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RANKS AND TITLES IN SIKARAN

By: Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr.

9th Degree Red and White Belt

WSB/WSBP President

The terms Master and Grandmaster are titles awarded and sanctioned by a legitimate

governing body. It is the highest level of skill attainment and understanding. The Master and

Grandmaster have a deep understanding of the ideas and the situations of his particular art and

has demonstrated this advanced understanding in applying principles for any particular position

with respect to conditions and circumstances. A Master or Grandmaster speaks with authority

because he is the authority, in fact the final authority in his particular art. He is the source of

power and influence to command thought, opinion, or behavior.

The term Master was first used popularly in the 1830's when referring to the highest

skilled chess player. With so many Masters, it became necessary to make a distinction as to the

best of the best. The term Grandmaster was designated to differentiate a Master of the Masters.

Aside from chess, the term Grandmaster became popular when affixed to the martial arts.

In Japanese Martial Arts, Grandmaster is translated into different terms. Sometimes the

grandmaster is referred to as "Sensei" or "O'Sensei." Sometimes it is "Shihan" or "Hanshi."

In the Philippines, the term Martial Art Grandmaster was first used on November 6,

1966, when the Asian Karate Association recognized Sikaran as a distinct and sovereign Filipino

unarmed fighting art, promoted Meliton C. Geronimo, to the 10th Degree Red Belt, and

bestowed on him the title Soke. In Japanese, Soke literally means founder. As founder, he is also

the Grandmaster.

There is only one Soke or founder in any art. In Sikaran, he is Meliton C. Geronimo and

he is known as the Supremo. He is the head of the art or the style. He holds a rank of 10th

Degree. There can never be any other Soke (founder) or 10th Degree in Sikaran. He has the

privilege of wearing a belt of his choice of color, whether black or red or even gold or white.

Meliton C. Geronimo opted to use Red Belt. He is the only person in Sikaran who was given the

honor of wearing a Red Belt and the rank of 10th Degree. He is the only one who can award any

rank to anyone he sees fit in Sikaran. The Soke (Supremo), while holding the rank of 10th

Degree, is also considered to be "beyond the rank system."

Meliton C. Geronimo inherited the art of Sikaran from his father at the age of 39 years.

On that occasion, the Sikaran elders of Baras gave Meliton C. Geronimo, the title Supremo or

leader. His father passed the art of Sikaran and the leadership of the art to him. Officially,

Meliton C. Geronimo took total control, having mastered the basic and advanced techniques, as

well as the principles, concepts, and theory of Sikaran.

In the Philippines, the proliferation of the terms Master and Grandmaster is a direct result

of the expansion and popularity of Arnis de Mano. There was a time when the term used to mean

the highest rank in Arnis de Mano was "Guro" which means teacher. Not satisfied with the title

"Guro," they added adjectives to denote a higher class of guro, like Punong-Guro (head teacher);

Mataas na Guro (higher rank teacher), Matawguro (master teacher), Dakilang Guro (Great

teacher), and even Amang Guro (father teacher) which was a term reserved for God the Father.

Not gratified to the full, and convinced that using a foreign term will elevate their status,

they used honorifics that may sound stately and grand and will convey social superiority. Being

commercial schools, they needed more students who will pay. The unfortunate result of this

"Title Contest" is the proliferation of self-proclaimed masters.

In Arnis de Mano, there is now untold numbers of Masters, Grandmasters, Senior

Masters, Senior Grandmasters, Great Grandmasters, Supreme Great Grandmasters, Ultimate

Supreme Great Grandmasters, Senior Ultimate Supreme Great Grandmasters and so on and so

forth. It is safe to assume that there are as many Master or Grandmaster as there are school or

style of Arnis.

Karate is not free of this "self-glorification." They have copied titles and ranks of the

Japanese schools to whom they are affiliated or the style they favor.

In Sikaran, in an effort to keep up with the "title contest," new words were coined, such

as Bantas (lower grade) when referring to someone of the same or lower grade, Mantas (higher

grade) when referring to someone of the same or higher grade, and Pantas (Master). There are

also new words adopted as "Title,” such as Matatag (5th Degree), Berani (6th Degree), Batikan

(7th Degree), Dalubhasa (8th Degree), and Marangal (9th Degree). Matatag, Berani, Batikan,

Dalubhasa, and Marangal are ordinary Tagalog words, but are associated with the title Mantas

First Degree Black belt to the Fifth Degree Black Belt belong to the Bantas

Classification. Sixth Degree Black Belt to Ninth Degree Black Belt (or Red and White Belt)

belongs to the Mantas Classification. A Ninth Degree who has been promoted to the next level is

classified as Pantas (Master). The promotion is only to a higher level and not a higher rank. Only

Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo can designate a Pantas. Not even the association itself can

promote anybody to the title and rank of Pantas. In essence, after Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo,

passes away there can never be another Pantas. Likewise, there can never be another 10th Degree

Red Belt in Sikaran. As explained only the Soke (Founder) can hold the rank of 10th Degree Red

Belt, the highest rank in Sikaran.

At present, there are only two 9th Degree Red and White Belts who have been designated

Pantas (Master) by Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo. They are Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., after

leadership of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines has been passed on to him, and

Jaime Geronimo, when he was named Interim Chief Instructor.

OTHER RANKS, TITLES, AND FUNCTION

TITLE MINIMUM RANK FUNCTION

FILIPINO

Japanese

Mantas Matatag

Doshi

Ika-5 Antas, Sagisag na

Itim

Godan (5th Dan)

Matatag na Guro

Lead Teacher

FILIPINO

Japanese

Mantas Berani

Renshi


Itim

Rokudan (6th Dan)

Beraning Guro

Expert Teacher

FILIPINO

Japanese

Mantas Batikan

Tasshi


Itim

Shichidan (7th Dan)

Batikang Guro

Expert Teacher

FILIPINO

Japanese

Mantas Dalubhasa

Kyoshi


Itim

Hachidan (8th Dan)

Dalubhasang Guro

Senior Expert Teacher

FILIPINO

Japanese

Mantas Marangal

Hanshi


Pula at Puti

Kudan (9th Dan)

Matawguro

Master Teacher

Misconception about "Titles".

