3rd Philippine International Martial Arts Association (PIMAA) Tournament in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Philippine International Martial Arts Association (PIMAA) recently held its 3rd PIMAA Tournament on Feb. 16, 2007 at the Elite International School in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event was hosted by PIMAA President Fredie Laxza and Vice-President Godofredo Fajardo of Filipino Fighting Arts Intl. Guest of Honor for the Tournament was Philippine Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the Honorable Ambassador Antonio P. Villamor.

The tournament featured semi-contact karate, and more than fifteen clubs participated in the event. There was also a Modern Arnis demonstration featuring 11-year old Carim and 10-year old Amir, both Lebanese nationals and students of Punong Guros (chief instructors) Wail Ershaid and Manny Maer of Filipino Fighting Arts – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

All in all, the 3rd PIMAA Tournament was a very well-attended, successful and fun event, as may be gleaned from some of these photographs of the event.

Modern Arnis demo at 3rd PIMAA Tournament
in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Modern Arnis demo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Punong Guro Wail Ershaid, Amir, Carim, and Master Godofredo Fajardo
at the 3rd PIMAA Tournament in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Ambassador Antonio P. Villamor (right) and Master Godofredo Fajardo of
Filipino Fighting Arts Intl at the 3rd PIMAA Tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The PIMAA officers and organizers.

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