Grandmaster Atillo’s 70th Birthday and Gathering
June 8, 2008
 Students and friends gathered together to celebrate Grandmaster Crispulo "Ising" Atillo Birthday and mini seminar. Commencing at 9 am Steven Dowd Publisher of the FMAdigest, Guro Doug Pierre of Village Martial Arts Institute located in New York, NY., Quinton Egson of United States Martial Arts Systems (thekarateguys.net) located in Indio, CA., and Virgil Cavada from Cebu, Philippines gave a brief speech.
Grandmaster Atillo then gave a small demonstration of the art of Atillo Balintawak, showing the basics of the art. And let it be said that the Grandmaster moves smooth, graceful and effortlessly. Upon completion everyone gathered and went to the Panda Chinese restaurant.
After having a very good meal everyone returned to Grandmaster Atillo’s residence and attended a mini workshop lead by Grandmaster Atillo.
In attendance at this festive event was:
Jesse Devera M.D. - Beaumont, CA.
Lou Smith - Anaheim, CA.
Kirk Gooding - Newport Beach, CA.
Steven Prejean - Diamond Bar, CA.
Joe Medrano - Corona, CA.
Jere Barnes - Calimesa, CA. |
Alfred Parayno - Cathedral City, CA.
Michael and Mikey Martinez - Fontana, CA.
Sean Laney - Cherry Valley, CA.
Ohe Navidad - Los Angeles, CA.
Jovee Ordas - San Bernardino, CA. |
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