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Comment by terry joven yesterday

Hello everyone!
Just a reminder that the upcoming schedule for our UFMAC meeting and open mat is fast approaching. Please mark your calendar:

Date: February 19, 2012
Meeting at 11:00 am
Lunch
Open mat at 1:00 pm

We encourage all to bring your students to participate in the open mat sparring and officials' clinic. We have the privilege to have the following instructors:

GM Dexter Labanog- padded point
GM Alfredo Bandalan- live stick fighting
GM Max Pallen- Saltikan
Prof Jordan Pallen- padded continuous

Comment by terry joven on February 6, 2012 at 9:37am

Hello everyone!
Just a reminder that the upcoming schedule for our UFMAC meeting and open mat is fast approaching. Please mark your calendar:

Date: February 19, 2012
Meeting at 11:00 am
Lunch
Open mat at 1:00 pm

We encourage all to bring your students to participate in the open mat sparring and officials' clinic. We have the privilege to have the following instructors:

GM Dexter Labanog- padded point
GM Alfredo Bandalan- live stick fighting
GM Max Pallen- Saltikan
Prof Jordan Pallen- padded continuous

Comment by terry joven on January 31, 2012 at 10:27am

Comment by terry joven on January 9, 2012 at 9:42am

This is just a reminder for the next UFMAC meeting scheduled week. Please see below for the scheduled time and workshop afterwards.

Thank you.
Maria Schaufele

On Dec 31, 2011, at 1:04 AM, Jim Schaufele wrote:

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Hello and wishing you all a Happy New Year!!

Just a reminder that the first UFMAC meeting for 2012 will be held on January 15th (SUNDAY).
Time: 10:00 am
Location: PMAA San Leandro

Right after the meeting, UFMAC will conduct a workshop. We encourage all to attend and bring along some students. Let's kick off the New Year with a bang!
The workshop will be as follows:
Padded Point sparring- GM Dexter Labanog

Padded Continuous sparring- Professor Jordan Pallen

Live Stick fighting- GM Alfredo Bandalan

Saltikan- GM Pallen

Please see attached minutes from December 11th meeting. Note the following upcoming events on January 28th, 2012:

1. Senkotiros 44th Annual Gathering
2. Bahala Na Annual Crab feed

You can contact the schools directly if you wish to attend. Both should be great gatherings!

Also, please mark your calendar for the FMA seminar to be held on January 29th, 2012 (See meeting minutes for more details.)

Thank you all and hope to see you soon!

Sincerely
Maria Schaufele

Comment by terry joven on January 4, 2012 at 5:21pm

REMINDER: Next UFMAC Meeting on January 15th, 2012

Comment by terry joven on January 4, 2012 at 5:19pm

December 11, 2011
UFMAC Meeting Minutes

Attendance:
GM Emil Bautista GM Michael Giron Professor Jordan Pallen
Professor Jim Schaufele Professor David Ducay Manai Maria Schaufele
Guro Jim Mirador Guro James Garlit

TOPIC DISCUSSION
Upcoming events: Pallen’s Martial Arts Annual Sama-Sama
Date: January 28th, 2012
Location: UNION CITY SPORTS CENTER
31224 Union City Blvd
Union City, CA 94587

Bahala Na Annual Crab Feed
Date: January 28th, 2011
Location: CHURCH OF PRESENTATION
Community Center
6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton CA
UFMAC Webpage Professor David Ducay purchased the URL unifiedfmacouncil.org; duration for 1 year.

Professor Jordan will work on the website’s basic outline.

Professor Jim Schaufele to look into the process of trademarking the logo (Ongoing).
UFMAC Bylaws GM Michael Giron had prepared a draft for the Bylaws. Professor Jim Schaufele will review.
2012 Philippine Tour July 2012 Philippine Tour
GM Max Pallen provided 2 optional schedules of activities for the tour (Masters’ Seminar, Cebu tour, and WEKAF World Tournament).
Series of Tournaments The Followin are upcoming FMA Tournaments which UFMAC is supporting:

2012 Golden Gate Internationals
Date: March 23 and 24, 2012
Location: San Francisco Airport Hyatt Regency

Vallejo Goodwill Tournament
Date: June 2, 2012
Location: Pistahan sa Nayon (Outdoor)

Kaju-Eskrima
Date: July 2012 (Exact date TBD)
Location: Las Vegas

ESCOA Tournament
Date: TBD
Location: TBD

Senkotiros
Date: TBD
Location: TBD

UFMAC Tournament (May have 2 tournaments including one at the end of the year.)
Date: TBD
Location: TBD

NOTE:
It was suggested that competitors who participate in the UFMAC affiliated tournaments accumulate points and be eligible for National Championships. The process of point accumulation needs to be discussed. Professor Jordan will assist as AMAPA has a similar process. A suggestion that awards be given during an Annual UFMAC Banquet also needs further discussion. One option is to have it the same time as the AMAPA/NBL banquet, to cut costs.