Not all Black Belts are a Teacher or "Sensei." The title is rarely given to anyone below

the rank of 4th Dan. "Shihan," a master's title is rarely given by anyone under the rank of 5th

Dan. However, different schools have different titles. It is not also true that once you become a

Black Belt you can open a school and call yourself a Teacher. In Sikaran, in order to be classified

a Teacher, one must have attended a Teacher's Academy and possess a Teacher's License. In

order to be classified a Tournament Official; one must have passed the test for the classification.

Mere possession of a Black Belt does not qualify one to be a Teacher or a Referee. No Title is

assumed due to reaching a rank level.

In Japan and Okinawa, you cannot open a school unless you possess a rank of at least 7th

Dan. Rank alone also does not qualify you to be called a Master. In the Western World, the title

Master is thrown around like it is going out of style. In the Western World, even a 1st Degree

Black Belt is sometimes referred to as Master.

In 2009, Steven Dowd, Publisher of FMA Digest, interviewed Grandmaster Meliton C.

Geronimo of the World Sikaran Brotherhood. We are reprinting, with permission portion of the

interview with Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo:

AN INTERVIEW WITH SIKARAN GRANDMASTER MELITON C.

GERONIMO:

FMAdigest: In your opinion what makes your Filipino Martial Arts style different from other

Filipino martial arts style?

Meliton C. Geronimo: My martial art style is called Sikaran. Technically, there are only two

Filipino martial arts styles: The unarmed martial arts style is Sikaran and the armed martial arts

style is Arnis de Mano. In my opinion these are the only two original and authentic Filipino

martial arts that are as old as the country itself. These martial arts existed even before the

Spaniards came. What we now call Arnis de Mano has been known under various names such as

Kali, Eskrima, Estokada and others. Sikaran, on the other hand has always just been called

Sikaran. It is an art of fighting that emphasizes the use of the feet. It also uses the hands for

striking, throwing and takedowns. In competition, however, the hands are used only for blocking

and only kicking techniques are allowed.

FMAdigest: What makes your style unique or different from other styles?

Meliton C. Geronimo: Sikaran is a, martial arts with a history that is as old as the country. This

in itself makes it unique. Karate compared to Sikaran is just an infant art. Sikaran was developed

in the Philippines, making it a truly Filipino art and different from the other unarmed fighting

styles.

FMAdigest: What makes the Filipino martial arts in general different from other martial arts

throughout the world?

Meliton C. Geronimo: Martial arts around the world, whether armed or unarmed are similar in

the sense that they were all developed to defend against a hostile force or threat. There may be

superficial similarities in techniques and maneuvers because they all have a similar purpose -

self- preservation. However, the similarity ends there. Filipino martial arts are homegrown and

born in the Philippines guided by the Filipino’s character and culture.

FMAdigest: In your opinion, what is a Master?

Meliton C. Geronimo: A Master is a person who has achieved exceptional ability both mentally

and physically in all the aspects of the particular art. Additionally, a person must have

contributed in the development and propagation of the art. In Sikaran, the title master is vested

only by the grandmaster. Physical expertise alone is not enough for a person to be bestowed the

title “Master.” Naming of a master takes a great deal of thinking and consideration because a

master is next in line in being the Grandmaster. High grade alone does not qualify a person to be

called a master.

FMAdigest: In your opinion, what is a Grandmaster?

Meliton C. Geronimo: Grandmaster is a title that denotes the highest authority in a particular

martial art. Since there are only two genuine Filipino martial arts styles there should only be two

grandmasters in the Philippines. I cannot talk about whom the grandmaster of Arnis de Mano

should be because unlike Sikaran, there is no particular school, which can claim being the one

and only original school where all the other schools came from. To me the title grandmaster

cannot and must not be assumed. It must be awarded by a competent authority. I was awarded

the title of grandmaster of Sikaran by the Asian Karate Association because I am the highest

authority in Sikaran also known as Philippine Karate (by the Asian Karate Association over 50

years ago). Cipriano Geronimo, Melencio Bigasin and Manuel Ocampo, the last highest Sikaran

authority charged me in the preservation of Sikaran, and bestowed on me the title “Supremo.” In

fact it is our family (Geronimo) lineage that is the last surviving lineage in Sikaran genealogy.

FMAdigest: What do you think of styles that use such titles as Great Grandmaster, Supreme

Grandmaster? In addition, since this has become a title, which is being used, do you think the

next step is something like “Ultimate Supreme Great Grandmaster”?

Meliton C. Geronimo: People being people, they will try to outdo each other in every which way

they can. I do not waste any time in titles and ranks. I have been called by different titles by dif-

ferent people. People who knew me as a military officer call me by my rank, which is

“Lieutenant Colonel.” People who knew me as a politician call me “Mayor.” People who knew

me as a movie actor call me by my alias “latigo.” Some members of Sikaran call me “Supremo.”

Do not mistake this word for Supreme Being (God). In Filipino “Supremo” means leader or head

of a group. Andres Bonifacio, leader of the Katipunan was called Supremo (highest rank or

leader in the Katipunan). Luis Taruc was called Supremo as the leader of the infamous

Hukbalahap (Hukbo ng bayan laban sa hapon). I am called Sikaran Supremo because I am the

leader and the highest authority in Sikaran.

FMAdigest: Personally what do you think of the state of the Filipino martial arts today and

what do you think would bring the Filipino martial arts to greater recognition throughout the

world?

