In Tribute

Mangisursuro Michael G. Inay, 1944 - 2000

Mangisursuro Michael G. Inay, 1944 – 2000

 

Mangisursuro Mike Inay was indebted to his two teachers, Grandmaster Angel Cabales (deceased) and Grandmaster Max Sarmiento (deceased). Without these men and their willingness to share their knowledge, wisdom and techniques, the Inayan System of Eskrima would not exist as it does today, being faithfully passed on by the many lives he touched in so many ways.

 

Angel Cabales and Mike Inay

Angel Cabales and Mike Inay

 

Angel Cabales and Max Sarmiento

Angel Cabales and Max Sarmiento

 

Mike Inay and Angel Cabales

Mike Inay and Angel Cabales

 

 

Masirib Guro Robin J. McDonald, 1959 - 2012

Masirib Guro Robin J. McDonald, 1959 – 2012

 

Guro Kristine Strasburger received her training in eskrima from Suro Mike Inay, and his core group of dedicated Guros assisting him in the mid-1980’s: Michael Amistoso, Benjamin Berry, Gary Bowldes, Frank Defanti, Freddie Madrid, Rob McDonald and John Peterson.

 

Inayan Class hosting GM Leo Giron, c. 1984

Inayan Class hosting GM Leo Giron, c. 1984

 

As vitally important as the teachers are, the fellow students and peers also play an important role in the training process. The following students trained alongside Kristine (Alonzo) Strasburger in eskrima under Suro Mike Inay’s instruction: Julie Alonzo, Karin Alonzo, Winston Chung, Rick Cole, Garth Duncan, Gary Dunlevy, Ed Fong, Bill Fretz, Pedro Garcia, Andre Green, Greg Gibbons, Mardee Hansen, Emanuel Hart, Chris Horvath, Dante James, Steve Klement, John Latimer, Dee Malone, Richard Meitus, Barbara Olivares, Louie Olivares, Genny Rios, Cory Takemoto, Art and Nancy True, Arturo, Garret and others.

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Bay Area School of Eskrima patch, ca. 1983

Bay Area School of Eskrima patch, ca. 1983