The 3rd Annual Cacoy Doce Pares World Federation 2006 World Titles were held in Cebu, Philippines from 24th November to 26th November. Athletes representing teams from six countries participated in the event to include players from the USA, Poland, England, Australia, the Philippines, and for the first time Indonesia. Participants had the opportunity to compete in Kata competition, single and double stick sparring and the Master Edgar Canete Kulata (no body armor) challenge. Sparring divisions included Juniors, Women’s Lightweight and Middleweight divisions, and Men’s Lightweight, Middleweight, Super Middleweight and Heavyweight divisions including Senior divisions.
There were countless examples of fantastic sportsmanship, skill, and expertise in this spectacular event. The Atmosphere was electric as the Cebu Coliseum resounded to the sounds of full contact competition with fighters being urged on by their supporters. What was especially pleasing was the recognition by all of a good fighter regardless of the team that athlete represented. Teams from all over the world competed in a spirit that was so encouraging that it made all the hard work by the team members, their support personnel and families worth the effort. In some cases teams traveled from as far as Europe, the USA, and Australia. Event favorites, Australia did very well fielding some excellent athletes to include long time competitors such as Vince Palumbo, Craig Hayward, Maris Lukasevics, Vlad Mihal, and Andrea Wheatley. Outstanding fighters included Scott Dent, Peter Karidis, while fighters new to competition including Storm Dickensons and Angela Wood did very well to place in the medal tally.
Newcomers to the competition, the Indonesian team, did extremely well in their debut championship performance. The team consisting primarily of novice fighters to the sport had trained very hard since their first seminar with 8th Dan black belt and multiple world champion Vince Palumbo who traveled to Jakarta in July at the request of 6th Dan Glen Gardiner. After Vince’s visit the team trained aggressively building fitness, endurance and fighting skills which were noticeable throughout the event. The Indonesian team were very competitive fighters with an in-your-face style. Several of the Filipino athletes commented that this style of fighting was difficult as it forced the opponent to always fight defensively and therefore not control the ring.
The event provided an opportunity for some very spectacular fighting from the participants. The Filipino contingent was marvelous to watch demonstrating awesome speed and dexterity. The double stick division was a blur of movement. With the Filipino’s winning Gold, in the Men’s Lightweight division, Ariel Great, Middleweight division, Emilio Cuevas and Heavyweight division, John John Mac. In the Double stick sparring Senior division Gold was won by Craig Hayward from Australia in the Lightweight division, Glen Gardiner representing Indonesia in the Middleweight division, John Brindley representing Indonesia Middleweight above 50 division, and Vince Palumbo from Australia in the Heavyweight division. In the Women’s double stick division Gold was won by Andrea Wheatley from Australia.
In the single stick sparring divisions Gold was won in the Girl’s division (12-17yrs old) by Dina Loquinte from the Philippines, Boy’s division (12-17yrs old – 40-60 kg) by Ran Ran Guaca from the Philippines, Boy’s division (12-17yrs old – over 60 kg) by Dean Michael Cañete from the Philippines. In the Women’s Lightweight division Mary Jane Rondina from the Philippines won gold and in the Women’s Middleweight division Andrea Wheatley from Australia won Gold.
In the Men’s Lightweight division Allan Camiguing from the Philippines, Men’s Middleweight division Christopher Miguel Badal from the Philippines won Gold. In the Men’s Super Middleweight division it was a triple tie for Gold between Chuck Cañete from the Philippines, Peter Karidis and Scott Dent from Australia. In the Men’s Heavyweight division John John Mac from Philippines, Men’s Super Heavyweight division was Francis Berizo from Philippines who won Gold.
In the Senior division Senior Men’s Middleweight Gold was won by Wilfredo Dival from the Philippines, Senior Men’s Super Middleweight Vince Palumbo from Australia, and Senior Men’s Super Heavyweight Anthony Kleeman representing the USA. In the Kulata Challenge (no body armor) Men’s Openweight division the results were Gold – Danny Serrundo, Silver – John John Mac, and Bronze – Amraphel Trinidad all from the Philippines. In the Senior Men’s Openweight division Gold was won by – Craig Hayward from Australia, Silver by Anthony Kleeman representing the USA, and Bronze by Glen Gardiner representing Indonesia. All the results are available at the bottom of this article. The Cacoy Doce Pares Club of the Philippines won the overall medal count with 10 Gold, 8 Silver, and 2 Bronze. The Australian team in the overall medal count did very well coming in second winning 15 medals in total. Third place was a joint effort between the University of Cebu Team and Team Indonesia with 10 medals each.
The event in Cebu was very successful with teams already committing to next years event planned to be held in Jakarta Indonesia from 6th September to 9th September 2007. It is hoped that many athletes will attend, attracted by the quality of the facilities and the level of sponsorship being organized to minimize individual athletes cost. It is hoped that participants from as many as 12 countries will attend. The championships like this year’s event will be open to any competitors from any stickfighting association as well as independent groups or individuals wishing to compete. Prior to the 3 day event a full day clinic will be held to explain all the rules to all participating athletes as well as conducting a judging and refereeing seminar. It is hoped that as many as 300 competitors will attend next year’s world Championships.
