Closed Captioning on Zoom! Yeah, Baby!
As some of you know, I’ve been teaching Modern Arnis/Filipino Martial Arts classes and private lessons on Zoom for the past year or so. I’ll be the first to admit that it does not replace live teaching in any way, shape, or form. That said,…
Friday Recommendation #2
In December, I came across this podcast by Iain Abernethy, in which he discusses the differences between martial arts, fighting, and self-protection. He posits that losing the distinction among the three leads martial arts instructors astray. If you are not able to view this video,…
There Are No Fucking Secrets!
Recently, I read through a martial arts forum where a discussion on secret techniques was taking place. I did not join in the discussion as I was busy with errands. Also, I did not want to go down the rabbit hole with those convinced of…
Killer Podcast Recommendation
Starting today, I will recommend interesting podcasts, articles, and videos for interested readers. This will be a weekly endeavour. Most will relate to Filipino Martial Arts and may touch upon other areas. My first recommendation is a podcast interview between Guy Windsor and Majia Soderholm….
Low High Palis Palis
The “Amazing Palis Palis Drill” post showcased a simple drill against angles 1 and 2. We will explore the low high version of this drill. Before we go any further, the basic premise of any flow drill is: don’t get hit. Now, there are several…
Am I Crazy for Writing A Book?
Yes, you read that right! I am writing an e-book on martial arts training tips and FMA concepts. At some point, it will be self-published and sold through Gumroad. How did I decide to do this? Before the pandemic, I was teaching Modern Arnis classes…
Amazing Palis Palis Drill!
Let’s face it. Drills are a heck of a lot of fun! In my opinion, flow drills are a step up from the one-step method. Don’t get me wrong, the one-step method is a great way to learn the building blocks of a martial art….
Keep It Simple Stupid!
During a lesson with Caiden, I pontificated on the importance of “K.I.S.S.” I explained to him that was shorthand for “Keep it simple, stupid!” The kid laughed, thinking that was the greatest quote he had ever heard. For the duration of the lesson, he repeated…
How to do the Redonda Training Drill
For those in lockdown situations and looking for solo training ideas, I recommend the Redonda Drill, a mainstay of Filipino Martial Arts. The Redonda drill strengthens the forearms, lays the foundations for multiple applications, and does not require a partner! You can do this on…
Four Reasons Why Filipino Martial Arts Suck
A few years ago, I posted “Three Reasons Why Filipino Martial Arts Suck.” I decided to update this post to include an additional reason and tweaked some sections in the original post. Those uninformed about Filipino Martial Arts often say the following: (1) “All they do…