Meliton C. Geronimo: I can only talk about Sikaran. There are several Sikaran schools in the

Philippines and all over the world, some are legitimate and some are not. Almost all the

legitimate schools are affiliated with the Pandaigdigang Kapatirang Sikaran ng Pilipinas (World

Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines). We are trying to get all schools who claim to be

teaching Sikaran to affiliate with us and take advantage of training, legitimizing, and upgrading

their skill in Sikaran. We have training facilities in Baras, Rizal for this purpose. Your magazine

is in a very advantageous position to fulfill this dream. In the national level, there is presently a

bill in congress (that has passed the first reading) authored by Congresswoman Adelina

Rodriguez-Zaldriagga naming Sikaran the National Martial Art of the Philippines. A bill in the

senate (to go on the first reading) prepared by Jessie Rocales, Chief of Staff of Senator Lito

Lapid, making Sikaran a mandatory Physical Education curriculum and providing the necessary

funding for its implementation by the Department of Education is also in the works.

The provincial government of Rizal has approved naming SIKARAN Rizal’s Provincial

Sport.

FMAdigest: There are a lot of different Organizations, Federations, Associations, etc. in the

Filipino martial arts, of course personal ones like LESKAS, Modern Arnis, LASI, Serrada,

Illustrisimo, Doce Pares to name just a few. then there are organizations which are made up

of the different organizations such as National Filipino martial arts, Philippine Counsel of

Kali, Eskrima, Arnis Masters), etc. Do you ever think the Filipino martial arts will come under

just one banner?

Meliton C. Geronimo: There is only one legitimate Sikaran Organization and that is the Pandaig-

digang Kapatirang Sikaran ng Pilipinas (World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines). Any

other group claiming to be a Sikaran Organization, which is not affiliated with the Pandaigdi-

gang Kapatirang Sikaran ng Pilipinas, is fraudulent. I have heard about other people claiming to

be Masters, even Grandmasters of Sikaran. You can check their credentials and you will find out

they are dubious. The practice of Sikaran as it is known today started in the 1950’s in Baras,

Rizal, under my leadership. In 1958 the Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines was formed. The

Pandaigdigang Kapatirang Sikaran ng Pilipinas has a master roster of every member of the

World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines from the day it was established. If you check you

will see that some of these people claiming to be Masters and Grandmasters were at one time our

student but were expelled for one reason or another, but mainly for conduct unbecoming. Then

there are those who take advantage of people’s gullibility and to validate whatever they are

teaching and call it Sikaran. As far as Arnis de Mano is concerned, President Ray Velayo must

take the initiative to bring together all the Arnis groups under the banner of Arnis Philippines.

FMAdigest: Now it seems that some of the Filipino martial arts are claiming to become a

hybrid art. What is the reason or your feeling of this?

Meliton C. Geronimo: Most who are claiming that theirs is a hybrid art are those whose art do

not have an authentic and legitimate origin. Their art has no verifiable source and that is why

they say they “combine” the different arts into a hybrid art. Sikaran is a complete art. As an art of

fighting, kicks are emphasized because the legs are more powerful and have a longer reach.

However, the hands are also used for striking and thrusting. Submission techniques, takedowns

and throws are all part of Sikaran. In contests and competitions, however, there are rules

prohibiting certain techniques for the sake of safety. If you practice an authentic and complete

fighting art, such as Sikaran, and you do it well, you will not have to practice a “hybrid” art.

By: Patz Geronimo

MEANING OF THE COLOR OF THE SIKARAN BELT


9th Degree Red and White Belt President, WSBP / WSB

The color of the belt in all martial arts originated with Jigoro Kano of the

Kodokan Judo. There was a time in the history of the martial arts when the main purpose of the belt was to hold up the pants.

In fact, in the oldest recorded martial arts, the Greek Pankration did not even

have any belt. In the Japanese martial arts, the secondary purpose of the belt was to designate

the school or style of the art. With the organization of the Kodokan Judo Institute, it became necessary to

demonstrate the level of the skill by an external means, hence the color of the belt. The level of skill was divided into two classifications, the lower "grade," and the

higher "rank." The "grade" had five steps, while the "rank" had ten degrees. There are also schools that have ten “grades” and ten “ranks”. Each unit was designated by the color of the belt.

Generally, in Japanese martial arts, the first step designating the beginner is the white belt. It may progress to yellow, then green, then blue, and finally the brown belt. After the "grade," classification comes the "rank" designated as degree. The belt in the rank or degree classification is black. First degree to tenth degree wears a black belt. Depending on the school, for ceremonial purposes eight, and ninth degree black belt may also wear a red and white belt, and the tenth degree may wear a red belt. There are schools that allow red and white belt from fifth degree onwards. There are also schools that only allow black belt all the way to the tenth degree.

However, by now each art or each school has adopted several other colors with several various markings or symbols.

There is a popular allegory about the color evolution of the martial arts belt. The beginner starts with a very clean, spotless white belt. The belt is never washed. Through long, hard training, the belt accumulates dirt and eventually turns yellow with time. With the dirt and exposure to time the color turns green. Further hard training and longer time gives the color the hue of blue. Through the years of training the color turns brown. More dirt accumulates and time causes the belt to turn black. After a lifetime of training the belt is now beaten and tattered and every serious martial artist wear the tattered black belt as a badge of honor.

In an episode of the TV series Kung Fu, the star was asked “what is

your belt?” and he answered “leather from JC Penny.”

From the advent of Sikaran up to the 1950's, there was no belt classification. There was no external symbol to designate the level of skill, except the title hari (champion) which is given by a board after defeating a given number of opponents.

When the Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines was organized, Meliton C. Geronimo adopted the colored belt system. Geronimo however, has modified the belt system several times, mainly for economic reasons. Instead of using different color belts, he decided that it would be more economical to just limit the color to two, white and black to designate "grade" or "rank." To indicate the level of skill was just a matter of adding stripes to the belt.

Officially, the lower grade belt is called baytang or hakbang (step) and the higher rank belt is called antas (degree). The belt is called sagisag (symbol). White belt is called sagisag na puti and black belt is called sagisag na itim.

