Grandmaster Jose G. Mena passed away

[kruzada]

I regret to inform all of you that Grandmaster Jose G. Mena (Doblete Rapelon) passed away yesterday. I just received an email from the Philippines today bearing the terrible news.

Grandmaster Mena was the very first Arnis teacher to open a school in Manila (Tondo). He taught his family style from Ilo-Ilo that was handed down in his family for over three generations. He made many additions to the style based on his own experience. He was a legendary fighter, and friend to many Arnis legends such as Antonio Illustrisimo, Floro Villabrille, Felicisimo Dizon. He was also one of Angel Cabales' teachers.

Please offer a prayer for him and his family.

 

[Rick Wade]

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[Rich Parsons]

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Maraming salamat po. :asian:

 

[MJS]

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Respects,
Bill Parsons
Triangle Kenpo Institute