# 3rd Annual Toronto Modern Arnis Camp

- Link: https://brianejohns.com/2012/08/27/blog-3rd-annual-toronto-modern-arnis-camp/
- Published: 2012-08-27T17:40:00-04:00
- Author: Brian Johns

This weekend, Bamboo Spirit Martial Arts Centre hosted the 3rd Annual [Toronto Modern Arnis](https://brianejohns.com/2011/09/04/blog-2nd-annual-toronto-modern-arnis-camp/)
Camp in Pickering, Ontario. [Darkhorse TKD](https://dojos.ca/DarkhorseTKD/) was 
the site of the camp. This year’s camp was proof of this annual event’s growing 
size, with 30 attendees in total. As a result, it was a tremendous success. Attendees
came from Detroit, Windsor, Toronto, Oshawa, and Ottawa.

As usual, Master Chuck Gauss and Master Ken Smith taught superbly, covering material
ranging from double sticks, 2 vs. 1, single stick, joint locks, takedowns, knife
work, and pressure points. Consequently, the material taught was quite diverse and
represented the broadness and incredible depth of Modern Arnis.

As this camp occurred just 2 days before the 11th anniversary of Professor Presas’
passing, I am sure he would have been proud of the work Master Chuck and Master 
Ken are doing in spreading his art.

 * ![Lechon](https://i0.wp.com/brianejohns.com//wp-content/uploads/2020/08/143D0385-
   705E-4995-A556-B16B400726B9.jpg?resize=170%2C227&ssl=1)
 * Lechon!
 * ![Chicken Adobo](https://i0.wp.com/brianejohns.com//wp-content/uploads/2020/08/
   D5068162-0F56-4290-92DA-D197700E809F.jpg?resize=1494%2C1494&ssl=1)
 * Chicken Adobo!
 * ![Master Chuck and Andy](https://i0.wp.com/brianejohns.com//wp-content/uploads/
   2020/08/181C508C-2222-4438-B7CB-9754A963E714.jpg?resize=1120%2C1494&ssl=1)
 * Master Chuck and Andy.
 * ![Two participants at the 3rd Annual Toronto Modern Arnis Camp](https://i0.wp.
   com/brianejohns.com//wp-content/uploads/2020/08/45E0EA85-8A75-4516-96C9-9E20956CC143.
   jpg?resize=1120%2C1494&ssl=1)
 * Eugene working it!
 * ![Glenn and Gary](https://i0.wp.com/brianejohns.com//wp-content/uploads/2020/
   08/11CEBCC9-5548-4E3A-B306-AF5B7CA93FE8.jpg?resize=1120%2C1494&ssl=1)
 * Glenn and Gary.
 * ![Andy and Glen](https://i0.wp.com/brianejohns.com//wp-content/uploads/2020/08/
   FE9B3400-A59A-4824-B6B8-D969940932BA.jpg?resize=1120%2C1494&ssl=1)
 * Andy and Glen
 * ![Master Ken and Pat](https://i0.wp.com/brianejohns.com//wp-content/uploads/2020/
   08/14822870-9424-4875-A46D-DF2EDD0F72B1.jpg?resize=1120%2C1494&ssl=1)
 * Master Ken checking on Pat
 * ![Master Chuck](https://i0.wp.com/brianejohns.com//wp-content/uploads/2020/08/
   43B46D7E-0DF3-4E44-981E-66C1A2431F10.jpg?resize=1494%2C1494&ssl=1)
 * Master Chuck encouraging them!
 * ![Master Ken and Andy.](https://i0.wp.com/brianejohns.com//wp-content/uploads/
   2020/08/C3814F7D-DE8E-4123-B45C-71A21A003D11.jpg?resize=1494%2C1494&ssl=1)
 * Explaining a concept!

As part of the camp experience, Filipino cuisine was served on Saturday night, including
Lechon, chicken adobo, spring rolls, steamed rice, pancit, and other dishes. It 
was fabulous!

For me personally, the training at the 3rd Annual Toronto Modern Arnis camp was 
great preparation for the upcoming trip to Germany. If you haven’t heard, Datu Dieter
Knuttel and his DAV are hosting the “Best of the West” Camp in Dortmund, Germany.
I am looking forward to this trip!

## Additional Reading

 * [1st Annual Toronto Modern Arnis Camp](https://brianejohns.com/2010/09/03/blog-1st-annual-toronto-modern-arnis-camp/)
 * [2nd Annual Toronto Modern Arnis Camp](https://brianejohns.com/2011/09/04/blog-2nd-annual-toronto-modern-arnis-camp/)
 * [A Great Michigan Camp](https://brianejohns.com/2023/08/01/blog-a-great-michigan-camp/)
 * [Master Gaby Roloff Seminar](https://brianejohns.com/2010/06/14/blog-master-gaby-roloff-seminar/)
 * [2010 Michigan Modern Arnis Camp](https://brianejohns.com/2010/07/05/blog-2010-michigan-camp/)

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