There were some suggestions to differentiate the belt system for the males from the females. However, this sexist suggestion was not taken into consideration. If you are a black belt, whether male or female, you are a black belt and must be able to stand behind the symbol of the black belt. Inter-gender contests, however, is still not allowed.

There are clubs and schools, which use several different color belts. The reason they normally give is that changing the color of the belt gives incentive and inspires the student to train harder. To the commercial schools it mean added revenue. The World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines has been lenient in the color of the lower grades, and even in the promotion to the next higher grade. The advance rank of the Black Belt is a different thing. Only black belt with the appropriate number of stripes to denote the antas is allowed.

The proposed amendment of the Sikaran By-Laws will provide the following: WSBP Ranks and Belts

BAYTANG O HAKBANG

a. Baguhan (Plain White Belt) Third Class White Belt with 1 black stripe Second Class White Belt with 2 black stripes First Class White Belt with 3 black stripes

b. Kaalaman (Green Belt- Luntian) Third Class Green Belt with 1 black stripe Second Class Green Belt with 2 black stripes First Class Green Belt with 3 black stripes

C. Kaunlaran (Blue Belt – Bughaw) Third Class blue belt with 1 black stripe Second Class blue belt with 2 black stripes First Class blue belt with 3 black stripes d. Kahusayan (Brown Belt- Kayumanggi)

Third Class Brown belt with 1 black stripe Second Class Brown Belt with 2 black stripes First Class Brow Belt with 3 black stripes

IN SIKARAN, YELLOW BELT AND OTHER COLOR BELTS ARE NOT OFFICIALLY USED.

MAUNLAD NA ANTAS – ADVANCED DEGREES Black Belt – Sagisag na Itim

Plain Black Belt Honorary Rank First Degree Black Belt with 1 red stripe Second Degree Black Belt with 2 red stripes Third Degree Black Belt with 3 red stripes Fourth Degree Black Belt with 4 red stripes Fifth Degree Black Belt with 5 red stripes Sixth Degree Black Belt with 6 red stripes Seventh Degree Black Belt with 7 red stripes Eight Degree Black Belt with 8 red stripes Ninth Degree Red and White Belt

Tenth Degree Red Belt (At the time of adoption of this By-Laws, only GM Meliton C. Geronimo holds this rank and belt)

The new amended by-laws will provide the minimum time-in-grade for eligibility

for promotion, for those who cannot otherwise qualify for promotion. In a forthcoming issue the complete requirements for ranks and titles will be treated comprehensively.

Being a military man, Meliton Geronimo adopted several attributes of

military ranking as equivalent to "grade" or "rank."

"Grade" Non-Commissioned Officer White Belt Private

Green Belt Corporal

Brown Belt Sergeant

One stripe Brown Belt Staff Sergeant

Two stripes Brown Belt Master Sergeant

Three stripes Brown Belt First Sergeant

Probationary Back Belt Sergeant Major

"Rank" Commissioned Officer

Black Belt Advance Degree

1st Degree Black Belt 2nd Lieutenant

2nd Degree Black Belt Lieutenant

3rd Degree Black Belt Captain

4th Degree Black Belt Major

5th Degree Black Belt Lieutenant Colonel

6th Degree Black Belt Colonel

7th Degree Black Belt Brigadier General

8th Degree Black Belt Major General

9th Degree Black Belt Lieutenant General

10th Degree Black Belt General

In 2009, Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo, allowed the use of the ceremonial red and

white belt for ordinary use of the ninth degree black belt holders. Since the founding of the

World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines, there have only been nine members promoted to

the 9th Degree Black Belt (now sporting the red and white belt, by Supremo Meliton C.

Geronimo. By seniority they are:

Name Registration No. Date promoted to Black Belt

Jaime Geronimo 14 1960

Emmanuel Querubin 87 1960

Louelle Lledo 326 1968

Romeo Paje 511 1970 Roberto Pamilar 524 1970

Dante Alambra 687 1971

Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. 697 1971 Ernesto Millanes 730 1971

Andy Sanano, Jr. (*) 844 1969

(After Andy Sanano’s promotion to Black Belt he migrated to the United States and

his registration papers were somehow misplaced that is why he was issued another

higher number)

There are some more members sporting the red and white belt and present themselves as

9th Degree, but have not completed the requirements and are therefore not officially recorded as

such in the official roster.

When Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. took over as President and Final Authority in

Sikaran, he has not authorized the promotion to the 9th Degree Red and White Belt. Likewise, he

has not authorized promotion to any rank higher than the 4th Degree Black Belt. Anybody who

has been promoted to any rank higher than the 4th Degree Black Belt has to be examined by

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. or his designee for the grade to be recognized based on the

requirements he has now instituted.

In the Philippines, he promoted to 6th Degree Black Belt Emily Samillano and Allan

Villamor. In the United States he promoted 6th Degree Black Belt, through Mantas Marangal

Andy Sanano, Jr. United States Country Director, Evangeline Erickson and William Bugia.

Pantas Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., following the legacy of Supremo Meliton C. Geronimo,

requires that all members should be role models, not only to the other members, but the

community as well. He made this requirement mandatory and part of the Sikaran By-Laws.

These provisions are:

- Each member shall observe the highest standard of integrity and discipline both

as a member of the WSBP and in his private life.

- All Black Belts shall be promoted not only based on his knowledge in

Sikaran but also on his character, conduct and potential as a good leader.

- All WSBP Black Belts are obliged to comply and enforce all WSBP rules,

regulations, legal orders from his superiors and all provisions of these By-

Laws.

- No member is allowed to join an unlawful organization.

- All members shall maintain self-discipline at all times in order to safeguard the

dignity of Sikaran and the integrity of the WSBP.

- No member shall engage in any illegal activity or any activity involving moral

turpitude.

- No Instructor, Black Belt, or any member shall be allowed to hold exhibition

without proper authority.

