Change of Direction For My YouTube Channel
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….
2022 – Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all! I hope 2022 brings health, prosperity, success, and happiness to all of you! Let’s hope this year is better than the last two years! 2020 and 2021 were trainwrecks on a societal level. Nevertheless, I am optimistic that the Omicron…
Tough Times Ahead……AGAIN?
The Most Recent Video Tough times are ahead AGAIN, with the emergence of the Omicron variant. In these times, we need to look out for each other, especially for those prone to depression. Many are dealing with pandemic fatigue. Look out for those as well….
Digging Deep into Single Sinawali
This Week’s Video I focused on single sinawali applications in this short video. I kept the video concise rather than a detailed breakdown of one or two sinawali techniques. Instead, I demonstrated several applications of single sinawali. I hope you find the video helpful and…
Rude, Reckless, and Dangerous.
The Craziness on the 401 For those not living in the Toronto area, the 401 is the central expressway cutting through Toronto and is considered one of the busiest highways in North America. I often drive the 401 from Ajax to different points of the…
Farewell To Dean Stockwell
RIP Dean Stockwell One of my favourite actors, Dean Stockwell, passed away two days ago. While he was great in several roles, I especially liked him in “Quantum Leap” one of my favourite TV shows ever. This show ran from 1989 to 1993, which was…
June 2009 Technique of the Month
The technique of the month in this video includes the following: If you cannot view this technique of the month video, click here. Let’s discuss one technique in this monthly sequence: the abanico corto. When I executed the abanico corto technique, I had to move…
May 2009 Modern Arnis Technique of the Month
In the May 2009 Modern Arnis technique of the month, I demonstrate an old-style tapi tapi sequence. Techniques included in this sequence are the same side bait and a center lock. The elements of this sequence include: Typically, one training partner will practice this technique…