2006 World Title Results
KATA COMPETITION
Juniors Single Stick Form
GOLD – Guiseppe Zampaglione (AUSTRALIA)
SILVER – Cherry Encorporado (PHILIPPINES)
BRONZE – Rosa Alexandria Quijada (PHILIPPINES)
Juniors Multi-weapon Form
GOLD – David Quinio (PHILIPPINES)
Seniors Single Stick Form
GOLD – Ronald Farol (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Vince Palumbo (AUSTRALIA)
BRONZE – Max Caballes (PHILIPPINES)
Seniors Multi-weapon Form
GOLD – Max Caballes (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Ronald Farol (PHILIPPINES)
BRONZE – Andrea Wheatley (AUSTRALIA)
Demo Team CompetitionGOLD – (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – (PHILIPPINES)
BRONZE – (PHILIPPINES)
KULATA CHALLENGE (less armor)
Men’s Open weight
GOLD – Danny Serrundo (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – John John Mac (PHILIPPINES)
BRONZE – Amraphel Trinidad (PHILIPPINES)
Senior Men’s Open weight
GOLD – Craig Hayward (AUSTRALIA)
SILVER – Anthony Kleeman (USA)
BRONZE – Glen Gardiner (INDONESIA)
SINGLE STICK SPARRING COMPETITION
Girl’s Division (12-17yrs old)
GOLD – Dina Loquinte (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Mary Katherine Gador (PHILIPPINES)
BRONZE – KIim Dolloso (PHILIPPINES)
Boy’s Division (12-17yrs old – 40-60 kg)
GOLD – RanRan Guaca (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Bernard Banticil (PHILIPPINES)
BRONZE – Joshua Paracuelles (PHILIPPINES)
Boy’s Division (12-17yrs old – over 60 kg)
GOLD – Dean Michael Cañete (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Nick Sabatucci (INDONESIA)
BRONZE – Johnrey Gonzales (PHILIPPINES)
Women’s Lightweight Division
GOLD – Mary Jane Rondina (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Katarzyna Piorek (POLAND)
BRONZE – Maharani (INDONESIA)
Women’s Middleweight
GOLD – Andrea Wheatley (AUSTRALIA)
SILVER – Mary Diane Cañete (PHILIPPINES)
BRONZE – Angela Wood (AUSTRALIA)
Men’s Lightweight
GOLD – Allan Camiguing (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Danny Serrundo (PHILIPPINES)
BRONZE – John Kenneth Ferraren (PHILIPPINES)
Men’s Middleweight
GOLD – Christoper Miguel Badal
SILVER – Archie Lavandero
BRONZE – Edward Ace Peler
Men’s Super Middleweight
GOLD (triple-tie)
-Chuck Cañete (PHILIPPINES)
-Peter Karidis (AUSTRALIA)
-Scott Dent (AUSTRALIA)
Men’s Heavyweight
GOLD – John John Mac (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Tyler Benson (INDONESIA)
BRONZE – Storm Dickinsons (AUSTRALIA)
Men’s Super Heavyweight
GOLD – Francis Berizo (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Redgewae Hernan (PHILIPPINES)
Senior Men’s Middleweight
GOLD – Wilfredo Dival (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Glen Gardiner (INDONESIA)
BRONZE – Bernardo Tangete (PHILIPPINES)
Senior Men’s Super Middleweight
GOLD – Vince Palumbo (AUSTRALIA)
SILVER – Jan Nycek (POLAND)
Senior Men’s Super Heavyweight
GOLD – Anthony Kleeman (USA)
SILVER – Maris Lukasevics (AUSTRALIA)
Seniors Men’s Middleweight (above 50yrs old)
GOLD – Melchor Dela Sala (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Vlad Mihal (AUSTRALIA)
BRONZE – John Brindley (INDONESIA)
DOUBLE STICKS SPARRING COMPETITION
Women’s OPEN WEIGHT
GOLD – Andrea Wheatley (AUSTRALIA)
SILVER – Angela Wood (AUSTRALIA)
BRONZE – Mary Jane Rondina (PHILIPPINES)
Men’s Lightweight
GOLD – Ariel Great (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Danny Serrundo (PHILIPPINES)
BRONZE – Maximo Candilanza (PHILIPPINES)
Men’s Middleweight
GOLD – Emilio Cuevas (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Scott Dent (AUSTRALIA)
BRONZE – Jerry Tanajura (PHILIPPINES)
Men’s Heavyweight
GOLD – John John Mac (PHILIPPINES)
SILVER – Drew Lambert (INDONESIA)
BRONZE – Storm Dickensons (AUSTRALIA)
Senior Men’s Lightweight
GOLD – Craig Hayward (AUSTRALIA)
SILVER – Bernardo Tangete (PHILIPPINES)
BRONZE – Melchor Dela Sala (PHILIPPINES)
Senior Men’s Middleweight
GOLD – Glen Gardiner (INDONESIA)
SILVER – Alan Nairn (INDONESIA)
Senior Men’s Heavyweight
GOLD – Vince Palumbo (AUSTRALIA)
SILVER – Wilfredo Dival (PHILIPPINES)
BRONZE – Ronald Farol (PHILIPPINES)
Senior Men’s Middleweight (Above 50yrs old)
GOLD – John Brindley (INDONESIA)
SILVER – Vlad Mihal (AUSTRALIA)
TEAM MEDAL TALLY
OVERALL CHAMPION – CACOY DOCE PARES CLUB (PHILIPPINES)
10 GOLDS, 8 Silvers and 2 Bronzes.
Second — ICMA Academy (AUSTRALIA) with a total of 15 medals;
Third University of Cebu and Team Indonesia with 10 medals each.