- Members shall undergo promotional examinations administered by the proper

promoting authority before they can be elevated to the next higher rank.

- All promoted members shall be issued Certificate of Promotion and

Identification Card in order to have their promotions recognized.

ALL PROMOTIONS IN THE BLACK BELT RANK MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY THE

PRESIDENT, PANTAS MELITON S. GERONIMO, JR, AND CONFIRMED ON THE

CERTIFICATE OF PROMOTION AND THE IDENTIFICATION CARD WITH HIS

SIGNATURE.

- Members found guilty of self-promotion shall be subjected to severe disciplinary

action, including expulsion. Any member expelled will be stripped off his rank

and/ or title.

CURRENT AUTHORIZED 9TH

DEGREE RED AND WHITE BELT

JAIME C. GERONIMO

Registration No. 14

Date promoted to Black belt - 1960

EMMANUEL ES QUERUBIN

Registration No. 87

Date promoted to Black Belt - 1960

LOUELLE C. LLEDO, JR.

Registration No. 326

Date promoted to Black

Belt-1968

ROMEO PAJE


Date promoted to Black Belt

- 1970

ROBERTO PAMILAR



Belt - 1970

DANTE ALAMBRA



- 1971

MELITON S. GERONIMO



Belt - 1971

ERNESTO MILLANES



Belt - 1971

ANDY SANANO, JR.



- 1969

ANYBODY CLAIMING TO BE 9TH

DEGREE RED AND

WHITE BELT WHO ARE NOT IN THE ABOVE LIST

MUST HAVE THEIR RANK CONFIRMED BY PANTAS

MELITON S. GERONIMO, JR.

EVOLUTION OF CERTIFICATES


9th Degree Red and White Belt

WSB / WSBP President

It was in 1958 when the SIKARAN (Karate) Brotherhood of the Philippines started

issuing certificates. At that time, there was only one certificate. It was the Certificate of

Promotion, and was issued only to black belts. No certificate was issued to the lower grades.

There was no certificate of membership. Instead of a certificate of membership, an identification

card was issued.

The reason for this is purely economics. In the early days of the SIKARAN (Karate)

Brotherhood of the Philippines, Meliton C. Geronimo, was not charging for teaching or for

certificates. Expenses of the association, including printing of certificates, were shouldered by

Meliton C. Geronimo himself. Unlike other associations, Geronimo's Brotherhood, was not a

commercial school. He accepts donations but does not charge for his services.

For record-keeping purposes, however, the Brotherhood kept four journals. The first

journal has a consecutive listing of members. This journal had five columns: the Registration

Number; the Date of Membership; the Name and Address of the Member; the Name of the

School or Club; and a Column for Comments.

The second journal has a listing of the lower grades from white belt to brown belt. This

journal had ten columns: the first column is for the Name; three columns for the Date of

Promotion to three grades in White Belt; three columns for the Date of Promotion to the three

grades in Green Belt; and three columns for the Date of Promotion to the three grades in Brown

Belt.

The third journal has a listing of black belts with different rows. The first row is the

Registration number; the second row is the name of the person; then there are nine rows for the

date of promotion to the appropriate degree. Then there are several columns for comments and

the name of the school or club.

The fourth journal was a diary-type record that Meliton Geronimo kept to keep track of

people who comes to visit him at the Brotherhood's headquarters or the places he visited and the

people he met.

Since 1958, the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines has maintained these

journals.

To keep up with commercial schools, Meliton Geronimo decided to issue certificates.

The general layout of the certificate of Promotion in the Black Belt Degree was patterned after

like most martial arts certificates with borders ranging from mythical animals such as the dragon,

and real animals like the eagle, reptile, tiger, or other animals that are both dangerous and wild

but in some ways suggest some connection to the martial arts.

The SIKARAN (Karate) Brotherhood of the Philippines has a figure of the Philippine

eagle as the centerpiece of the border of the certificate. The border was the wings of the eagle

arranged to somehow look like a row of flowers or feathers. There were changes in the

appearance of the certificate, but mostly the color of the border, and the size. Originally colored

gold, the color was changed to red, then back to gold, and then back to red again. There was no

major change in the certificate of promotion.

Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo,

reviewing a sample Certificate of

Promotion, in 2009.

In 2009, Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo decided that it was time to change the

certificates. His first requirement was to make the borders of all the certificates (promotion,

membership, recognition, appreciation, etc.) the same,

so that at first glance it will be obvious that the

certificate was issued by the World Sikaran Brotherhood

of the Philippines. The border must have a special

significance to the Brotherhood. The language used

must both be Filipino (to mean that Sikaran is a Filipino

art) and English, because Sikaran is now an international

art.

Several sample certificates were submitted to

Grandmaster Meliton Geronimo. There was even a

sample that was executed in the ancient Filipino script of

Baybayin. There are some who use the term alibata.

Due to common usage, alibata is now accepted.

However, the term alibata was coined by Paul R.

Verzosa, only as late as 1914, in the New York Public

Library Manuscript Research Division, and introduced

to the Filipino public in 1921. The term alibata was based on the Maguindanao arrangement of

letters of the alphabet after the Arabic: alif, ba, ta (alibata), in a harmonious succession of words

that was pleasing to the ears.

Several officers of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines showed interest in

the use of the Filipino script of Baybayin, but after careful consideration, Grandmaster Meliton

C. Geronimo, decided that the use of alibata is not practical. The use of alibata cannot even be

considered nationalistic in as much as alibata was never and is not used in any government

document. Since the 16th century, Filipinos have used Roman alphabet.

Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo approved the final design of the certificates on March

10, 2012. However, the new certificate was not issued until October 2013. The first recipients of

the new certificates were the new Sikaran Black Belts in the United States who passed their

examination after the Sikaran Second Annual Gathering and Seminar held in New Jersey. The

Certificates of promotion carried the printed signature of Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo in

red and the signatures of Master Jaime Geronimo, Chief Instructor and Examiner and Mantas

Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr. International Vice-President.

