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In the circle of life, Dita's amazing spirit is free again

David 2019

The Derobio style is a very effective defensive art. Its movements mimic the rhythm of the horse.

The Derobio style is a very effective defensive art. Its movements mimic the rhythm of the horse.

Knut studied directly under the GGM and The Bakitan. Master Knut is proficient in bolo fighting and has demonstrated throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

Chief Master Leslie is the younger brother of Grand Master Gary. Chief Master Leslie is Vietnam veteran and also a black belt in Kempo.

Gary Largo was the “Head Instructor” when the Pedoy School of Escrima opened in 1961. Grand Master Gary and The Batikan Eduardo Pedoy were best friends in school and were instrumental in convincing the Great Grand Master to open an Escrima School. Grand Master Gary is a lefty and thus is proficient with handling a bolo with either hand or with both hands.

Chief Instructor Peter has mastered the Big Man Style of Derobio, is excellent in sparing, counters and the healing massage. Chief Peter also trained directly under the Great Grand Master Pedoy and under The Batikan.

Carlton Kramer has trained directly under the Great Grand Master Brauilo Pedoy and The Bakitan. Master Carlton has the honor of being the first non Filipino Master of Derobio and was honored to learn the healing massage from the GGM. Master Carlton is also the Vice Chairmen Trustee of the Moncado Federation of America and has been a Trustee of the Moncado Church for the past ten years.

A carenza is a dance that reflects the beauty of the style and the fluidity of the practitioner.