He is no Kung Fu Kid, but Junrey Limotan can definitely pick his way with a stick.
At 16, Junrey is a junior division arnis champ of the Philippine Team. Last March, he trained under his uncle, George Borces. He is also a protégé of Grandmaster Dionesio Cañete who is helping him with his monthly pledge in CITE.
He is a first year MECH student, a class secretary, an acolyte, and the eldest of eight siblings.
He won the silver medal in the “Quest for The Best” tournament in SM. He was fascinated with arnis and two of his younger brothers were also eskrimadors. Junrey said it requires discipline but still he continues playing
because he loves playing it and he looks forward to becoming a blackbelter.
Junrey is on a rigorous training for July 22-25 World Eskrima Kali Arnis Championship in SM. He will be competing against more than ten countries in the junior division. How does he prepare? “Pull-ups...I never liked push ups because it’s tiring. Don't force yourself if you didn't like to do it,” he answered.
Junrey strikes a balance between his practice and studies. “I write down my schedules and set my goal on my studies,” he said.
On his upcoming fight, he said, “I don't expect to win but I will do all my best to win.” ]
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