The first recipients of the new Certificate of Promotion were:

1. Ron Parente 2nd Degree Black Belt New Jersey

2. Marlon Hudak 2nd Degree Black Belt New Jersey

3. Christian Herrera 1st Degree Black Belt New Jersey

4. Jonathan Magpantay 1st Degree Black Belt New Jersey

5. David McMillan 1st Degree Black Belt New Jersey

6. Kristine Lledo-Velasquez 1st Degree Black Belt New Jersey

7. Kathlou Lledo 1st Degree Black Belt New Jersey

8. Linda Roach 1st Degree Black Belt New Jersey

9. Richard Lundy 2nd Degree Black Belt Nebraska

10. Bruce Kulpaca 1st Degree Black Belt Utah

11. Andrew Muxen 1st Degree Black Belt South Dakota

12. Dennis Feller 1st Degree Black Belt South Dakota

13. Ben Geary 1st Degree Black Belt South Dakota

14. Abel Colon 1st Degree Black Belt Florida

15. Gregg Gonzales 1st Degree Black Belt Florida

16. Lee Fjelstad 2nd Degree Black Belt Florida

17. Carol Linn 2nd Degree Black Belt North Dakota

18. Brandon Yoder 1st Degree Black Belt North Dakota

19. Jenny Glas 1st Degree Black Belt North Dakota

20. Thomas Collins 2nd Degree Black Belt Washington

21. Cindy Jacobs 1st Degree Black Belt Idaho

The New Certificates of Promotion, both for the lower grades and the higher ranks

carried many changes. The most noticeable change is the border. All Certificates of Promotion

have the same bamboo border. However, the size and printing orientation are not the same. All

the requirements of the Grandmaster were fulfilled. At first glance, it is very obvious that the

certificate is issued by the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines. The bamboo border

likewise has a very significant meaning.

The bamboo is the most popular plant in Asia, and for that matter, the Philippines.

Bamboo groves may be found in almost every village in the Philippines. The bamboo needs very

little care to grow and flourish. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth, reaching their full

height in a single season. The bamboo lasts through all seasons. The bamboo is a combination of

upright integrity and accommodating flexibility. It is the perfect balance of grace and strength, or

the spiritual, and the physical. When the storm comes, the bamboo bends with the wind. When

the storm ceases, it resumes its upright position. Its ability to cope with adversity and still stand

firmly without losing its original ground is inspirational to a nation that has constantly suffered

calamities, such as the Philippines. Bamboo personifies the life of simplicity. The drooping

bamboo leaves cross one another, suggesting tranquility. In order to allow sunlight for their

elders, the young branches at the top of the bamboo trunk will not grow at the same angle as the

older branches below. When the young shoots emerge from the roots, they are under the shade of

the older bamboo branches. Such a spirit reflects the young respecting the old as well as the old

protecting the young. They are used as building materials, for food, and as decorative plants for

gardens and homes. They may be used as shields and also as weapons.

In the late 1950, there is a company that produces exquisite furniture and offices for those

who can afford it. The company's name is Bindec (Bamboo Industries Development Company. A

completely furnished office may cost more, than if it was made entirely of Narra (the Philippines

National Wood) or other hard wood.

It is the quality of the bamboo that makes it comparable to Sikaran. Sikaran teaches the

young to respect the old and the old to protect the young. The bamboo may serve as protective

armor, and when needed a deadly weapon.

The new border of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines is now more

symbolic of Sikaran. The single top and bottom bamboo pole depicts the lone Sikaran

Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo. Supporting this single bamboo pole are four bamboo poles,

which are representation of the four grandmasters who promoted Grandmaster Meliton C.

Geronimo to the 10th degree Red Belt. They are Koichi Kondo of Japan, Kwai Byeung Yun of

Korea, Chua Tiong Ki of China, and Hwang Kee of Korea.

Supremo Meliton "Haribon" Geronimo, with RP

President Fidel Ramos.

Embossed on the stylized Philippine Flag is the Philippine Eagle or Haribon (Haring

Ibon), a symbol that represents Meliton C. Geronimo.

Originally called Monkey-eating

Eagle, the name was officially changed to

Philippine Eagle in 1978. The scientific

name Phitecophaga Jefferyi means

monkey eater. It is the largest, rarest, and

most majestic of the breed that has a

wingspan of about 8 feet. It is native to the

Philippines, and is known locally as

Haribon or Haring Ibon (King Bird). In

1995, President Fidel Ramos declared the

Philippine Eagle as a national emblem

with proclamation No. 615. Like the

Haribon, Grandmaster Meliton C.

Geronimo, is the "largest of the breed, rarest of the specie, and most majestic of its kind."

Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo has accomplished an extraordinary deed that nobody has ever

done before or since.

The words on the certificate is Filipino (depicting it as a Filipino art) and English

(depicting it is now as an international art).

The certificate carries the signature of Grandmaster Meliton C. Geronimo as the authority

in the promotion of the individual in holding the rank indicated on the certificate. This authority

is attested by Meliton S. Geronimo, Jr., as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

There will be no other signatures, except in the Certificate of Promotion in the lower grades and

the Certificate of Membership. In both certificates, the signature of the Regional Director may

accompany the signature of the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

