Rapid Arnis Grading Passes

Discussion in 'Filipino Martial Arts' started by Pat OMalley, May 27, 2008.

  1. Pat OMalley

    Pat OMalley Valued Member

    Well done everyone and thanks for everyone who turned up to the Rapid Arnis 15th Anniversary despite the stromy weather in the evenings and the tents collapsing, mine included:bang:

    A big congratulations to the following instructors.

    Lucy O'Malley - 6th Degree Black Belt

    Nigel Herterich - 6th Degree Black Belt

    Iain Wallace - 2nd Degree Black Belt

    Kenneth Bradbury - 2nd Degree Black Belt

    Scott Marshall - Junior Instructor

    Keith James - Junior Instructor

    Damien Alexander - Junior Instructor

    Congratulations to the following student grades:

    Yellow Belt:
    Terry Miller
    Nick Roberts

    Green Belt:
    Matt Gilligan

    Blue Belt 1:
    Joel Morris

    Blue Belt 2:

    Daniel Marren
    Rees O'Malley
    Mike Catingdig

    Brown Belt 1:
    Tom Leatherby

    Brown Belt 2:
    Andrew Marren
    Andrew Jansen

    Also the following awards where also given to the following people.

    Instructor of the Year:
    Nigel Herterich
    Lucy O'Malley

    Affiliate of the Year:
    Scott Marshall

    Outstanding Acheivement:
    Iain Wallace

    Dedication to the Art:
    Jacob Stewart

    Award of Recognition:
    Clinton Jones
    Richard "Riki' Mitchell

    Thanks everyone for making the weekend all worthwhile and the Kareoke nights where hillarious too.

    YBIFMA
    Pat
     
  2. Peter Bradbury

    Peter Bradbury Valued Member

    Id like to say well done to everyone as well, i think we can safely say that everyone deserved to pass and worked very hard for it.

    I think despite the weather we all had a brilliant time, and as pat said the kareoke nights were amazing, turns out most of us can sing as well as hit each other up with sticks!!! :)

    Peter
     
  3. Damien Alexander

    Damien Alexander New Member

    *looking into my crystal stick..........* I see......


    B&Bs FOR NEXT YEAR!!!!!



    Other than the cold,wet,mud,hot,monsoon calibre wind and general sadistic natured people....
    It was a good........... experience?
    :D

    Great job everyone!
     
  4. Pat OMalley

    Pat OMalley Valued Member

    Sadistic:confused: Who me:eek::p
     
  5. Peter Lewis

    Peter Lewis Matira Matibay

    Congratulations to all who successfully passed their Rapid Arnis gradings.

    Well done guys...a great effort.

    Hope to see some of you soon

    Gumagalang

    Peter
     
  6. Damien Alexander

    Damien Alexander New Member

    At least I don't have to do that test again!

    Andy Marren is just too damn big and hits like an alabama mule!

    And thanks to peter for providing an incentive to duck and move just a bit ;)
     
  7. Peter Bradbury

    Peter Bradbury Valued Member

    Does he realise thats its just as bad next year!!!!!!!
     
  8. Damien Alexander

    Damien Alexander New Member


    oh he does!

    and I'll only have to take that test once as well!!
    :D
     
  9. Pat OMalley

    Pat OMalley Valued Member

    Shhh! Dont tell him, it's actualy worse especially if your a big Amercian called Damien.

    Also I dont think he realised Andy Marren is going for his Junior Instructor next year and that means he can do a Black Eagle style bout with him either. Shhhh! dont tell him:yeleyes:

     
  10. Damien Alexander

    Damien Alexander New Member

    That was my 4th black belt.

    I am TOO happy to stay a junior instructor for the rest of my life before I have to face off with andy marren again!

    My left elbow and left thigh is still bruised thanks to andys "kind and giving nature".
    ;)
     
  11. Pat OMalley

    Pat OMalley Valued Member

    Oh dear, looks like 'D' is giving up at the last hurdle:rolleyes: Just when it was getting interesting too. Dont worry mate you know Andy just likes to tap those people he really likes:) and smash those he dont:eek:

    Just think, if you survive that anything is possible:woo:

     
  12. Damien Alexander

    Damien Alexander New Member

    oh you know I am going to bitch,moan and complain about fighting monster marren..... but I'llo do it ;)

    I may wear a REDMAN suit,but I'll do it!
    :D

    "lightly tap"?!?

    don't let him hear you say that!
    He's liable to up and change his mind at the last minute!
     
  13. BakbakanFighter

    BakbakanFighter Valued Member

    Well done!

    Congrats to all those who passed their RA Gradings, I am sure all of you did yourselves proud!!!

    Graham
     
  14. burungkol

    burungkol Team Yaw-Yan

    congratulations!!!! i'm sure it was a hell lot of fun and satisfaction!!!!
     

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