Video of the Week 11: Modern Arnis Pulling
In Modern Arnis, pulling is crucial for breaking an opponent’s posture. This makes executing various strikes and manipulations easier. After pulling, practitioners can capitalize on their opponent’s broken posture, turning defensive movements into offensive counters. Hehehehe. Hence, pulling should be part of your toolbox. Further,…
Blog On Hold
Hello everybody! This blog is on hold for a week for several reasons. First, I’m out of town for a week on a much-needed break. Secondly, my 8-year-old MacBook Pro is on its last legs. The battery is shot, and the keyboard is getting glitchy….
High or Low Energy Private Lessons
Whether I teach a high or low energy private lesson depends on the client’s energy level. One of my clients (Rosh) drove this point home during our lesson last week. He had gone to bed early the night before exhausted and admitted that he had…
Video of the Week 10: Pushing/Tulak
Tulak is a Tagalog word for pushing or shoving. In the video below, I demonstrate the pushing/tulak concept against my student, Troy. Tulak is prevalent in Modern Arnis. This concept involves pushing or shoving an opponent, vital for creating distance or disrupting their balance. Pushing/tulak…
Video of the Week 9: Defending Against The Sweep Stroke
Video of the Week 8: Single Sinawali Pattern
Video of the Week 7: Modern Arnis Block, Check, Counter
“Dun Dun” Comes To Toronto!
Dun dun! Like many people, I enjoy cop shows. Over the years, my favorites have been NYPD Blue, Homicide: Life on the Street, Murdoch Mysteries, and the various Law and Order shows. Imagine my delight when I discovered that a Toronto version of Law and…
Video of the Week 6: Slap Off Structure
Unveiling the Statistics: Violent Crime in Durham Region
Lately, I’ve noticed many articles on home invasions in the Greater Toronto Area. I was wondering if they had increased recently. A gut feeling is one thing. Seeing statistics is another. I decided to see if the Durham Region Police Service had any statistics on…
