This just popped into my mailbox...and when I went to the site, it had same text on it. Very interesting read. My question is : whats going to happen with the IMAF?
Email below.:
Dear Loyal Followers of the Late GM Remy Presas,
Extreme tragedy often forges great destinies. Remy's passing left a horrendous void in the world of martial arts that seemingly could never be filled. Until now. The children of Grand Master Remy Amador Presas have decided to pick up their canes and carry on his tradition, as only Remy's own bloodline could do.
When Remy left the Philippines many years ago, his children stayed behind to carry on his legacy. Years later, he took them to the US, where they found stable jobs and provided for their families. Now, in the midst of this tragedy, they are determined to follow his footsteps in the martial arts world.
Remy had a lovely memorial and final burial services in the Philippines. At the Memorial, the Philippine government appointed Remy's children as his true heirs in the art of Modern Arnis. Out of respect for Remy, I gave his children my support. In doing so, I donated my website: www.ModernArnis.com to their new organization: Modern Arnis Remy P Presas International Organization (MARPPIO).
MARPPIO has the blessing of the Philippine government and consists of: Rosemary Presas (Remy's 1st wife, known as the "Mother of Modern Arnis", who was behind him in his ascent and struggle to propagate Modern Arnis in the Philippine sports world), Remy P Presas Jr., PhD, Mary Ann Presas, Demetrio Presas, Mary Jane Presas-Seletaria, Maria Presas-Butler, Roland Dantes, Remy's original Filipino students, and myself. The website will be up soon. Please take a look and meet the Next Generation of Modern Arnis on-line.
We welcome you to join this top-notch, no politics organization. Out of gratitude for your faithfulness to the late GM Remy Amador Presas, all IMAF members will receive a one-year free membership in MARPPIO. Information will be posted on the website soon.
We are looking forward to having you celebrate with us!
Sincerely,
Lori Harwood
PS: Please feel free to forward this to any faithful followers of the late Grand Master Remy Amador Presas.
Email below.:
Dear Loyal Followers of the Late GM Remy Presas,
Extreme tragedy often forges great destinies. Remy's passing left a horrendous void in the world of martial arts that seemingly could never be filled. Until now. The children of Grand Master Remy Amador Presas have decided to pick up their canes and carry on his tradition, as only Remy's own bloodline could do.
When Remy left the Philippines many years ago, his children stayed behind to carry on his legacy. Years later, he took them to the US, where they found stable jobs and provided for their families. Now, in the midst of this tragedy, they are determined to follow his footsteps in the martial arts world.
Remy had a lovely memorial and final burial services in the Philippines. At the Memorial, the Philippine government appointed Remy's children as his true heirs in the art of Modern Arnis. Out of respect for Remy, I gave his children my support. In doing so, I donated my website: www.ModernArnis.com to their new organization: Modern Arnis Remy P Presas International Organization (MARPPIO).
MARPPIO has the blessing of the Philippine government and consists of: Rosemary Presas (Remy's 1st wife, known as the "Mother of Modern Arnis", who was behind him in his ascent and struggle to propagate Modern Arnis in the Philippine sports world), Remy P Presas Jr., PhD, Mary Ann Presas, Demetrio Presas, Mary Jane Presas-Seletaria, Maria Presas-Butler, Roland Dantes, Remy's original Filipino students, and myself. The website will be up soon. Please take a look and meet the Next Generation of Modern Arnis on-line.
We welcome you to join this top-notch, no politics organization. Out of gratitude for your faithfulness to the late GM Remy Amador Presas, all IMAF members will receive a one-year free membership in MARPPIO. Information will be posted on the website soon.
We are looking forward to having you celebrate with us!
Sincerely,
Lori Harwood
PS: Please feel free to forward this to any faithful followers of the late Grand Master Remy Amador Presas.