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CONGRATULATIONS! |
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GM Cuesta is proud to announce that all PIMA students who competed in the WEKAF USA National Championship fought hard and each one has qualified to fight in the WEKAF World Championship!
Big congratulations go out to:
Juan "Lil John" Cruz
Glenn Gabisan
Jeremy Ho
Scott Irslinger
Keith Kelly
Jose "Big John" Marquez
Rossini Solatorio
Michael Sweeney
Joshua Teves |
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PIMA wishes a HAPPY MAY BIRTHDAY to: |
5/7 Don Lopez
5/8 Max Alcala
5/10 Myles Alcala
5/14 Carl Gocon
5/17 Joseph Routis Sr.
5/18 Andrew Malapit
5/21 Gurpreet Bawa
5/27 Arturo "Boboy" Tolentino
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
KRAFT Demonstration |
Thursday, May 8 , 2008 at 3PM
East Hanover, NJ |
PIMA Academy has been asked to the sole performers for Kraft's annual show. We have prepared a 40 minute performance featuring stick, knife, and mano y mano drills for the opening ceremony of Kraft Food's Asian American Heritage Month! |
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New York City's Asian American Heritage Festival Demonstration |
Saturday, May 10 , 2008 at 2:30PM
Dag Hammarskjold Plaza (East 47th St and 2nd Ave)
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PIMA will perform a number of Eskrima drills and sparring for this great festival. We invite you all to visit us in New York City for the show and to enjoy the other performances and fun activities! |
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Doce Pares Semi-Annual Invitational Tournament |
Sunday, May 18 , 2008
Golden Door Charter School, Jersey City, NJ |
Prepare for Worlds or compete for the first time!! Participate in PIMA Academy's semi-annual competition on Sunday, May 18th in Jersey City, NJ. Open to all levels and ages. Click the arrow for tournament flyer and application in PDF format. Don't forget to submit your application early for registration discount!  |
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WEKAF World Championships, FMA World Cup, Doce Pares World Championship, and Manila Invitational Tournament |
July 2008, Philippines |
Join GM Cuesta and Eskrimadors from nearly 30 countries on the beautiful islands of the Philippines for intense competition and guaranteed FUN. The vibrant and fascinating Cebu City will host the 10th WEKAF World Championship, FMA World Cup, and Doce Pares World Championship, while the capital city of Manila will have its own invitational tournament. Click on the arrow to view the PDF document with specific dates and more information. |
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Though recently promoted to the rank of Grandmaster, GM Dong still prefers to be called Guro. Guro has been training in the Multi-Style System of Doce Pares since the age of 13 and founded PIMA Academy in 1981. He has been the sparring partner and personal student of Dionisio "Diony" Ca
Doce Pares does not refer to one particular style. It is an assemblage of various styles that were brought and introduced into the organization by the founding masters in 1932. The roots of Filipino Martial Arts extend even beyond the historic battle between Lapulapu and Ferdinand Magellan. 
GM Dong Cuesta is a certified massage therapist with experience in a number of different massage styles. Similar to his teaching style, Dong focuses on individual needs while adhering to the most professional standards of massage therapy.