What is the history of Doce Pares?
What is the history of Doce Pares?
“Doce Pares” is an Eskrima/Arnis Martial Arts Club that was founded in Cebu City in January 12, 1932. Originally it was a breakaway group of students and instructors from the ‘Labangon Fencing Club’ of the 1920’s which was influenced heavily by the Saavedra and Cañete families.
Who is Doce Pares Eskrima Grandmaster?
Doce Pares was founded in 1932. Following the death of Ciriaco Cañete in February 2016 there are only two surviving Doce Pares Supreme Grandmasters, Dionisio Cañete and Danny Guba….Doce Pares.
| Focus | Stick fighting Knife fighting Hand-to-Hand Combat |
|---|---|
| Parenthood | Eskrima |
| Olympic sport | No |
Who is Ciriaco Cacoy Canete and his eskrima system?
Ciriaco “Cacoy” Cañete (August 8, 1919 – February 5, 2016) was a Filipino martial artist of the Doce Pares Eskrima Club. He was the last surviving member of the club, which was founded in January 1932. He was also a 12th degree black belt. His version of the Doce Pares Eskrima system is known as Cacoy Doce Pares.
Who was the foremost master of Pangamut?
Lapulapu
It was believed that Lapulapu who was known as the foremost master of “Pangamut” the name by which the Filipino martial arts was then known, had trained his men for a showdown battle with Humabon, his cousin, owing to a long-running feud.
What was the purpose of the Doce Pares curriculum?
The purpose was to engender and preserve the art of Arnis as a Philippine national treasure. The Doce Pares Multi-Style System is now the only officially government recognized Arnis curriculum, to be taught in public schools in furtherance of a law that made Arnis the official sport of the Philippines.
What are the different types of Doce Pares?
He created a curriculum that took into account all the original styles of Doce Pares. There are seven main components of the multi style system: Single Stick (Solo Olisi), Double Stick (Doble Olisi), Empty Hand (Mano-Mano), Knife Defense (Baraw), Long & Short Weapon (Espada y Daga), Long Stick (Bangkaw), Long Blade/Sword (Sundang).
Who are the Founding Masters of Doce Pares?
To mirror the Twelve Peers, the Doce Pares school had twelve founding masters. Lorenzo Saavedra, one of the original twelve masters, was recognized as the foremost eskrimador in Cebu City. He was ably supported by four other top-rated eskrimadors: Teodoro and Federico Saavedra, his nephews, and Lorenzo and Filemon Cañete.
Why is Doce Pares important in martial arts?
Doce Pares is widely known for it’s classic low stances and the original 12 Doce Pares forms. Forms training is considered an important element of the system, as it improves balance, strength, speed and co-ordination between the hands, body and footwork.