Darek 'Cactus' Cieszynski - Estokada

[punisher]

Hello to everybody!

I'm wondering if anyone know something about this guy. He's responisbile for a development of FMA (Estokad) in Europe. I'd be glad if you write sth abouth him.

[Sweeet]

I'm not sure about this, but I believe that the 'Guro' of Estokada is in my city - Guro Dan Inosanto. I'll bet that 'this guy' (your instructor) has probably branched off from him. And furthermore, if I'm right I'll bet that he is extremely skilled and that you will be getting some good training.

[YODA]

I don't think so Sweeet. Guro I is head of some FMA systems but I'm pretty sure this isn't one of them.

http://members.shaw.ca/estokada/recognizeguro.html

[punisher]

Thanks Yoda.

Instuctor is on that list.

But I want to know sth about his past - what MA did he train etc.

[Sweeet]

Originally posted by punisher
Thanks Yoda.

Instuctor is on that list.

But I want to know sth about his past - what MA did he train etc.

Did Yoda just say I was wrong and I wasn't?! PARTY!! :D :D (Oh whoops, it was just the Guro part, not the branched off part :rolleyes: )

Just kidding, glad to be of help :)

The best way to find out, (I'm assuming your training with him) is to ask, of course! Other than that, you can be sure, considering he is on the list that he has trained fairly extensively in Estokada in Calgary :)

[Sweeet]

Just noticed this at the bottom of the page:

'We apologized if we inadvertently forgot to list properly rank instructors. Please be advised that we are only listing instructors recognized under the International Rutano Estokada Federation (IREF). If you are recognized under the defunct Canadian Kali Association, you must apply for recognition under IREF. If you are recognized under IREF and has not trained with us for over two years, your certification and status has expired. Only recognized "Full Instructors" will not lose their status in the federation. Contact us for any enquiries.'

Would seem Guro Rutano is the head of that particular art.

[punisher]

Originally posted by Sweeet
The best way to find out, (I'm assuming your training with him) is to ask, of course!

Yeah, I know :) I'm sure I'll do this at the very next training. Thanks for help Sweeet.