AAMA • August 23, 2021
Eskrima Doce Pares: Farewell SGM Dionisio “Diony” Cañete
SGM Diony Cañete: Doce Pares Eskrima-Kali-Arnis
The news of the passing of SGM Dionisio “Diony” Cañete has come with great shock and sadness for all that knew him. The FMA world has today lost a great Martial Artist.
Our Deepest condolences to his wife Daisy, Master Gerald his son and to his family, as well as to the wider Doce Pares Family.
SGM Diony warmly welcomed us and our group on the many occasions we traveled to Doce Pares HQ, and to other parts of the world where we had the privilege of being in his presence.
What SGM Diony has done for Filipino Martial Arts amounts to a very long list indeed - and the amount he gave back to his community and to the world of FMA is to be forever respected and honored. Doce Pares and WEKAF wouldn't be what they are today without him. He worked tirelessly to promote the Philippine national sport of Eskrima all over the world.
SGM Diony’s dream was to make Eskrima an Olympic sport, and just two short years ago, that dream came one step closer to becoming a reality when for the first time ever, Eskrima was added as a category in the SEA Games (Southeast Asian Games).
With great respect and love, we will forever honour SGM Dionisio “Diony” Cañete's memory, his friendship and the knowledge he has gifted us all. 🙏
Doce Pares Australia will be holding the first FMA-Eskrima Training Day for the year at AAMA on Sunday 9th Feb 2025.
Step into the new year with strength, focus, and determination—each challenge is an opportunity to become the best version of yourself! Full Timetable Resumes Tuesday 28th Jan 2025.
Classes at AAMA will return in full swing on Tuesday 28th Jan 2025, following the Australia Day Long Weekend. AAMA's Holiday Timetable will conclude this Thursday 23rd Jan, ahead of the Australia Day Long Weekend. AAMA will be closed from Saturday 25th Jan - Monday 27th Jan, before our full timetable recommences on Tuesday 28th Jan 2025. We hope you all have a great long weekend - we're in for some warm weather so stay safe and enjoy the sunshine! 😎😎 We're looking forward to seeing everyone back for the full timetable of classes from Tuesday 28/1.
