Before I discuss the change of direction for my YouTube Channel, I should mention that this will be a short post. I’ve been busy lately setting up my fall schedule. I will teach self-defence classes at Durham College for the first time since March 2020. Yup, it’s been a long time! In addition, I will be teaching Modern Arnis classes at the A.B.S. Training Centre. So I’ve been scrambling to put together the schedule jigsaw puzzle between classes, private lessons, and non-martial arts-related activities.

Once things settle down, expect a return to longer posts!

Last Week’s Video

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This video was the last of the “Dance of Pain” series. This was a fun change of pace and allowed me to explore various aspects of the Small Circle Jiu Jitsu influence on Modern Arnis. The theme in the last video was not allowing any slack to creep into any lock or transition. This can be difficult at times, especially for beginner and intermediate players. Getting complacent and hurrying from one lock to the next is easy. So this means that you should pay attention to the slack issue as you execute each joint lock AND the transition between locks.

Change of Direction on YouTube

I was stumped about what topic to cover after the “Dance of Pain” series. Fortunately, a subscriber recently messaged me: “You have Flow Drills 1 through 14 on your YouTube channel. Would it be possible to post videos of your remaining flow drills?“

Why, yes!

Watch the Flow Drill Playlist below before viewing Flow Drill 15 on Friday (Sep 9th).

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The flow drills are designed as a fast-track method for the students to learn the basic stick-fighting moves of Modern Arnis. Drills. Drills for skills, in other words. All drills consist of a give-and-take prearranged flow. At some point, I will mix and match some flow drills to keep them on their toes. I will post videos highlighting examples of how I mix and match my flow drills.

Inspiration for the Week

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In this video, 99-year-old Orville Roger reveals that, since he started running in the early 1970s, he has run over 42,000 miles. DAMN! Talk about dedication! Consistency is often the key to a healthy lifestyle, and Mr. Rogers is an outstanding example of consistency. He reportedly passed away a couple of years after the video.

I often get asked, “Is it too late to start martial arts?”

Heck no!

A retired police officer started training with me earlier this summer. He’s my age (I’ll be 58 soon) and had zero martial arts experience. He’s having a ball and is learning very quickly. Most of my clients are in their 40s and 50s.

It’s never too late to chase your dream activity! Go for it!

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