It was mentioned at the meeting that a monthly FMA tournament would be beneficial.

UFMAC FMA FIGHTING TEAM It was suggested that UFMAC have a tryout for a competition team to represent UFMAC at different out-of-town tournaments. To be discussed further.
ANNUAL FMA SEMINAR UFMAC to hold an annual seminar lead by UFMAC Instructors in order to encourage unity within the FMA Community.

Date: January 29, 2012
Location: Ceasar Chavez Middle School
Address: 2801 Hop Ranch Rd, Union City, CA 94587

Fee: $25.00

Guest Instructors:
GM Max Pallen
GM Emil Bautista
GM Ver Villasin
GM Rich Manglinong- Lake Tahoe CA
Datu Tim Hartman- Buffalo NY
Professor Dean Goldade- Roundrock, TX
Tuhan Lascelles McCarthy- Temple, TX
Tuhan Micheal McFarland- Newark DE

Note: Our invited local GMs (to be confirmed) include the following: GM Robert Castro, GM Michael Giron, GM Dexter Labanog, GM Remy Presas, GM Alfredo Bandalan, GM Vincent Cabales, and GM Ramiro Estalilla.

The goal is to have each FMA School/ instructor send 5 or more of their students to participate at the seminar, regardless of their skill levels. It is our hope that with this bonding, the FMA community can generate future activities and events.

MYFMA.NET DONATION Tabled for next meeting.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Professor David Ducay to send an email to remind current member to renew membership and invite others to join.
NEW BUSINESS
MARKETING TEAM It was discussed that UFMAC assign a person or group of people as a Marketing team for the task of promoting UFMAC and its vision. The goal is to encourage new membership and emphasize incentives.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Professor David Ducay, Treasurer, to create membership cards and
inquire about obtaining an UFMAC seal.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP On January 15th, 2012 (Sunday), UFMAC will conduct the following workshops.

Padded Point sparring- GM Dexter Labanog
Padded Continuous sparring- Professor Jordan Pallen
Live Stick fighting- GM Alfredo Bandalan
Saltikan- GM Pallen

The workshop will start after the UFMAC meeting, approximately 11:00 am.
NEXT MEETING Date: January 15, 2012
Time: 10:00 am
Location: PMAA San Leandro
1355 E. 14th Street
San Leandro CA 94577

Comment by terry joven on November 28, 2011 at 12:17pm

NEXT MEETING: December 11, 2011 (SUNDAY)
PMAA San Leandro
1355 East 14th Street San Leandro CA
1:00 PM
(510) 483-6560

Comment by terry joven on November 28, 2011 at 12:13pm

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November 13th, 2011 MEETING MINUTES
ATTENDANCE:
GM Max Pallen GM Emil Bautista Manai Maria Schaufele
Professor Jim Schaufele Professor David Ducay Guro Jim Mirador
Guro James Garlit
Guro Jamie Lagang Master Mel Orpilla
Master Ray Munoz Master Any Marquez
Datu Restie Marvive

TOPIC DISCUSSION
ONGOING BUSINESS:
UFMAC CERTIFICATION/ APPLICATION SCREENING  UFMAC Certification Board evaluated and certified the following individuals on November 6th, 2011:
o GM Emil Bautista
o GM Michael Giron
o GM Dexter Labanog
o Professor David Ducay
UPCOMING EVENTS  Pallen’s Martial Arts Annual Sama-Sama
o Date: January 28th, 2012
o Location: Union City Sports Center
 Address: 31224 Union City Blvd
Union City, CA 94587
 Bahala Na Annual Crab Feed:
o Date: January 28th, 2011
o Location: Church of Presentation's Community Center
 Address: 6715 Leesburg Place Stockton CA)
UFMAC WEB PAGE
 Website: Professor David Ducay purchased unifiedfmacouncil.org; duration: 1 year.
 Professor Jim Schaufele to look into the process of trade marking the UFMAC logo
UFMAC BY-LAWS
• UFMAC to establish its own by-laws
o Master Michael Giron and Professor Jim Schaufele will work together to start the outline. Still in the beginning/ reviewing process.
2012 PHILIPPINE TOUR • July 2012 Philippine Tour
o GM provided 2 optional schedules of activities for the tour (Masters’ Seminar, Cebu tour, and WEKAF World Tournament).
 
