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You called and look whose answering
I just recently returned from Las Vegas Nevada to help them start their very own Christmas Institute. And Lord was it a succesful weekend. Going into this weekend we had so many doubts and so much...
View ArticleTurtle style
So today's class I find myself developing more and more as an escrimador. Today we worked on the ABC blade technique. When my students asked why are we using the full stick when a knife is a lot...
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The Heavy Stick We Wield
Last night I trained with the guys for th first time this year. And it was intense to say the least. Instead or swinging the regular rattan stick I swung a heavy kamagong stick. And it was bulky and...
View ArticleAll of sudden Im heading North
This is the first time I didn't go to a big tournament with the guys. But it was Jules birthday and well I had to go. Actually I had to go to both. So I went to Julies birthday but before that I've...
View ArticleSomething New in You!!!
Isaiah 43:19" I am about to do a new thing now is springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."As we look into a new year a lot of things come...
View ArticleEffectiveness of Stickfighting
More often than not I get a lot of questions and comments about FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) and it's effectiveness. Well it doesn't take much convincing that FMA is designed for real world application....
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To my Dad c/o Jesus
Dad,Do u miss me like I miss you? Do you cry at times on the moments that seems to make any sense?Do you envy those who have take advantage of those they are supposed to?All I know is Dad that 15 years...
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I know I am suppose to share
When I was a little boy one of the things that was alway hard for me was to share. Share my toys my friends just anything that belonged to me well it stayed with me. I am just a stingy little boy. I...
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Tita Celia's Pinoy Restaurant in Carson, CA
I happen to chance to find Tita Celia's Filipino restaurant here on Carson and Figeroua. As I found this place I found myself excited to eat some authentic Pinoy Food. I ordered Breakfast meal with...
View ArticleGod Answering
On September 27, 2010 the Serrano house went through an upheaval Sunday morning. Finding a boy in my niece's room is surely something that this uncle wasn't prepared for. But that is not what this blog...
View ArticleNew Testament Survey
Last night (11/04) I started my second class at Vanguard University and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it. Last night again the Lord reconfirmed that Vanguard is the right place. But its kinda sad and...
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Constantly Improving
Its been hard trying to market FMASCHOOL.com, difficult because I am my own worst client. As someone with marketing experience, I know that its crucial that I follow up with any and all contacts Imight...
View ArticleWEKAF USA to Raise Dues
It has come to my attention that WEKAF USA's board of directors are planning to raise the dues. As a former member of the board that thought has indeed crossed my mind, with all the things I wanted to...
View Articlesomething missing
The music plays, and it plays for me. It crescendos as it prepares for it's final piece. I think, I hope that sounds can come out. The only comfort I have is the spotlight as it focus my heart and my...
View ArticleWhen do we say enough?
What do you do when you have no more cheek to turn? This has been a constant struggle for me and even more as of lately. I thought I was the type of person that has a calmer demeanor. But it is easy to...
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The Missing Element
These past few years, I started my own business. Since I was hesitant to get a job and take away a job from someone who really needed it. I decided to start teaching Filipino Martial Arts. And for the...
View ArticleA Short Story written by Me.
UnderestimatedBy: Francis Thomas B. SerranoFrankie a husky teenager whose perfectly content in just slipping under the radar. Attention was something that frightened Frankie and if he could live the...
View ArticleI Belong to You
I Belong To YouBy: Francis Thomas B. SerranoI am a foreigner in my own countryA stranger in my own homeAn orphan to the worldI belong to youAn Enemy with no alliesI fight by myselfthe Enemy surrounds...
View ArticleThe Necessity of Suffering
Suffering has always been a part of life. We have all accepted this and have come up with cliche such as Pain is nothing more than to remind us that we are alive, or suffering allows us to appreciate...
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Into Thy Hands... I lift him up - Goodbye Dr. De Lara
Into thy hands I lift him up by: Francis Thomas B. SerranoHe was my teacherEducated me in compassionEncouraged me in achievingEmpowered me to never give upHe was my friendStood up for me when no one...
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Sanctity of Marriage
Right now the Supreme Courts of the United States of America (SCOTUS) are hearing arguments regarding same sex marriage. And as a christian man and especially as a candidate for ministry I am asked as...
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NAFAUM and the Young People's Mission
The millennial issue has been a problem for many of the established churches and the United Methodist Church is not exception. Many theories have arisen as to what could be the leading cause of the...
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Construction Zone on the Road to Salvation
Our Lord has told us specifically that the road to salvation is difficult. Well at this point the road is under construction. For southern Californians we all know that construction in the freeway...
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CI Chicago
First night here at CI Chicago. Much smaller group to what I am use to and the biggest shock was that CI is only 4 days long. First person I met was Ian and Edward who was nice enough to pick me up...
View ArticleThe Connection between the Physical and Spiritual Sacrifice of Jesus
I was asked to prepare for this coming Sunday's children's moment at Corona UMC. I must admit I dread being asked to do the Children's moment, not because I do not think it is important, I believe...
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