THE ONLY AUTHORIZED AND RECOGNIZED BLACK BELT

CERTIFICATE

TRANSLATION

Certificate Katibayan / Katunayan

Membership Pagkasanib , pagkasapi

Member Kasapi /kasanib

Promotion Pagtaas

Grade Baytang, hakbang

Degree Antas

White belt Sagisag na puti, sagisag ng Baguhan

First Grade Unang Baytang sagisag na puti

Second Grade Ikalawang Baytang sagisag na puti

Third Grade Ikatlong Baytang sagisag na puti

Green belt Sagisag na luntian, sagisag ng Kaalaman

First Grade Unang Baytang Sagisag na Luntian

Second Grade Ikalawang baytang sagisag na luntian

Third Grade Ikatlong baytang agisag na luntian

Blue Belt Sagisag na Bughaw, Sagisag ng Kaunlaran

First Grade Unang Baytang Sagisag na Bughaw

Second Grade Ikalawang baytang sagisag na Bughaw

Third Grade Ikatlong baytang agisag na Bughaw

Brown belt Sagisag na kayumanggi, sagisag ng kahusayan

First Grade Unang baytang sagisag na kayumanggi

Second Grade Ikalawang baytang sagisag na kayumanggi

Third Grade Ikatlong baytang sagisag na kayumanggi

Plain black belt Basal na sagisag na itim

Probationary black belt Pansamantalang Sagisag na itim

Honorary black belt Pandangal na Sagisag na Itim

Black belt Sagisag na itim

First Degree Unang antas sagisag na itim

Second Degree Ikalawang antas sagisag na itim

Third Degree Ikatlong antas sagisag na itim

Fourth Degree Ikaapat na antas sagisag na itim

Fifth Degree Ikalimang antas sagisag na itim

Sixth Degree Ikaanim na antas sagisag na itim

Seventh Degree Ikapitong antas sagisag na itim

Eight Degree Ikawalong antas sagisag na itim

Ninth Degree Red and

White belt Ikasiyam na antas sagisag na pula at puti

Tenth Degree Red Belt Ikasampung antas sagisag na pula

With the expansion of the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines into a worldwide

organization, it became necessary to provide funds through payment of dues, and certificates.

The Board of Directors assessed the following fees, subject to change and adjustment based on

the current economic condition and geographical area:

EVOLUTION OF UNIFORM

Discovery of the Philippines to

mid-1950's white camisa tsino

and red pants

Mid 1950's to 1972

all white with corresponding belt

1972 to the present

white upper and red pants with corresponding belt

A testament about Sikaran from South Dakota

My journey in Martial Arts and the

2nd

World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines Gathering June 29/30 2013 Mt Laurel, NJ USA.

Bantas Dennis Feller

Ika 1 Sagisag Na Itim WSBP

Sanano Martial Arts System

Sanano Sikaran Club

Rapid City, South Dakota USA

I recently had the distinct pleasure, and honor to attend the 2nd

World Sikaran

Brotherhood of the Philippines Gathering, work shop and testing. To say this was the experience

of a lifetime is to barely scratch the surface.

Let me begin at the beginning.

I first met Mantas Andy Sanano a long time ago in a bar. We were throwing darts in a

tournament. He was very good. He was humble in his proficiency, never gloated, never ‘trash

talked’. He just drank his beer, had a good time, and did his best. Of course at that time I didn’t

know him as Mantas, Sensei, Mataw Guro, or Dakilang Guro. He was just plain ‘Andy’. I was

always glad to see him when we were throwing darts, whether for league night or in a

tournament. Andy being there meant we would have a good time, and there would not be any

unnecessary drama (this was not the case with a lot of others).

Fast forward to 2009. My son just started junior high school. He is small. He has

learning disabilities. He is too nice, he is too trusting. All in all he is a very good kid. He wants

people to like him; he wants to make people happy. He tries too hard. He gets picked on,

bullied mercilessly. Enough is enough. The schools do nothing to protect our kids while they

are in school, or on the bus. They are afraid of liability, of being sued. My wife and I are angry.

The time has come to stop this. My wife suggests that we enroll our son in a martial arts school.

He needs confidence, he needs some skills. He needs something I am ashamed to say, I couldn’t

give him. This is not to say I cannot fight, take care of myself. But, my training was all either

unqualified basement teaching from people who had hardly any real skill themselves, or hand to

hand combat from military training in the US Marines and Army. None of it is appropriate to

teach to a young boy of 12. All I could give him was ways to end a fight with an enemy…

PERMANENTLY. In other words, to kill. This is what I knew.

My wife told me, “Take him to Andy’s School”. I said, “Andy? Andy who?” (I am a

little slow sometimes.)

It is a testament to Mantas Sanano’s humble nature that I never had any idea at all that he

was a martial artist. I had no idea that he had a martial arts school. I found that I had no idea

who he really was. I took my son to the Sanano Martial Arts Club. He started class at 5PM.

We all called Mantas Sanano ‘Sensei’ at that time. As my son was going through the warm-up

exercises, I sat and read the introduction to the lesson plan book. I was stunned at the level of

skill, the experience in different styles that were listed. I took another long hard look at this

person I only knew from throwing darts at a bar. I began watching the class. Andy came and sat

beside me and began talking to me about why we were there. At that time (and now) the first

week of classes was a free trial. After 15 minutes I was on the training floor. At the end of the

first class I was writing a check for the first month’s classes for my son and me and also

purchasing Gis for both of us. There was no doubt in my mind that we were in the right place

and I was hooked forever.

I have not looked back since. I have learned so much in such a short time. I have seen

how a huge amount of the training I had received in the Marines and the Army was based in

Filipino Martial Arts. I have learned that the skills of the Sanano Martial Arts System are taken

from many places and styles but are rooted in the Filipino Martial Arts of Arnis de Mano and

Sikaran. I have learned to put aside my aggression, think more, and use technique over brute

force. I have most certainly learned humility. (That happens when a man ½ your size tosses you

around like a toy on a regular basis.)

I had no idea why our uniform (gi) consisted of red pants and a white top when we began

training. Mantas Sanano did not make a big issue of it, I didn’t ask & he did not explain it; at

least not until I had grown enough, advanced enough to appreciate the differences, nuances of art

and history that make Sikaran separate from ‘Karate’.

The journey of learning never ends. The journey is one of discovery. We delight in our

discoveries, we are proud that we have found the truth of a technique’s simplicity. We learn the

‘feel’ of proper performance and are our own worst critics (or so we thought).

