alex dela Cruz.
Sitting from R-L: Noel Estepa, Rene Fernandez, Ed Paz

Boboy Herras, Jun Martinada, Rick Sarte and Leo Estepa


Liping Maharlika Anniversary and Reunion
Pacita Complex, San Pedro, Laguna
September 2000

Inside Liping Maharlika

Liping Maharlika Anniversary and Reunion
San Pedro, Laguna
September 1998

From R-L: Alex dela Cruz, Ariel Duran, Rene Fernandez,

Monching del Carmen, Rick Sarte, Jun Martinada & Leo Estepa

From R-L: Benjie Silo, Ariel Duran, Monching Del Carmen
Alex dela Cruz, Leo Estepa, Rene Fernandez & Rick Sarte

Counter-clockwise: Ariel Duran, Bong del Camat
Ruel Gatbobton, Alex dela Cruz & Mike dela Cruz

Liping Maharlika Anniversary and Reunion

San Pedro, Laguna
September 1998

A legacy ....... Reborn!

Today, arnis has advance to a level where it can hold it’s own among the martial arts of the world. Truly Filipino in origin and spirit it remains as one of our most precious legacies from the past.


The legacy left by our forebears is still fresh in the blood of today’s youth …………....... and perhaps will remain in so in the generations to come.

HONORING The Living Legacies of Arnis De Mano

Arnis Grandmasters Cup

Tournament

Nayong Pilipno Arnis Club Executive Director (Meneleo E. Estepa, MD) conceived the idea of honoring the different Arnis Grandmasters of NARAPHIL thru arnis tournaments as tribute to their contribution to the revival and preservation of our indigenous martial art - ARNIS DE MANO, and honoring them as a true living legacies of our cultural art. Three of the nine NARAPHIL Grandmasters heed to the call and offer of Dr. Leo Estepa and eventually became a very popular activities of their respective affiliate clubs and followers. This was under the auspices of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation Inc. Executive Director, Atty. Apolonio Anota and NARAPHIL President (Dir. Romeo Mascardo) in cooperation with the Liping Maharlika, Inc.

Succeeding tournaments were carried out by their respective affiliate groups and followers as NPAC concentrated their activities on the monthly goodwill matches and arnis demonstration of the different clubs and other related martial arts group. They also sponsored the annual NARAPHIL National Arnis Team Championship and other Workshop Seminars in Arnis like the Summer P.E. Teachers Basic Arnis Workshop/Seminars.

Honoring GM Jose “Nonoy” Mena
(September 1992)

Winner Bantamweight Division (Adriatico Del Camat, Jr.)
With honoree GM “Tatang" Ilustrisimo and NPFI Exec. Dir. Atty. Anota

Honoring GM Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo

with NPFI Executive Director Atty. Apolonio Anota

(December 1991)

Honoring GM Benjamin “Mang Ben” Lema.
GM Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo handing the plaque to the honoree.
(September 1990)

Some of the Monthly Goodwill Matches

being undertaking by the Liping Maharlika and Nayong Pilipino Arnis Club

under the auspices of NARAPHIL & Nayong Pilipino Foundation Inc.

A view of a monthly Goodwill Match sponsored by

Liping Maharlika and Nayong Pilipino Arnis Club (NPAC)

Elpidio Quirino High School Arnis Team

(LSAI Chapter)

Tr. Jerry Jimenez receiving their Certificate from Dr. Leo Estepa

Samahang Arnis ng Muntinlupa Team
Mr. Val Simbre receiving their Certificate of Appreciation

PUP Arnis Varsity Team
with Reynante Dominguez (Asst. Coach)

Makati Public Safety (MAPSA) Arnis Team
with SPO1 Silvestre Abainza (Coach) & Dr. Leo Estepa (NPAC Exec. Dir.)

8th NARAPHIL National Arnis Team Championship
Palaruang Pambata, Nayong Pilipino
(September 1993)

SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS

(14 Sr. Division; 8 Jr. Division)

PUPArnis Varisty Team
(Junior Division)

Makati Public Safety (MAPSA) Arnis Team
(Senior Division)

Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Arnis Team
(Junior Division)

Don Honorio Ventura College of Arts & Trade
Arnis Team
Bacolor, Pampanga (Junior Division)

8th NARAPHIL National Arnis Team Championship
Palaruang Pambata, Nayong Pilipino
(September 1993)

Phil. Army Arnis Team
(Senior Division)

Phil. Navy Arnis Team
(Senior Division)

Samahang Arnis ng Muntinlupa Team
(Junior Division)

Pamantukan Arnis Team
(Senior Division)

with Coach Eulito Romo

Champion (Sr. Division) PUP Arnis Varsity Team
7th NARAPHIL National Arnis Team Championship
(April 1991)


Best Player - Jiegs delos Santos (NPAC Arnis Club)

receiving his award from Ted Javier (NARAPHIL Board Chairman)
and NPFI Executive Director Atty. Apolonio Anota


Referee Ariel Duran



OPENING CEREMONY
Atty. Apolonio Anota NPFI Exec. Dir. delivering his Opening Remarks



OATH OF SPORTSMANSHIP

7th NARAPHIL National Arnis Team Championship
Tagalog Pavilion, Nayong Pilipino
(April 1991)

Champion (Sr. Division) - Doce Pares Manila

1st Runner-up US Embassy Arnis Team, 2nd Runner-up PUP Arnis Varsity Team

Atty. Dionisio Cañete (NARAPHIL President) with GM Ben Lema
awarding the Best Player to Rodney Competente (Doce Pares - Manila)

Referee SPO1 Silvestre Abainza (PNP)

Opening Ceremony
Official/Guest Table with Atty. Dionisio Cañete (NARAPHIL President)
Referee SPO1 Ver Abainza and Dr. Leo Estepa (NARAPHIL Sec. Gen.)

6th NARAPHIL National Arnis Team Championship
Tagalog Pavilion, Nayong Pilipino
(May 1990)

5th NARAPHIL National Arnis Team Championship
GM Benjamin Lema showcasing his skills in arnis demonstration

with Herman Licanto

Referee Ariel Duran (NARAPHIL Instructor) arbitrating a about

5th NARAPHIL National Arnis Team Championship
Bacolod House ground, NARAPHIL Satellite Office
Nayong Pilipino, Pasay City
(April 1989)