NEW BUSINESS
SERIES OF UFMAC TOURNAMENTS The following are upcoming FMA Tournaments which UFMAC is supporting:
o Vallejo Tournament
o Date: June 2, 2012
o Location: TBD
o Golden Gate Internationals 2012
o Date: March 23rd-24th
o SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT HYATT REGENCY
o ESCOA, Bahala Na
o Date: TBD
o Location: TBD
o Senkotiros
o Date: TBD
o Location: TBD
o KaJu-Eskrima
o Date: July 2012 (exact date TBD)
o Location: TBD
o UFMAC Annual Tournament--- may have 2 tournaments including one at the end of the year.
o Date: TBD
o Location: TBD
o It was suggested that competitors who participate in the UFMAC affiliated tournaments accumulate points and be eligible for National Championships. The process of point accumulation needs to be discussed. Awards to be given during an Annual UFMAC Banquet also needs further discussion.
UFMAC FMA FIGHTING TEAM o It was suggested that UFMAC have tryout for a competition team to represent UFMAC at different out-of-town tournaments. To be discussed further.
ANNUAL FMA SEMINAR/ JANUARY 2012 SEMINARS UFMAC to hold annual seminar lead by UFMAC instructors in order to encourage unity within the FMA community.
o On January 29th, 2012 (SUNDAY), Senkotiros will hold a Unified FMA seminar. The fee is $25 for each registered participant. Proceed to cover teacher compensation, gym rental, and miscellaneous expenses.
o Confirmed Guest Instructors are:
o GM Max M. Pallen
o Datu Tim Hartman-Buffalo, NY,
o GM Rich Manglinong, Lake Tahoe, CA,
o Professor Dean Goldade, Roundrock , TX
o Tuhan Lascelles McCarthy, Temple, TX
o Tuhan Michael McFarland, Newark, Delaware.
NOTE: Our invited local GMs (to be confirmed) include the following:
GM Robert Castro, GM Michael Giron, GM Dexter Labonog, GM Remy Presas Jr., GM Alfredo Bandalan, GM Vincent Cabales, GM Ver Villasin, GM Ramiro Estalilla, GM Emil Bautista.

The goal is to have each FMA school/ instructor send 5 or more of their students to participate at the seminar mentioned above, regardless of their skill levels. It is our hope that with this bonding, the FMA community can generate future activities and events.
MYFMA.NET DONATION Professor David Ducay to find out how much is an appropriate donation
ESPADA Y DAGA RULES Professor David Ducay and GM Emil Bautista attended the Seminar for Espada y Daga rules, hosted by Master Tomas Badillo. If UFMAC will incorporate the espada y daga into its tournaments, the rules have to be further discussed and agreed upon. We may ask to have another workshop at a later date. Also, UFMAC should invest in standardized equipment to be used for our tournaments.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Membership drive will start soon. Please watch for email from Professor David Ducay, treasurer.
NEXT MEETING: December 11, 2011 (SUNDAY)
PMAA San Leandro
1355 East 14th Street San Leandro CA
1:00 PM
(510) 483-6560

Comment by terry joven on November 14, 2011 at 10:15am

Note from Guro James Lagang.........
Attached is the agenda for the Philippines trip. Below are some notes I jotted down:

- Encouragement of masters/instructors to be open-minded rather than the old ways of keeping students to your own style
- Need date for ESKOA Tournament in 2012 hopefully not to conflict with P.I. trip
- UFMAC has been trying to get in contact with Landers regarding website. No response
if anyone can get a hold of them, please let them know
- UFMAC interested in establishing an UFMAC Team for competitions (more discussion)
- Looking to add a new event to tournaments "Espada y Daga" competition event
-- discussions of rules, equipment, etc.
- Starting 2012 UFMAC membership drive
- Malmo of FMA.NET is seeking donations. What would be an appropriate donation to
Malmo (FMA.NET). He has put a lot of work into it
- Would like to be more consistent with UFMAC events so momentum can keep going
- Need to establish a strong UFMAC group. It seems that the majority of schools only come out during tournaments. Need more involvement from them with UFMAC
- It was discussed that competitors who participate in the UFMAC affiliated tournament will accumulate points and be eligible for National Championships. (More to be discussed)

Upcoming Tournaments:
Vallejo - June 2 (to coincide with Pista Sa Ngayon)
Golden Gate Internationals March 23 and 24 2012 @ SF Airport Hyatt Regency
UFMAC Annual Tournament (TBD)
Tentative Kaju-Escrima Tournament

NEXT MTG DEC 11 1pm in San Leandro. If not, it will be in Fairfield again.

That's pretty much it. Didn't really know the names, but recognize the faces of who were there.

Comment by terry joven on November 11, 2011 at 4:33pm

If your in the area please check it out
From Guro June Gotico
Bahala na Multi-style escrima

All,
Here is the info on the Grandmaster Ramiro Estalilla Seminar. As I announced in class it will be Master Wade William's school/home.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011
Time: 11am to 2pm
Fee: $30.00
Address: 1611 W. Durham Ferry Rd.
Tracy, CA, 95304

For those who are free I encourage you to attend. I understand it is a holiday weekend, but it's a wonderful opportunity to meet and train with one of the true icons of Filipino Martial Arts. GM Estalilla was a good friend of GM Leo Giron and would visit the backyard on special ocassions. Many of us who trained in the backyard still remember his visits and him imprompt seminars/demos. Really a great and honorable man, so don't pass up a chance to meet him.

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