The day I received an invitation from Mantas Sanano to attend the Gathering, I thought,

“Wow, that would really be cool.” I did not think I would actually be able to go. I put in a

request at work to get time off to attend, fully expecting to be told, “No”. I must say I was

pleasantly surprised when my request was approved. I then began trying to figure out the

money. That was difficult. With careful planning and help from telling myself, “You will never

have a chance like this again”, I made it happen. I am so glad that I did.

The apprehension I felt when l learned that not only would we be going to a work shop

and meeting new people; but we would be getting tested for a black belt in Sikaran, was to say

the least extreme. I would say terror would be closer to the mark when I found out we would be

in the presence of MY Teacher’s Teachers, these giants in the world of Sikaran and martial arts

in general. I had only read about them, I never thought I would be meeting them, much less

learning from them and being tested by them.

The Gathering was incredible. I was still scared and in awe, but the people I met was

friendly, helpful, wonderful. We sat in the hotel after a few hours of sleep around a table

drinking coffee. I listened to Mantas Emmanuel Querubin speak about Sikaran, and life. I sat

across the table from Master Jaime Geronimo with new found friends. At the workshop we

learned more about the history of our art from men who were there when it happened. We

learned more about the art of Sikaran itself. We were able to ask questions and receive

instruction from all of these incredible men. Mantas Querubin had us go through our forms and

gave us constructive criticism; pointed, direct, sometimes hard to hear and yet so helpful. I stood

there after receiving assistance from Mantas Rommel Guiveses in performing the biyakid, and

absorbed every bit of the information being put out that I could. There was a lot.

After the workshop ended for the day, we all went to get some dinner, then back to the

hotel to relax and socialize. I can say I have made several good new friends and found even

more respect for these giants among men. The next morning began the testing. While it was

nerve wracking, it was also incredibly fun. The day was long, the candidates all performed to

their utmost ability. We learned even more, we laughed at our mistakes, we rejoiced with each

other in our triumphs. All of us became brothers and one very strong and determined sister

(Miss Linda you inspire me to push myself harder) through this experience. Jessie, Jennifer and

Michael from FMA Pulse, you guys are awesome. Pinoy Dragon Marlon Hudak I want to kick

like you do Brother. All the other students of Mantas Andy in the SMAS from all over the

country it was great meeting you. While it may be a long time before we see each other again,

we will remain friends and I hope to be able to get together with you all again to train and share

our experiences. Bantas Po!

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Mantas Andy Sanano, Mantas

Louelle Lledo, Maestro Emmanuel ES Querubin, Mantas Elpidio Seletaria, Mantas Rommel

Guiveses, Mantas Tom Sulit, and especially Master Jimmy Geronimo who was with us when I

am sure his heart was with his brother Supremo Meliton C Geronimo who was in the hospital in

the Philippines. Huge thanks to Sifu Keith Mazza for allowing us into your school, and to all the

ladies that cooked for us (you too Marlon).

Pugay! Maraming salamat po to all of you.

Bantas Dennis Feller.

From left: Andrew Muxen (South Dakota), Abel Colon (Florida), Dennis Feller (South Dakota),

Greg Gonzales (Florida), Andy Sanano, Jr. (Florida), Lee Fjelstad (Florida), Richard Lundy

(Nebraska), Bruce Kulpaca (Utah), and Ben Geary (South Dakota)

MAUNLAD NA BALANGKAS

NG SIKARAN

(PROGRESSIVE PATTERNS OF

SIKARAN)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

START / END

A

B

BALANGKAS NG UNANG SIKARAN

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 Front View

STARTING POSITION

17 Front View 18 Front View 19 Front View

20 FrontView 21 Front View 22 Front View

23 Front View 24 Front View 25

.

26 27 28 29 30

ENDING POSITION

STEPPING AND TURNING INSTRUCTIONS:

START / END

A

B

Going towards B steps 6-7-8-9-10-

11-12-13-14-15 then turn 180

degrees counter clockwise

towards A step 16

Going towards A steps 16-17-18-

19-20-21-22-23-24 then turn 180

degrees counter clockwise towards

B (ending position) step 25

1. Take your position in the middle of the arena and assume parallel toes stance bringing open hands to the sides.

2. Slide left foot towards the right foot to assume open toes stance and bring open hands to the sides.

3. Tip head about 10 degrees forward. 4. Bring head up keeping right fist on left palm. 5. Slide left foot to the left to assume parallel toes stance and bring open hands to the

sides. 6. Move left foot forward towards B and execute a left downward block. 7. Right front kick. 8. Bring right foot forward and right lunge punch. 9. Left reverse vertical punch. 10. Left side kick. 11. Left back-fist strike as you bring left foot down to the front 12. Right reverse punch 13. Right roundhouse kick to the front bringing right foot to the front towards B to

assume right fighting stance. 14. Look over your left shoulder. 15. Left biyakid (BUNYAW) turning 180 degrees to the left to face A 16. Bring left foot to the back towards B to assume right fighting stance facing A. 17. Right downward block

NOTE: 13 to 17 must be executed without hesitation and all end together with the

BUNYAW.

18. Left front kick towards A 19. Left lunge punch as you bring Left foot forward 20. Right reverse punch 21. Right side kick to the front towards A 22. Right back-fist strike as you bring right foot forward 23. Left reverse punch 24. Left roundhouse kick bringing left foot forward to assume left fighting stance 25. Right biyakid(BUNYAW) turning 180 degrees to the right to face B 26. Bring right foot to the back towards A to assume left fighting stance facing B. 27. Left downward block facing B

NOTE: 24 to 27 must be executed without hesitation and all end together with the

BUNYAW.

28. Move left foot next to right foot and assume parallel toes stance bringing open hands to the sides.

29. Slide left foot towards the right foot to assume open toes stance and bring right fist on left palm.

30. Bring head up keeping right fist on left palm. 31. Slide left foot to the left and assume parallel toes stance bringing open hands to the

sides.

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