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from gm. dionisio a. canete...
GM. Dionisio Canete in deep thought

"For centuries, millions of people have benefited from the teachings of martial arts, a system of self defense which originated most entirely in the orient, but as for Eskrima, it began in the Philippines during the time of Lapulapu on the beautiful island of Mactan. Martial Art lies in the philosophy, and anchored on the principle of strengthening the body and mind through self discipline, fitness and awareness. Here at Doce Pares, we teach the fundamentals of martial arts by combining the time-tested program for adults and children that emphasize pride, self-esteem, fitness and integrity. Martial arts is good, clean fun for kids; it is a great way to give kids a head start in life. In our school, they will learn the positive benefits of self discipline and confidence, develop strong sense of coordination, and increase strength and flexibility. And because a structure of respect is built into martial arts, children develop the ability to listen, learn and achieve within a highly regulated environment, a reinforcement of study techniques for school.

We believe, we have instructors who are not only martial art experts but have spent years in acquiring knowledge and the experience needed to teach and motivate students to be their best. Unlike other schools out there, our Black Belts understand the philosophy of teaching just as much as the art of self defense.

We teach different kinds of martial arts, which all come with a specific beauty. All the arts are just good as the others, and just like martial artists, they could not be compared in terms of “better” or “best”. As each art represents a unique kind of genius which reflects the culture of its origin. Each martial art carries a deep and rich philosophy, often a complete life style. The beauty of martial arts lie in the discovery of its subtleties. In discovering their mysteries, we learn about ourselves.

We are family of people who share in the challenge of seeking the truth, the real way of life, exploring and discovering more about martial arts in order to learn more about ourselves which in the process, will lead to an absolute harmony and peace among all people."

By: GM Diony Cañete, 2005

The other side of GM. Dionisio Canete

For all enquiries, contact:

Peter Shannon
Chief Instructor
Doce Pares International Australia

Doce Pares Martial Arts Academy
1st Floor, 734 Plenty Rd
Reservoir, Victoria 3073, Australia

Phone: (03) 9478 4886
Email: HQ@doceparesaust.com