GM HARI OSIAS C. BANAAG, Ph.D./ Ma.D.Sc.
10thDegree RebBelt
Founder/President – GLOBAL Sikaran FEDERATION
Int’l Director, CEO – Sikaran-Arnis Academy

BUSINESSMAN, GRANDMASTER AND DOCTORATE OF MARTIAL ARTS:
Owner : BUKANG LIWAYWAY INTERNATIONAL SHIPPERS AND TRAVEL & Sikaran-ARNIS ACADEMY, ( SCHOOL OF PHILIPPINE MARTIAL ARTS.).

RESEARCHER AND WORLDWIDE PROPAGATOR OF Sikaran:
Successor and heir of the Real Last King of Sikaran of the Past Century, Hari Francisco Torres y Escorpion “ Alyas Kummander Rumagit 98 Years Old, I received the turnover last June 26, 1994 at Baras, Rizal with Notary Public, Atty. Rafael P. Mateo

EDUCATION :
2013 BA - San Joaquin Valley Colleges, Visalia, California, U.S.A.(Graduate)
1990 Bible Theology - International Baptist Theological Colleges, Mandaluyong , City,
Philippines(Graduate)
1986 Biogas Technology - University of Life, Pasig, City, Philippines (Graduate)
1980 B.S.E. - Tomas Claudio Memorial Colleges, (Undergraduate)
1976 Tailoring - R.Y.D.F. Baras, Rizal (Graduate)

EXPERIENCES:
1976 -President & Founder Foremost Sikaran Brotherhood, Inc., Brgy. PinugayBaras, Rizal
1976 -Chief Instructor, Sikaran Brotherhood Peterson Farms, Brgy.Pinugay, Baras, Rizal
1976 -Chief Instructor, Sikaran Brotherhood Hybrid Farms, Brgy.,Pinugay, Baras, Rizal
1976 -Chief Instructor, Sikaran Master, Baras, Rizal
1987 -Sikaran Chief Instructor International Theological College, Mandaluyong, City
1987 -Owner Proprietor, Chief Instructor, Sikaran-Arnis Gym, Mandaluyong, City
1987 -Sikaran Instructor, Manuela 1,2,3 Security Guards, Las Pinasa and Mandaluyong, City
1992 -President & Founder, Philippine Federation of Sikaran Broptherhood
1993 -Sikaran Instructor, Cainta Barangay Tanod, Cainta, Rizal
1994 -Sikaran Instructor, Tomas Claudio Memorial Colleges, Morong Rizal

1988 to 1995 -Chief Instructor, 2 Unit of Militaries:
1. Light Armor Brigade and
2. Army Honor Guard, are both in Makati City. Philippines
1995 -Sikaran Instructor, Angono National High School, Angono, Rizal.
1995 - Owner/Proprietor, Chief Instructor “ Sikaran-Arnis Gym “ At Baras, Rizal
1997 - Owner / Proprietor – Sikaran – Arnis Academy, Delano California, U.S.A.
1997 - President / Founder GLOBAL Sikaran FEDERATION, Delano, California, U.S.A

(19) Times “ HALL OF FAMERS “
From different Martial Arts Organization in the Philippines, Canada, United States and Argintina 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 & 2017

2004 Hall of Fame, “ The Sole King of Sikaran “ Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
2005 Hall of Fame “ Achievement Awards “ Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada, U.S.A.
2006 Hall of Fame “ Sikaran Grandmaster “ Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
2008 Hall of Fame “ Doctorate of Martial Arts “ Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
2011 Hall of Fame “ Leading Grandmaster / Outstanding Achievement Award “ Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
2012 Hall of Fame “ Most Distinguished Grandmaster of the Year “Manila, Philippines
2012 Hall of Fame “ Martial Arts Chaplain of the Year “ Los, Angeles, California,
2013 Hall of Fame “ Golden Life Award, Newport, California U.S.A.
2013 Hall of Fame “ International Supreme Grandmaster of the Year “Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CANADA
2014 Hall of Fame “ G.S.F. Organizational of the Year “ Manila, Philippines
2014 Hall of Fame “ International Sikaran Grandmaster of the Year “Manila, Philippines
2014 Hall of Fame “ Supreme International Grandmaster of the Year “San Diego, California, U.S.A.
2014Hall of Fame “ Elite Black belt Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Fresno California, U.S.A.
2015 Hall of Fame “ Lifetime Achievements Awards “ Las Vegas Nevada.,
2016 Hall of Fame “ Outstanding Achievements in Martial Arts As A Grand Master “Atlantic City, New Jersey
U.S.A.2016 Hall of Fame “ Inspiration to all Martial Artist “ Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. 2016 Hall of Fame “Argentina Hall of Fame “ Buenos Aires, Argentina
2017 Hall of Fame “ Distinguished Sikaran Grandmaster of the Year,”, Makati, City Philippines
2017 Hall of Fame “Platinum Achievements Award “ Fullerton, California, U.S.A.

AWARDS :
August 26, 2017 “ Presidential Champion Award “   Program of the United States President
January 2004 “ Letter of Commendation “   Signed By: President Kukkiwon Un Yong Kim
December 2004 “ The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award “   Signed by the President of the United States George Bush
2004 to 2006 “ Best School Award “   Tae Kwon Do Tournaments

AFFILIATIONS :
United States Karate Alliance
International Martial Arts Council
World Martial Arts Council
U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Elite Blackbelt Martial arts Hall of Fame

SEMINARS AND MEETING :
March 22 to 27, 1997 I was attended the World Martial Arts Convention for World Peace, In Washing DC., U.S.A. July 6 & 7, 2017 I Represent Philippines and United States for United Nation Education Scientific Organization (UNESCO) for Collective Consultation on the safeguarding and the Promotion of Tradition Sports and Games, In UNESCO Headquarters, Paris France.

RECOGNITIONS :
February 21, 2011, Office of Sanguniang Bayan, Municipality of Baras Province of Rizal Resolution No. 051-s-2011 July 31, 2017 Officially Member by United Nation Educational Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

CHAPTERS :
Philippines
Canada
India
Sri Lanka
Italy
Burundi
Saudi Arabia

United States
Australia
Korea
Algeria
Argentina
Mexico
Jordan

REMARK :
Since 1976 up to the present 41 years, I never stop Researching and Teaching Sikaran, I’m 50 years in Martial Arts Community, I started when 1968.

PERSONAL IDENTITY :
I’m Hari Osias Catolos Banaag, I was born in Baras, Rizal (Where the Sikaran was Originated), My Birthday February 4, 1959, I’m the 3rd Sons of Jeremias De Guzman Banaag and Maria Catolos Banaag, where 6 Siblings, 5 boys and 1 youngest Sister and also one adopter Sister. My Oldest Brother is Evenizer C. Banaag, 2nd Joel C. Banaag, I’m the 3rd one, 4th Manuel C. Banaag and Youngest brother is Jonathan C. Banaag and youngest Sister Evangeline C. Banaag, our Adopted Sister Maricel S. Catolos.