Solo Training Video
I do some solo training with heavy sticks three or four times a week. Check out the solo training video below. This workout typically lasts 20 minutes. Any shorter than 20 minutes is unsatisfactory to me. This is purely a conditioning session for me. What…
Analyzing the Dynamics of Machete Attacks
Recently, I asked ChatGPT, “Which hand is most predominant in machete attacks?” Not surprisingly, it answered that right-handed people carry out the vast majority of machete attacks. The full answer from ChatGPT: “Most studies and reports on machete attacks indicate that the dominant hand of…
Upcoming Annual Michigan Camp
I’ve been attending the Annual Michigan Camp since the late 1990s, and every one has been a blast. This year should be no different. Professor Chuck Gauss and Professor Ken Smith are the featured instructors. Both learned directly from the late Professor Remy Presas and…
A Small Step Forward!
The other day, I tested my right shoulder with a brief carenza with a pair of kamagong sticks. It turned out surprisingly well and represents a small step forward for me. First, what is “carenza” in Filipino Martial Arts? A short answer is that it…
“Back To Old School Garage Training!”
That was the delighted reaction of one of my private clients last week. I had offered him the option of training in my garage or at the ABS Training Centre, the usual location for our sessions. He chose the former. It’s a great change of…
A Murder In Pickering
When I arrived at the ABS Training Centre (located in Pickering) last Thursday night to teach my weekly class, the door was locked. I was not surprised. You see, just before I left the house, I received an alert on my iPhone from the Durham…
Arnis for Self Defense – Does It Work?
First, watch this video on whether Arnis works in the street. From David James’ perspective (as well as mine), it depends! I believe Filipino martial arts (FMA) are a powerful asset for street self-defence. FMA empty-hand techniques and weapon training can be seamlessly applied to…
Making It Stick: Video Homework Assignments
One of the more interesting teaching ideas I’ve encountered is video homework assignments for students. Specifically, the idea is to video private lessons and upload them to Google Drive for them to watch and analyze. The inspiration for this idea comes from Maija Soderholm, one…
Did I Start Too Late?
More specifically, what if I had started in Filipino Martial Arts/Modern Arnis before age 33? From age 18 to 33, I trained in Cooper Ryu and Kenpo Karate and dabbled in BJJ and Aikido. Years ago, I wondered what my skill level would have been…
“You Should Blog More Often!”
Sorry for the radio silence. I’ve been busy and buried under a lot of things. Is that why I haven’t blogged as consistently as I would like? No. I tend to want to pick the perfect topic or wait until I produce a video to…
