Sonny Umpad
Martial artist
Died when: 58 years 59 days (697 months)Star Sign: Cancer
Master Santiago “Sonny” Umpad[1] (June 26, 1948 – August 24, 2006) was a Filipino eskrimador.He was born in Bogo, Cebu, Philippines.As a young man, Umpad was exposed to the traditional Filipino martial arts of Eskrima; in his region the term “estocada” was also used to describe these arts.
Umpad gave full credit to the Balintawak Eskrima and Doce Pares systems, which made up much of his early training.
When he went to the United States, he continued his training with Master Raymond Tobosa in the art of Villabrille Kali.
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